Most Popular Choices in Diamond Jewelry for Her

As the holidays rapidly approach, diamond industry experts habitually release lists of the best selling or most popular items in diamond jewelry for the year. While the general descriptions hardly change, there are unique trends and styles that appear each year.

The best gifts in diamond jewelry for women and girls tend to be ear studs, rings, pendants, and bracelets, but these are far too simplified a way of indicating what is hot in the upcoming season. 

Diamond ear studs are hotter than ever, and where all diamonds are concerned, the rule of thumb is the bigger the better. How do you know which kind of diamond ear studs to buy? Certainly any woman would appreciate a lovely and sparkling pair of diamonds, but if they are in a metal or setting that she doesn’t like they may spend more time in her jewelry box than in her ears. It is best to consider the woman’s personal style before choosing a pair of diamond studs.

For example, would she appreciate a large, single stone in each ear, or would she be interested in a small, more decorative, cluster of stones meant to look like a small flower? Does she regularly wear gold, or does she seem to prefer silver, platinum, or white gold settings? What kind of hair style does she wear? This may indicate that a pair of drop earrings are more, or perhaps less, appropriate. Once such concepts have been considered it is best to approach a jeweler or jewelry store with a wide variety of high-quality choices.

Should a diamond ring really be given as a holiday gift? Absolutely! Not all diamond rings are meant to look like engagement jewelry, and in fact, one of the most popular styles of diamond rings available are “cocktail” rings which are meant to be worn on more formal occasions and to really dress up a glamorous ensemble. These are generally a bit larger and more significant than any engagement rings which are intended to be worn daily. Diamond cocktail rings are currently more sculptural, with layers, designs and multiple colored stones used in their creation. Among the bestselling are those with chocolate, black and white stones set in dramatic and artistic settings.

In addition to cocktail rings there are other settings that use diamonds to accent another type of precious or semi-precious stone. For example, there are many opal, emerald, ruby and amethyst rings which feature a lovely, large center stone accented with pave or half-circle diamonds on either side.

If there are trendier options in diamond jewelry, then the trendiest of all would be diamond pendants. Each year an amazing variety of new designs and styles enter the market, and some really gain a tremendous amount of popularity. Currently, charm shapes such as hearts, circles, horseshoes and three stone configurations are the best selling. The drop pendants are also remaining a strong seller, with a number of diamonds in a range of sizes dropping from the chain. Usually such pendants will contain from three to five diamonds, and might signify the number of children, grandchildren or even the past, present and future.

Additionally, a single, large and high-quality diamond pendant in the proper setting is a perennial favorite of both young and older women alike. It is important to choose a chain and setting sturdy enough to meet the needs of the wearer, as well as her style, but luckily most jewelers can present their clients with a large range of styles and materials.

Every girl loves a diamond bracelet, and this season the tennis bracelet is among the most sought after and wished for style. Not all tennis bracelets are the same and this is particularly true where diamond bracelets are concerned. There are very simple and elegant styles, which use a single color of stones, set in a slim array of precious metal settings. Most bracelets range from one to four carats total, and are also available in far more decorative and elaborate styles than a simple, slim band. It is important to consider the fashion sense and personal preferences of the wearer before investing in such a significant piece of jewelry.

For example, the type of precious metal really determines the “look” of the bracelet, and it is unwise to purchase a gold bracelet for someone who tends to wear silver or platinum. Additionally, if a woman or girl’s personal style is traditional, it may not be a good choice to purchase a bracelet of mixed stones, such as a black and white diamond tennis bracelet. It is also important to make sure the bracelet has a safety clasp in order to ensure that it can be worn without any concerns of loss or damage. Most jewelers are happy to install such a fixture if the jewelry does not have one.

A final note on choosing the best diamond jewelry for women’s holiday gifts is to get out and shop around, and don’t forget to look online. Waiting until the last minute means having only a limited number of styles to choose from, which may not provide great results.