Diamond stud earrings - need help with cut options

[rightmeow6]

I've decided to upgrade my 1ctw, E, VVS2, ideal cut studs. These were a gift for my 21st birthday so I did not decide on those specs. I've done a lot of reading on this forum and the general consensus seems to be that color and clarity are not as important for earrings.

I am looking in the 1.8-2.0 ctw range. I've decided on H color, SI1 clarity. My budget is around $8k and I must purchase them from Blue Nile as that is where the original studs were purchased from and I will be trading in.

I want the best cut possible and read through posts breaking down ideal depth, table, crown angle, pavillion angle...but I'm having a tough time finding diamonds that match all of the cut criteria in my price and size range.

I was hoping someone could take a look at the following diamonds and give me their thoughts on the cuts.

1.80-Carat Total Weight Round Diamonds | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1.80-Carat Total Weight Round Diamonds | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1.80-Carat Total Weight Round Diamonds | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

There are also these two pairs in 1.7 ctw which may be cut slightly better?

1.70-Carat Total Weight Round Diamonds | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1.70-Carat Total Weight Round Diamonds | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

This is my first time buying diamonds so any feedback and help would be much appreciated!

 

[Piper70]

I’m following this as I just bought a very similar pair on Blue Nile. I’m new to PriceScope and still learning. Hopefully someone will chime in! Did you try to get the HCA score?