The word 'diamond' is derived from an aged Greek work meaning "impossible to tame." Diamonds are one of the best-known forms of carbon. They have been used as gems from time immemorial and have a wide variety of commercial applications. The popularity of diamonds increased in the 19th century because of improved cutting and polishing techniques. The quality of the diamond is regularly judged by the four C's, referring to carat, clarity, color and cut.</p>
Diamond earrings are a personal decoration worn attached to the ear lobe. Egyptians initiated the fashion of earrings by first wearing large gold hoops, which eventually grew smaller and also contained a pendant. In Babylonia and Assyria, men used to wear earrings as a sign of position. The Romans were connoisseurs of earrings set with high-priced stones. In the 18th century the diamond earring became more fashionable, and the 19th century witnessed the thorough use of the cameo.
Two basic types of diamond earrings exist. Diamond post and diamond wire earrings are for pierced ears, while diamond clips are for non-pierced ears. Post earrings use a clutch, nut or some other means to preserve it in the ear. Post earrings with a solitary diamond at the end are called stud earrings. Wire earrings like fish hooks and kidney wires use a differently shaped small wire that slips through the pierced ear to hold the earrings in place. Sometimes a hook at the back is used as an added support. In the clip earrings a hinged clip clasps the earring in the ear lobe.</p>
Diamond earrings vary in style, price range, size and weight. The diamond may be set with other diamonds or high-priced stones like emeralds, rubies and sapphires in yellow, white or red gold, silver, rhodium or platinum. There are baby and baby earrings as small as 0.06 carat, which is a 2-millimeter diamond in each ear, ready for . On the other hand, some earrings set in platinum with an 18K princess-cut diamond are priced over ,000, and can be as costly as ,000.
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Elegant and sophisticated, diamond earrings have always been thought about a favorite piece of jewelry with women.
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