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No brand. I'd start at a local jeweler and see if you can create a rapport and have them source similar stones for you. While they're doing that I'd acquaint myself w/ a few reputable online jewelers so you have something to compare.
I like to support local businesses personally plus I can have them also check prongs and clean it and hopefully have someone trustworthy to buy from later. If they cannot or seem not interested in giving you great stones for a fair price I'd certainly buy online.
Whiteflash and Brian Gavin are good places to start but there's easily several more. I personally wouldn't pay extra for branded stones that no one but you will ever know are "designer".
I like to support local businesses personally plus I can have them also check prongs and clean it and hopefully have someone trustworthy to buy from later. If they cannot or seem not interested in giving you great stones for a fair price I'd certainly buy online.
Whiteflash and Brian Gavin are good places to start but there's easily several more. I personally wouldn't pay extra for branded stones that no one but you will ever know are "designer".
Thanks for the tip! Gonna check out whitefish and Brian Gavin! Thx again!
I love my little bezel studs for every day. Mine were ebay finds and the diamonds are probably not anywhere near to what you would find from BG and WF, but they were an amazing bargain and still hold their own in the sparkle department. They are around .25tcw which is a great everyday size for me. I know a lot of ladies on here have studs in this style from WF and BG and can vouch for them. These preset ones look like a good option: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond-earrings/studs/pre-set-bezel-studs-18k-white-gold-5659w18
I love the sleek look of the bezel stud and it easily goes from causal to dressy. It's like a cute, sparkly button on each earlobe and I think the small diamond size is an asset in the bezel setting, whereas I prefer larger stones in a prong setting.
Can't wait to see what you decide to go with
I love the sleek look of the bezel stud and it easily goes from causal to dressy. It's like a cute, sparkly button on each earlobe and I think the small diamond size is an asset in the bezel setting, whereas I prefer larger stones in a prong setting.
Can't wait to see what you decide to go with
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I wore plain studs for years, and just recently switched to halo studs instead. I love just that little bit of extra sparkle. I agree with Swanky regarding brand (or lack thereof), and Brian Gavin and Whiteflash are great places to start, though Blue Nile isn't a bad idea, either.
Great suggestions, OP!
Love the halo/stud earrings, HM, two totally different looks!
bumping this thread as I have some question around the same lines.
for everyday earrings...
would you say 1ct be a good size? smaller? .5 ctw too small?
I am looking at options for diamonds...
should I go bigger but more color 1.0 ctw with color : HIJ
or a little smaller .8 with color DEF?
help! my budget is not to exceed 3500$
Would you say go bigger or go for the better quality.
for everyday earrings...
would you say 1ct be a good size? smaller? .5 ctw too small?
I am looking at options for diamonds...
should I go bigger but more color 1.0 ctw with color : HIJ
or a little smaller .8 with color DEF?
help! my budget is not to exceed 3500$
Would you say go bigger or go for the better quality.
For diamond earrings, the cut is the most noticeable factor. Don't skimp on the cut quality!
Size is a personal preference. I have .6 TCW (yes, only .3 in each ear!) but they are the size that works for me personally for everyday. I don't live a lifestyle where big blingy earrings are appropriate. Around this forum bigger seems to be the most popular choice, but do what works best for you.
I would say go as big as you can while getting the best cut. I've never heard of someone feeling like they went too big, but I know "shrinking diamond syndrome" can occur and with the way prices increase I'd get the best I could get now.
