Tension Set Diamond Earrings Are Sexy
A tension setting is made up of just one perfectly cut diamond, set in fine gold or silver. The simplicity of the design itself is its own selling point: anything fancier and you could easily fall into the trap of over-accessorizing. A single-stone earring is singled out for its sophisticated look. A diamond is 58 times harder than the next hardest mineral on earth, corundum, the stuff from which rubies and sapphires are formed. Only diamonds can cut other diamonds. Ironically, diamonds are also brittle. If you hit one hard with a hammer, it will shatter.
Many designers are putting out tension diamond earrings in this style since they have become so trendy. And, as always happens when a top designer does something, there are a lot of copy cats on the market now. That means you can get these trendy styles on the cheap now. Double and Triple Hoops: Although this hoop-style generally uses traditional circular shapes, it is very unique and attractive. They are made in varied sizes and modern jewelers are also starting to make these in other unique shapes. For these types of earrings, double or triple loops, one smaller than the other are fitted one inside the other to create a pair of hoop-style earrings that stand out from the rest. They can be purchased in high-polished finishes or other textures that will suit anyone’s individual preferences.
Silver Dangle Earrings: These hoop-styles are created by attaching any shaped hoop to a short chain, a single hoop or multiple hoops or a French hook. They can be small silver hoop tension setting with the traditional round loops or they may be heart shaped, triangular, star shaped, French hook dangles or even more exotic patterns like silver dolphins. This style is so general that it is almost impossible to not find silver dangle earrings that you like. Another neat touch is that many jewelers will customer make a pair of earrings and can add any type of dangle that you want. These are just a few of the numerous modern hoop-style earrings available today. If you don’t already own a pair, you can visit any jewelry store and find a shape, size and style that you’ll fall in love with.