Will these stones make good studs?

[Harriet]

DS,
Shall I wait for 6 weeks then?

Kaleigh,
I'm leaning towards the martinis, but mine won't have the bling of yours.

Hope the stones are eye-clean!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 3/18/2007 3:42:17 PM
Author: Harriet
DS,
Shall I wait for 6 weeks then?

Kaleigh,
I'm leaning towards the martinis, but mine won't have the bling of yours.

Hope the stones are eye-clean!

No! I think you have already reserved a great pair! I don't think you'll do much better under a carat each.

But certainly ask if they are eyeclean. And you can always upgrade them later if another pair comes along!

 

[Harriet]

Oh yes, I''m already planning an upgrade (shh).

 

[Harriet]

I''m waiting for WF to determine that the stones are eye-clean, then they will be set in the 3-prong martini (white gold, unless someone can give me a compelling argument for platinum), and in my paws!

 

[Phoenix]

I have both white gold and platinum. I personally prefer platinum cos the white gold tends to go yellow on me after a while and that gives the stone a slight tinge (reflection around the facets, I believe). However, I've been told it's because of the lower quality white gold I'd been given, which I wasn't aware of. Maybe it's a local thing and you can get better white gold in the US. Perhaps others can chime in here (?).

 

[diamondseeker2006]

All I can say is that the white gold prongs on my original e-ring never needed replating in 30 years, so I think ear stud settings would be pretty safe in white gold. I didn''t even know that white gold needed to be replated until I came on PS! But it wouldn''t be a big deal to spend $30 having them rhodium plated every 10 or 20 years if necessary. I like platinum but it is just really overpriced at the moment. Not much of the setting shows on ear studs anyway.

 

[Harriet]

LienTN,
I just "called" for you on Hangout.

 

[Phoenix]

Sorry, only just saw it. Have replied.

 

[Harriet]

The reports and images of my future studs are in. Please give your input:

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=232037,232040#

 

[dtnyc]

Harriet- just found this thread- it''s threads like these that make me have to stay away from P-scope!

your studs are going to be fab! I am jealous! I had to put my stud project on hold while we move!

 

[bluehue]

Thanks for shopping for me Harriet. Put them on hold for me for about 9 months.

Also, 30 lashes with a wet noodle for even thinking about upgrading them!!!!!

 

[Maisie]

OOOH Harriet!! Just one of your studs will be bigger than my new ring!!! You lucky lucky lady!!!!!

 

[Harriet]

Serioualy ladies, will the inclusions weaken the stones? I''m especially concrned about the first one.

 

[Maisie]

I don''t know enough to tell you for sure but I would hope they wouldn''t. Earrings don''t take that much of a battering when worn - its not like a ring for example.

I will leave it to the experts to advise you further

 

[poptart]

I'm not an expert, but I don't think the stones will be weakened at all. Both of them sure are yummy though!

*M*

 

[Kaleigh]

They are both ACA''s nothing to worry about with them. They will make fabulous studs!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

They are a great match, Harriet! They even match my picky standards for a matched pair, so you''re doing well!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 3/21/2007 4:30:44 PM
Author: Harriet
Serioualy ladies, will the inclusions weaken the stones? I''m especially concrned about the first one.

Harriet, I have a pair of studs (that I got ripped off on years ago) that make your pair look like VS1, and they''re fine.

So are yours.

 

[Harriet]

Thanks everyone. I have a web appointment with Brian the Cutter tomorrow, and he''ll show me the stones and answer my questions.

 

[Ellen]

Yay! let us know what you decide.

 

[Harriet]

I''m not sure, but it might be a public webinar. If so, you can join in the fun.

 

[Harriet]

Some of us viewed the stones online earlier. I've placed the order, and they'll be here next week!

 

[Ellen]

I''m really sorry I had to miss it Harriet.

Congrats, and wear them in good health!

 

[Harriet]

Thank you. I''ll do my best.

 

[Harriet]

Here they are.

 

[dtnyc]

oooh- they look great- what a fantastic size!
I want to see those fabulously cut stones head on though!

 

[Harriet]

Me too! Ear on as well.

 

[jxl]

WOW, It looks great!!!

 

[Harriet]

As does your stone.

 

[Ellen]

Beautiful Harriet, you''re gonna love them!

And I like the new "pose" WF is using in their pics.