Have you ever thought of getting a tattoo and came across someone with a diamond tattoo? Maybe you were intrigued and thought that a diamond tattoo would be the perfect tattoo design for you, but you had more questions about what is the meaning of the tattoo.
Having done some research, the quick answer for the meaning of diamond tattoos that I found is that they are a representation of strength, beauty, and everlasting love. However, these are all subjective as each tattoo can hold a personal meaning to the person getting the tattoo.
What Do Diamond Tattoo Symbolize?
Diamonds are one of the many gemstones that are found on Earth and like all the others, diamonds carry many different meanings. We will take a look at just a few of the characteristics that diamonds can symbolize.
Strength
Diamonds are considered to be one of the strongest gemstones that can be found on Earth. Diamonds can be a representation of the strength and resilience and the challenges that a person has overcome.
Luxury
Diamonds have long been associated with wealth and royalty. Many cultures around the world have made jewelry with diamonds as the main centerpoint of the piece.
Love
Diamonds can represent a bond of love and admiration between two people. Many engagement rings use diamonds as their many gemstone.
Personal Growth
Diamonds go through a transformation to become the beautiful gems that we associate with wealth and luxury.
A person may want a diamond to show that they have gone through many challenges in life and have overcome everything that life has thrown at them.
Popular & Timeless Diamond Tattoo Designs
You have decided that a diamond tattoo is the perfect tattoo design for you to get, but I bet you’re wondering “what is the best style for my diamond tattoo?” Let’s take a look at some suggestions that you might want to consider.
Minimalist
When it comes to getting tattoos of certain things, it is sometimes best to go with a “less is more” approach.
A minimalist style can work great for diamond tattoos as you can have clean and simple lines that won’t stand out too much, but will still give you a stunning tattoo in the end.
Geometric
Geometric tattoos are all about using shapes such as triangles, circles, squares, and lines to create a symmetrical design.
This style of tattoo has become more and more popular over the years as it allows for more options as the tattoo can be very simple or very intricate depending on what is being done.
Watercolor
Other Considerations
While not a part of a particular style, a person may one to consider adding in symbols such as crowns, flowers, and the infinity symbol into their design.
As we mentioned earlier, diamonds have been associated with many different things from royalty to long-lasting relationships. Adding these pieces to your design will not only add to those meanings, but they will allow for a personal touch to your tattoo.
Best Placement for Diamond Tattoos
The placement of your tattoo will depend on a few different factors such as pain tolerance, visibility, space, and design size. Here is a list of some options for where you can place your tattoo.
Ankle
The ankle is a good place for your tattoo as it can offer a place for low visibility if things like work don’t allow for visible tattoo. Also, research has shown that ankle tattoo are not too painful for most people.
One downside is that having your tattoo here might be difficult as there is not a lot of space which will limit you to small designs.
Wrist
The wrist is a good location for those that want something small yet easy to show off. Like the ankle this is a location that has a low pain tolerance for most making it a good first-time location for your tattoo.
Shoulder
The shoulder is a common and popular spot for any tattoo design. The shoulder allows for a bigger area and thus a bigger and more detailed design.
Shoulder tattoos also provide an area that is easy to cover up or display based on the type of clothing that you will wear.
Back
The back offers a lot of the same benefits that a shoulder tattoo does. It offers the largest area to work with giving you and your artist room for creativity to flow.
How to Choose the Right Tattoo Artist for Your Diamond Tattoo
It is important that you choose a tattoo shop that will give you the best experience and will make sure to do your tattoo correctly. After some research, here is a list of four tips that you can follow.
Research and Reviews
Your first step in getting your tattoo done is to do your research and find a professional shop that will do things the right way.
Get online and start looking at the shops that are around you and read reviews for those shops. I would suggest that you follow the following when looking at a shop:
- Positive reviews
- A minimum of 4 stars on the review score
- A professional website
- Social media accounts that showcase past work
Visit the Shop
Now that you have an idea of the shop that you want to do your tattoo, visit the shop in person if possible. Visiting the shop gives you the opportunity to check for things like how clean the shop is and if the shop follows good hygiene practices.
A good rule of thumb I found during research was that a professional shop will maintain a clean and sanitized environment to prevent infections.
Check the Artists’ Portfolio
Now that you have done your research, read reviews, and picked your tattoo shop, it is time to start looking at the portfolios of each artist that is at that shop.
Each artist has their own way of doing tattoos and may excel in one particular style. Asking to see previous work will give you an idea of which artist will be the best one for you and will be the one to give you the exact tattoo that you are looking for.
Ask Questions
The last thing to do before getting your tattoo done is to make sure that you sit down with your artist and ask any questions that have not already been answered. Any professional tattoo artist will gladly answer your questions and address any concerns you may have.
How to Care for Your Diamond Tattoo
Now that you have finished getting your tattoo, it is time to start the healing process. There are many things that you will need to consider during the healing process to make sure your tattoo looks its best for a long time.
Follow your Artist’s Instructions
Your tattoo artist should give you a detailed set of instructions to follow after getting your tattoo.
This plan will make the healing process go smoothly and make sure that your tattoo doesn’t get any unnecessary damage.
If for some reason you don’t get a plan for your tattoo care, then ask your artist what are the best ways to care for your new tattoo.
Keep it Clean
You will need to keep your tattoo clean during the healing process as this is the best way to avoid any possible infections that may occur.
After some research, I found the best way to keep your tattoo clean is to use a mix of unscented soap and lukewarm water while lightly washing over the tattoo.
Moisturize Your Tattoo Regularly
Just like we mentioned with keeping your tattoo clean, you will also want to keep the skin around your tattoo moisturized.
The one thing to remember with this is that you want to use a cream or lotion specifically for tattoos or something that is unscented so that you do not damage your tattoo.
Avoid Sun Exposure
I know that you are probably excited to go outside and start showing off your tattoo, but it is best to avoid doing that right away. The sun can cause the colors on your tattoo to start fading which can reduce the longevity of your tattoo.
If you do need to go outside, make sure that your wear sunscreen or loose-fitting clothing so that the sun will not cause any discoloration during the time your tattoo is healing.
Avoid Picking or Scratching
After getting a tattoo you may start to feel as if the skin is itching or start to see scabs appear. This is completely normal as your skin is still healing, but make sure to avoid scratching or peeling off the scabs as this can cause permanent damage to your tattoo once it has completely healed.
Final Thoughts
Getting a tattoo can be an exciting experience and diamond tattoos can provide many opportunities to show off a person’s characteristics and creativity.
I hope that this guide will give you some help in deciding if this type of tattoo is right for you. As always, we love hearing for you so comment down below with your own tattoo experiences.