Should I upgrade my Diamond Studs?

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Jun 4, 2009
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#1
Ok ladies, here is the situation....

I have .50 ct studs that hubby gave me when we first started going out for one of the first big events in my life. They are H-I colour, and I1. He originally paid $999 in 2005. I know, he didn't get a very good deal. We were still dating, and he just went out on his own and bought them and totally surprised me.

Now, fast forward, I found out the original store will upgrade them if I get something at least double the price. I found a pair of 1.4 ct, I colour, I think, or better, SI2. They are on sale for $2699 - they have a 10% off today, which would make them $2429. I would get the full $999 that hubby paid as a credit towards them, making them only $1430.

Would you upgrade? checked out similar studs on blue nile for $3404. So I guess they are a good deal.
 
#2
If the earrings you are considering look good, I would upgrade. Then again, I don't believe that diamond earring studs need to meet the same standards as most solitaires because an SI2 simply isn't as noticeable on earrings as it is on a finger. If the diamonds you are looking at sparkle, I think that is an excellent price and I would take them!
 
#5
Thanks Ladies,

I think I will go back on Monday to get them. I saw the certificate that came with them and it saws they are laser inscribed. I thought that was pretty cool.



Hekate said:
I say upgrade! You keep the sentiment, and you add a little size. Win-win!
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You are right Hekate... I get to keep the sentiment, because they are a special piece. They were my first diamond jewelry.
 
#6
HauteMama said:
If the earrings you are considering look good, I would upgrade. Then again, I don't believe that diamond earring studs need to meet the same standards as most solitaires because an SI2 simply isn't as noticeable on earrings as it is on a finger. If the diamonds you are looking at sparkle, I think that is an excellent price and I would take them!
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Yes, they are very sparkly...you can really notice the difference when you put them beside I1 or I2 studs....
 
#9
What is the cut grade on them?
At that price the cut may not be great, I'd talk them down for sure. Ideal cut should be closer to $4k.
 
#10
I think the cut was good to very good.. I looked up the same cut on bluenile, and they would be more there, so I think it's a good deal? I think I'm going to get them on Monday.....
 
#12
neverenoughbags said:
oh, and what do you girls think of the size? They had 2ct there.....or is that too big?
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Depends on what you are comfortable with and the size of your ears. I think we need modeling pictures to be really sure. hehe

For me, I tried a few on and found that I like .80 ctw for everyday. But i know a lot of people can wear 1 or 2 carats or even more in each ear and not have a problem. All personal preference and lifestyle.

Here are threads I found on the same question:

http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/what-size-studs-for-everyday-wear-221651.html

http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewe...large-diamond-studs-wear-everyday-284260.html
 
#14
ok. will do...the place i'm upgrading at is like the Canadian "Zales"....yes, I know, not the best place to get them, but hubby, at the time, boyfriend didn't know much about jewelry and it was a total surprise....

The new studs will also come with certs....so I think it will be ok. as long as I know what the specs mean, which you girls have made me very informed! :-)
 
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