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Need your help to pick ~3.5 ctw stud earrings

Starting with J color, there are very few J VS+ stones from 2-2.25 cts that have an Excellent HCA score. These two are all that came up and they have high clarity. Blue Nile honestly does not have a good selection of well cut stones with the parameters you want. In another post I'll show you the I color pairs and there are more of them.

Pair #1

2.05-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

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2.01-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

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teslagirl1234 said:
Going to 4 ct pair

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13780944 0.6 HCA score 2.11 J VS1 no fluorescence 1592950288789.png Table Depth Crown Pavilion: 1592950369447.png
and
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD11985715 1.6 HCA score, 2.11 ct, I VS2 no fluorescence 1592950345924.png Table Depth Crown Pavilion: 1592950358887.png

But also considering this stone instead of 5715:
1592950392946.png https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13639036 2.3 score 2.12 ct J VS1 no fluorescence 1592950494041.png 1592950499696.png Angles aren't as good.

Any senior members can help and advise? There are not ASET images available.

@diamondseeker2006 Can you help?
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@diamondseeker2006

What about the ones above? They have good HCA scores and are within the range you suggested before.
Top two are on pending order for me but still can change them.
 
For some reason the quote function didn't work, but I will answer you about the original stones.

The color needs to match. You will see a difference usually between I and J color.

So between the two J color stones:

2.01 J VVS2 8.07 x 8.11 mm diameter

2.12 J VS1 8.19 x 8.24 mm

I would not put those two together as they are not close enough in diameter. You can do it since the stones would be separated on your ears, but that would bug me a lot to not have them appear the same size.

I will go back and look and see if I see a match for the I color one you have on hold.
 
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What about some of these? To help find match. I really, really would prefer to be over 2 ct each though, would consider 1.7 ct each if really great cut. ~$30k is totally the limit.
I like the J VVS2 LD13780944 but can’t seem to find a match. It’s price is good too.
 
teslagirl1234 said:
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What about some of these? To help find match. I really, really would prefer to be over 2 ct each though, would consider 1.7 ct each if really great cut. ~$30k is totally the limit.
I like the J VVS2 LD13780944 but can’t seem to find a match. It’s price is good too.
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I would rather not have K color though, J is probably the highest color I would choose.
 
Noooo, never ever buy a stone without a photo. That is essential. Very dangerous to buy one and then wait to match it unless it is in the 2.0-2.05 carat range where there are usually plenty of stones.

I'd almost advise you to consider stone with 59-60 table and depth for studs because the diameters will be larger than the cut parameters we usually recommend for rings. That's what I was looking at, but I was looking at I color. I'll go to J color again but I think I already checked those. I can look under 2 cts again but I already gave you the largest pair under 2 cts.
 
Perhaps under 2 ct since having them as close to super ideal or super ideal is very important to me. Quality over quantity.

If proportions are great and VVS what could be wrong with the stone? Even if no image? Can also return if needed. And check at home with my little ideal scope.
 
Don’t really want a large table. I switched from a stone like that for closer to super ideal, which was the 5.08 stone you helped pick.
 
Okay, I have changed my mind. I think this is the best pair over 2 cts as long as the one coming in looks good as far as the cut goes. I can tell a lot from the pictures.

When will this one come in?

2.11-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

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This one does match it well for diameter, but I'd personally want to see both to make sure they look good together especially in terms of color because you don't want one a high J and the other low J. I do really like the one below and I think you should reserve it.

2.12-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

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diamondseeker2006 said:
Okay, I have changed my mind. I think this is the best pair over 2 cts as long as the one coming in looks good as far as the cut goes. I can tell a lot from the pictures.

When will this one come in?

2.11-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com www.bluenile.com

This one does match it well for diameter, but I'd personally want to see both to make sure they look good together especially in terms of color because you don't want one a high J and the other low J. I do really like the one below and I think you should reserve it.

2.12-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

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They will take 5-6 weeks. I haven’t sent the stones to trade yet and all shipments are taking extra time.
Do you think the I color one I have reserved is a better cut than the LD13639036?

Definitely worried they won’t match but like you said, one could be a high J and other one not.
I got lucky on the 5.08 in that it faces up very white and it is J Medium fluorescence.
I would also prefer fluorescence to match. I could see myself at an event on day like a ball with black light and only one ear glowing lol. They either should both flow or none.
 
You have a better chance of the two J stones matching. I ordered an I and J pair one time and could very easily see the difference. Automated programs on sites like BN may match stones of different colors, but that is not the same as a human eye. They are trying to sell diamonds and really don't care if the colors match! I never use those online matching options.

Reserve this one:

2.12-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com www.bluenile.com
 
diamondseeker2006 said:
You have a better chance of the two J stones matching. I ordered an I and J pair one time and could very easily see the difference. Automated programs on sites like BN may match stones of different colors, but that is not the same as a human eye. They are trying to sell diamonds and really don't care if the colors match! I never use those online matching options.

Reserve this one:

2.12-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com www.bluenile.com
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Ok reserved it.
It’s has HCA score of very good 2.3
Instead of 1.6 and better crown pavilion that I has. So tempted to get the I one but it’s also more expensive and soooooooooo over budget already.
 
teslagirl1234 said:
Ok reserved it.
It’s has HCA score of very good 2.3
Instead of 1.6 and better crown pavilion that I has. So tempted to get the I one but it’s also more expensive and soooooooooo over budget already.
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Since it will take a long time for the upgrade and for these to come in, can you maybe check in week or few to see if any better matches? Can always swap one if better match comes available.
 
teslagirl1234 said:
Since it will take a long time for the upgrade and for these to come in, can you maybe check in week or few to see if any better matches? Can always swap one if better match comes available.
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Thank you so
diamondseeker2006 said:
You have a better chance of the two J stones matching. I ordered an I and J pair one time and could very easily see the difference. Automated programs on sites like BN may match stones of different colors, but that is not the same as a human eye. They are trying to sell diamonds and really don't care if the colors match! I never use those online matching options.

Reserve this one:

2.12-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com www.bluenile.com
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Thank you so, so much for helping by the way! :)
 
teslagirl1234 said:
Since it will take a long time for the upgrade and for these to come in, can you maybe check in week or few to see if any better matches? Can always swap one if better match comes available.
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Sure! Just remind me to look closer to the time you have to make the final decision. But also ask them for a photo of the stone on order when it comes in. It should be good, but the photo helps confirm it.
 
diamondseeker2006 said:
Sure! Just remind me to look closer to the time you have to make the final decision. But also ask them for a photo of the stone on order when it comes in. It should be good, but the photo helps confirm it.
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They are requesting photo of this one:
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13780944 (J color 2.11)
to see if it might match https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD11985715 (I color 2.11).

But this one is reserved too: Do you really think https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13639036 is a good enough cut? If I order 0944 and this one with it? And just forget about the I color one with better HCA score and cut?
 
There's no such thing as a better HCA score. It's either below 2 and excellent or not. A higher or lower score means nothing. It just means the stone is worth considering. I wouldn't consider the I color stone at all with a J. Get both I or both J.

Yes, the 2.12 J looks beautiful to me and was the best match to the other J. I like the I color stone just fine, but I couldn't find an I color match for it.
 
diamondseeker2006 said:
There's no such thing as a better HCA score. It's either below 2 and excellent or not. A higher or lower score means nothing. It just means the stone is worth considering. I wouldn't consider the I color stone at all with a J. Get both I or both J.

Yes, the 2.12 J looks beautiful to me and was the best match to the other J. I like the I color stone just fine, but I couldn't find an I color match for it.
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2.09-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

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What about this one? Has HCA score of 1.9 vs 2.3 for https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13639036 that you found.
 
teslagirl1234 said:
They are requesting photo of this one:
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13780944 (J color 2.11)
to see if it might match https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD11985715 (I color 2.11).

But this one is reserved too: Do you really think https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13639036 is a good enough cut? If I order 0944 and this one with it? And just forget about the I color one with better HCA score and cut?
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diamondseeker2006 said:
Sure! Just remind me to look closer to the time you have to make the final decision. But also ask them for a photo of the stone on order when it comes in. It should be good, but the photo helps confirm it.
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Or LD13346851 https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13346851 It's J VS1 8.34x8.41x5.19 and has 0.9 HCA score. 56 61.9 35 40.8 angels.

to go with this one: 8.24x8.27x5.05 on https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13780944 56 61.9 35 40.8 angles. J VVS1

Will the difference in size be super noticeable?
 
teslagirl1234 said:
Or LD13346851 https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13346851 It's J VS1 8.34x8.41x5.19 and has 0.9 HCA score. 56 61.9 35 40.8 angels.

to go with this one: 8.24x8.27x5.05 on https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13780944 56 61.9 35 40.8 angles. J VVS1 0.6 HCA.

Will the difference in size be super noticeable?
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Correction:


LD13346851 https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13346851 It's J VS1 8.34x8.41x5.19 and has 0.9 HCA score. 56 61.9 35 40.8 angels.

to go with this one: 8.24x8.27x5.05 on https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13780944 56 61.2 34 40.6 angles. J VVS1 0.6 HCA
 
diamondseeker2006 said:
There's no such thing as a better HCA score. It's either below 2 and excellent or not. A higher or lower score means nothing. It just means the stone is worth considering. I wouldn't consider the I color stone at all with a J. Get both I or both J.

Yes, the 2.12 J looks beautiful to me and was the best match to the other J. I like the I color stone just fine, but I couldn't find an I color match for it.
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@diamondseeker2006
I found a diamond that might go with better but it's from James Allen. It is priced nicely and GIA.
Which one do you think would go with the to go with this one: "8.24x8.27x5.05 on https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13780944 56 61.2 34 40.6 angles. J VVS1 0.6 HCA" better?
:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8644428

Or
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8644407

need to figure this out asap.
 
teslagirl1234 said:
@diamondseeker2006
I found a diamond that might go with better but it's from James Allen. It is priced nicely and GIA.
Which one do you think would go with the to go with this one: "8.24x8.27x5.05 on https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD13780944 56 61.2 34 40.6 angles. J VVS1 0.6 HCA" better?
:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8644428

Or
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8644407

need to figure this out asap.
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Both of those look pretty good from the images. Do you have links to the GIA reports? I wouldn't choose the one at the top without seeing images of it, though. The 2,13 has a closer diameter.
 
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diamondseeker2006 said:
Both of those look pretty good from the images. Do you have links to the GIA reports? I wouldn't choose the one at the top without seeing images of it, though.
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@diamondseeker2006
Yes here they are, totally forgot to post.

these are the Jamen Allen ones below.

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The two James Allen stones have awesome numbers. But you have to buy one at BN to use your credit, right?

The 2.13 is the best choice. But it's numbers are better than the BN stone. I wouldn't buy that stone without seeing an image of it. The two JA stones are a great match other than a slight difference in diameter.
 
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diamondseeker2006 said:
The two James Allen stones have awesome numbers. But you have to buy one at BN to use your credit, right?

The 2.13 is the best choice. But it's numbers are better than the BN stone. I wouldn't buy that stone without seeing an image of it. The two JA stones are a great match other than a slight difference in diameter.
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@diamondseeker2006

yes have to get one blue nile to get trade in credit. It ends up being more but I get to keep a stone for pendant I was going to trade in this way. So effectively I get more diamonds lol.
Thank you for advice. Will try to see if I can handle payments this way, paying both. :)
And have one from James Allen one from Blue Nile unless Blue Nile can somehow find that 2.13 and order it.
 
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