Diamond Earrings How To Buy Guide

You can often "cheat" here. Eye-clean diamonds in the SI1 or SI2 range are perfect for earrings because small inclusions won't be visible from a distance.

While the GIA 4Cs (Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat) are the gold standard for all diamonds, earrings have their own priority list: diamond earrings how to buy

This is the most critical factor for earrings. An "Excellent" or "Triple Excellent" cut ensures the diamonds reflect light effectively, making them "dance" even from several feet away. You can often "cheat" here