Diamond Stud Earrings
 

I am in the market for Diamond Stud Earrings, white gold (1 to 2 C).

I live in NYC and could go to 47th Street. My problem is that I don't know a lot about dimonds.

Any suggestions?

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For non "ring" or non necklace "diamond" items, I think cubic zirconia is a better choice...not just a Lot less expensive, but no one cares what Quality, cut, or color or rating for an earring set.
Jes'my 2Cts.
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You and my girlfriend would have a very interesting conversation on THIS topic :)

DITTO THAT!

Michelle does. ;)

You really have several options...depending on how much $$$ you want to spend. Since you are looking at earings I would focus mainly on color!! I would aim for "D" color which is the best and not go any lower than E-F. This will ensure a white and very bright stone. There is a huge difference in my opinion when you go down to the G H and beyond which is primarily the stuff you find at retail Jewelers...Tiffany and such.

Having said that I think you could get away with an SI1 to SI2 in clarity. These terms refer to small inclususions in the diamonds...Usually only visible under a loop. For Studs I dont think you'll need to go for a VVS1 or VVS2 or even a VS1 or VS2...you will save your money here.

As far as price goes...for a 1 carat D color stone SI1 clarity you should be a looking at price around 5300-6500 depending on the symmetry of the cut...good, very good, excellent etc.

As you move up in size...1.5 carat same color and clarity $12,000 to $14,000

2 carat...24ish to around 28K each

I have bought several stones from Diamond brokers in the past, so if you have any other questions dont hesitate to ask.

the whiter the better and no carbon spots...it is better to be smaller and whiter in color than to be bigger and yellow.

100% agree