Update: I have now settled on a pair of .24 studs for day wear. They are very pretty and evenly matched. Thank you to everyone who contributed their thoughts and experience.
Diamond Studs
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These are the size that I have (princess cut) for everyday wear and I adore them to pieces!
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy them in health, wealth and happiness always!
Please do not forget the suggestions for secure backs. Losing half of a pair of earrings is so very upsetting.
Oh and if you are up to it, I am sure we would all love to see a photo. [emoji6]
I’ve read through most of this thread and I have to say, for me, I had the opposite of “diamond shrinkage”, never thought it was possible. I always wanted 1ct in each ear but when I went to try on they looked just not right on me, for lack of better wording. So I got 3/4ct for each ear with a halo for dress or when I wanted more bling. I thought I would wear the halo’s a lot and even got blue and pink sapphire’s for them a couple months after my purchase. I wear my studs a lot but definitely wouldn’t want them bigger, I guess my lobes must be tiny. And as for the halo’s I feel like at times they can look matronly, I don’t know why. I love the halo look with small studs. I do wear them for dress but not as much as I thought I would. Kind of bummed. I think it really does depend on what looks good on your lobes. Oh, I do have to put the “cheaper” disc backs on them when I have the halos on if I want them to point up. Again I have tiny lobes and a jewelry department worth of big statement earrings I never wear...but they are so gorgeous to look at!
I think if you wear them, it's worth it. I researched this recently and meant to post photos. Don't go for bigger is better mentality. The quality cut is what determines beauty and sparkle. I also like conflict-free and possibly even pre owned. cz is also a good option as they can look very realistic at a fraction of the cost.
I rarely wear mine. I find them so boring to wear. Everyone has some version of diamond studs, they are just too common and basic, and I feel more excited to wear my other earrings. I probably should have just gotten nice cz studs for the rare occasion I feel like wearing diamond studs. Also, I prefer tiny diamond earrings ... I find them to be cuter and more my style. My catbird chained to my heart studs get way more compliments than my conventional big expensive studs.
I am afraid I would lose them. I have cz, but I would like to buy some in Moissanite as it sparkles like crazy and the cost is not bad (there are some reputable Etsy sellers that are certainly less expensive than jewelry stores). Unlike when it first came out, now they know how to make it really white now and can do all different cuts and there are beautiful colored stones available. I wish I hadn't found this out LOL!
Hi ladysarah, congratulations on finding the perfect everyday earrings! I am looking for diamond studs of around the same size as yours- if you have any photos, I would love to see them!
Glad you found a size you are happy with! Enjoy them!
I have two sizes, .31 tcw and 1.50 tcw. I love them both, but tend to wear my smaller sized studs more often. The larger studs ( so relative on here!
) are not as comfortable to leave in 24/7 for me. Not sure why. Maybe it is the setting?
Anyway, enjoy your pretty diamond earrings!
I have two sizes, .31 tcw and 1.50 tcw. I love them both, but tend to wear my smaller sized studs more often. The larger studs ( so relative on here!
) are not as comfortable to leave in 24/7 for me. Not sure why. Maybe it is the setting? Anyway, enjoy your pretty diamond earrings!
I've never slept with my studs....just assume it wouldn't be comfortable.....I generally don't shower with the either since my showers are usually in the morning and I have them out for sleeping. but I would shower with them. since they have jumbo backs, I feel they're very secureGlad you found a size you are happy with! Enjoy them!
I have two sizes, .31 tcw and 1.50 tcw. I love them both, but tend to wear my smaller sized studs more often. The larger studs ( so relative on here!
Anyway, enjoy your pretty diamond earrings!
I debated for a long time about my diamond studs too. My first pair were a 0.9 ct each from Blue Nile, in a 4 prong setting. I didn’t love how the 4 prong setting made the diamonds look square. So after some thought, I decided to upgrade to these beauties. They are each about 1.3 ct and I think the most ideal size for me. I chose the 3 prong setting which makes the stone stand out more and appear rounder. The only downside of the 3 prong setting is that it digs into my ear a little, making it difficult to wear for days on end. Hope that helps!
I am just terribly lazy about removing my diamond studs once they are in! lol! Both are on screw-backs, so really secure. I check on them now and then to make sure they are still tight.
I probably should not sleep in them. I wonder if causes wear on the prongs?
I doubt it does any harm to the prongs....just doesn't seem like it would be comfortable to meI am just terribly lazy about removing my diamond studs once they are in! lol! Both are on screw-backs, so really secure. I check on them now and then to make sure they are still tight.
I probably should not sleep in them. I wonder if causes wear on the prongs?