Just bought a diamond earring, is it a steal or not?

[cleokizzy]

Hello,

I was encouraged by my friend to buy this diamond earring for $4,300 but now that I have it... I''m wondering if it is a steal or not. I can return it but would like to get the input of my fellow diamond aficionado. Here are the specs:

total carat weight: 3
cut: round diamond
color: I-J
clarity: I1-I2
setting: four-prong 14k white gold

On both stones I can clearly see feathers on it but if I''m wearing it, it''s not too obvious.

Let me know what you guys think.

thanks!

 

[Moh 10]

How do you know the color and clarity grades are correct?
If there is no report from a reputable lab you don't really know what you bought.
Are you are trusting the seller on those grades?

Without a reputable lab report or a reputable appraisal there is no way to know who got a steal, you or the seller.

If you can still return them I'd quickly get them checked by a reputable appraiser and go from there.

 

[cleokizzy]

Hi. I bought this from Ultra Diamond - here''s the item:

http://www.ultradiamonds.com/jewelry/detail.cfm?title=3%20ctw%20White%20Gold%20Solitaire%20Earrings&mid=13053&cat_num=3&subcat_num=95

there was a discount on it so I only paid for $4,300. The saleslady was helpful and told me I could return it within the next 30 days if I don''t like it. I''ll post the actual picture later when I have a good camera.

 

[neatfreak]

Personally, I would never pay $4300 for those...sorry.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/18/2008 3:58:04 PM
Author: cleokizzy
Hi. I bought this from Ultra Diamond - here's the item:

http://www.ultradiamonds.com/jewelry/detail.cfm?title=3%20ctw%20White%20Gold%20Solitaire%20Earrings&mid=13053&cat_num=3&subcat_num=95

there was a discount on it so I only paid for $4,300. The saleslady was helpful and told me I could return it within the next 30 days if I don't like it. I'll post the actual picture later when I have a good camera.

Hi Cleo,

Personally I would return them and put the money towards a smaller perhaps but well cut and clean pair of studs, it doesn't sound as if you are pleased with them...That is a lot of money you could put towards a fabulous pair which you could love and cherish, it is way too much money to be having doubts IMO.

As Moh says without a reliable grading report we have no way of knowing what they actually are for colour and clarity, and I would bet the cut isn't great. But it depends on you, if you like them and want big studs on a budget then thats one thing, but if not then I would return them. Diamonds which are not well cut won't sparkle and that is important with earrings also. If you do decide to keep them I would strongly recommend you get an independant appraisal within the return window.

https://www.pricescope.com/appr_list.aspx

 

[~*Alexis*~]

from the stock photo, I probably would not buy them just because they look too included. However if you can post live shots that would be more helpful.

 

[Cachette]

Hi,

In my humble opinion, I would not spend money on those studs. With the same budget, you could get amazing certified, well cut stones in very decent sizes and they would perform far better than the ones you just purchased and I promise you that they will throw fire from across the room and give the illusion of bigger stones!! With those, they will just be another set of studs on someone`s ears but with well cut stones, you and the diamonds will get noticed in a very positive way! Trust me, I know. I own a pair of well cut, certified (AGS) diamonds and they are magnificent if I do say so myself and my budget was far smaller than yours.

Good luck.

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[Jenna51580gr]

For that budget which is about my budget for diamond studs you can get a really beautiful pair of 1.5 ctw studs.

 

[jewelerman]

Date: 12/18/2008 3:25:46 PM
Author:cleokizzy
Hello,

I was encouraged by my friend to buy this diamond earring for $4,300 but now that I have it... I''m wondering if it is a steal or not. I can return it but would like to get the input of my fellow diamond aficionado. Here are the specs:

total carat weight: 3
cut: round diamond
color: I-J
clarity: I1-I2
setting: four-prong 14k white gold

On both stones I can clearly see feathers on it but if I''m wearing it, it''s not too obvious.

Let me know what you guys think.

thanks!

return and continue the hunt.

 

[cleokizzy]

Ok... I'll return this first thing tomorrow morning! Earlier I did say that I'll post a picture and here it is. It doesn't look well in the picture but looking at it, it shines - though not that "shiney" because I can clearly see the feathers and other inclusions on both stones. So... I guess it's not really worth the $4300 huh?

 

[Lorelei]

Sorry Cleo, I don''t like ''em.

 

[mpeysakh]

Date: 12/18/2008 3:58:04 PM
Author: cleokizzy
Hi. I bought this from Ultra Diamond - here''s the item:


http://www.ultradiamonds.com/jewelry/detail.cfm?title=3%20ctw%20White%20Gold%20Solitaire%20Earrings&mid=13053&cat_num=3&subcat_num=95


there was a discount on it so I only paid for $4,300. The saleslady was helpful and told me I could return it within the next 30 days if I don''t like it. I''ll post the actual picture later when I have a good camera.

From the website:
MSRP:$16,669.00
really???

 

[honey22]

Sorry, I have to agree with Lorelei. Try WF for some studs, they have some fabulous settings and lovely well cut stones.

Good luck

 

[arjunajane]

I''m so glad you posted here - clearly they are not making your heart sing and you have reservations, otherwise you would be wearing ''em already

Please do take advantage of the return policy, and come back here once you have your $ back.
We can help you to buy some of the nicest cut diamonds out there (cut is what = sparkle and fire in diamonds), without all those icky inclusions.

 

[cleokizzy]

Amidst the bad weather out here right now... I trekked to Filene''s Basement in Union Square and finally returned the earrings.

Now I must continue with my search for that perfect diamond stud earrings...

thanks everyone for the advice!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/19/2008 3:22:23 PM
Author: cleokizzy
Amidst the bad weather out here right now... I trekked to Filene''s Basement in Union Square and finally returned the earrings.

Now I must continue with my search for that perfect diamond stud earrings...

thanks everyone for the advice!

You are most welcome and I know you made the right decision.

 

[MMT]

Cleokizzy I hope you find some gorgeous studs

 

[cleokizzy]

I found it! I am SO glad I found PS and listened to you guys! This is much smaller in terms of carat but the quality is much better than that RB from Filenes....

here''s the pix for everyone to see:
1.4 tcw princess cut, G-H color, SI1 clarity

I so love the simplicity of this stud.

not to mention I got it at almost half the price of the other one!!!

 

[Lorelei]

Glad you found some you love!!