A good rule of thumb is to stay between 0.25 ctw and 1 ctw for an everyday pair of studs. Then, if you're shopping for a pair of diamond studs that you'll wear on special occasions, you may want to go a bit bigger and opt for diamonds that are over 1 ctw.
What is a good size for everyday diamond studs?
Many people prefer 1 carat total weight studs because they're small enough that they don't get snagged on clothing or long hair and bright enough to draw attention to your face. Generally speaking, 0.25 CTW to 1.0 CTW round diamond studs are best for everyday wear.
Are diamond stud earrings still in style?
Diamond stud earrings never go out of style. Round diamonds have been the most popular diamond shape for decades. But in the last few years, the dominance of round diamonds has started to wane and more and more modern women are going for uniquely shaped diamonds for their studs.
What does 1 carat diamond earrings mean?
You may see halo earrings that say "1 CTW", which means that all of the diamonds, both center and halo, in both of the earrings, add up to 1.00 Carat Total Weight.
Diamond earrings are measured in millimeters and the individual carat weight of each earring. For example, if you had a 0.25-carat diamond stud, the diameter would measure as 4.1mm, which is relatively small. If you had a diamond earring which is 3 carats, the diameter would measure as 9.3mm, which is much larger.
Why are diamond earrings so expensive?
This is because as the stone gets bigger, the gem-quality diamonds get rarer to find. And so, a bigger diamond is going to cost a lot more than a smaller one, regardless of the quality. For example, a 2ct. diamond might cost more than twice four 0.50ct diamonds despite having the same overall carat weight.
What does TW mean in earrings?
The combined carat weight of multiple diamonds. For example: In a pair of stud earrings, each diamond might weigh roughly 1/2 carat, equaling approximately 1 ct.
Are ct tw diamonds real?
Carat total weight (CT WT) is real diamonds because they refer to the weight of diamonds in one big diamond. The weight is only for diamonds and not other stones present on the jewelry like opal, a, or pearls; however, jewelers measure lab-made diamonds in CT TW.