Comments on: The Complete Diamond Stud Earrings Review

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:16:17 +0000

Hi Fred. We like Diamondwave.com for studs. Here's the links: 1/2ct Total Weight Studs 3/4ct Total Weight Studs

By: Fred

Fred — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:07:14 +0000

Hello Ira,

It looks like I was in need of going back to school when it comes to puchasing diamond stud earrings and the information you have provided has been instrumental in bringing me back up to speed quickly. I’ve started looking at some of the recommended sites you have listed and seem to being having some difficulty in locating diamond studs in the half to three-quarter ct size. Would you mind providing me a price range I should expect to be in and possibly a few links to good values that you are aware of.

Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:53:13 +0000

Hi SOnia. Thanks for writing. Js will still look white – especially in studs. If anything, it’ll just look like a warmish shade of white, but definitely not yellow.

You should open your search to include SI2 as well – remember, they clarity grades don’t need to match. Most SI2s are not eye visible – especially at studs viewing distance.

As far as fluorescence goes, it might be hard to find a matching pair with the same amount of fluorescence, so I wouldn’t stress too much about it. Js look great, you don’t need to put them on steroids to make sure they look good.

Also, be a little flexible about the sizes. It’s stupid diamond market psychology that says you need 1.50cts vs. 1.45cts – even though they will look exactly the same. There are MUCH fewer 0.75ct stones out there than there are 0.70-0.74cts.

Here’s a couple of great pairs for you that I found:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/matching-pairs/view.asp?item1=1452316&item2=1438999
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/matching-pairs/view.asp?item1=1423009&item2=1452318

By: Sonia

Sonia — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:29:26 +0000

Hi,

I am interested in purchasing 1.5 TCW diamond stud earrings. I am most interested in having earrings that sparkle and shine really well. What would be the best 4C’s I should look for to get the best earrings for my money?

Right now I am looking for Ideal Cut (hearts and arrows), J color, S1 clarity, and anything with more than .75 carats for each stone. Will the yellow ting be apparent in this size of a diamond? What about S1 inclusions? Also, I have heard blue fluorescence can make this color stone look whiter. Would you recommend getting J color stones with fluorescence and if so, how often does the flouresence match between the two stones?

Thanks.

By: Ira Weissman

Ira Weissman — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:56 +0000

Haven’t experienced their goods or service first hand, so I can’t comment either way! Usually if studs seem too cheap for the stated grades, it’s a sign that the quality is not what it’s supposed to be.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:19:19 +0000

Ira,
Thank you for the fine article, it was most helpful. Do you have any information on diamondstudsonly.com? Prices are good but I have questions on the grading.

Thank You

By: Ira Weissman

Ira Weissman — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:38:50 +0000

Hi Gary. Unfortunately, while I have a version of this page that live-updates the prices, it is not ready yet for prime-time. The reason the prices are so off is that these were the prices when I did the review over a year ago!

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:34:31 +0000

Ira, to follow up on Ally’s question concerning price you quote and actual price on James Allen and Blue Nile’s website. I am looking at a 1 ctw total weight for diamond stud earrings. Your site shows price at $1,850 to $1,900. But when I click on that price for both James Allen and Blue Nile, the prices on their website is $3,050 to $2,600 respectively. Is there a difference in what you are quoting? Or have prices jumped? Thank you!

Gary

By: Ira Weissman

Ira Weissman — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:11:52 +0000

That’s because you posted your comment on a different page: http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-prices/

I responded to it there.

By: Jami

Jami — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:59:22 +0000

Hi Ira,

I sent a question yesterday. I believe it posted immediately, however, I don’t see it now. It was regarding a diamond anniversary band.

Please respond to let me know if you received it.

Thanks so much,
Jami