Platinum 1 CTW Diamond Earrings from Costco

[jjeric]

Hey everyone.

I just wanted to get some opinions on this pair of earrings sold by Costco. I'm not a diamond/jewelry expert, but I had bought these and thing they are absolutely gorgeous. Perfect size for a 19 year old guy (me). I look in the mirror and I love how white they are.

http://www.costco.com/Round-Brilliant-1.00-ctw-VS2-Clarity%2c-I-Color-Diamond-Platinum-Screwback-Stud-Earrings.product.11762142.html

I really wanted to invest in something that I could cherish for years. What do you think of this purchase? Is it a good deal?

I was thinking of returning them to buy something more expensive. If this isn't a great deal, which one would you have chosen on this list? http://www.costco.com/diamond-studs.html

Thanks for your input!

 

[Gypsy]

I like Costco for earrings because you have unlimited returns as long as you don't alter them. And that means you have unlimited upgrade and you don't lose out on the cost of the settings. That said, the diamond quality is good, but not excellent.

So it really depends what matters to you. What is your budget?

 

[Tekate]

can you post a pix in your ear(s)? that could help.

Hey everyone.

I just wanted to get some opinions on this pair of earrings sold by Costco. I'm not a diamond/jewelry expert, but I had bought these and thing they are absolutely gorgeous. Perfect size for a 19 year old guy (me). I look in the mirror and I love how white they are.

http://www.costco.com/Round-Brilliant-1.00-ctw-VS2-Clarity%2c-I-Color-Diamond-Platinum-Screwback-Stud-Earrings.product.11762142.html

I really wanted to invest in something that I could cherish for years. What do you think of this purchase? Is it a good deal?

I was thinking of returning them to buy something more expensive. If this isn't a great deal, which one would you have chosen on this list? http://www.costco.com/diamond-studs.html

Thanks for your input!

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-287531
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-287534

These are two well matched AGS0 stones. 5.5 mm. 1.22 TCW

I personally think that anything above J color for earrings is a waste of money. So I'd go for one of these pairs:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-365801
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-314748

or

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-320342
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-312094


Both of those give you 1.42 ctw and 5.7mm in size.

With these settings: http://www.jamesallen.com/earrings/design-your-own-studs/?MetalType=p