I am going to buy my wife diamond earrings. .75-1.0 tcw. I was thinking something like SI1, E-G, Excellent or better cut. I want to buy quality without over buying. I have read for earrings Si1 is a good clarity. What about color and cut? Is D-E overkill? Any areas I need to focus on that will give me a better looking set of studs? Want to keep it under $2,300 (using Blue Nile prices).
Also my wife likes the 3 prong look. They will be platiunum. How concerned should I be that 3 prongs are less secure than 4 prongs in terms of securing the diamond. Thanks.
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Started by twestrope, Jan 23 2006 11:15 AM
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Posted 23 January 2006 - 01:26 PM
Hi twe,
Did y9ou have a budget in mind?
Knowing what you want to spend will allow more thoughtful suggestons.
Did y9ou have a budget in mind?
Knowing what you want to spend will allow more thoughtful suggestons.
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Posted 23 January 2006 - 01:33 PM
Budget at $2,300 or less using Blue Nile prices.
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Posted 23 January 2006 - 01:41 PM
D-E color will mean you'll be well below 1.00.
I'd look for I-J in well cut SI's.
That should be in budget.
I'd look for I-J in well cut SI's.
That should be in budget.
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Posted 23 January 2006 - 02:33 PM
The best value will be in the H-J color range. Nicely cut I and J color stones will face more white than poorer cut stones.
You might also consider SI2 clarity as many well cut 0.5ct stones are eye-clean.
As for the 3 prong vs. 4 prong security, you shouldn't have a problem with 3 prong in platinum. Earrings don't get as much wear and tear as a ring. If you are concerned about the security, you may want consider squeeze backs which are equipped with a locking mechanism so that they will not move past the notch on the post without pushing the little button on the disc.
You might also consider SI2 clarity as many well cut 0.5ct stones are eye-clean.
As for the 3 prong vs. 4 prong security, you shouldn't have a problem with 3 prong in platinum. Earrings don't get as much wear and tear as a ring. If you are concerned about the security, you may want consider squeeze backs which are equipped with a locking mechanism so that they will not move past the notch on the post without pushing the little button on the disc.
