Diamond stud earrings on a $5-6k budget?

[wdfwguy]

I assume you'd pick the stones rather than choose a premade set?

Any suggestions? I've been looking at diamonds through a pricescope search, but 98% seem to be overseas and I'm in a little bit of a time crunch.

 

[RockyRacoon]

I would work with a company that does matched-pairs. Both Whiteflash and BGD offer stones with top-notch cuts, and would be able to work with you overseas.

Here's a pair from Whiteflash, under your budget:
1.3cttw, I, VS2/SI1
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/diamond-pairs-details.aspx?Diamond1=3215934&Diamond2=3157633

Here's a pair from BGD, under your budget:
1.25cttw, H, VS2/SI1
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond_pair_comparisions/compared_diamond_details/CAGS-104070408012/CAGS-104071316098/build_earring_workbench


The other option would be to reach out to Good Old Gold or High Performance Diamonds. They can find matched pairs and have access to stellar stones.