Diamond Studs
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It also depends on where you live. For example, diamonds in e-rings in NYC are, on average, quite a bit bigger than other areas. Where I live, I would say 1-1.5 carat for each ear is pretty typical. Occasionally, I see a 2 carat on each ear but not often.
2ct total is imo perfect. I have 1.5ctw and I don't think I would go much bigger for everyday studs then 2ctw 
I don't think so. I would say around 2 ctw or you can go bigger, but I like bigger diamond studs and I have unusually fleshy lobes that call for a bigger stud lol. I am 29 and have 2.5 ctw studs that I wear ever day and my style sounds similar to yours on a daily basis, even a bit more causal. I agree with what chicmom said about how diamond studs kind of make you a little more polished and put together and they kind of dress up a very causal outfit.
Totally second this. The thickness of the earlobe and the size of it would affect how huge the studs look. I suppose it's the earring equivalent of finger size & ring coverage?
My .50 each studs were in for repair and I bought a pair of CZ's to wear. They were .75 ct each and I thought they were way too big. They drooped and I had to use ear nuts along with the earring backs to keep them pointed out. I'm really happy that mine are smaller. I wear them every day and also into night.
chanel-girl said:
Hi I just ordered my earrings today but will take 2 weeks to get made up. I ordered same as you, 2.5 ctw (so 1.25ct each earring). Can you post a pic of yours to see them on? I'm hoping I'll be happy with the size. I've asked for a martini setting but I'm debating if I the basket set makes them maybe look bigger again!!! I hate being so indecisive sometimes lol
I want a pair of diamond studs. Cant decide how big they should be. I am 5'7, medium built. how big is too big? I have quite a few pairs of diamond earrings but just not classic studs. suggestions?I have a nickel allergy so a lot of the jewelers are off limits unless it is platinum.
i think the size of the studs really depends on the size of your earlobes. just like engagement rings, the same carat diamond can look really different on a size 3 finger vs. a size 7. i think you should try them on and see which carat weight for your ears will work best.
I finally got my earrings 
I was so excited and just wanted to post my pic of them to share. In the end I had upgraded again just slightly. So they are a 2.60 tcw. I'm not sure I'm 100% keen on the martini set. But for now this will do & I still can't help but admire them. I guess if it bothers me I can always change the setting to the other 1 I wanted!!! :s
I was so excited and just wanted to post my pic of them to share. In the end I had upgraded again just slightly. So they are a 2.60 tcw. I'm not sure I'm 100% keen on the martini set. But for now this will do & I still can't help but admire them. I guess if it bothers me I can always change the setting to the other 1 I wanted!!! :s
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I finally got my earrings
I was so excited and just wanted to post my pic of them to share. In the end I had upgraded again just slightly. So they are a 2.60 tcw. I'm not sure I'm 100% keen on the martini set. But for now this will do & I still can't help but admire them. I guess if it bothers me I can always change the setting to the other 1 I wanted!!! :s
Wow! It looks GORGEOUS! Perfect size for you!
So happy for you!