Help with finding Ideal quality LGD studs, James Allen or Whiteflash or ?

[Sunshine812]

@Kim N
@DejaWiz

Hi, I was asked to start a new thread on the above question.
I would like some help with finding and buying my first set of studs, and I was told that some PSers love to search and/or find “those“ diamonds in the rough, haha.
Act like you have my budget and what earrings would you buy?

My budget is about $3.5k.
I would like to see what I can get for a very “sparkly” pair of LMDs.
(I was going to get natural diamonds but i think with my budget, they would be too tiny!)
Carat 1.75 to 2.00 tcw
Cut (the Best) Ideal, ACA, Hearts and Arrows, 3x’s
Color D-F
Clarity VS1 or better
I hope I mentioned everything.
Oh yes, I really like the martini setting, just not sure of YG vs WG, any opinions?
One individual said I could get actually 2 sets with my budget, if one set is bigger than the other set, so like 1.75 - 2.00 tcw for my first ear holes and like .85 - 1.00 tcw for my second holes, this would be a fun search.

I would search myself, but I’m not sure what I am “really” looking at? The pictures on JA for studs all look about the same, what am i missing?
Please let me know if you have any questions when searching…

Thanks so much

 

[Kim N]

Here are two potential pairs:

Lab-Created 0.94 Carat round diamond

This 0.94 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 0.93 Carat round diamond

This 0.93 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 0.93 Carat round diamond

This 0.93 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 0.94 Carat round diamond

This 0.94 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

14K White Gold Three Prong Martini Style Stud Earrings (Mounting)

These three-prong martini setting is constructed to fit the exact size of the diamonds used. The diamonds sit perfectly flush into the setting; exactly as the Martini design was intended. Screw backs are available for an additional $125. Center diamonds or gemstones purchase required

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Kim N]

1.00 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 530208332 Affinity Cut - D50732929

1.00 carat, Round, F Color, VS1 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D50732929

www.adiamor.com

1.00 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 526275640 Affinity Cut - D50520833

1.00 carat, Round, F Color, VS1 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D50520833

www.adiamor.com

Three Prong Martini Stud Earrings for Round

These martini style stud earrings are a slightly more delicate version of the standard three prong basket studs. They can also be paired with our unique new, halo earring jackets. ,EP105

www.adiamor.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Hi, Sunshine812!
Here are a couple GIA graded 1.xx carat colorless that have beautiful proportions and angles:

1.05 Carat D VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GIA Certified 6445011381 Affinity Cut - D51085009

1.05 carat, Round, D Color, VS2 clarity, GIA Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D51085009

www.adiamor.com

1.10 Carat D VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GIA Certified 6432255538 Affinity Cut - D51128678

1.10 carat, Round, D Color, VS2 clarity, GIA Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D51128678

www.adiamor.com

 

[Kim N]

This would allow you to get both pairs for under budget.

1.05 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1.05 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG538296430

www.ritani.com

1.05 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1.05 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG538296426

www.ritani.com

0.50 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond E Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

0.5 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG528231801

www.ritani.com

0.50 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

0.5 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG528222419

www.ritani.com

Round Three-Prong Martini Diamond Earring Baskets 14kt White Gold | Ritani

A three-prong Martini setting allows more light to shine through the Round cut diamond, bringing maximum brilliance to this pair of Ritani stud earrings-

www.ritani.com

 

[Sunshine812]

Here are two potential pairs:

Lab-Created 0.94 Carat round diamond

This 0.94 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 0.93 Carat round diamond

This 0.93 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 0.93 Carat round diamond

This 0.93 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 0.94 Carat round diamond

This 0.94 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

14K White Gold Three Prong Martini Style Stud Earrings (Mounting)

These three-prong martini setting is constructed to fit the exact size of the diamonds used. The diamonds sit perfectly flush into the setting; exactly as the Martini design was intended. Screw backs are available for an additional $125. Center diamonds or gemstones purchase required

www.jamesallen.com

@Kim N
@DejaWiz

Wow, thank you!!! Thank you both!!!
What would you both do?
Get one set or two sets?
From JA, Adiamor, or Ritani?
How are Ritani’s prices so different from JA and Adiamor?
And Ritani’s also has GIA. Seems like Ritani might be the best bet?

 

[Sunshine812]

@Kim N
@DejaWiz

Wow, thank you!!! Thank you both!!!
What would you both do?
Get one set or two sets?
From JA, Adiamor, or Ritani?
How are Ritani’s prices so different from JA and Adiamor?
And Ritani’s also has GIA. Seems like Ritani might be the best bet?

Sorry, i meant Adiamor has GIA not Ritani.
would you both buy from Adiamor?

 

[Kim N]

@Kim N
@DejaWiz

Wow, thank you!!! Thank you both!!!
What would you both do?
Get one set or two sets?
From JA, Adiamor, or Ritani?
How are Ritani’s prices so different from JA and Adiamor?
And Ritani’s also has GIA. Seems like Ritani might be the best bet?

I wouldn't hesitate to buy from any of the 3. Ritani tends to have better prices than the other two. Do you feel you "need" the GIA report? If not, I'd save the money and buy both pairs from Ritani. At the very least, since the savings isn't insignificant and Ritani has a good return policy, you could get the pairs from Ritani to check them out and return if you don't like them (though they have a limit of 2 returns per year).

 

[MightyDucks]

Distinctive gem posted on his youtube page 2 weeks ago he will be featuring 2 ct tw colorless ideal cut lab diamond mounted studs from his hearts and arrows manufacturer for less than $3k shipped very soon.

 

[Moxie123]

I haven't bought earrings from James Allen, but I bought a ring. It was the worst horrible experience, and I wouldn't recommend James Allen to anybody. They are all nice until you pay. Quality control is terrible, quality of workmanship is terrible, and customer service is terrible.

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Distinctive gem posted on his youtube page 2 weeks ago he will be featuring 2 ct tw colorless ideal cut lab diamond mounted studs from his hearts and arrows manufacturer for less than $3k shipped very soon.

This is awesome!!