Diamond Hoops--WF or Diamonds by Lauren

[nola82]

What do people think between these two options:

1 ct hoops from WF:
http://www.whiteflash.com/golden-wardrobe/gold_details.aspx?ItemCode=666&CategID=54#

1.09 ct hoops from Diamonds by Lauren:
http://rockdiamond.com/index.php/jewelry/diamond-hoop-earrings-109ct-tw-single-common-prong-design-14kt-white-gold-r3261

Differences (as far as I can tell):
The diamonds used by Diamonds by Lauren are smaller (.03) than those used by WF (.05).
The hoops from Diamonds by Lauren are larger (1 inch diameter) than those from WF (about a .75 inch diameter).
Color and clarity are both higher on the diamonds from Diamonds by Lauren than from WF.

I really appreciate everyone''s suggestions and thoughts!

 

[Porridge]

Hmm tough one...personally, I would prefer bigger diamonds and a smaller diameter, so I would go for the WF ones. But that''s a matter of taste, they''re both gorgeous. Maybe have a look at return policies/upgrade policies or whatever is important to you and choose the vendor based on that if you can''t decide between the earrings.

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

I would go for the bigger hoops!

 

[Mrs Mitchell]

I'm wearing my DBL hoops right now (but then I usually am) and I absolutely love them. They are pretty much the nicest earrings I have.

I particularly like the way they fasten, you have to click a tiny clip to take them out, so they are very secure. I find them really comfortable to wear, too.

They sparkle at least as much as my ACAs, and I have had so many compliments on them.

My suggestion, based on what I own, would be go for the DBL, I think they're fabulous quality!

(I love my hoops...).

Jen

ETA I am hoping they make a pink diamond pair, and I would buy them in a heartbeat.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I''d order both and compare them in person

 

[dreamer_dachsie]

Date: 3/8/2010 7:32:23 PM
Author: MC
I''d order both and compare them in person

Yes, as long as there is a very good return policy, this isa great idea! And then take photos and post them here

 

[stci]

My fav are WhiteFlash. Bigger diamonds and smaller hoops. For the clarity, I think nobody can see the difference at this size.

 

[ChunkyCushionLover]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:45:16 PM
Author: dreamer_d

Date: 3/8/2010 7:32:23 PM
Author: MC
I''d order both and compare them in person

Yes, as long as there is a very good return policy, this isa great idea! And then take photos and post them here

Be careful DBL is only seven day return and you have to call them for return RMA.

 

[clgwli]

Personally I would get the DBL earrings. I like the size of them better and I admit I love seeing a picture of the actual piece I will buy instead of a stock photo. But obviously that is a preference thing. Of course you could get both and see which you like in person if you can''t decide.

 

[nola82]

Thank you to everyone for their responses. Looks like it's pretty split right now.

Does the fact that I'll be getting these for my fiancee as a wedding present affect anyone's opinions at all (perhaps one is more suitable than the other for such an occasion)?

Would the higher color grade of the DBL diamonds make for a visible difference?

Also, here's a thread on the WF hoops in case anyone would like to see what they look like once purchased: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/diamond-hoop-earrings.99779/

Thanks again!

 

[clgwli]

Date: 3/9/2010 9:09:56 AM
Author: nola82
Thank you to everyone for their responses. Looks like it''s pretty split right now.

Does the fact that I''ll be getting these for my fiancee as a wedding present affect anyone''s opinions at all (perhaps one is more suitable than the other for such an occasion)?

Would the higher color grade of the DBL diamonds make for a visible difference?

Thanks again!

For me the color difference *does* make a difference. I am color sensitive and after seeing the difference between my H/I and my E/F diamonds I can say I would want the better color. I wear 3 sets of small studs (talking 4 points, 8 points and 10 points). The smallest two are both E in color and the larger is F in color. When looking at diamond earrings I couldn''t go below a G. H+ is where I start noticing yellow and while I love warmer diamond in general, I do not favor them at all in earrings for some reason. For me personally I do not like H-I-J colors. They are too yellow but not yelllow enough if that makes sense.

SI isn''t always eyeclean either, but I am not sure personally how good WF SIs are. One of my studs is an SI2 and I can see the inclusion in the right lighting. One is an SI1 and I have to look closely. The other 4 are all in the VVS2-VS2 range and I can see a difference, but for earrings for some reason that doesn''t bother me because no one really looks at earrings upclose. Hopefully someone who has earrings like that from WF could say how good they are.

So if it were me the difference with the color would be my biggest, I can''t say that clarity would be a driving force for me to pick though. Since you asked, yes the color would be enough for me to choose. Again I am color sensitive though and really do want colorless diamonds for my earrings.

 

[Rockdiamond]

Date: 3/9/2010 12:15:31 AM
Author: ChunkyCushionLover

Date: 3/8/2010 9:45:16 PM

Author: dreamer_d

Date: 3/8/2010 7:32:23 PM

Author: MC

I''d order both and compare them in person

Yes, as long as there is a very good return policy, this isa great idea! And then take photos and post them here

Be careful DBL is only seven day return and you have to call them for return RMA.

Hi everyone
There''s been a lot of discussion about return policies lately, and I wanted to clarify this aspect: We do ask that people call us before sending back a return. The reason is that the shipping of diamonds and jewelry requires some specific procedures that not everyone is familiar with. When people call we can make sure shipping is done properly. Just one example- it''s very important never to use the word "diamond" in an address. This might seem like common sense, but it''s better to clarify something that might seem obvious before someone makes a mistake.

Also- in cases where additional time past 7 days is needed, we have always extended the money back period. If someone wanted to purchase and compare we''d be glad to extend the 7 days
Thanks for bringing this up CCL- the wording on the site needs to be cleaned up to explain this better.

 

[geckodani]

Date: 3/8/2010 6:18:05 PM
Author: Porridge
Hmm tough one...personally, I would prefer bigger diamonds and a smaller diameter, so I would go for the WF ones. But that''s a matter of taste, they''re both gorgeous. Maybe have a look at return policies/upgrade policies or whatever is important to you and choose the vendor based on that if you can''t decide between the earrings.

Me too.

 

[Mrs Mitchell]

I think the larger the hoop, the narrower it can be while still sparkling the better.

If I was picking hoops, I''d go for the slightly smaller diameter, if I was picking huggies, I''d want significantly bigger diamonds. Does that make sense?

I think either would make a wonderful wedding gift, I would have been thrilled to receive diamond hoops! Personally, I''d still favour the DBL pair, since I just think they look a little bit more special and they are very white (but I haven''t seen the WF hoops in person).

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:45:16 PM
Author: dreamer_d

Date: 3/8/2010 7:32:23 PM
Author: MC
I''d order both and compare them in person

Yes, as long as there is a very good return policy, this isa great idea! And then take photos and post them here

Yes, definetly post photos. We like those A LOT! lol

IF DBL only has a 7-day return policy, I''d be hesitant to buy from that company. In fact, unless I was 100% certain what I was ordering was exactly what I wanted, I wouldn''t order from any co. with that short of a return. With my WF jewelry, I ordered exactly what I wanted and those items had a 10-day policy. That I felt comfortable with since they sent asset photos AND I had tried the exact size IN PERSON before buying online.

Oh, and I just scanned down and read that DBL will extend beyond that 7 day for an additional 7 day. Sounds like a great deal as long as you can play that around when you plan to give the earrings to your wife-to-be.

Sorry I can''t give an opinion on the hoops/sizing, themselves, since they''re not my style, but can say both vendors have a great reputation. I do have small diamonds around the same size that are G/H (sent as a palm tree pendant) and they look as bright/white as my F stones

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 3/9/2010 9:09:56 AM
Author: nola82
Thank you to everyone for their responses. Looks like it''s pretty split right now.

Does the fact that I''ll be getting these for my fiancee as a wedding present affect anyone''s opinions at all (perhaps one is more suitable than the other for such an occasion)?

Would the higher color grade of the DBL diamonds make for a visible difference?

Also, here''s a thread on the WF hoops in case anyone would like to see what they look like once purchased: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/diamond-hoop-earrings.99779/

Thanks again!

the WF hoops are beautiful. Keep in mind that if your FI has different size earlobes, the hoops will look different on her!

 

[nola82]

And one more option from DBL: http://rockdiamond.com/index.php/jewelry/diamond-hoop-earrings-87ct-small-but-they-pack-a-punch-inside-facing-stones-r3260

The diameter on these is even smaller than on those from WF, but I do quite like the setting.

 

[Mrs Mitchell]

I think I like these best, actually. I know that David talked about making these with pink diamonds and I will be all over them when he does. Such a pretty setting.

Your fiance is going to be thrilled!

 

[nola82]

Thanks Ms. Mitchell. I really like those last ones as well, but am concerned that they might be a bit too small (5/8 inch diameter). Ladies, perhaps you can better educate me on this--what would you consider to be "too small" for hoops?

 

[AprilBaby]

I really like those first ones from DBL.

 

[Mrs Mitchell]

Date: 3/10/2010 10:35:06 AM
Author: nola82
Thanks Ms. Mitchell. I really like those last ones as well, but am concerned that they might be a bit too small (5/8 inch diameter). Ladies, perhaps you can better educate me on this--what would you consider to be ''too small'' for hoops?

I personally would think that size to be really attractive, but it''s personal preference. You could always ask David to take an earshot of the two, if that would help? The bigger pair pack a real punch, while the smaller diameter looks just so elegant.

Honestly, if I''d opened a box with either pair on my wedding day, I would have been beyond thrilled!

I had a thread a while back when I got my hoops - there are a few pics and some ear shots (sorry, I''m not a fantastic photographer, but you''ll get the idea). Mine are the larger size. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-diamond-hoops.126230/

Hope this helps.

Jen

 

[nola82]

Date: 3/10/2010 1:15:52 PM
Author: Mrs Mitchell

Date: 3/10/2010 10:35:06 AM

I had a thread a while back when I got my hoops - there are a few pics and some ear shots (sorry, I'm not a fantastic photographer, but you'll get the idea). Mine are the larger size. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-diamond-hoops.126230/


Hope this helps.


Jen

Thanks Jen. Your hoops really look very nice. Do you know their diameter?

 

[ms.halo]

I personally like the smaller pair that you most recently posted. Elegant and sparkly = yum!

 

[Mrs Mitchell]

Thanks nola, they're 1 inch diameter

Jen

 

[nola82]

And one more option: http://rockdiamond.com/index.php/jewelry/diamond-hoop-earrings-84ct-common-prong-safety-clasp-14kt-white-gold-r3291

 

[clgwli]

I admit to being torn between the two smaller DBL earrings. I would probably ask David if he could take some side by side shots of both pairs to see if either stands out to you as a clear winner. I would love either pair myself though.

 

[MrsBettyBoop]

I love big hoops. I would definitely go for the bigger ones.

 

[Gailey]

Date: 3/10/2010 1:15:52 PM
Author: Mrs Mitchell

Date: 3/10/2010 10:35:06 AM
Author: nola82
Thanks Ms. Mitchell. I really like those last ones as well, but am concerned that they might be a bit too small (5/8 inch diameter). Ladies, perhaps you can better educate me on this--what would you consider to be 'too small' for hoops?

I personally would think that size to be really attractive, but it's personal preference. You could always ask David to take an earshot of the two, if that would help? The bigger pair pack a real punch, while the smaller diameter looks just so elegant.

Honestly, if I'd opened a box with either pair on my wedding day, I would have been beyond thrilled!

I had a thread a while back when I got my hoops - there are a few pics and some ear shots (sorry, I'm not a fantastic photographer, but you'll get the idea). Mine are the larger size. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-diamond-hoops.126230/

Hope this helps.

Jen

I'm pretty sure I've seen one of David's ear shots. I have this image in my mind that I will never forget!

 

[nola82]

Date: 3/25/2010 11:51:49 AM
Author: clgwli
I admit to being torn between the two smaller DBL earrings. I would probably ask David if he could take some side by side shots of both pairs to see if either stands out to you as a clear winner. I would love either pair myself though.

Jean, thanks for chiming in. My concern with the larger of the small DBL earrings is that it looks as though it might show a little more metal than I would like. I really like the look of the smallest DBL earrings--they appear to really "pop"--but am not sure how many of the diamonds would be covered by my fiancee''s earlobe. I''ve asked David for some side-by-side and possibly ear shots. Hopefully those will help.

 

[ImpatientOne]

I prefer the WF earrings.