loose stones for earrings?

[marine flyer]

OK...next question...
Am I going overboard by searching the internet for loose diamond earrings of .4-.5 carats....or can I do just as well finding pre-set stones either locally or over the internet?

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

people say ear rings dont need to be so good a quality.
i think that is wrong - I get a lot of pleasure out of seeing Drena's E/R's
buy them any way you like

 

[lawmax]

I think you're on the right track. The earrings are right next to her face..they should be beautiful, which means well-cut. Most of what you'll find already set is not.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

No diamonds could outshine your face Lawmax

 

[pricescope]

Well said Garry!

 

[lawmax]

Thank you both! That was very sweet.

 

[Alaindex]

diamonds look obviously much nicer when they are a better quality but people tend to forget that settings are very important too....