At Brilliantany, we've curated a collection of earrings that serve as classic staples, adaptable to the style of any woman. Our goal is to highlight the beauty of high-quality gemstones and diamonds, complemented by the brilliance of precious metals. This combination results in striking and unforgettable designs that every woman will cherish for years. Our earrings are available in a variety of designs, sizes, and colors, ensuring there's something to suit the style of every woman.
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| Earring Styles |
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Earring Styles
Studs
Solitaire or stud earrings are timeless styles featuring a single gemstone or diamond set in a precious metal backing, worn close to the ear to highlight the gemstone's color and sparkle. Ideal for daily wear, their size can also make them elegant for special occasions.
Typically, stud earrings consist of a head holding the gemstone attached to a post that goes through the ear piercing, secured with a backing. Backings can be push-back, sliding onto the post for easy wear, or screw-back, providing extra security especially for larger earrings.
Stud earrings create the illusion of the gemstone floating on the ear, enhancing its natural beauty or diamond sparkle subtly. Their smaller size and ease of wear make them suitable for girls and women of all ages. Universally flattering across skin tones and face shapes, studs are a reliable gift choice. For anyone starting a jewelry collection, we recommend starting with a pair of favorite gemstone or diamond studs, as they are versatile staples perfect for any attire
Hoops
Hoops are a versatile earring style that complements all face shapes. Available in various sizes and crafted from different metals and gemstones, they range from simple designs for everyday wear to more intricate styles. Hoops typically feature a circular shape that curves from the front of the ear to the back, where they secure through the ear piercing. They can be large or small, snugly hugging the earlobe, and come in varying thicknesses and weights.
Hoops can also be adorned with gemstones or diamonds to add color and sparkle. Modern interpretations may include asymmetrical designs or woven metal elements for a more elaborate look.
Types of Hoops
Brilliantany offers a variety of hoop styles:
J Hoops: These hoops feature a gap in the back portion rather than meeting end to end. They are secured with a screw or push backing against the earlobe, reducing the weight and metal visibility. The front portion of the earring is adorned with gemstones or diamonds.
Huggies: Designed to sit snugly against the earlobe, huggies minimize the gap and are ideal for everyday wear due to their comfort, security, and reduced risk of catching on clothing. They can be set with multiple smaller gemstones or a larger single gemstone.
Prong Set Hoops: These are akin to traditional hoop earrings, featuring a circular shape and a prong clasp for securing the earring. Typically set with gemstones or diamonds, these hoops sit slightly further from the ear, allowing the wearer's movement to enhance the sparkle.
Halos
Halo earrings are a stunning choice, perfect for both fancy occasions and everyday wear. They typically feature a single gemstone surrounded by a circle of diamonds or complementary gemstones. The halo not only adds an artistic design element but also enhances the appearance of the center gemstone by making it appear larger.
When crafting halo earrings, we ensure that the quality of the accent halo gems matches that of the center stone, resulting in a flawless and cohesive look.
Halo earrings are available in various center stone shapes such as round, cushion, oval, and princess cuts. They can also be combined with other earring styles to create dangle earrings. Although slightly more elaborate than studs, halo earrings are versatile enough for daily wear.
Drops
Drop earrings typically hang below the earlobe and are secured in various ways, offering versatility in length and shape. In its classic form, a drop earring features a basket that holds the central gemstone, secured with a lever backing.
Other variations include different shapes and sizes held in place with a hook or French wire backing. This type of backing balances the earring's weight by pulling through the piercing, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit.
Drop earrings can also feature multiple linked gems and vary in length according to preference. This style is highly versatile, suitable for both casual and formal occasions, making it an excellent choice for a unique gift.
Contemporary
Contemporary earring styles enhance classic elements with innovative designs. Examples include clusters, intricate metalwork, and a variety of gemstone shapes.
Clusters combine multiple uniform pieces of the same gemstone into circular or floral designs, creating the appearance of a larger gemstone from afar. Contemporary earrings also integrate intricate metalwork for distinctive designs.
Available in diverse shapes and with various backings, contemporary earrings complement all face types beautifully.
Earring Metals
14kt White Gold
14kt white gold is a highly popular metal choice for earrings due to its silvery white luster, often enhanced with rhodium plating for added sheen. Composed of 58.3% pure gold mixed with other metals, it offers stability and durability, making it ideal for regular wear.
Lighter than metals like platinum, 14kt white gold is particularly suitable for individuals with smaller or thinner earlobes, including younger wearers. Its gleaming surface beautifully complements any gemstone or diamond, accentuating their natural sparkle.
Known for its resilience, 14kt white gold does not corrode or tarnish, requiring only regular cleaning to maintain its shine. With professional care, this metal can retain its beauty for a lifetime.
14kt Yellow Gold
14kt yellow gold offers a warm hue that beautifully enhances gemstone and diamond jewelry. Its soft glow complements all skin tones effortlessly. This alloy, comprising gold, copper, and silver, ensures durability, making it ideal for everyday wear.
Yellow gold pairs wonderfully with various gemstones, particularly complementing hues like green and red. It's a versatile choice that adds a touch of elegance to any ensemble.
14kt Rose Gold
14kt rose gold is a soft, pinkish metal with a romantic appeal that complements both light and dark skin tones. This alloy of copper and gold ensures durability, making it suitable for everyday wear. Rose gold pairs beautifully with warmer-toned gems and also complements a wide range of other gemstones and diamonds. For those seeking an intriguing alternative to traditional white or yellow gold, rose gold is the perfect choice.
Platinum
Platinum is a durable and valuable metal, ideal for heirloom earrings. Composed of 95% pure platinum and 5% iridium, it is hypoallergenic and boasts resistance to corrosion and scratches, eliminating the need for rhodium plating.
Due to its weight and density, platinum is excellent for regular wear, though it may not be suitable for those with thinner earlobes or a preference for lighter earrings. Platinum pairs exceptionally well with diamonds, enhancing their brilliance, as both are extremely durable materials. It also complements precious gemstones like emerald, ruby, and sapphire beautifully.
Diamond
Diamonds are a timeless and classic choice for earrings, often chosen for their enduring beauty that can be passed down through generations. They are versatile, suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. At Brilliantany, we ensure that the diamonds in our earrings match in terms of color and clarity, ensuring a consistent and desirable appearance.
When selecting diamond earrings, there are numerous styles and options available. Diamond studs are a perennial favorite, offering a timeless elegance suitable for women of all ages. Diamond earrings come in popular shapes such as round, emerald, cushion, marquise, oval, and princess cuts. Additionally, diamond hoops and halo earrings are excellent additions to any jewelry collection.
Halo or cluster earrings are particularly appealing as they enhance the size of the central diamond, creating the illusion of larger earrings. Among earring shapes, round diamonds are especially favored for their maximum sparkle due to their numerous facets.
Diamonds complement various metals including white gold, yellow gold, and platinum. Their durability makes them ideal for regular wear, as they resist scratches and maintain their appearance over time. Regular cleaning with warm water, non-abrasive soap, or a diamond cleaner helps preserve their beauty indefinitely.
Benefits of Choosing a Certified Diamond
Crafting your own earrings with certified diamonds adds a special charm, ensuring you have a unique piece that commemorates a significant moment in your life—something you'll always cherish. Certified diamonds not only guarantee authenticity but also ensure you're investing in a valuable piece of jewelry with higher resale potential if you ever choose to sell or upgrade it.
This makes it a secure investment that holds sentimental value today and for years to come. At With Clarity, we meticulously select only the finest certified diamonds to offer you a seamless shopping experience and the opportunity to create earrings that truly reflect your personal style and desires.
Build Your Own Natural or Lab Created Diamond Earrings
Whether opting for a halo or stud style, you can add sparkle with either a natural or lab-grown diamond, each certified for authenticity. Mined diamonds come with a GIA certification, while lab-grown counterparts are certified by IGI, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for sparkling beauty.
With certified diamonds, you're assured of the precise characteristics and quality of your diamond, ensuring your investment delivers the desired sparkle within your budget. The increase in lab-grown diamond production offers options that meet stringent quality standards. However, fluctuations in lab diamond prices may affect long-term resale value compared to mined diamonds.
Ultimately, investing in a certified diamond—whether natural or lab-grown—ensures your investment retains its value, reflecting your preference for quality and authenticity.
Ruby
Rubies are renowned for their deep, passionate red hue and captivating sparkle. They are most striking when set in white or yellow gold, which beautifully complements their natural color. Larger rubies with a vivid pigeon blood red hue are highly prized, while those that are too dark or light pinkish are less valued.
Although rubies do not have a standardized grading scale like diamonds, AAA is considered the highest quality. When selecting ruby earrings, it's crucial that the color, cut, and carat weight of each ruby match, ensuring they appear harmonious when viewed face-up. Most rubies contain inclusions, tiny imperfections formed during their natural growth. While perfect rubies are rare, at Brilliantany, we source gems with minimal inclusions to maximize their brilliance and minimize cloudiness.
Ruby earrings make a perfect gift for any occasion, particularly for a 40th wedding anniversary or July birthdays. They are also popular choices for Valentine's Day, celebrating the passionate allure of this red gemstone.
Blue Topaz
Blue Topaz exhibits a playful icy blue hue, ranking second only to sapphire in popularity among blue gemstones. It's predominantly mined in Australia, Russia, and Brazil, naturally appearing in a soft blue tone. Through heat treatment, its color can deepen and saturate permanently. Blue Topaz is transparent with minimal to no inclusions, allowing it to sparkle brilliantly.
Versatile in shape, Blue Topaz can be cut into round, cushion, princess, and oval shapes. At Brilliantany, we use AAA-grade blue topaz, ensuring each pair of earrings features perfectly matched gems in hue and cut. For Blue Topaz earrings, white gold enhances its natural sparkle best, especially in round cuts that maximize brilliance.
As December's birthstone, Blue Topaz makes a wonderful birthday gift. It pairs beautifully with diamonds in halo or drop styles and stands out elegantly as a solitaire or stud due to its striking hue.
Amethyst
Amethyst exhibits an elegant purple hue derived from iron and aluminum impurities within the gemstone. AAA-quality amethyst displays a uniform, deep purple color with excellent saturation throughout. It is sourced from various regions worldwide, notably Bolivia, Canada, and Myanmar. High-quality amethyst is transparent, allowing light to pass through unhindered and enhancing its captivating sparkle.
Typically free of inclusions, amethyst is considered eye-clean, enhancing its clarity and brilliance. It is often cut in round and oval shapes to maximize the display of its purple color, while stones with superior color saturation may be fashioned into fancy cuts. At Brilliantany, we exclusively use natural, untreated amethyst in all our earring designs.
When selecting amethysts, we ensure each pair matches in symmetry, sparkle, and hue. The royal purple of amethyst pairs beautifully with white gold and particularly shines in round shapes, highlighting its inherent beauty.
Emerald
Emeralds are renowned for their luxurious and sparkling green hue. The quality of emeralds is judged by their size, color, and the presence of inclusions. Highly prized emeralds feature a vivid green color with minimal inclusions, though such specimens are rare and expensive. Most emeralds naturally contain inclusions formed during their growth, which can affect their transparency and sparkle. Stones with numerous inclusions may appear opaque or cloudy.
When selecting emeralds for earrings, it's essential to choose a matched pair that share the same hue, saturation, and quality. Emerald earrings are complemented by both yellow gold and white gold, which harmonize naturally with the vibrant green color of the gemstone. Emeralds are available in various shapes, including round, cushion, emerald, princess, and oval.
For showcasing the gem's beauty, a halo or classic style is recommended for its versatility and ease of pairing with any attire. Those desiring to highlight a fancy shape or emphasize the gem's sparkle may prefer a dangling style.
Gemstone Buying Guide
For colored gemstones, jewelers typically grade them based on characteristics such as color, clarity, and sparkle. Diamonds, on the other hand, should ideally be purchased with GIA certification, which assesses cut, color, clarity, carat weight, and other attributes. Understanding the quality of natural gemstones aids in making informed purchasing decisions.
Brilliantany is committed to using only AAA-certified, high-quality natural gemstones. Most of our gemstones undergo permanent heat treatment to enhance their appearance.