Diamond Stud Earring Advice
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Cut is the most important but I would suggest you first try on a 3ctw pair. I currently have a 2ctw pair (1ct each ear) and I thought I wanted to upgrade to 3ctw. I went shopping to first to try on for size and decided they were too big. They did not look good on my earlobes and drooped due to the weight. I tried it with the larger screw backs but they still did not look good and I felt I was forcing myself to make it look good. The SA actually did say he thought my 2ctw looked better so that's actually when I told myself bigger is not better and skip the upgrade.
Also, if you are considering 3ctw or even 2ctw, you may want to look at loose diamonds which is what I did. I looked all over and ended up buying two loose diamonds from Hearts On Fire that were perfectly cut and had so much fire. I mounted those and it was easy. Also be sure each diamond has a GIA report. You are effectively buying diamonds that many people would have as engagements rings so you should research each stone.
Good luck to you and congrats!
Also, if you are considering 3ctw or even 2ctw, you may want to look at loose diamonds which is what I did. I looked all over and ended up buying two loose diamonds from Hearts On Fire that were perfectly cut and had so much fire. I mounted those and it was easy. Also be sure each diamond has a GIA report. You are effectively buying diamonds that many people would have as engagements rings so you should research each stone.
Good luck to you and congrats!