Diamond Stud Help

[fak1202]

Hi all! I''m new to the forum and need some help on choosing a pair of diamond studs for my girlfriend. So far I have found three sets I am interested in and was wondering if anyone could give me there opinion on what the best deal, out of the three, would be. The prices I have listed are lower than the websites as I am lucky enough to have discounts which I can use for these companies. I''m not very knowledgeable when it comes to diamonds so I''m hoping some of you can help me out. Thanks and I look forward to hearing your opinions.

Set #1 Blue Nile(Pre-Set)- $395.90

Earring Information
Metal: 18k white gold
Backing: Screw backing
Rhodium: Yes
Diamond Information
Number of princess diamonds: 2
Minimum carat total
weight (ct. tw.): 0.47
Minimum color: I
Minimum clarity: SI2
Setting type: Prong setting

Set #2 Blue Nile(Pre-Set)- $509.00

Earring Information
Metal: Platinum
Backing: Screw backing
Diamond Information
Number of princess diamonds: 2
Minimum carat total
weight (ct. tw.): 0.47
Minimum color: H
Minimum clarity: VS2
Setting type: Prong setting

Set #3 Mondera(Custom)- $526.88

Earring Information
Metal: Platinum
Backing: Screw backing
Diamond Information.....Mondera

 

[JulieN]

go with rounds.

 

[gladyskristen]

Are you very set on getting a princess cut? Princesses in that size tend not to perform well (not half as sparkly, in layman's term), and they'll face up much smaller than a round of similar weight. I also won't go for princess (or any other shapes) studs that don't have any guarantee on a good cut. The studs might turn out looking more like glass than diamonds.

 

[Ellen]

I have to agree with the gals on this one. Go with rounds.

 

[FireGoddess]

Kinda gotta agree here - I have a small princess cut pendant...and I hardly ever wear it cuz it''s just not cut that well and so small it doesn''t really sparkle all that much unless it''s pristinely clean.

 

[marcy]

I have to agree on the rounds. I have 1/2 ct rounds in YG and 1/2 ct PC in WG. The PC earrings are smaller and are not nearly as sparkly as my rounds. I still wear them but certainly not as often.