Looking for diamond stud advice

[SparklenHue123]

hi everyone !

my husband wants to get me 3 carat diamond round studs for our anniversary (1.5 each) , what is the lowest color you’d go for this size ? i don’t mind a bit warm but i don’t want yellow ! thank you

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Depends on your colour sensitivity, but I would say that H-J would be a safe range for most!

 

[Kim N]

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[Kaycee2018]

Perception, sensitivity and tolerance to color varies. I don’t consider myself to be super color sensitive, but I is as low as I’d be comfortable with at that size for modern round brilliant studs. To my eye, I color is where I just start to detect a bit of warmth under certain lighting and anything lower in color usually seems more yellow vs. warm To me. I’d go lower in clarity vs. color for studs since they aren’t viewed as close as a ring or pendant.

 

[MamaBear]

What are the color range of your pieces you wear most? I’d encourage you to stay close to what you wear, to keep it cohesive looking…. Fun purchase to be considering!!!

 

[tyty333]

I would suggest "I" . Still a fairly "white" color but will probably show some tint from the side. If you really feel like you don't mind some
tint then you could go down to K but you really need to go out and see some I-J-K colored stones to figure out what
your tolerance is.

 

[Lookinagain]

Are you planning on setting them in white or yellow or rose metal? That would affect how low in color I'd go.

 

[headlight]

It sounds like you are compromising on color to go up in size?
If yes I would not do that.
It sounds like colorless is not of interest to you in which case I would suggest G… No lower than H in my opinion.

 

[Yik]

I’m also looking for studs(smaller in size) for my wife and can’t decide on the color. Maybe we can have more opinions (though it’s a personal preference) from the experts. I’m finding it very tough And would love some help/input.
For reference, these range from H to J. I can’t make out the difference except for one

The pair in the phone pic looked pretty amazing in person and on ear of the sales person, so ordinary in the pic! J color.

 

[vintageinjune]

H/I would be tolerable for most at that size for earrings I think.

 

[Piper70]

I would say I is the lowest I would go. My DIL’s 2 ct ering is I and I don’t think it shows much tint but my K ering does ( though less in new platinum setting than the original yellow gold setting ).

 

[tyty333]

@Yik IMO, the smaller you go the lower in color you can go without it showing as much tint. Bigger stones show a bigger
area of tint so it's easier to see/distinguish. This is just my opinion, YMMV. Plus the smaller they are, and being on the ears,
the less likely anyone will see them from the side like you might an engagement ring. For all those looking though, I really
hope you can get out and see some well-cut GIA/AGS stones of different color grades so you can see the tints for yourself.

 

[headlight]

Excellent advise from @tyty333 - go to a store to see different colors in your target size.

 

[SparklenHue123]

thank you so much everyone for your questions and input... do you think GIA certified is necessary for studs?

 

[vintageinjune]

thank you so much everyone for your questions and input... do you think GIA certified is necessary for studs?

For that size, they absolutely need to be graded. AGS or GIA are ideal of course, but IGI would be fine as long as you can get ASET images as well.

 

[SparklenHue123]

For that size, they absolutely need to be graded. AGS or GIA are ideal of course, but IGI would be fine as long as you can get ASET images as well.

Thank you so much!! Just so I understand - in your opinion what is the reasoning? Many thanks!

 

[vintageinjune]

Thank you so much!! Just so I understand - in your opinion what is the reasoning? Many thanks!

In my opinion, the reasons include:

- 1.5ct diamonds are not cheap, period. Spending that kind of money, you really want to make sure you are receiving what you are paying for. "In house" certifications are basically worthless due to conflict of interest, which is why a 3rd party lab is necessary.

- If, in the future, you decide you want to upgrade or sell the earrings, it will be much easier to do if they are certified.

 

[MamaBee]

My studs are 3.04 VVS2 G color..GIA graded..I did a comparison next to my 2.78 VS2 I color ACA that I purchased before my upgrade. This is the video I posted in the thread. I said my studs are VS2 but they are VVS2..It’s hard to tell the difference in color face up..but when looking at the I color ACA the color is definitely noticeable when it’s tilted or just from viewing it from the side. The video is in post #93..I hope this helps..
Post in thread 'Introducing “Summer” my 2.78 vs2 I color ACA'
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/introducing-“summer”-my-2-78-vs2-i-color-aca.254558/post-4683336

 

[Kim N]

In my opinion, the reasons include:

- 1.5ct diamonds are not cheap, period. Spending that kind of money, you really want to make sure you are receiving what you are paying for. "In house" certifications are basically worthless due to conflict of interest, which is why a 3rd party lab is necessary.

- If, in the future, you decide you want to upgrade or sell the earrings, it will be much easier to do if they are certified.

I completely agree! I would even go as far as saying only GIA or AGS (for natural diamonds).

 

[headlight]

Absolutely you should get stones with reports and I would only get those with GIA or AGS lab reports. (FYI there will no longer be AGS reports as of the end of this year and it has not yet been announced how stones who only have AGS reports will be incorporated into the new development of AGSL closing and becoming a part of GIA - I would imagine there will be a plan announced in the coming months so people shouldn’t freak out if they have AGS reports.)
Stones that do not have a GIA or AGS report do not have them for a reason: Because the stones won’t get a good grading. Some jewelers will try to tell you otherwise but do not fall for it. A diamond with an AGS or GIA report is more valued and its color and clarity accurate and if you should ever want to sell or trade the stone(s) in the future it is in your benefit to have the reports.

 

[WillyDiamond]

I bought I color for my daughter and her skin is on the darker side.
I had Leslie at BGD put pairs together for me.
Good luck.

 

[SparklenHue123]

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for all of your advice . We ended up with 3 ct total weight GIA stones. IDJ sourced them for me and is now setting them.. can't wait to show!

 

[MissGotRocks]

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for all of your advice . We ended up with 3 ct total weight GIA stones. IDJ sourced them for me and is now setting them.. can't wait to show!

Exciting! What color and clarity did you go with for these?

 

[SparklenHue123]

ok here they are

 

[MamaBee]

ok here they are

They’re beautiful! Would you mind sharing the stats?

 

[LLJsmom]

Gorgeous!! Yes would love to know the stats.

 

[MamaBee]

Bumpity Bump! I hope you love them.. We would love to know the stats..They’re gorgeous!

 

[heididdl]

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for all of your advice . We ended up with 3 ct total weight GIA stones. IDJ sourced them for me and is now setting them.. can't wait to show!

We love us IDJ. Was going to be my suggestions . My studs see my profit are 3 carats and I waited for GIA and I am so glad I did . Yektial is amazing.

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Bumpity Bump! I hope you love them.. We would love to know the stats..They’re gorgeous!

Hey @MamaBee , I just watched your side by side color video. Did you end up visiting WF since posting it? Just wanted to let you know I live nearby so if you ever get to this neck of the woods, let me know.

 

[MamaBee]

Hey @MamaBee , I just watched your side by side color video. Did you end up visiting WF since posting it? Just wanted to let you know I live nearby so if you ever get to this neck of the woods, let me know.

That would have been fun @RunningwithScissors! No..I never made it there because of Covid. I used to live in Houston many years ago..I live in Pennsylvania now. I did upgrade...but did it all online!