Your diamond studs should fit flat against your ear, and the
design of your setting can make a big difference.
A 2 carat pair of diamond earrings is heavy enough to droop on
the earlobe, which ruins their beauty, style and elegance.
The secret to studs with a better fit is balance. The setting
should be designed so the diamond sits as far back toward
the post as possible.
The three styles shown below may look similar, but they are each
balanced differently, and this affects the way they fit. |
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Good Fit: the earring
lays flat because the
diamond weight is centered |
Poor Fit: the diamond
weight is too far
forward in the setting |
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Our three-prong Martini-style settings afford the best fit, especially for heavier studs.
The diamonds are set low in the basket, to pull the center of gravity back toward
the ear lobe.
The three prong settings also afford a more elegant look, because there is less
metal on the top and sides to obstruct the beauty of your diamond. |
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Our four-prong Basket-style settings afford a good fit. The diamonds are set lower
in the basket than most other basket-settings. This pulls the center of gravity back
toward the ear lobe, so the diamond stays flat against the ear when worn. |
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Diamond Jewelry Masters does not use this type of settings. Many jewelers use a
crown-style setting for diamond studs. This style pushes the diamond too far
forward in the setting and often results in a stud that looks droopy when worn |
