If you had $10k to spend on studs, what would you get?...

[bem3231]

Hello fellow Pricescopers...

I''ve been considering ''investing'' in a gift for myself in the way of some diamond studs. I''ve read many of the posts on here regarding studs, but would like some feedback on what you would get for $10k in the way of studs.

I would like to purchase from somewhere that has a lifetime trade-up policy. I know that I can go lower in color and clarity in studs that I might have been inclined to when selecting my engagement diamond which is an F VS2.

What are your suggestions?...

Thank you!

 

[FacetFire]

I would match two of these: http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=358388,358374,283305

With one of these settings: http://www.whiteflash.com/Fine-jewelry/Diamond_Studs/-W-prong--by-WF--SETTINGS-ONLY_952.htm or http://www.whiteflash.com/Fine-jewelry/Diamond_Studs/Eight-prong--Martini---SETTINGS-ONLY_949.htm

I would easily go down to H-I color and SI clarity in earrings in order to get great cuts and that magic 2 cttw!

Those would be amazing earrings!

 

[ringabling]

we spent under $10k because we had a broker at the time who sold to us around 1/2 the price of a B&M store. But I got just over 2cttw F VS1''s {if I remember correctly} in platinum martinis.
One of my favorite purchases so far!

 

[kcoursolle]

I like the stones that facetfire suggested, but I would send them off to leon for some custom made martini settings and pave jackets

.

 

[Lorelei]

I would look for J or K/ L clean I1 diamonds, as large and well cut as possible, have them set in martinis - yum, if these earrings were for me! For a nice middleground I would say H colour upwards according to preference, clean SI2 clarity and well cut of course, for max bang for the 10k bucks!

 

[Cravin My Emerald cut]

I have fallen in love with (and decided I want a pair of yellow diamond earrings with white diamond jackets. Diamonds by Lauren has a nice tradeup policy and for $10K you could get a VERY nice pair.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

These would be 5% off and a little over budget, but with an F VS2 e-ring, I wouldn''t go below G-H on the studs:

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=584875,584876

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=471557,312253

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/11/2008 6:19:56 AM
Author: Lorelei
I would look for J or K/ L clean I1 diamonds, as large and well cut as possible, have them set in martinis - yum, if these earrings were for me! For a nice middleground I would say H colour upwards according to preference, clean SI2 clarity and well cut of course, for max bang for the 10k bucks!

HI:

I agree. But it is a matter of preference to be sure. I own a pair of AGS0, Ideals, H & A, branded (Cut by INfinity from Wink & Cut by Tolkolsky from GOG), I1 clarity stones in my earrings 2.11ctw. They are H & I color and superb sparklers! I cannot see the inclusions without a loop...

Here is an example of what I mean....

=107&src=loupe:2o8h065d]http://www.craftedbyinfinity.com/index.php?pid=63&lang=eng&sid[]=107&src=loupe

=355&src=loupe:2o8h065d]http://www.craftedbyinfinity.com/index.php?pid=63&lang=eng&sid[]=355&src=loupe

OR these and you would have enough left over for a pendant--perhaps one of the above links?

=242&src=loupe:2o8h065d]http://www.craftedbyinfinity.com/index.php?pid=63&lang=eng&sid[]=242&src=loupe

=278&src=loupe:2o8h065d]http://www.craftedbyinfinity.com/index.php?pid=63&lang=eng&sid[]=278&src=loupe


cheers--Sharon

 

[Missrocks]

I would do some .90 to .95ct''ers E-F / SI, definetly in martini style pave'' halos. ...Definietely would have to be colorless for me.

 

[sputat]

How about these?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/23192/

 

[bem3231]

Thanks, Sputat, for your suggestion. I was wondering if someone would get around to mentioning the GOG H&A stud program. I had my eye on these and e-mailed Jon about them. Unfortunately, they''ve been sold...

Thanks for all of the ideas everyone - keep them coming!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/11/2008 10:54:36 AM
Author: canuk-gal

I own a pair of AGS0, Ideals, H & A, branded (Cut by INfinity from Wink & Cut by Tolkolsky from GOG), I1 clarity stones in my earrings 2.11ctw. They are H & I color and superb sparklers! I cannot see the inclusions without a loop...


cheers--Sharon

I think I need to borrow those....

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/12/2008 12:13:02 PM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 1/11/2008 10:54:36 AM
Author: canuk-gal

I own a pair of AGS0, Ideals, H & A, branded (Cut by INfinity from Wink & Cut by Tolkolsky from GOG), I1 clarity stones in my earrings 2.11ctw. They are H & I color and superb sparklers! I cannot see the inclusions without a loop...
cheers--Sharon

I think I need to borrow those....

HI:

Wanna meet me downtown Lorelei? We can shop the sales and I''ll bring my earrings for you...

cheers--Sharon

 

[door knob solitaire]

I would call George Clooney''s agent and maybe Clive Owen''s...for $10k you never know. Worth a call. §

 

[snlee]

Date: 1/12/2008 2:37:18 PM
Author: door knob solitaire
I would call George Clooney's agent and maybe Clive Owen's...for $10k you never know. Worth a call. §

LOL DKS! I love reading your posts. You always crack me up!