Diamond Stud Earrings

E61Silver · #1 02-12-2006, 01:29 PM

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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motordavid · #3 02-12-2006, 01:36 PM

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.
GL,md

Thunder22 · #4 02-12-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

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.
GL,md

You and my girlfriend would have a very interesting conversation on THIS topic

Michelle · #5 02-12-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gresch

You and my girlfriend would have a very interesting conversation on THIS topic

DITTO THAT!

breytonX5 · #6 02-12-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

.... no one cares what Quality, cut, or color or rating for an earring set.
Jes'my 2Cts.
GL,md

Michelle does.

PapX5 · #7 02-12-2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by x54.4blue

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?

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.