Diamond Earrings: Personal Adornment
August 28th, 2009 | by admin |The term ‘diamond’ is derived from a very old Greek word which means “unfeasible to tame.” Diamonds are one of the most commonly known forms of carbon. They have been employed as gems from era immemorial and have an extensive range of industrial applications. The recognition of diamonds improved in the 19th century for the reason of enhanced cutting and polishing methods. The quality of the diamond is generally evaluated by the four C’s, which represents carat, clarity, color and cut respectively.Helzberg diamonds free pearl earrings are a personal ornamentation worn affixed to the ear lobe. Egyptians started the fashion of earrings by initially wearing bulky gold hoops, which ultimately become smaller and also have a pendant. In Babylonia and Assyria, men used to wear earrings as a symbol of reputation. The Romans were specialists of earrings attached with valuable stones. In the 18th century the diamond earring turn out to be more stylish, and the 19th century observed the widespread use of the cameo.