Diamond studs - where to buy
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Thank you! After reading more on different types of cuts, I think I should go with ACA or Hearts on Fire.
I used High Performance Diamonds Crafted by Infinity diamonds for my studs last year. They have an excellent upgrade and buyback policy if that is a desired benefit. I also agree with Whiteflash.
Costco really does have great diamond stud earrings.
Another vote for Costco. If the clarity and color is important for you, their prices are unbeatable imo. DH got me a 2 tcw princess cut for my 40th BD and they are super sparkling and price was almost half in comparison to stand alone jeweler for the same specs.
Thank you for your suggestion! I've been researching High Performance Diamonds Crafted by Infinity diamonds and Whiteflash this weekend and it looks like HPD have better policies vs Whiteflash, specifically buyback and unlimited upgrade. However, I'm not sure how to assess their quality vs. ACA quality. ACA seem to have much more information on their diamonds available online. How did you decide which one to go with? How did you know whether HPD cut quality is on par with ACA?
Thanks a lot for sharing!!
There are several articles online comparing the two. I believe from a cut and performance perspective they are pretty comparable. I only went with the CBI diamond because of the buyback policy and my tendency to change my mind
I actually had the stones shipped to a local jeweler so that I could see how they perform in person, before they were set. Honestly you cannot go wrong with either one. I also have two Blue Nile super ideal .50 carat each in a three stone ring, they perfrom very well also.
I recommend Bluenile. They have beautiful stones and excellent return and upgrade policy
I just bought Maria Tash invisible set diamond 2mm for my 3rd hole. I love how tiny and neat the stone looks in the ear when you cannot see the setting. Thanks again for the reco!!
Yay! Np glad to help. Their invisible set collection is pretty much the only body jewelry I wear nowadays...I'm eyeing their 7mm floating pear diamond charm earring for my helix, but gosh 6k for a stud is steep!
Yay! Np glad to help. Their invisible set collection is pretty much the only body jewelry I wear nowadays...I'm eyeing their 7mm floating pear diamond charm earring for my helix, but gosh 6k for a stud is steep!
Oh yes their floating pear diamonds look amazing!
BTW I've been able to find some of their pieces, including the earring I've purchased, for a lower price on Marissa Collections website. In addition to lower starting price you get 10% off first order (with every newly registered email). Not sure if they have pear diamonds, but might be worth checking.
At this point I'd recommend trying Lightbox diamond studs for anything less than 2ctw. I don't think natural diamonds are going to hold their value.