Need Help Picking Out Diamonds for 3.8 ctw - 4.75 ctw Earrings

[Sprinkles&Stones]

I received confirmation today the stones are both eye clean, and they are going to hide that one particular dark inclusion with a prong! So I am proceeding with the G VS2 pair! Very excited and looking forward to them… I will post pictures when they arrive!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread, I seriously appreciate it so much and it really did help me to feel confident in my purchase.

OOOO I can't wait to see, they are gonna be amazing!
Please post them when you get them!

 

[MissGotRocks]

We will be anxiously awaiting their arrival with you! Should be fabulous!

 

[Dandi]

I'm soooooo excited for you! These are going to be spectacular, the stuff of my dreams!!

 

[heididdl]

Hi there! I need some help picking out diamonds for my first, and hopefully forever, pair of diamond stud earrings.

I'm upgrading from 2 ctw lab diamond earrings that I find too small for me now. I have tried some CZ studs to try to figure out what size I want, and I think 8.5mm would be perfect. I tried 8mm earrings and I honestly was not as happy with them as the larger pair of 9mm.

I'm debating between:
a pair of WF ACA E VVS1 1.917 ct & F IF 1.903 ct (around 7.95mm each) - 3.82 ctw
OR
a pair of WF ACA G VS2 2.367 ct & G VS 2.387 ct (around 8.55mm each) - 4.75 ctw

Both pairs are similar in price.

I already ordered the WF G VS2 pair, but am having second thoughts after realizing that one of the diamonds, the 2.367 ct diamond, has two dark crystal inclusions that seem pretty noticeable to me. I'm not sure why I didn't notice it before placing the order, but now that I have seen it, I can't unsee it. I'm not sure if this would be noticeable in real life? WF pulled them from production and will check the stones and let me know if they are eyeclean in their opinion on Monday. If they are not eyeclean, WF said there would be no problems for me to pick out different diamonds out for the earrings.

Here is a link to this specific diamond, would these inclusions bother you? https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4422546.htm

I'm also not sure how color sensitive I am, but overall I think I would feel mentally happier and content with the color & clarity of the 3.82ctw pair, but I would prefer the size of the 4.75 ctw pair. So you can see how I am conflicted....

Upgrading to a 4.75 ctw pair of higher color/clarity diamonds is out of my budget right now, unfortunately!

What would you guys suggest?

Thank you!

The G VS pair is the way To go . IF and is way over kill for earrings. Anew your excited for the larger pair anyway . Most of us here that have larger. Studs are in the G/I VS-SI range And are very comfortable. The flaws are more than eye clean and no on is coming that close to any one these days even if there was a chance you could see any inclusions. I don't see anything in the 360 view you sent.

 

[glitterbomb]

I received the earrings today! I absolutely love them!!

They are a perfect size imo and they are absolutely beautiful!

The setting is perfect as well and the jumbo backs help them sit very flush to my ears without drooping or sticking out, which was exactly what I wanted.

They look very white, only the slightest bit of warmth when I look at them to the side, and they are absolutely eye clean.

Thank you so much to everyone who commented and helped me during this process!

I will take some more pictures soon, but I can't bring myself to take them off yet!

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

I received the earrings today! I absolutely love them!!

They are a perfect size imo and they are absolutely beautiful!

The setting is perfect as well and the jumbo backs help them sit very flush to my ears without drooping or sticking out, which was exactly what I wanted.

They look very white, only the slightest bit of warmth when I look at them to the side, and they are absolutely eye clean.

Thank you so much to everyone who commented and helped me during this process!

I will take some pictures soon, but I can't bring myself to take them off yet!

You must post pictures now!

 

[vintageinjune]

I received the earrings today! I absolutely love them!!

They are a perfect size imo and they are absolutely beautiful!

The setting is perfect as well and the jumbo backs help them sit very flush to my ears without drooping or sticking out, which was exactly what I wanted.

They look very white, only the slightest bit of warmth when I look at them to the side, and they are absolutely eye clean.

Thank you so much to everyone who commented and helped me during this process!

I will take some more pictures soon, but I can't bring myself to take them off yet!

So excited to hear that these are exactly what you were hoping for! They are a fantastic size on you for sure. Looking forward to those pictures (once you are able to stop admiring them in the mirror at any rate! I know I'd be staring for hours).

 

[Mreader]

Oh my so beautiful! Dying from envy over here!

 

[glitterbomb]

Here are some more pictures that Whiteflash sent to me!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I received the earrings today! I absolutely love them!!

They are a perfect size imo and they are absolutely beautiful!

The setting is perfect as well and the jumbo backs help them sit very flush to my ears without drooping or sticking out, which was exactly what I wanted.

They look very white, only the slightest bit of warmth when I look at them to the side, and they are absolutely eye clean.

Thank you so much to everyone who commented and helped me during this process!

I will take some more pictures soon, but I can't bring myself to take them off yet!

They look beautiful! Enjoy every little sparkle!!

 

[yssie]

Oh my goodness they look FABULOUS on you @glitterbomb!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Absolutely gorgeous, as I expected! They look amazing on you! You made the right choice for you!

 

[diamondgeeknerd]

Gorgeous earrings! Look beautiful on your ears!

Are you planning to sell your Lightbox earrings? I am in search of a pair! Let me know if you are selling them