Want to find diamond earrings for my fiance

[wdfwguy]

I'd like to find a pair of diamond stud earrings for my fiance. Time frame is the next few weeks, and budget is $3-5K.

Any suggestions?

 

[Gypsy]

Absolutely. What shape?

Do you have a preference for number of prongs.

What metal does she want? Does she have any metal allergies.

Where are you located?

 

[Gypsy]

I think anything higher than I color for earrings is a waste of money. And ideal cut J's are VERY white when on the ears.

Two of these would give you 1.4 carat total weight and a lovely 5.7mm of spread on each ear.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-288534
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/0.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-314748

I'd put all three on hold (no cost no obligation) and ask the gemologist to pick the two that match best. And then get idealscopes of those.

It will be approximately 4k for the stones. Make sure to ask for the Pricescope discount.

And then you could do either of these settings:
http://www.jamesallen.com/earrings/design-your-own-studs/platinum-three-prong-martini-style-settings-item-17227 In platinum.

Or this one (same setting, different metals):
http://www.jamesallen.com/earrings/design-your-own-studs/pair-of-ladies-platinum-round-brilliant-6-prong-scalloped-basket-setting-item-2549 platinum
http://www.jamesallen.com/earrings/design-your-own-studs/pair-of-18k-white-gold-round-brilliant-6-prong-scalloped-basket-settings-item-2556 18kt.

I would get platinum if she has any metal allergies.

 

[wdfwguy]

Ugh, we've been so busy planning the wedding stuff that I forgot about needing a wedding gift



No metal allergies, so I suppose white gold. I never looked at the settings before today, but I think the three prong looks nice.

I'll poke around on the pricescope search function today and look at some prices, etc.

How closely would I want to match the two diamonds

 

[RockyRacoon]

Here's an interesting idea...

August Vintage Rounds:
.42ct, I, VS1
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12146/

.45ct, I, IF
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11699/

You don't need that high of clarity in earrings, but these are not the kind of stones where you can specify the EXACT parameters.

They appear to be a great match, are under budget, and would certainly be a unique option! GOG has access to A LOT of different earring settings.

Best of luck!

 

[wdfwguy]

How do these look?

http://www.b2cjewels.com/pdd-5396859-4459795-1.58-totalCarat-Round-pairdiamond.aspx

.79 ct each
GIA 3X
SI1 / I

$5k with the setting

 

[diamondseeker2006]

How do these look?

http://www.b2cjewels.com/pdd-5396859-4459795-1.58-totalCarat-Round-pairdiamond.aspx

.79 ct each
GIA 3X
SI1 / I

$5k with the setting

Looks like a great match but one has med fluorescence so I wish they both had it or neither. However, you seriously will never notice unless you go into nightclubs that have UV lighting. If you do, I'd switch a stone!

 

[wdfwguy]

Ok, so no raves...




Or maybe these two;

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6223746...m_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6198830...m_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

 

[WillyDiamond]

Call Lesley at BGD to find pairs for you. I did this for my daughters earrings, couldn't be happier.

 

[Andelain]

Ok, so no raves...




Or maybe these two;

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6223746...m_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6198830...m_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

I woudn't touch those 2 with a 10 foot pole, you really don't know what you're getting. Here's what I'd get, http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond_pair_comparisions/compared_diamond_details/CAGS-104064936103/CAGS-104070408024

Perfectly matched, and you just can't beat a BGD Signature.

 

[WillyDiamond]

Ok, so no raves...




Or maybe these two;

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6223746...m_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6198830...m_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

I woudn't touch those 2 with a 10 foot pole, you really don't know what you're getting. Here's what I'd get, http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond_pair_comparisions/compared_diamond_details/CAGS-104064936103/CAGS-104070408024

Perfectly matched, and you just can't beat a BGD Signature.

+1

 

[wdfwguy]

I know I haven't spent two minutes thinking about diamonds since I bought her engagement ring, but...

why do you say I wouldn't know what I was getting with the others? they have a GIA certificate, 3X, etc...

 

[Andelain]

I know I haven't spent two minutes thinking about diamonds since I bought her engagement ring, but...

why do you say I wouldn't know what I was getting with the others? they have a GIA certificate, 3X, etc...

GIA excellent is a wide range, some aren't that great at all. and did you even try to look at the cert on the first stone? I did, and got "
Request Diamond Certificate ". You can't even see the measurements. Plus, they don't even have pics of the stones, because they're not in-house. They might not even be eye clean.

Get what you want, but I'd rather have the BGD's any day of the week, and twice on Sundays. Plus, BGD has a great upgrade policy if you decide to go larger down the road.










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