I am another long time lurker, having discovered this community after my husband gave me a lovely diamond and sapphire ring and I didn't know the proper way to take care of it. I found I could spend hours here not only reading about gem care, but so many other things, from design and where to purchase new and vintage. All with friendly enthusiasm. Today, I'm asking what so many have asked: help with purchasing diamonds for stud earrings. I decided to go with LGD chiefly for the cost, but also because being earrings, I won't feel the same sense of responsibility about wearing them (if that makes sense), should I lose one. Nor will I probably insure them. I've looked all over the recommended vendors, and pretty much settled on James Allen--I like their Platinum Scallop Basket setting (my ears can be finicky), but got confused by the many JA suggested pairs. It seemed as though one of the pair would be fine but the 'match' was problematic. So I've tried looking at loose stones and matching them up myself. Haha! A daunting task or fool's errand, where I am the fool. What I hope to find: 2 tcw, D-E, VS1/VS2. But this is where I am, although one of these is Ideal and one Excellent:
or would this be a match for the first one? But it's SI1 clarity, not VS1--is that too much difference?
Thank you for any guidance.
or would this be a match for the first one? But it's SI1 clarity, not VS1--is that too much difference?
Thank you for any guidance.
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