After a detour in colored stones a while back, I finally made up my mind that I had to take a break, stop getting caught up in new projects and focus on saving for the diamond stud earrings I have been wanting for years. I know the stats to look for when searching for a diamond e-ring but I am not certain what to look for as far as studs are concerned. While I understand that color and clarity can be compromised for studs, do I look for the the same depth, table, etc. as I would if I were purchasing an engagement ring? I have searched matched pairs ranging from1.8tcw to 2.1tcw (I would prefer keeping the stones just under one carat each to save a bit of $) from a number of online vendors (James Allen, B2C, Blue Nile, Whiteflash- I found B2C's website extremely difficult to navigate as far as matched pairs are concerned) and with the exception of Whiteflash, I was unable to find ideal cut stones despite spending hours and hours checking out GIA reports of matched stones. Are ideal stones reserved for e-rings?
Some guidance would be appreciated. I know a lot of ladies are very satisfied with J, SI2 stones for studs, but I would prefer G or H/ SI1 stones. Thanks.
Some guidance would be appreciated. I know a lot of ladies are very satisfied with J, SI2 stones for studs, but I would prefer G or H/ SI1 stones. Thanks.