Help - Diamond Studs

[cg727]

Hi everyone. This is my first post here but have been reading a lot and needed some help choosing diamond studs. I'm looking at this style from James Allen http://www.jamesallen.com/design-your-diamond-studs/earrings/item_180-2451_design.asp?module=setting
My budget is $1000 for the diamonds and would like to have at least 1/2 cttw. I'm having trouble deciding what's my best options from the loose diamonds they have to select from. Can someone please help? Thank you!

 

[stone-cold11]

These 2 should be fine. Ask for the hearts image of the 0.34c and get the other stone''s heart image retaken if you want to, the hearts image as is, is just a near H&A.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1213044.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1279598.asp

 

[cg727]

Thanks! Those look great. I was thinking about stepping up the color and clarity. Would any of these work?


#1 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1213036.asp

#2 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1241739.asp

# 3http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1275722.asp

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/21/2010 9:52:48 AM
Author: cg727
Thanks! Those look great. I was thinking about stepping up the color and clarity. Would any of these work?


#1 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1213036.asp

#2 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1241739.asp

# 3http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1275722.asp

Yes they could work, ask one of the gemologists which pair match best, however with the third, to me the optical symmetry isn''t quite as perfect as it could be, looking at both the loupe image and IS, a couple of the arrows are tilted. This need not be an issue if you aren''t concerned with having absolutely perfect optical symmetry, its close but not quite there for me.

 

[stone-cold11]

Looks good, ditto lorelei, the diameter difference between the largest stone to the smallest stone might be slightly too large for a good pair, but on different ears, might not be noticeable.

 

[cg727]

I also saw this one but wasnt sure about the yellow area on the H*A image.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193986.asp

 

[cg727]

Also these two. I appreciate all the feedback!



http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193964.asp http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193972.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193972.asp

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/21/2010 10:12:50 AM
Author: cg727
I also saw this one but wasnt sure about the yellow area on the H*A image.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193986.asp

Its probably a reflection but check with JA if interested.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/21/2010 10:27:49 AM
Author: cg727
Also these two. I appreciate all the feedback!



http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193964.asp http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193972.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193972.asp

The first has a hearts image that isn''t demonstrating the level of precision I personally look for, but again its still a great stone and if this doesn''t matter to you then thats fine. Second diamond looks good and these could also make a pair. I would ask JA out of your contenders which make the best match.

 

[cg727]

Thanks Lorelei and Stone cold for all your help. First time buying diamonds online, hope they turn out great.

I ened up purchasing these 2 and set in this setting http://www.jamesallen.com/create-your-diamond-studs/earring/item_180-2451.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1213036.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193986.asp

Thanks again.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

Wow, those will be lovely. That is a gorgeous setting!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/22/2010 9:48:03 AM
Author: cg727
Thanks Lorelei and Stone cold for all your help. First time buying diamonds online, hope they turn out great.

I ened up purchasing these 2 and set in this setting http://www.jamesallen.com/create-your-diamond-studs/earring/item_180-2451.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1213036.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1193986.asp

Thanks again.

I am sure they will, congratulations!!!

 

[stone-cold11]

Good luck.