Diamond Quality: Here are the 4cs that help us access the diamond quality. 

• Cut: A well-cut diamond reflects light flawlessly and produces an enhanced sparkle. You need to target diamonds with ‘excellent’ or at least ‘very good cut’ grades for maximum brilliance.
• Clarity: The clarity of a diamond refers to the presence of internal and external flaws. Seek out diamonds with higher clarity grades (e.g., IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2) for a clearer appearance. Make sure you reach out to the salesperson to confirm the clarity grade before completing the purchase.
• Colour: Colourless diamonds (grades D to F) are more valuable and exhibit a pure white brilliance. Near-colourless diamonds (grades G to J) are also popular and offer an excellent balance of quality and value. So either go for colourless or near-colourless as the optimal colour choice for your diamond studs.
• Carat Weight: Carat weight measures the size of the diamond. Considering we are focusing on minimal studs, consider weight according to your discretion. Make sure you factor in the age and design minimalism.
  

Metal Type: The metal type you should go for is again a subjective and also a budget matter. Do make sure you or the wearer isn’t allergic to the metal before the purchase. As each metal widely differs in price. But the most common metals that go well with minimal diamond studs are white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, platinum, and sterling silver. But we have curated this blog featuring diamond studs exclusively with yellow gold, as it is the most popular gold among a crowd.

Design and Setting: Usually, what is dignified as minimal is through our perception. If we feel the design isn’t too grandy in nature, it can be considered minimal. So by simply avoiding complex or high-weighing diamond studs, you end up with a minimal diamond stud in your hands. However, when it comes to choosing a setting, it is common to choose the prong setting over everything else. 

Backings: Just like settings, backings come in all shapes and sizes. But considering we are opting for minimal studs, it is pivotal that we go for a screw back or friction back as backings to prevent the loss of jewellery.    

Diamond Certification and Brand: Validate the authenticity of the diamonds by asking for certifications from recognized organizations like, The International Gemological Institute (IGI), Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and The American Gem Society (AGS). Make sure the Jeweller you choose to purchase the diamond studs from is reputable and provides valuable support and warranty. One such reputable jeweller is Jos Jewellery.