OEC stud earrings - what’s a fair price?

[Pandemonium35]

Pretty new at this, would like .70-1.0 cttw studs in 14kt yellow gold, I-J color, VS clarity. What might I expect to pay? If I buy loose stones, what does a jeweler normally cost to make into earrings? Any advice appreciated!

 

[liaerfbv]

IIRC my first pair of ~1tcw OEC studs from Old World Diamond including Stuller settings was around $1,100. They were uncerted stones that Adam picked and were around I/J in color, I think? It's been a few years. I would call Adam and see what he has.

 

[elizat]

Are you asking for stone costs and setting? Or just setting costs?

If stones, will vary based upon what you pick a day specs.

For settings, you can look at the Stuller catalog to get an idea of prices. I am waiting on a quote for replacement settings, but my studs are 5 mm each and I picked a 14kt mount with scroll work and Protektor backs. The rough quote from the website was $350, but I don't have a final number yet.