wf jackets or roberto coin diamond hoops

[NovemberBride]

My sweet parents gave me a pair of david yurman earrings for Christmas that are not my style, so they are being returned and now I have about $1000 to play with. I am thinking that i would like to stick with earrings, since that is what they chose for me and I don''t really have any nice ones other than my diamond studs and pearl studs, which I pretty much alternate wearing. I am currently leaning towards either the Roberto Coin diamond hoops or the WF jackets pictured below. The jackets would be on 2ctw studs, so I am not sure if they would be too big (I am very petite with tiny ears) and I am also not sure how much I would wear them. They don''t seem like an everyday thing, and I feel like I''d want something more dangly when I get really dressed up. The hoops are .80 ctw, which is a good size for me and I feel like I could dress them up or dress them down. I guess I am leaning towards the hoops, the only things that are holding my back is that I have to kick in about $450 for them which I have, but is a lot for just after Christmas, and that I am a little afraid they stick out and make me look like Dumbo. I am open to other hoops, I love the new Whiteflash ones and they are right at my budget, but I just don''t love the single prong look - it''s a little too dainty for me. Any suggestions? What would you choose?

 

[NovemberBride]

Here are the Roberto Coin hoops. This picture is not great, they are amazingly sparkly in real life.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Definitely the RC hoops!!! I think you'd get a lot more wear out of them, and I don't think 1 ct. studs (each) need jackets!

(By the way, who carries those hoops? I haven't seen that style and I look at RC earrings a lot!)

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I love the RC hoops--they get my vote!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Jelly]

At first I was going to vote hoops until I saw that you had to kick in another 450 for them.

I''d go with the jackets...almost anything WF is divine!

 

[Skippy123]

Oh goodness, I love hoops, go for the RC hoops!!! In fact I saw some RC hoops this summer and was drooling over them!!! Super sparkly!!

 

[marcy]

I vote for the hoops. BTW - your parents are very sweet to get you something like this for Christmas!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I vote for the hoops as well - they are beautiful! A totally different look than studs.

 

[Gayletmom]

I''ll add to the hoop loving crowd. They are beautiful and I think you will wear them often.

 

[MustangGal]

I like the hoop idea too, but maybe look into alternative hoops that would be in budget if you don''t want to spend the extra $450.

WF has these ones...
http://www.whiteflash.com/Fine-jewelry/Diamond_Studs/Single-Shared-Prong-Diamond-Eternity-Hoops_1275.htm

And I''m really digging these, but I can imagine my hair getting stuck in them
http://www.whiteflash.com/Fine-jewelry/Diamond_Studs/-Diamond-Petals--Hoop-Earrings_1125.htm

 

[tyty333]

Go for the hoops - especially if you only have studs right now. You need something that hangs. I dont like the WF as much as the ones you
picked out but if it were my money I would probably go with the WF. Enjoy whatever you choose

 

[NovemberBride]

Thank you all for your responses! I was definitely leaning towards the hoops and you all have confirmed it. Diamondseeker, Bailey Banks and Biddle carries these hoops. If you are interested, I can find out the style number for you. In my area (Philly), they have the largest selection of RC by far. You are right, they are a style I have not seen many places (most of the RC hoops I saw were a complete circle, rather than having the post back.) I actually prefer this style because it sits better on my ear. Although there was a 2.3 carat pair of the other style that I wouldn''t turn down, unfortuately they are way out of budget. I will be sure to post pics once I get them!

 

[vespergirl]

I love the hoops!

 

[geckodani]

I would totally do the hoops too! If you don''t want to kick in the $450, what about the scattered diamond huggies? They''d come in under budget, and would rock for everyday wear!

http://www.whiteflash.com/Fine-jewelry/Diamond_Studs/Scattered-Diamond-Huggies_1148.htm

 

[geckodani]

Here are some Pearlman''s options - and if you do it before tomorrow, you can get a gift card at 20% off, and then turn around and use it!

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/earrings/24PP2/

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/pearlmans-collection/earrings/06EE2/

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/honora-jewelry/earrings/32Z2/

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/honora-jewelry/earrings/37Z2/

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 12/30/2008 10:44:28 AM
Author: geckodani
Here are some Pearlman''s options - and if you do it before tomorrow, you can get a gift card at 20% off, and then turn around and use it!

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/beverley-k-jewelry/earrings/24PP2/

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/pearlmans-collection/earrings/06EE2/

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/honora-jewelry/earrings/32Z2/

http://www.pearlmansjewelers.com/jewelry-designers/honora-jewelry/earrings/37Z2/

I actually ordered the first BK pair and returned them. They lived up to their definition of huggies, that''s for sure! They were tiny enough for a baby..about a 1/2" in diameter or less. They did not hang below the earlobe at all, and I don''t have big earlobes. So with small hoops, I really recommend trying some on before ordering just to avoid the hassle of returning them.

I really prefer getting designer brands whenever possible, but I do look for discounts.