What is the best place to buy diamond studs?

blackpearl · Aug 30th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Our 10 year wedding anniversary is coming up and I would love to get diamond studs. Would love to refer DH to a good site for those. Am probably looking for a 2-3 carat total weight.

Junkenpo · Aug 30th, 2008, 11:55 PM

Do you need a brick and mortar store or are you & DH okay with online vendors? You'll find a great wealth of info at the pricescope forums. You may want to check out goodoldgold or whiteflash. I just bought my mom a pair of diamond studs from blue nile & I was pleased at the whole process.

'Grats on the anniversary!

blackpearl · Aug 31st, 2008, 12:04 PM

Thank you for suggestions. Actually we prefer an online vendor, it's easier to compare prices/characteristics and you get a better deal.

VuittonsLover · Aug 31st, 2008, 01:35 PM

Where is Japster?

I would learn a little about cut and clarity and color... and then decide what you can afford. I would go to a local jewelry exchange and haggle a bit.

Definitely think you get a better deal from a local jeweler then online when purchasing studs.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Aug 31st, 2008, 05:14 PM

I got a better deal from my local guy for my 2 cttw studs and my recent diamond upgrade than I was getting online.

blackpearl · Aug 31st, 2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VuittonsLover

Where is Japster?

I would learn a little about cut and clarity and color... and then decide what you can afford. I would go to a local jewelry exchange and haggle a bit.

Definitely think you get a better deal from a local jeweler then online when purchasing studs.

Bummer. That means I will have to wait until we, or at least I, are back in the States as where we currently are (Eastern Europe) retail prices are far worse than US online sites. I will check prices in Amsterdam, which is supposedly the best place to buy diamonds according to my friend who used to work with DeBeers, but I think even there prices were higher than in the States.

I do know a bit about 4Cs, did my homework before buying my ideal cut wedding ring (DH wanted to give me a diamond ring in addition to the ruby e-ring) 10 years ago but would appreciate any guidance as fas as color, clarity for earings are concerned. Presumably, they don't need to be as nice as the ring. I am thinking VS2 clarity and I color. Does it sound about right? I just want my earings to sparkle.

Lvbabydoll · Aug 31st, 2008, 08:35 PM

I got mine from my local family jeweler that my mom has dealt with for years.

VuittonsLover · Aug 31st, 2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blackpearl

Bummer. That means I will have to wait until we, or at least I, are back in the States as where we currently are (Eastern Europe) retail prices are far worse than US online sites. I will check prices in Amsterdam, which is supposedly the best place to buy diamonds according to my friend who used to work with DeBeers, but I think even there prices were higher than in the States.

I do know a bit about 4Cs, did my homework before buying my ideal cut wedding ring (DH wanted to give me a diamond ring in addition to the ruby e-ring) 10 years ago but would appreciate any guidance as fas as color, clarity for earings are concerned. Presumably, they don't need to be as nice as the ring. I am thinking VS2 clarity and I color. Does it sound about right? I just want my earings to sparkle.

I would look in the 4k range... for g color and SI1 or SI2

Japster · Aug 31st, 2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blackpearl

Our 10 year wedding anniversary is coming up and I would love to get diamond studs. Would love to refer DH to a good site for those. Am probably looking for a 2-3 carat total weight.

If you have a great Brick & Mortor store or a wonderful Jeweler to work with like Swanky does... I would go Brick & Mortor.

Personally I prefer online because the markup is very small but I obviously have a background in the field.

If you'd like I can PM you with some pricing ideas so it can help you while you look around. VS2-SI1? 2-3ctw?

Japster · Aug 31st, 2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VuittonsLover

I would look in the 4k range... for g color and SI1 or SI2

$4k per carat or total weight? For ideal cuts in VS2, that would be tough to get. I've seen ones in VS2 that were cut a bit deep in that range though.

I just sold a 3.10ctw Round Pair, Ideal Cut I-J Color, SI2 for about $9150. mounted in 18K white gold.

blackpearl · Sep 1st, 2008, 06:22 PM

Japster, thank you for your kind offer. I'll PM you in a minute. The price you posted is better than what I've seen before but quality is also slightly lower. I am still trying to figure what's good enough (as in almost indistinguishable defects) for earing LOL!

oregonfanlisa · Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:44 AM

Yeay!! Sweet Japster to the rescue!!

twitspie · Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:52 AM

ello
you could try 77diamonds.com but its in £££ !?

Aug 30th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#1
blackpearl Member	What is the best place to buy diamond studs? Our 10 year wedding anniversary is coming up and I would love to get diamond studs. Would love to refer DH to a good site for those. Am probably looking for a 2-3 carat total weight.

Aug 30th, 2008, 11:55 PM	#2
Junkenpo Boom, baby! Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass	Do you need a brick and mortar store or are you & DH okay with online vendors? You'll find a great wealth of info at the pricescope forums. You may want to check out goodoldgold or whiteflash. I just bought my mom a pair of diamond studs from blue nile & I was pleased at the whole process. 'Grats on the anniversary! __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Aug 31st, 2008, 01:35 PM	#4
VuittonsLover Cartier Crazy	Where is Japster? I would learn a little about cut and clarity and color... and then decide what you can afford. I would go to a local jewelry exchange and haggle a bit. Definitely think you get a better deal from a local jeweler then online when purchasing studs. __________________

Aug 31st, 2008, 05:14 PM	#5
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	I got a better deal from my local guy for my 2 cttw studs and my recent diamond upgrade than I was getting online. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Aug 31st, 2008, 08:35 PM	#7
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	I got mine from my local family jeweler that my mom has dealt with for years. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Aug 31st, 2008, 12:04 PM	#3
blackpearl Member	Thank you for suggestions. Actually we prefer an online vendor, it's easier to compare prices/characteristics and you get a better deal.

Sep 1st, 2008, 06:22 PM	#11
blackpearl Member	Japster, thank you for your kind offer. I'll PM you in a minute. The price you posted is better than what I've seen before but quality is also slightly lower. I am still trying to figure what's good enough (as in almost indistinguishable defects) for earing LOL!

Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:44 AM	#12
oregonfanlisa Cherokee H Princess Location: Beaverton, OR	Yeay!! Sweet Japster to the rescue!! __________________ DUCKS WIN HUGE 65-38 over the OSU Beavers Holiday Bowl here we come! Patience, Grasshopper! Life isn't worth living if you don't take chances. Be clear in what you say. Just ask for what you want. -

Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:52 AM	#13
twitspie Member	ello you could try 77diamonds.com but its in £££ !?