i3 Diamonds - bad for hoop earrings?

[gcnewman]

Hi everyone, I've been on the hunt for 2 CTW oval diamond hoops. For some reason they're so hard to come by. A friend sent me these i3 Oval Diamond Hoops and they look nice from the pictures. I reached out to this company on IG and asked for additional photos and pictures and they seemed bright, sparkly and pretty clear. I don't know if it's a bad idea to buy these or not as I've heard i3 is very controversial. If these are a bad buy, I'd love recommendations of other places to look. Thanks!

 

[margauxmines]

They don't look terrible to my eyes, maybe a bit milky... Ask for a video in different light conditions, maybe?

Not an expert in the least—please wait for the other more learned members to chime in! Just my two layman's cents

 

[tyty333]

I think places like Sams and maybe Costcos would have better deals. I bought a pair from sams (1.5 ctw) that were really pretty.

Here are a 2 carat pair I/Si1

Let us know you're not a robot - Sam's Club

www.samsclub.com

These are the ones I bought from Sams

 

[RMOO]

I would also going to suggest Costco, easy returns if you don't like them:

Round Brilliant 2.50 ctw VS2 Clarity, I Color Diamond 14kt White Gold Oval Hoop Earrings

Round Brilliant 2.50 ctw VS2 Clarity, G Color Diamond 14kt White Gold Inside Outside Hoop Earrings

 

[Lookinagain]

I think places like Sams and maybe Costcos would have better deals. I bought a pair from sams (1.5 ctw) that were really pretty.

Here are a 2 carat pair I/Si1

Let us know you're not a robot - Sam's Club

www.samsclub.com

These are the ones I bought from Sams

I'd pick these over the I3's. Basically the same price, good return policy and a pretty good reputation for the diamonds that they typically sell.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Definitely would buy better quality than I3! I agree that Costco has some decent prices and their standard quality is definitely better than I3! Check Sam's, too!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

I'd run away screaming from I3 clarity diamonds.

 

[lucida818]

Personally I won’t go anything below SI

 

[prs]

If you do buy the I3 diamonds; do not make the mistake of looking at them under a loupe. You will definitely regret it!

 

[chere]

Don't do it. The ring on top is from Costco next to a I clarity ring.

 

[Austina]

Another big thumbs up for Costco.

 

[Lakefront]

Yay Costco (and you don’t have to be a member to shop if you can get a gift card)

 

[AprilBaby]

Costco is great but you want ovals which I don’t think they have. No to i3. Try Etsy?

 

[RMOO]

Costco is great but you want ovals which I don’t think they have. No to i3. Try Etsy?

The 2.5 ctw I color hoops from Costco, posted above are oval shaped hoops, the G's are not.

 

[Kaycee2018]

I would also going to suggest Costco, easy returns if you don't like them:

Round Brilliant 2.50 ctw VS2 Clarity, I Color Diamond 14kt White Gold Oval Hoop Earrings

Round Brilliant 2.50 ctw VS2 Clarity, G Color Diamond 14kt White Gold Inside Outside Hoop Earrings

+1 for Costco

FWIW, I ordered both these earrings from Costco and returned the oval shaped I color pair because the round shape G color pair was superior in quality (brighter, whiter diamonds and more secure closure). That said, if your heart is set on oval shaped hoops, I’d wager that the oval ones from Costco are better quality than the I3 ones from Hoops Fine Jewelry. And if you are willing to wait, Costco frequently runs sales (mine were $500 off). GL

 

[AprilBaby]

The 2.5 ctw I color hoops from Costco, posted above are oval shaped hoops, the G's are not.

Sorry, I thought she wanted oval diamonds not oval hoops. My bad.

 

[Dhana]

Not to thread Jack but I really want yellow gold diamond hoops and only seeing a few in Costco in YG.
Is costo better than sams..
Any other choice for YG diamond hoops

 

[FL_runner]

Costco has a great reputation and excellent pricing for the quality of diamonds. I’d go with them!

 

[chere]

@gcnewman are you still looking for oval shaped hoops? I spotted these online.

https://www.costco.com/.product.100704257.html

 

[gcnewman]

@gcnewman are you still looking for oval shaped hoops? I spotted these online.

https://www.costco.com/.product.100704257.html

Thanks! I actually found my perfect pair on eBay from a store on eBay - great price too! I love them

 

[MamaBee]

Thanks! I actually found my perfect pair on eBay from a store on eBay - great price too! I love them

That’s great @gcnewman..We would love to see some photos of them.