Well, I really don't think they are a requirement, but you can always find room for them, that's for sure. They go with everything in the universe, and they don't have to be humongous either.
Are Diamond Earrings A Requirement For Every Woman?
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^^I agree. I personally like my diamond studs because they are easy to wear, I can keep them in for days on end without changing them to match my outfit, and they are very durable. Of course, the same can be said for silver earrings too -- so wear whatever fits best with your lifestyle.
No, not a requirement! For me nothing is a requirement except my engagement ring! I dont care about tennis bracelets, diamond earrings, etc! I just however do feel a desire to possibly get a bigger diamond for my e-ring but I would definitely prefer $ to be spent on that over any other type of jewelry.
Just get a nice quality CZ pair if you are worried and want to try them out. I doubt any people will be able to tell they are not real diamonds. Nothing is a requirement because everyone is different.
For me personally, diamond earrings are a staple. I feel they are so very versatile and you can were them dressed up (cocktail dress) and dressed down (jeans and a tee shirt), that I cannot be without mine. I love that little bit of sparkleHowever, if you are not an earring person or a diamond person there are certainly other options to add that special touch to any outfit and/ or occasion. You should choose what is right for you to add that extra bit of wow to any outfit. Have you ever tried on diamond earrings before? If you haven't, I think you should before you completely rule them out and say they are not for me. If you do decide to give them a try. You need to give them a good try for a couple of hours or a day (if possible) and then you will know if they are for you. Is there a friend that would let you borrow hers or a relative? And please keep in mind just because they are considered a basic/ staple item on some arbitrary list does not mean that they work for everyone, just like clothing trends. You should wear what makes you happy and gives you confidence because than it becomes a part of you. Silver, platinum and white gold have been the "in" thing for several years now, but I know they are not for me. I do not like the look and therefore would not feel happy or exude confidence if I wore them, I would just feel like I was walking around in some one else's shoes that were too big for me (I hope that makes sense). You have to be comfortable and create your own staples and even if they look great on friends and relatives, if you do not like the look, you will not be able to really pull it off and it will become a purchase that you regret purchasing sitting in your jewelry box and really who needs that! Again, JMHO
Thanks, good advice...
My husband bought me some for Christmas one year, but I honestly wear my more plain/silver earrings more. So I think it's an individual preference thing.
I don't have any diamond studs as yet, or did have some but gave them back to the ex who bought them for me (long story!). I've seen some I rather fancy, so perhaps I'll splash out at some point but generally I love my silver ball studs and my pearls for now
Not sure whether they're essential for every woman though - I think it's a taste thing
Not sure whether they're essential for every woman though - I think it's a taste thing
I definitely get the most wear out of my diamond studs among all of my earrings. I think diamonds light up a woman's face beautifully
I prefer to collect larger "staple" diamond pieces versus a wide variety of smaller earrings & other pieces. A good friend of mine is the exact opposite - she loves variety & would be terribly bored with any singular piece of jewelry - no matter how spectacular. A wonderful artistic friend of mine wears huge stone necklaces that just look amazing on her! She has fantastic style & her verve is reflected in her unique accessory choices.
It would be terrible if we all looked alike - how boring! It would be like a nightmarish infinite loop of "The Real Housewives of ---" - diamond studs, big e-ring, tennis bracelet, Rolex, etc. (I feel like I can state this since that's a look I sport frequently - just substitute a Cartier for the Rolex on most days
). It's not a bad look, but I'm so glad there are people out there who can put together interesting looks with a variety of jewelry & make them work beautifully.
I prefer to collect larger "staple" diamond pieces versus a wide variety of smaller earrings & other pieces. A good friend of mine is the exact opposite - she loves variety & would be terribly bored with any singular piece of jewelry - no matter how spectacular. A wonderful artistic friend of mine wears huge stone necklaces that just look amazing on her! She has fantastic style & her verve is reflected in her unique accessory choices.
It would be terrible if we all looked alike - how boring! It would be like a nightmarish infinite loop of "The Real Housewives of ---" - diamond studs, big e-ring, tennis bracelet, Rolex, etc. (I feel like I can state this since that's a look I sport frequently - just substitute a Cartier for the Rolex on most days
). It's not a bad look, but I'm so glad there are people out there who can put together interesting looks with a variety of jewelry & make them work beautifully.
I don't think requirement or staple is the right term.
The only thing that someone needs is that which they determine they need
Ok, w/o being cryptic I had in the past not had any interest in such nice jewelry that I own now. I had no diamonds, necklaces of diamonds, pearls, tennis bracelet or any of that say, 5 yrs ago.
When I changed my desire to look a certain way both for my personal reasons and due to nature of the work environment I took to noticing what others wore. I did not feel the NEED to get it based on someone else's appearance, but after SEEING them wearing it I had the desire to see if those type of items (jewelry) looked good on me the same way I admired it on them. Only then did I really have interest in getting a nice set of pearls, or a set of diamond earrings (size did not matter, I don't like big earrings like I did in the early 90's!). I acquired these over time, and was not in a rush to add things to my jewelry collection that were not right for me.
I did not choose the fanciest gems or the most expensive items; I choose only those items which looked well on me and I knew I would wear more than just on "fancy occasions".
The only thing that someone needs is that which they determine they need
Ok, w/o being cryptic I had in the past not had any interest in such nice jewelry that I own now. I had no diamonds, necklaces of diamonds, pearls, tennis bracelet or any of that say, 5 yrs ago.
When I changed my desire to look a certain way both for my personal reasons and due to nature of the work environment I took to noticing what others wore. I did not feel the NEED to get it based on someone else's appearance, but after SEEING them wearing it I had the desire to see if those type of items (jewelry) looked good on me the same way I admired it on them. Only then did I really have interest in getting a nice set of pearls, or a set of diamond earrings (size did not matter, I don't like big earrings like I did in the early 90's!). I acquired these over time, and was not in a rush to add things to my jewelry collection that were not right for me.
I did not choose the fanciest gems or the most expensive items; I choose only those items which looked well on me and I knew I would wear more than just on "fancy occasions".
no, but i was given diamond earrings. and i must say, i wear them 99% of the time. And I got them a LONG time ago. They are easy and they go with everything!
I never thought I needed them, but I am so glad I have them. But I think you could get the same effect by getting some czs! nothing wrong with that, either!
I never thought I needed them, but I am so glad I have them. But I think you could get the same effect by getting some czs! nothing wrong with that, either!
Exactly - when I saw how the title of this post was worded I thought dear Lord, really? A requirement?!! That's setting the bar pretty high!
If you can afford them they are a lovely, classic statement that are easy to wear and never go out of style or lose their value... and if money were no object, yes I'd put them up there with a strand of pearls and a great watch... but I wouldn't say requirement!
If that were true I should have told my DH that years ago!