Diamond earrings can be categorized into three styles: diamond stud earrings, diamond hoop earrings, and diamond drop earrings. Most diamond earrings feature colorless or near colorless round or square diamonds.

Diamond stud earrings lie flat against the ear and usually feature a four-prong or bezel diamond setting. Popular shapes for diamond stud earrings are squares, hearts, flowers and crosses.

Diamond hoop earrings are in the general shape of a circle or arc, with one or more diamonds mounted on a rigid hoop. Hoop earrings sometimes feature diamonds that are instead suspended from the hoop on a small pendant.

Diamond drop earrings dangle down from the ear, with one or more diamonds mounted on a flexible chain.

Diamond solitaire earrings, regardless of style, feature a single round or square diamond that is the centerpiece of the earring.

Diamond three-stone earrings, called past present future earrings, feature three diamonds on each earring. The middle diamond of the three, representing the present, is frquently larger than the other two diamonds.

Diamond earrings are an excellent choice for a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.

Besides diamonds, earrings are often available set in other gemstones or pearls.