What would you do RE: diamond stud earrings

[Carnel]

As many others I vote for the third option, nobody will inspect your ears up close and notice the color or clarity difference...

 

[bagladyseattle]

Another vote for #3.

 

[Bitten]

I like a smaller pair with absolutely superb cut - like Swanky says, it's about the fire - I agree with many others that on your ears, slight differences in colour and clarity will be undetectable.