Need opinions on choosing earrings

[diamondseeker2006]

I have tried the Victoria earrings in medium and large. I wish I would have taken a picture. I have been looking at diamonds online, but I worry about the craftsmanship of the setting and mounting. I think I'm looking for a 4 prong basket like Tiffany's. Who has the best craftsmanship of the online retailers?

It's kind of amazing you asked me this, because my studs are from Whiteflash and I had them custom order platinum 4 prong basket settings from Sasha Primak which I feel are closest to Tiffany!!! I prefer large pushbacks over Lapousette backs, so you would have to specify which kind you want.

Here is my thread on my latest (and final) pair (you'll see the settings):

Whiteflash ACA 3.2 ctw FINAL stud earrings: Part 2!!!

So...in 2017 I bought my final pair of ACA studs (about 2.55 ctw)!!! However, I didn't know at the time they weren't final! :lol: Out of Covid boredom I just kept checking the WF inventory over the last few months, and one day a few weeks ago I found a perfect pair of 1.6 ct H VS1/VS2 ACA...

www.pricescope.com

 

[Heidi6325]

It's kind of amazing you asked me this, because my studs are from Whiteflash and I had them custom order platinum 4 prong basket settings from Sasha Primak which I feel are closest to Tiffany!!! I prefer large pushbacks over Lapousette backs, so you would have to specify which kind you want.

Here is my thread on my latest (and final) pair (you'll see the settings):

Whiteflash ACA 3.2 ctw FINAL stud earrings: Part 2!!!

So...in 2017 I bought my final pair of ACA studs (about 2.55 ctw)!!! However, I didn't know at the time they weren't final! :lol: Out of Covid boredom I just kept checking the WF inventory over the last few months, and one day a few weeks ago I found a perfect pair of 1.6 ct H VS1/VS2 ACA...

www.pricescope.com

Wow your earrings are beautiful and the setting looks great. I'm looking at much smaller earrings, probably in the .8-.99 each, H, VS1, ideal. None of my friends wear diamond earrings and they look at my 2ct diamond ring and ask if I worry about getting mugged.

Have you seen the WF standard 4 prong basket in platinum ? Any thoughts? Thanks

 

[Heidi6325]

Here are a couple of pairs that have been sent to me from WF.

1.69ctw H VS1- https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/compare/?idnos=4402608,4393966 Wire price $8956

1.646ctw G VS1- https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/compare/?idnos=4410595,4361924 Wire price $9503

I would like the weight to be closer to 1.9 but this is what they have in stock.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I absolutely would use WF standard 4 prong settings in white gold if there is any chance that you might later upgrade. I have had a pair the size of the ones you posted (and in the standard 4 prong settings) and it is certainly a nice everyday size. Honestly, that size is larger than most of the people in my daily life wear! My mistake was repeatedly thinking I was at my final pair and started getting platinum special order settings and then ended up upgrading again. The standard settings are fine with stones this size, but since they don't sit quite as low as the custom order ones, I think they don't work as well with larger stones over a carat. However, I am sure there are many people who have them and are happy regardless of size.

I like G and H diamonds, but I feel like my H diamonds look so white on the ears that I don't really have a desire for a higher color. But there isn't a great deal of difference in price in these. As you can see, there is a price jump at .9 cts that is pretty steep, so the H pair is about as close as you can get and still avoid the price jump. After I had .80ct stones, I went on to over 1 ct because the .90 wasn't much different visually for the extra money.

 

[Heidi6325]

I went to Tiffany's and had some fun. Here are some pics. Any opinions?

Small Victoria gold


Medium Victoria



DBTY 1.6 ctw

 

[Lookinagain]

Of those three, I like the medium Victoria's the best.

 

[Heidi6325]

Here are some more pictures of combinations of diamond studs and Victoria earrings. Maybe these pictures will be helpful to anyone shopping for these combinations.
I will be purchasing the studs from Whiteflash. I would love to hear your opinions. Thanks

1.6 ctw DBTY with mini Victoria


1.6 four prong and mini



1.6 and small gold Victoria


1.6 DBTY and small gold victoria

 

[yssie]

My preferred combo would be med/large Victoria in the main piercings and baby bezels (the 0.1ctw size - tiny!) in the second piercings.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

No wrong decision here. I like the small TV in the other piecing!

I have a pair of Victoria earrings with colored stones (long retired) but my friend has the large diamond pair, and they really are stunning.

Congrats on your decision.

cheers--Sharon

 

[canuk-gal]

My preferred combo would be med/large Victoria in the main piercings and baby bezels (the 0.1ctw size - tiny!) in the second piercings.

Great idea!

 

[Heidi6325]

My preferred combo would be med/large Victoria in the main piercings and baby bezels (the 0.1ctw size - tiny!) in the second piercings.

Great idea! The medium and large come in platinum and rose gold. I would probably go with platinum because I have mostly yellow gold with some platinum pieces. What metal would you choose for the bezel?

 

[yssie]

I think either YG or platinum bezels would be lovely! I have them in platinum - over a decade old now - and they’ve held up marvellously

 

[Cerulean]

My preferred combo would be med/large Victoria in the main piercings and baby bezels (the 0.1ctw size - tiny!) in the second piercings.

Ditto!

Those medium victorias are amazing.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

I really liked the combo of the 1.6 DBTY in the main piercing and the mini Victoria in the second piercing! Though I would do a platinum bezel instead of the YG, or do a slightly larger stud (~2) in a 4 prong with the mini Victoria.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I really like the Victoria earrings but feel that diamond studs pack the biggest punch. I have the WF four prong basket setting in platinum for my ACA studs. All of your choices are beautiful; really comes down to personal preference. You take much better eat pictures than I do!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I went to Tiffany's and had some fun. Here are some pics. Any opinions?

Small Victoria gold


Medium Victoria



DBTY 1.6 ctw

Oh definatly the Victoria

 

[Heidi6325]

I really like the idea of having the Victoria in the first piercing and DBTY in the second.

I need to decide which size looks best on me . I love the YG but it only comes in the small size. I think that size could work with my very casual, stay home, gardening lifestyle. especially with the DBTY in the second piercing. The medium in platinum is very pretty. Is bigger better? I don't know.

 

[yssie]

Bigger is always better.
Isn’t it?

 

[michkal]

Not sure if this is helpful, but I have the dbty .34 ctw my second piercing and think they’re the perfect size!

 

[Heidi6325]

Not sure if this is helpful, but I have the dbty .34 ctw my second piercing and think they’re the perfect size!

Thanks. Looks great.

 

[Sunstorm]

What I loved on you the most is bezelled 1.6 studs in the main piercing and mini Victorias in the second. Definitely packs a punch, unique, something extra too but love bezel studs on you!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I really like the idea of having the Victoria in the first piercing and DBTY in the second.

I need to decide which size looks best on me . I love the YG but it only comes in the small size. I think that size could work with my very casual, stay home, gardening lifestyle. especially with the DBTY in the second piercing. The medium in platinum is very pretty. Is bigger better? I don't know.

I was wondering what you would do with the 2nd piercing

Edited to add
as someone who has experienced the dreaded diamond shrinkage with earings
i would only buy the smaller ones if you will not mind having to possibly buy bigger ones at some future point

And at least with 2 piercings a 2nd pair would give you more options

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I like the studs and then the mini Victoria in the second hole! I just think for the larger pair, you'll get more for your money with the WF studs.

I only like the large Victoria if you wanted those for your larger pair.

 

[Heidi6325]

I have finally made a decision, and now I'm impatiently waiting for my WF diamond studs. I purchased a pair last summer from WF and I wasn't completely satisfied with the 1.6 ctw size so I returned them. Monday was my 35th anniversary and my husband purchased a pair of ACA, H, VS2, 3.213 ctw. for me. They should arrive on Friday but we are expecting 6" of snow here.