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1 carat in eighternity or star129 or solasfera or h&a?

P: 1/17/2008 5:50:36 PM
CowBelle Rough Rock Total Posts: 37 Last Post: 2/13/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2007	Hi all. I'm on the market for round brilliant diamond stud earrings in 2 carat total weight, so 1 carat per earlobe. Trying to decide among Eighternity, Star129, Solasfera, and Hearts & Arrows. In your opinion, which cut would would be best for a 1 carat diamond earring? I just watched all of the comparison videos at GOG and I am overwhelmed! And the Star129 looked possibly too busy for me, but I'll have to go back and rewatch the videos. I have also read elsewhere on this forum that these branded cuts can look too busy in smaller diamonds. Have you ever seen these branded cuts in a 1 carat round brilliant? I greatly appreciate any input you would like to share. Thank you.
Posted: 1/17/2008 5:50:36 PM

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P: 1/17/2008 7:08:48 PM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	with the longer viewing distance with earrings h&a all the way. solasfera second. wouldnt consider the others. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 1/17/2008 7:08:48 PM

P: 1/17/2008 7:18:01 PM
bem3231 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 502 Last Post: 8/31/2008 Member Since: 8/28/2007	I have seen all four in 1 ct. sizes and I would probably go for the H&A unless you necessarily want something with a significantly different look. If you can get to see them yourself in person then definitely do that. I like the look of the Solasfera and Eighternity, but I did not care for the Star 129 at all.
Posted: 1/17/2008 7:18:01 PM

P: 1/17/2008 7:40:45 PM
CowBelle Rough Rock Total Posts: 37 Last Post: 2/13/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2007	thank you both. And you confirmed my gut instinction. And I am not crazy about the Star 129 either.
Posted: 1/17/2008 7:40:45 PM

P: 1/17/2008 7:51:30 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,909 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	My vote would be for the H&A. Eighternity would be too busy for me in stones that size. Haven't seen the star 129... ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 1/17/2008 7:51:30 PM

P: 1/17/2008 8:08:31 PM
CowBelle Rough Rock Total Posts: 37 Last Post: 2/13/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2007	thank you, Kaleigh!
Posted: 1/17/2008 8:08:31 PM

P: 1/17/2008 8:12:24 PM
sera Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,086 Last Post: 5/22/2008 Member Since: 6/28/2007	I would go for the less busy H&A in that size, too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May you live all the days of your life. -Swift
Posted: 1/17/2008 8:12:24 PM

P: 1/17/2008 8:23:06 PM
kcoursolle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,344 Last Post: 10/14/2009 Member Since: 1/21/2006	For earrings, I definitely prefer stones with larger facets for larger sparkles. I'd definitely prefer the H&A and would rule out anything with extra facets or crushed icey appearances. Antique cushion styles would make great earrings in my opinion.
Posted: 1/17/2008 8:23:06 PM

P: 1/17/2008 8:54:25 PM
CowBelle Rough Rock Total Posts: 37 Last Post: 2/13/2009 Member Since: 1/7/2007	thank you Sera and KCorsolle. By the way, I love your rings!
Posted: 1/17/2008 8:54:25 PM

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