Yes yes on the screw on backs! And never ever wash or remove them over the sink!! I have one in the septic tank now because like a dummy I was holding it too close to the sink.
Diamond Studs
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I have been using my diamond studs daily for over 12 years... all the time even in shower and in bed... ooppss... i send it to the jeweller for cleaning once in like 3 mths (free service provided forever as long as they are in business).
It is a Brilliant Rose cut, D color, VVS clarity, 5mm and 0.48 carats each. I have small ears so it looks just nice on me. I had wanted to get a bigger piece but the jeweller felt it would be too big and overwhelming on a petite me.
Hence, size is dependent on how big are your ear lobes...
Btw, I was given plastic stoppers to protect the diamond studs from coming off. I used those for a few years and later decided it was not necessary. Bad thing about those stoppers, ppl will know those studs are expensive hence the extra protection needed. I had co-workers talking abt my diamond studs and I don't like the "extra" attention.
It is a Brilliant Rose cut, D color, VVS clarity, 5mm and 0.48 carats each. I have small ears so it looks just nice on me. I had wanted to get a bigger piece but the jeweller felt it would be too big and overwhelming on a petite me.
Hence, size is dependent on how big are your ear lobes...
Btw, I was given plastic stoppers to protect the diamond studs from coming off. I used those for a few years and later decided it was not necessary. Bad thing about those stoppers, ppl will know those studs are expensive hence the extra protection needed. I had co-workers talking abt my diamond studs and I don't like the "extra" attention.
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Thanks a million - you are very knowledgable. What does everyone think on Asscher cut vs round Brilliand?Fluorescence is a difficult topic, means how the diamond changes the color under UV light. eG. a with diamond (river D-E) can change to blue or very bad to yellow or green. If you choose one in a bit colored (wesselton G or less), it can have a positive effect, than it appears often more white. Normally for bigger diamonds from H-D color I would choose “none” or “less” fluo. And in each case choose a diamond not less than very good cut. In my opinion it’s more important than the size. So it’s not a inclusion not one of the 4C’s but important
Hope it was not confusing, but in the internet you will find lots of pictured information about this.
I don't sleep in mine. I don't think it would be comfortable. And don't shower or wash my hair with them on.
Asscher cuts are gorgeous and fairly unusual to see! They're very special imo. However they are a step cut so they will not sparkle like RBs would. Instead, they flash. You also need to be more careful about color and clarity since inclusions are more visible in step cuts, and color can often be seen quite easily in the corners.
Fluorescence is a difficult topic, means how the diamond changes the color under UV light. eG. a with diamond (river D-E) can change to blue or very bad to yellow or green. If you choose one in a bit colored (wesselton G or less), it can have a positive effect, than it appears often more white. Normally for bigger diamonds from H-D color I would choose “none” or “less” fluo. And in each case choose a diamond not less than very good cut. In my opinion it’s more important than the size. So it’s not a inclusion not one of the 4C’s but important
Hope it was not confusing, but in the internet you will find lots of pictured information about this.
Fluorescence is not an inclusion. It also does not mean the diamond changes color under normal lighting situations. You have to use a black light to see fluorescence. It can sometimes help a lower colored stone look a little whiter *face up*
I would ask on Pricescope if you are looking seriously and go with a super ideal vendor like Whiteflash, or Crafted by Infinity. They ship internationally on a regular basis.
Having ideal cut stone proportions is what makes a diamond look its best and most sparkly. Poorly cut diamonds look dull, or may have leakage if the proportions are off.
A diamond is basically a very expensive mirror, reflecting the light that comes in from around it, and environmental colors. Lower colored stones tend to pick up and throw back more ambient/environmental color to your viewing. A stone below G or H is not inherently bad. That is personal preference, cultural value, and to some degree marketing strategy. Diamond color is graded face DOWN, not face up and refer to body tone and tint and degree of it. It is neither good nor bad. it is what it is and some people have no issue with seeing tint and others do and the point at which tint might "bother" a person is different for everyone. The jewelry industry has literally spent decades preaching color/clarity as the be all and end all of diamonds and those are about the least important aspects of them you can get in reality, but it is also the easiest to encapsulate in to a few sentences for consumers for selling purposes.
Good luck.
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I think the Asscher is a very modern cut and mainly appreciated by connoisseurs. It is fairly expensive as difficult to cut well as cafecreme has mentioned. Def less bling than RB and more like the Emerald step cut which is actually my favourite. I advise RB stud earrings and Asscher for rings.
I like smaller studs because I wear mine in my 3rd or second piercing with larger earrings in my 1st. I have small ears too.
I like the martini setting best because it has the least metal. This is a pic of one of my .25 ctw (so it’s only like 12.5 points) in my 3rd piercing. It still shows up nicely on me. I like the dainty bling. They are screwbacks that I will take out to clean or swap minimum weekly but otherwise always on. I have long hair so I almost never wear studs as my main earrings. I have some in other gems but they usually get lost visually in my hair. Large diamond studs just don’t fit with my everyday look.
I like the martini setting best because it has the least metal. This is a pic of one of my .25 ctw (so it’s only like 12.5 points) in my 3rd piercing. It still shows up nicely on me. I like the dainty bling. They are screwbacks that I will take out to clean or swap minimum weekly but otherwise always on. I have long hair so I almost never wear studs as my main earrings. I have some in other gems but they usually get lost visually in my hair. Large diamond studs just don’t fit with my everyday look.
2-2.5tcw, round brilliants with la pousette backs, set in platinum. Timeless.
I would advise you see these in real life. More doesn't always mean better. 100 facets which is almost double of 57, becomes a mass of tiny facets. More like crushed sugar crystal than tiny mirrors if you know what I mean. It's all so personal and may yet be perfect for you. The brand name will certainly add to cost.