The stones, averaging ten to a carat, are found in the river gravel or in alluvial deposits.
African mines the diamonds are not only crystals of various weights from fractions of a carat to 150 carats, but also occur as microscopic crystals disseminated through the blue ground.
The cost of diamond earrings can range from less than $100 to several thousand dollars, depending on the precious metal used, the total carat weight of the stones, the diamond quality of the stones, and the nature of the earring design.
The diamond weight comes to a total of a dazzling one full carat.
At the same time, however, because they create the illusion of larger carat sizes, an invisible setting may actually be more affordable than a single large carat stone, bringing grandiose styles into the budget range of many more couples.