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ACA studs; are they worth it?

Mekp

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I'm buying some small (0.6 - 0.7 ctw) studs for myself.
I put together a pair on James Allen (L colour, 0.7 ctw, Pricescope ideal measurements) and was happy with them.

I've since poked around on Whiteflash and discovered that, with their less expensive setting, I could get J colour, 0.63 ctw ACAs for just a couple hundred more Canadian.

Is it worth it for small studs? If I was looking for a ring or larger stones, I would jump at it. But since these will be small, is the colour and cut difference going to be noticeable?

These are the James Allen stones:

And here are the ACAs:


 

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I'd go for the ACA's. First off, you know without a doubt they're going to be awesome. Secondly, the color difference between J and L is very noticeable even in smaller stones, at least to me. To me, this is well worth the price difference. And why compromise if you don't have to?
 
Yes! The most amazing MRB studs I’ve seen were from WF, and you can’t beat the upgrade policy.
 
I would go for the ACA's. They aren't large stones and the sparkle of ACA's will compensate for that in the sense that they will stand out much more on your ears than diamonds that are not as well cut but maybe a bit larger. And the color upgrade is definitely a big plus. I think J colored ACA's in your size will look very white. I'm not sure about the L's. And the upgrade policy from WF can't be beaten. Most of my diamonds are OECs as I really do prefer them, but my studs are ACA's. I've upgraded once from an H to an I and I don't see any real color difference. Get the ACA's.
 
Yes they will pack a punch even though they are small due to the excellent cut and the upgrade program is a big benefit.
 
Thanks everyone!
I did it!!! It just made sense to spend the extra $200. I'm very excited. I don't know that I will ever want to upgrade but I do like that it's an option.
They are supposed to ship on the 23rd.
 
This is a total no-brained... ACAs!!! The
 
Oh good! You made the right decision! I have never, ever regretted going with higher quality. I have had regrets in the past doing the opposite, though!
 
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