I''ve just given $7k to someone I''ve never met for these studs. . .

[Steve35209]

This is an Xmas/Anniversary present for my wife.

Celina and Katie at WF assure me that these H&A ACA diamonds are knock-out bright white stones and eye clean, but your general thoughts would be much appreciated in case I''m just missing something obvious here. They''re going in 3-prong "Martini" platinum settings:

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Matching_Compare.aspx?oldID=231173&newID=30729

BTW, I stumbled in here a few weeks ago on the verge of buying some Ebay studs for a price that was "too good to be true." After pouring over the many helpful threads and comments, I can''t thank all of you enough for maintaining and contributing to this great site. I''ve referred several friends here and have enjoyed learning much more about diamonds than I ever dreamed existed.

Thanks, and Happy Holidays!

Steve

 

[chrono]

I love the heading of your post.

You've picked lovely diamonds and will have a very pleased wife. She will be the envy of all her friends.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Those are going to look great!

 

[ChargerGrrl]

catchy topic header!

As for the diamonds, you cannot go wrong with ACA''s! They''re top-notch and will make STUNNING earrings. You did very well,

Please do come back and post pics!

 

[beebrisk]

Holy Moly...Those are gonna be KILLER studs!
Since you''ve already sent the money to someone you don''t know, how ''bout sending the finished product to someone you don''t know??

 

[Ellen]

Somebody''s going to be verrry happy. Outstanding.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/12/2007 6:40:41 PM
Author: beebrisk
Since you''ve already sent the money to someone you don''t know, how ''bout sending the finished product to someone you don''t know??

 

[mrssalvo]

she''s going to LOVE them....

 

[cinnamon013]

Holy Moly! Those are awesome! I can''t wait to see your pictures and hear what your wife has to say about those babies!

 

[snlee]

It''s going to be gorgeous and your wife is going to love them! Please come back with pictures! Great job, Steve!

 

[Steve35209]

Whew - I feel much better now. Thanks for the kind words!

Will definitely be back with pics once I get them in hand and with some comments and thoughts about my experience as a noobie in this area and the overwhelming feeling of trying to navigate through the pitfalls of buying diamonds unseen.

Steve

 

[Kaleigh]

Oooh, she''ll be thrilled with these!! Glad you''ll come back with pics for us, we love those!!!

 

[dani13]

Oh wow, you did a great job with these earrings, Steve!!!! You (and your lucky wife) will certainly not be disappointed!!

Make sure to come back with pics!

Happy holidays!!

 

[risingsun]

Gorgeous diamonds. Those studs will rock the house

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/12/2007 8:02:40 PM
Author: Steve35209

Whew - I feel much better now. Thanks for the kind words!

Will definitely be back with pics once I get them in hand and with some comments and thoughts about my experience as a noobie in this area and the overwhelming feeling of trying to navigate through the pitfalls of buying diamonds unseen.

Steve

Trust me, now that you''ve got your feet wet, and once you''ve seen these earrings? next time will be a piece of cake.

 

[Lynn B]

Oh, you done good, REEEEEAL GOOD!

 

[Kay]

Ooh, lucky wife! I would be beyond thrilled to have a 3/4 carat E color ACA on each ear.

 

[Sparkalicious]

What a lucky wife!!

I hope you let her know how much she should appreciate you ...

How could she not be thrilled! These earrings look incredible!

 

[Fly Girl]

Lucky lady. Wish my hubby would do something like that. Alas, it just isn''t going to happen.

Looking forward to seeing pictures.

 

[Steve35209]

Let's hope the upload works - if it does, ta-da! This is WF's pre-shipment pictures. I'm really looking forward to seeing them in person now and will post a couple more pics once they arrive.

 

[Gypsy]

E colored 6 mm each ACA studs? Be still my beating heart!!! She''s going to LOVE them!

 

[Ellen]

Can''t wait to hear your thoughts. While pics are nice, they don''t begin to compare to the real life version.