Quality of stones in tennis bracelet vs studs?

[miimac7]

I recently upgraded my diamond e-ring and I did not trade in/sell my original 2ct diamond. I have found a match for the diamond would have the diamonds set in martini studs.

I’m also looking at an 8ct, 0.25pt x 32 ACA plat 3 prong Tennis bracelet from Whiteflash.

I figured the TB is just as visible as the e-ring so this warrants ACA diamonds. Earrings are not visable up close, plus I have long hair. My 2ct is not an ACA, just excellent cut, H color, I1 - white inclusion not visable unless you no were to look and are in the right light. Jeweler found a diamond with same specs a type of inclusion.

I cannot wrap my head around spending 45k on 4ct ACA diamond studs, and I do not want to part with my original 2ct. Hence setting into a set of studs makes logical sense.

I’m wondering what the experts think about my line of thinking here on the “quality” of the diamonds in the studs vs. TB

 

[elizat]

I would not call myself an expert, especially in modern stones, but I tend to agree .I think earrings can tolerate lower specs. I know some folks want them the be just as nice as ring stones, but I don't mind. Some of the "bluffy" stones I see for earrings are actually really appealing for size and budget. I also look at it as I can't see my earrings and nobody is that close to look for well covered or white inclusions.