| "A diamond is forever," as the old saying goes. The | | | | diamonds as ear decorations. From time to time, David |
| late actress Marilyn Monroe said it best: "a diamond is | | | | Beckham of soccer fame sports the odd diamond |
| a girl's best friend." So much tribute has been paid to | | | | earring worth around $12,300. |
| the everlasting glory of the diamond, which is among | | | | Diamonds emphasize superiority and endurance. Unlike |
| the most valuable (and expensive!) precious stones in | | | | pearls they do not trap light, but reflect them -- |
| existence. Is it any wonder then that diamond jewelry | | | | projecting not just a glow, but a finely subtle ray of light |
| is so fashionable? Diamond earrings, necklaces, rings, | | | | upon the bearer's features. The light reflected by a |
| bracelets - many of these are regarded as works of | | | | diamond earring is often caught in the wearer's eye, |
| art. | | | | hence you might notice a crafty sparkle in the eyes of |
| The diamond is the most unadulterated of all the | | | | women who wear finely-cut genuine diamond earrings. |
| gemstones composed of a single pure element. It is | | | | Primarily, a diamond is graded by its 4 C's: the cut, |
| also the hardest transparent substance that exists. It is | | | | clarity, color, and carat weight. These characteristics |
| for this that the diamond stands as a symbol of | | | | are taken into consideration in the crafting of the finest |
| strength, purity of spirit, and even physical chastity. | | | | diamond earrings. Take these factors into |
| Diamond earrings first reached the height of fashion in | | | | consideration when picking out diamond jewelry. |
| Europe in the 18th century, just before the | | | | Diamond earrings make the best gifts for loved ones |
| Renaissance era. To this day many people, even men, | | | | who have an eye for quality, and deserve only the |
| wear diamond earrings as a classy adornment. | | | | best in life. These accessories speak of the wearer's |
| George Michael and Prince are only two of the many | | | | high-class taste and love for things of beauty. |
| male celebrities who have been known to use | | | | |