diamond studs

[thisguy]

I''m looking to buy 3/4 ct. tw. round studs in WG settings for around 1k. At this size & price point would you still insist on getting certified stones, if you are at a trusted dealer? How much would GIA charge to certify (and presumably add to the cost)?

Whiteflash has a ''Ready set to go'' option of .70 I/SI ''expert selection'' in 4-prong WG for $935. This seems like a good deal to me. BN has similar deal (but they only say good cut). As they are both reputable, should I reasonably expect these stones to be as advertised?

How about going to a trusted dealer in person and bringing an idealscope? Would you still hesitate to buy this size/quality stones uncertified?

Thanks!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 11/29/2007 9:37:26 AM
Author:thisguy
I''m looking to buy 3/4 ct. tw. round studs in WG settings for around 1k. At this size & price point would you still insist on getting certified stones, if you are at a trusted dealer? How much would GIA charge to certify (and presumably add to the cost)?

Whiteflash has a ''Ready set to go'' option of .70 I/SI ''expert selection'' in 4-prong WG for $935. This seems like a good deal to me. BN has similar deal (but they only say good cut). As they are both reputable, should I reasonably expect these stones to be as advertised?

How about going to a trusted dealer in person and bringing an idealscope? Would you still hesitate to buy this size/quality stones uncertified?

Thanks!

Welcome!

It depends on your comfort level as to whether you want to buy ungraded diamonds without a report. Personally I would shoot for the WF RSG in a heartbeat as you know you are getting great quality and cut diamonds which are chosen, set and matched by experts. It takes a lot of the guesswork and legwork out of stud earring purchasing. I think you would find that many in the PS world would choose this method, but it is up to you how you feel your money is best spent. An Idealscope certainly would be very useful to check out any diamond.