shape
carat
color
clarity

Please help me decide between very different options

lovetodream

Shiny_Rock
Joined
Jan 3, 2018
Messages
197
I am going back and forth about some very different choices and am interested in your thoughts, since I am terribly indecisive over what to me is a big decision.

1) this ring from JBG. Is the price good for the quality of diamonds? https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/collections/just-in/products/1-08ctw-mixed-marquise-old-mine-cut-band

2) have Grace make mosaic earrings similar to these. I have no diamond earrings, so is a mosaic a good investment? I don't like studs in my big lobes and I have short pixie hair to show off pretty earrings. https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/colle...emerald-cut-diamond-hoop-earrings-yellow-gold

3) ask Grace to put these in platinum settings (I'm allergic to gold and not sure she can do this): https://www.jewelsbygrace.com/colle...ut-and-old-european-cut-diamond-drop-earrings

4) and to take a complete left turn, I've considered these cool things (in platinum) for a second piercing, even at age 47. https://suzannekalan.com/products/1...ks-stud-earring-2?_pos=1&_sid=e60b81b63&_ss=r
Too high a price for the diamonds?

If you made it this far, you can understand why my husband is rolling his eyes and refusing to talk to me anymore about it. Hahaha. Thank you!!
 
Looks like you want earrings. #2 is very dressy, would you wear them a lot? #4 is kinda small to me. #3 is not my style. I love the band but you seem to want earrings.
 
I want what I'd wear the most. I've been married 25 years with a 1ct solitaire and plain band, and I don't know how that funky ring would look with my engagement ring, but I love that it's funky.

I definitely don't dress up a lot - live in a rural outdoorsy area where casual rules. I'm like Goldilocks - afraid #2 is too big but #4 is too small and I'm with you - 3 is my least favorite but size wise may be what I should keep looking for.
 
I love those earings
All of them !
 
All of these options are really pretty! Are you looking for something to wear regularly, or more of a special occasion piece?

My favourite are #3, I think you could wear the heck out of them! I feel the band, although gorgeous, is a bit risky with the 2 prong setting. I agree #2 are quite dressy, and #4, although super cool are a bit trendy for me. (When making a big jewellery purchase I often ask myself if I could wear it when I’m 80, these wouldn’t pass that test). Good luck with the choice.

Have you looked at other vendors? There are lots on IG with the slightly antique-y vibe that Grace has (often a lot less expensive too).
 
2 are absolutely my favourite by a mile. Otherwise, I like 4. 1 and 3 are not my style at all.

You could also get 2 in the form of studs, which would make them less dressy. In fact, if you get them in the form of studs with detachable hoops (so basically, reverse the earring) it could look really interesting and cool.
 
2 is my favorite
 
Like Snowdrop, I like to imagine wearing something when I am 80 years old. For me, number 2 fits the bill. They are gorgeous earrings!
 
All of these options are really pretty! Are you looking for something to wear regularly, or more of a special occasion piece?

My favourite are #3, I think you could wear the heck out of them! I feel the band, although gorgeous, is a bit risky with the 2 prong setting. I agree #2 are quite dressy, and #4, although super cool are a bit trendy for me. (When making a big jewellery purchase I often ask myself if I could wear it when I’m 80, these wouldn’t pass that test). Good luck with the choice.

Have you looked at other vendors? There are lots on IG with the slightly antique-y vibe that Grace has (often a lot less expensive too).

What other vendors should I look at? I definitely want something I can wear every day. @AllAboardTheBlingTrain, that may be a cool option.

Appreciate the feedback so far! #2 is clearly winning the voting. My husband likes those as well.
 
Love No.2.!
 
GET 3 FREE HCA RESULTS JOIN THE FORUM. ASK FOR HELP
Top