Brilliant Earth Diamond Stud Earrings Review

Diamond stud earrings are an evergreen accessory that never goes out of style. They are elegant and versatile, and can be worn anywhere with any kind of outfit and by any age group. It is for this reason that they are a staple in almost all jewelry collections, and nearly every brand has these in their inventory.

In this article, I will be reviewing the diamond stud earrings by Brilliant Earth.

Introduction To the Brand

Brilliant Earth is a relatively new but top player in the world of luxury jewelry. Introduced in 2005, the brand is particularly popular for the modern touch that it gives to its pieces. At the same time, it also offers all kinds of classical and vintage designs as well, thus giving its customers a huge variety of options to choose from. 

Brilliant Earth takes special pride in the fact that it is one of the leading brands to implement and follow strict ethical guidelines related to mining and extraction of gemstones. It is also the basis for their tagline; ‘beyond conflict free’. This makes the brand stand even taller among its competitors and allow the brands’ followers to trust it more. 

The diamond stud earrings by Brilliant Earth have been particularly popular ever since their introduction to the market. Here is a detailed review of these.

Appearance And Aesthetics

Brilliant Earth offers diamond stud earrings in a huge variety. From shape to color, you can get a multitude of options to choose your favorite from. However, the one thing that all of these earrings share is their dainty, elegant appearance.

From everyday wear to special occasions, these diamond stud earrings can upgrade any look and make you look more regal and put together. 

While the most common and popular cut in diamond stud earrings is round, you can get these in various other shapes such as princess, pear and marquise. Not only are these shapes incredibly attractive and pleasant to look at, they stand out among the rest due to their uniqueness.

The diamonds sitting in these stud earrings are chosen with special consideration to their fire and brilliance, which allows them to sparkle all across the room and grab attention quickly. 

In addition to the shape of the diamond, Brilliant Earth also offers various stone settings in these stud earrings. The most popular and well-liked of these is the four prong setting.

The prongs hold the diamond a little above the ear lobe which makes it prominent and appealing to the eye, and also allows light to shine on it better.

At the same time, you can get three prong and bezel settings as well that give a distinctive touch to the earrings. You can get these diamond stud earrings with a silver, yellow gold or rose gold metal part to match with your jewelry. 

Quality And Size

Brilliant Earth has a well-deserved reputation for offering products with top notch quality, and the diamond stud earrings live up to that.

From extraction to polishing and craftsmanship, all the processes that these diamonds go through are carried out with standard protocols. The most advanced techniques are employed to make these diamonds look the way that they are, and to incorporate them into the metal of the earrings.

Most diamonds fall in the color grades G and H, while the clarity for most is SI. Both of these grades are among the best if you are talking about diamonds used for earrings.

 Moreover, the metals that are used in these stud earrings are among the most precious ones available i.e, platinum, rose gold, white gold and yellow gold. These metals are known to last a lifetime without wearing out or tarnishing. 

Brilliant Earth offers the diamond stud earrings in many different sizes. The sizes available depend on the shape and setting of the diamond, however, the most common sizes are ¼, ½ , 1 and 2 carats. Nonetheless, some limited edition stud earrings are also available in up to 9 carats.

Warranty And Customer Services

Brilliant Earth stands behind its diamond stud earrings with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. In addition, it also offers a 30 days return policy, which allows you to exchange the earrings or get a full refund in case you do not like them. This can help you in making the purchase with complete peace of mind and confidence.

Apart from the generous warranty, Brilliant Earth further extends its customer services by allowing you to get your jewelry repaired from their stores or online, without any hassle. Furthermore, the return shipping is free of cost.

The website is simple, elegant and easy to navigate through. It shows related products below each product to help you make an informed decision. Have a look yourself:

Brilliant Earth has an expert team of representatives that are available for advice, guidance and any questions that you might have, over live chat.

Moreover, you can also book physical appointments or reach out to them via email. In short, the brand has a commendable customer service that makes your purchasing experience smooth.

Price And Value For Money

Being a luxury brand, Brilliant Earth lies on the high end side of the price scale. It is not surprising, hence, that the diamond stud earrings retail for a relatively higher cost than local jewelry stores with no brand name. 

The exact cost of the diamond stud earrings by Brilliant Earth depend on various factors such as the size, metal and shape etc. For reference, however, a pair of round diamond earrings weighing 1 carat, such as this one, retails for $2495.

A similar pair can be bought from a local store for about $1000 to $1400. The price of these stud earrings is even higher for fancy shapes, such as this pair of oval diamond stud earrings, that retail for $2690 for the same weight i.e, 1 carat. 

To further delve into the topic you might want to read my article “Is Brilliant Earth Overpriced? Is it A Rip-off?“

This means that you are paying almost twice the amount merely for the brand name, and puts a question mark on the value offered for money. However, it is also important to note that when compared to other high end online brands in the market, Brilliant Earth offers better color and clarity grade and that too, at a relatively lower cost. 

This disparity in prices is also something I discussed in my comparison between Brilliant Earth and local jewelers.

Conclusion

In light of the above discussion, it can be concluded that the diamond stud earrings by Brilliant Earth do offer a great value for the money. When compared to its competitors in the market, Brilliant Earth not only provides you with a much wider range of options in the diamond stud earrings, but also beats the rest in color and clarity of the diamonds.

To top it off, the peace of mind you get from knowing that your diamonds were ethically sourced is priceless, in and of itself.

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