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Shiny_Rock
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Me again!
Now that I have my e-ring I'm starting looking for earstuds that I intend to buy in November online
But before I start the hunt for the perfect matching stones I need some advice regarding the size of the studs. I find it hard to choose between:
- a pair of 0.3 carat diamonds (0.6ctw) in a 3 prong martini setting
- a pair of 0.3 carat diamonds (0.6ctw) in a 3 prong martini setting + a pair of diamond jackets (like the one sold on Whiteflash)
- a pair of 0.5 carat diamonds (1.0ctw) in a 3 prong martini setting
I could go as low as I-J SI for the pair of diamonds but want a VG/Ex cut.
My budget is 2000$, the setting is sold for 195$ on Whiteflash and the pair of jackets goes for 495$. That would leave me either 1300$ to spend on two 0.3carat diamonds (+jackets), or 1800$ to spend on two 0.3/0.5carat diamonds (without jackets). With current prices I think the pair of 0.5ct is out of my reach within this budget but I could stretch it a bit.
Now, I need some help to choose: does anyone know how big will be a 0.3ct diamond with a jacket? I don't know the diameter of the jacket...I just know that 0.3ct is around 4.3mm and 0.5ct is around 5mm. Also, what do you think would look better : 0.3ct with jacket or 0.5ct alone?
I already browsed through the show me your earstuds theard but still find it hard to make a choice!
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Now that I have my e-ring I'm starting looking for earstuds that I intend to buy in November online
But before I start the hunt for the perfect matching stones I need some advice regarding the size of the studs. I find it hard to choose between:
- a pair of 0.3 carat diamonds (0.6ctw) in a 3 prong martini setting
- a pair of 0.3 carat diamonds (0.6ctw) in a 3 prong martini setting + a pair of diamond jackets (like the one sold on Whiteflash)
- a pair of 0.5 carat diamonds (1.0ctw) in a 3 prong martini setting
I could go as low as I-J SI for the pair of diamonds but want a VG/Ex cut.
My budget is 2000$, the setting is sold for 195$ on Whiteflash and the pair of jackets goes for 495$. That would leave me either 1300$ to spend on two 0.3carat diamonds (+jackets), or 1800$ to spend on two 0.3/0.5carat diamonds (without jackets). With current prices I think the pair of 0.5ct is out of my reach within this budget but I could stretch it a bit.
Now, I need some help to choose: does anyone know how big will be a 0.3ct diamond with a jacket? I don't know the diameter of the jacket...I just know that 0.3ct is around 4.3mm and 0.5ct is around 5mm. Also, what do you think would look better : 0.3ct with jacket or 0.5ct alone?
I already browsed through the show me your earstuds theard but still find it hard to make a choice!
Thanks in advance for your feedback!