WF vs BN re: diamond studs

[Molly1024]

DH told me he wants to get me my 1st pair of diamond studs for our anniversary in June. He told me to do the research; we have a modest budget of $500. I always assumed I would buy these .25 ctw studs from Whiteflash for $350. However, being the comparison shopper I am, I checked out bluenile.com as well. They have these .30 ctw studs for $300 (a little more lobe coverage, a little less money). THEN I found what I have been looking for- baby bezel studs. Again, approx. 30 ctw stones with a thin little bezel for $340.

Now, I already know I will be more than happy with the RSG studs from Whiteflash- I know they will sparkle & shine. But since Blue Nile is offering more for our money, I''m curious as to how sparkly their studs are. There will be no upgrading for a long time, so I want to be happy with my earrings & stay under budget. Whiteflash already has a glowing rep around here, so I''d love to hear/see BN testimonials, as well as general opinions. Also, please let me know if there are any other vendors that can deliver under budget- thanks!

Whiteflash .25ctw 3 prong martini WG for $350
Blue Nile .30ctw 4 prong WG for $300
Blue Nile .30ctw baby bezel WG for $340

 

[Stephan]

Date: 5/5/2008 3:15:29 PM
Author:Molly1024
Now, I already know I will be more than happy with the RSG studs from Whiteflash- I know they will sparkle & shine. But since Blue Nile is offering more for our money, I''m curious as to how sparkly their studs are.

If the studs from Whiteflash are coming with ACA''s, I surely would prefer them.

 

[Lorelei]

Ditto Queen Mum, I would for sure choose the WF RSTG. I believe they are Expert Selection diamonds in the RSTG studs.

 

[vslover]

I love BN and have ordered lots from them...but with diamonds chosen by me, not the preset things. I''m sure they''d be nice though and in that size, I''d choose a little bigger personally. But I am sure the WF ones would be lovely too!

 

[Fly Girl]

I have Blue Nile diamond studs and they are beautful. I was working with a budget, too. I purchased the diamonds from Blue Nile, and had them set locally because I didn''t want the screwbacks. My story is here. Link I have no way of comparing them to WF RSTs, but I expect either should be beautiful (be sure to check the angles on the BN diamonds. I made sure that both landed inside the AGS 0 boxes of the HCA).

 

[Rhea]

You may want to check out this thread as well. Someone did price comparisons between the different stores on page 2: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/small-diamond-studs-couple-questions.78233/