Are diamond studs "too much" for a 4yr old?

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#48
I have been told by jewelers that screwbacks are not as secure as you would think that they are. Over time, the grooves do wear down, resulting in a looser fit. An old boss of mine actually lost her diamond screwback in the shower, and she was barely even touching her ear at the time.
 
#49
Rockst@r said:
Thanks for your feedback, la miss. It's the reason I'm seriously reassessing my original plan to buy the diamond studs.
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You're welcome Rockst@r. It's great that you are putting so much thought into this. You sound like an awesome mom. Whatever you decide, your little girl will love it!
 
#50
brwneyedgrl said:
I have been told by jewelers that screwbacks are not as secure as you would think that they are. Over time, the grooves do wear down, resulting in a looser fit. An old boss of mine actually lost her diamond screwback in the shower, and she was barely even touching her ear at the time.
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I lost a screwback once. I should have known better though. It came off twice before I finally lost it for good: once at the hairdresser; she found it in the shampoo bowl. And once in my house; I found it in my bed.

I cried for days when I lost that earring. Thank God it was insured. But it still hurt my feelings something fierce.

BTW my insurer also told me that the majority of their lost claims are for screwbacks.
 
#53
Rockst@r said:
1/3 cttw. God no...I wouldn't get her 1/3 ct per ear...my baby girl would look like a pimp! LOL That would be way too big for her at her age.
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haha! :)

I would say the change of plans for the sapphires set in white gold is perfect i know that would be SO special to her, and since she doesnt KNOW that diamonds were the idea and then you changed your mind she wont be disappointed that she didnt get the diamonds she will love and cherish what you get her !:)


I think that for me diamonds are a bit too much for little kids, at 4 i wouldnt want that kind of attention from anyone put on my kid if say some creep noticed they were real, ALSO i think that there is a stage when kids can be really cruel and will pick on kids they think are snotty for having fancy pricey items and i am NOT saying she is snotty but some kids think anyone with nice stuff is snotty and then they pick on them, and i wouldnt want that to happen to my daughter,

I know as adults we can truly say screw you haha and what you think of me, but for younger kids it can really hurt even if you are told not to listen to those other kids, school can be a hard place :) (im a teacher and boy do i see some i hate to say it but mean kids,,,,)

i would wait until it was something she realllly expressed she was dying for as a birthday gift, when she says mommy i really want to have diamond studs like you and i know how special and expensive they are and i will take very good care of them

because that would show she is ready to take on the responsibility of having them and what comes along with having them, but for now she isnt saying "mommy i want diamond studs" shes just saying "mommy i love jewelry" so anything with a beautiful stone will mean the world to her :)
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#54
I dont know if this is a traditional thing or a cultural thing...but my ears were pierced as soon as it was safe to, im talking before i was a year old!! and i know my first earrings were diamond studs....as were most of my family and friends. I think they look beautiful and not over the top at ALL. AN honestly as long as you teach your child to appreciate things, you will have no problem at all.

I can remember getting diamonds, gold and platnium and pearls (oh my!) when iw as little and now that im older i still appreciate every single piece i have and every single piece I buy still excites me!!

so i say GO for it! :)
 
#55
la miss said:
I lost a screwback once. I should have known better though. It came off twice before I finally lost it for good: once at the hairdresser; she found it in the shampoo bowl. And once in my house; I found it in my bed.

I cried for days when I lost that earring. Thank God it was insured. But it still hurt my feelings something fierce.

BTW my insurer also told me that the majority of their lost claims are for screwbacks.
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Wow I always thought that screwbacks were safer. Now I know I am going with regular push back.
 
#57
I think they are a little too much for a 4 year old and like others have said screwbacks still get lost perhaps you can wait till she get older for a special occasion when she will truly be able to appreciate it :yes:
let us know what you do end up getting your DD
 
#59
I gave my daughter, when she was 5, a emerald ring with small diamonds shield, she lost within 2 days.

When she was at 13, I offerred 1 ct stone ring (d color, vvs1), she refused and said...mom I would rather have the money to buy a bunch of fashion earrings (and those are faked) than 1 expensive stone like this....:rolleyes:
 
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