Pearl Studs vs. Diamond Studs?

[HauteMama]

Just recently, I would have answered either/or. Then I lost a diamond stud. I didn't realize until then that I wore my diamond halo studs almost ALL the time. I THOUGHT I wore them almost equally, but losing a diamond has made me realize that I didn't. Diamonds went more easily from day to night, and I never felt I had to try to coordinate anything else with them the way I sometimes feel with pearls. So without a doubt, diamond earrings are my go-to jewelry.

My mum, on the other hand, always wears pearl studs. Always. She owns larger diamond earrings than I had, but she rarely wears them, as pearls are just more comfortable and everyday for her. So I cannot say that diamonds are universally more versatile. It depends on the person, and only you can decide which kind of person you are.

 

[NLVOEWITHLV]

I also feel this way. Pearls don’t seem as versatile. I love the look but rarely wear them.

I think the lack of versatility may have to do with the fact that pearls have color (white, black, pink etc). This to me makes them not go with everything.

 

[Joule]

I think the lack of versatility may have to do with the fact that pearls have color (white, black, pink etc). This to me makes them not go with everything.

You're right. That makes it necessary to have at least a dozen pairs in all different colors. Darn.

 

[NLVOEWITHLV]

You're right. That makes it necessary to have at least a dozen pairs in all different colors. Darn.

I’m sure I’m in the minority, but I even feel the same about classic white pearls. I only like white pearls with light colors, not dark colors.

 

[Gourmetgal]

White pearls look lovely with light pastels, cream, pale gray and white but they also look amazing with black, nacy and charcoal gray! I think the answer to this question is that you really need both diamond and pearl earrings....not necessarily studs.

 

[OCMomof3]

Diamonds! I wear my studs nearly daily. I also have Mikimoto pearl studs, which I love, but pearls are more fragile (hair product build up, perfume, etc).

 

[coleigh]

Do u wear a diamond stud or cluster diamonds? Thx!

Hi,
Diamond studs...I do add my diamond jackets which give the halo affect sometimes.

 

[chessmont]

I am so afraid to lose diamond studs I only go with CZ. I would just cry if I lost a real diamond!

 

[wisconsin]

The fear of losing my diamond studs is the reason I don't wear them much anymore so I wear gold studs, pearls(dangly and studs)and small diamond hoops.

 

[Blyen]

I love both. Pearls are so delicate though I only wear them on occasions. I have pearl studs from Tiffany that were my in-laws wedding gift,and I'm terrified of ruining them.
I'm still looking to buy everyday diamond studs, as I'm also clumsy and often lose earrings. For now I'm making do with cheap silver studs to keep always on, so even if I do lose one it won't be a problem.

 

[rakhee81]

I wear my mikimoto pearl studs every day and have done so for the past 2 years-love them! I’ve recently had a second ear piercing in which I wear small diamond studs so have the best of both. If I had to choose one or the other I’d go for the pearls. I have short dark hair so I like the contrast of the pearls against that as I always wear my hair down [emoji4]

 

[tinybutterfly]

I love pearls and used to wear mine regularly, however I also regularly would lose them. Finally I stopped wearing pearls as everyday earrings and they are now reserved for special occasions. I have a pair of larger pearl studs and a pair of smaller pearl studs.

I have diamond studs that I wear everyday that have screwbacks and I generally just leave these in all the time. I have to remember to tighten them, because they will eventually come undone and fall off. I’ve had that happen. Fortunately I found the lost earring.

Oh, and at one point, because I was missing wearing my pearls, but did not want to lose anymore nice pearls, I purchased a card of “pearls” of various sizes and colors at Walmart, then proceeded to lose them. Again. lol.

I like having both pearls and diamonds. I am partial to pearls, but diamonds are more practical for me.

 

[ColorObsessed]

I couldn't decide, so I said, why not both?

 

[Joule]

I couldn't decide, so I said, why not both?

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Those are beautiful! I have a pair like that and wear them often.

 

[Molly0]

I’ve mainly worn diamond studs for years now. Even if just in the second piercing and varying earrings in the main piercing. Lately however, my taste seems to be changing & I appreciate a more simple look. For the first time in more than 20 years, I am wearing only 1 pair of earrings at a time and my choice is usually my white Akoya Pearls. I love the simplicity of them and my diamonds are sitting neglected.