Gemstones work in the same way as diamonds but offer different opportunities to achieve the same recognition through design and cost. With so many differing sizes and colors of gemstones available, the design options and associated costs are limitless.

A cultural choice
A selection of gemstone earrings is easily found at most brick and morter shops and online site. The big thing to think about with gemstone earrings is which design works best for you. Some are just more expensive than others due to the raw materials used.

Simple works too
Designing with pearls is a real art form simply because it is difficult to design a pearl piece that doesn’t sway excessively. It is also difficult because a single pearl earring is difficult to beat when it is just left alone. Some of the best pearls are 9-10mm round pearls but 6-7mm is better for earrings.

Design materials
In many respects, the material that holds the gemstones/pearls or diamonds in place is just as important to the earring design and cost as the stones themselves. Sterling silver is a more common choice with other options that are almost limitless depending upon what part of the world the earring comes from.