Honest question... are ACA's worth it for every day studs?

[TinsieCat]

Cool! Thanks so much for sharing. That really helps to hear someone's opinion who has had both ACA and JA.

I don’t have JA, but I would reconsider going back to one of this big online sellers.

 

[TinsieCat]

I have purchased 1.1ctw from Brian Gavin (also super-ideal cut vendor) - and while they sparkled like crazy, they were so small that they did not make any statement on my ears. I would need 2ctw at least. Plus, I wear my long hair down most of the time so no one would even see them. Thus, I returned them and got a diamond bracelet instead. If I were you, I would not spend money on ACA unless you plan on upgrading.

Same feeling!!! I got .5 carat aca earrings and it’s kind of meh...

 

[ice empress]

I personally think it’s worth it for the peace of mind of knowing that you will receive a superb cut with ideal fire, brilliance and quality. That being said, expert selection stones would probably be more than adequate, especially if the CTW is less than 1.

As a matter of fact, I am just in the process of custom cutting a pair of ACA studs myself.

 

[LIGemzGal]

I went with the ACA's for my earrings, and don't regret it. Part of the reason with knowing I had the best possible light return without having to take the time to research every stone. I just chose the size and color I wanted. The other reason was that the performance even when dirty stays better than the mediocre stones they replaced looked even when clean.

I agree. When I do decide to pull the trigger for a pair it will be H&A's (doesn't have to be branded). I like the sparkle and brilliance of a well cut diamond. Isn't that the whole point of wearing them to begin with?

 

[Lucy-In-The-Sky]

I'd do it. I LOVE enjoying the sparkle in my ears when I look in the mirror. Plus, you never know if you might want to repurpose your earring someday for a ring or something.