Looking for a way to shine without killing your pocketbook? Try faux diamond clip earrings! Today’s imitation stones have the look and sparkle of the real thing, but cost thousands less. Not only that, but wearing clip on earrings give a flexibility you can not obtain with piercing; you can be as flashy as you want at the club tonight, and go back to the office tomorrow looking fully corporate.

Today’s imitation stones are not the gaudy baubles of yesterday; only a jeweler could tell the difference. If you own the real thing, keep it in your vault and have yourself a copy made to wear with safety and confidence. If you can’t afford the real ones, so what! No one but you will know the
difference, and you’ll never tell.

Clip on earrings need some extra care, as the clips can break or bend. Repairs are inexpensive, however, and can often be done while you wait. For comfort, the owner can adjust the tension of the clip in less than five minutes with nothing but a needle nosed pliers. The back paddle can be gently removed, and the center prong moved toward the other prongs to increase the tension. To decrease the tension, just move the center prong away from the other ones.

Cleaning can be done with any number of commercially available creams. Just gently rub the cream onto the piece with the fingers, let it sit for a couple of minutes, and wipe it off. The original shine of the jewelry will return before your very eyes.