I've been on a search for PS quality stones for my wife's earrings and came to talk to a jeweler who told me to relax on the cut when it comes to earrings. I then read this from a person who seems to be established in the industry:
"Since the average distance from which you view studs on someone’s ears is quite far, you can be more relaxed about the cut quality. Just stay away from extremes in terms of depth and table, and you will be fine. A Good GIA Cut grade will be fine as long as the stone isn’t too deep (and therefore you loose too much spread on the face of the diamonds).
Am I wasting time and money on diamonds that wont look too different once set on settings, hand touched, and looking from a few feet away?
"Since the average distance from which you view studs on someone’s ears is quite far, you can be more relaxed about the cut quality. Just stay away from extremes in terms of depth and table, and you will be fine. A Good GIA Cut grade will be fine as long as the stone isn’t too deep (and therefore you loose too much spread on the face of the diamonds).
Am I wasting time and money on diamonds that wont look too different once set on settings, hand touched, and looking from a few feet away?