Show Me Your Diamond Studs!

[mrs-b]

Here are my new 1.2 ctw studs, F VS1 ACA set in custom 3 prong martini DKJ platinum setting, with protector backs.

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I love them!

Perfect, @bling_dream19! But don't sell yourself short - they're 1.23ctw!

 

[bling_dream19]

Perfect, @bling_dream19! But don't sell yourself short - they're 1.23ctw!

YES thank you @mrs-b I want every single carat girl and thanks for the reminder! You would know as you were the first owner and you found these beautiful diamonds!

 

[MrsBlue]

Here are my new 1.2 ctw studs, F VS1 ACA set in custom 3 prong martini DKJ platinum setting, with protector backs.
I love them!

The settings are gorgeous!! I love the rounded back and the pretty petal shapes.

 

[SuiteLady]

My first pair of ACAs from WhiteFlash! I can't wait to receive them. .Platinum martini setting, .66 CTW K VS2

 

[junebug17]

Here are my new 1.2 ctw studs, F VS1 ACA set in custom 3 prong martini DKJ platinum setting, with protector backs.
I love them!

These are gorgeous @bling_dream19! And the jackets are perfect!

 

[bling_dream19]

These are gorgeous @bling_dream19! And the jackets are perfect!

Thanks Junie @junebug17

 

[missy]

Here are my new 1.2 ctw studs, F VS1 ACA set in custom 3 prong martini DKJ platinum setting, with protector backs.
I love them!

SWOON!!!
Elegance personified. The perfect size and perfect cut. Simply gorgeous!

 

[chele162]

I’m having serious DSS right now! I just got my BGD studs last December and I’m already wanting bigger! Mine are .80tcw. The problem is that my studs are an E VS2 and a F VS1. I’m definitely going up in size but I kind of painted myself in a corner when having to upgrade either the clarity or color, per BGD’s upgrade policy. I wish it were like WF. I’ve thought about selling my studs and just buying from WF. I don’t know. I want at least 1ctw, maybe 1.20ctw. What I need is to stay off the board and just enjoy what I have but that’s not gonna happen. Lol

 

[missy]

I’m having serious DSS right now! I just got my BGD studs last December and I’m already wanting bigger! Mine are .80tcw. The problem is that my studs are an E VS2 and a F VS1. I’m definitely going up in size but I kind of painted myself in a corner when having to upgrade either the clarity or color, per BGD’s upgrade policy. I wish it were like WF. I’ve thought about selling my studs and just buying from WF. I don’t know. I want at least 1ctw, maybe 1.20ctw. What I need is to stay off the board and just enjoy what I have but that’s not gonna happen. Lol

Can you call BGD and ask them if they can help you upgrade within your budget parameters? Perhaps they can make it work for you.
Alternatively, you can contact WF if BGD won't/can't help you and see if they would take your studs in as a trade towards a WF purchase. it doesn't hurt to ask. Good luck and I hope your blingy stud dreams come true.

 

[KristinTech]

I’m having serious DSS right now! I just got my BGD studs last December and I’m already wanting bigger! Mine are .80tcw. The problem is that my studs are an E VS2 and a F VS1. I’m definitely going up in size but I kind of painted myself in a corner when having to upgrade either the clarity or color, per BGD’s upgrade policy. I wish it were like WF. I’ve thought about selling my studs and just buying from WF. I don’t know. I want at least 1ctw, maybe 1.20ctw. What I need is to stay off the board and just enjoy what I have but that’s not gonna happen. Lol

I have to believe that BGD would work with you on upgrading through them... I mean, what do they tell their customers who buy D VS stones right off the bat?

 

[chele162]

Can you call BGD and ask them if they can help you upgrade within your budget parameters? Perhaps they can make it work for you.
Alternatively, you can contact WF if BGD won't/can't help you and see if they would take your studs in as a trade towards a WF purchase. it doesn't hurt to ask. Good luck and I hope your blingy stud dreams come true.

Thanks for the suggestions! To be fair to BGD, I haven’t contacted them and asked about upgrading. I’ve only looked at their website for stones that fit with the upgrade parameters. They’ve always been good to me so I’m not saying that they wouldn’t work with me, I haven’t asked. You’re right, it doesn’t hurt to ask.
I just need to make sure that the upgrade is in my 2021 budget before I ask because no sense in doing it if I can’t get them right away.

 

[chele162]

I have to believe that BGD would work with you on upgrading through them... I mean, what do they tell their customers who buy D VS stones right off the bat?

That’s true! As I said before, this is no knock on BGD. I haven’t asked if they’ll work with me. I just wish their upgrade policy with more simple, like WF. I’m not 100% sure that I have the budget for them this year so I don’t want to ask them until I’m sure.

 

[KristinTech]

That’s true! As I said before, this is no knock on BGD. I haven’t asked if they’ll work with me. I just wish their upgrade policy with more simple, like WF. I’m not 100% sure that I have the budget for them this year so I don’t want to ask them until I’m sure.

I totally get it... I want to upgrade my studs, but I keep wavering on some details, so I just keep saving and researching.

 

[chele162]

After mulling over my upgrade options this weekend, I sent an email to IDJ and asked them how much a pair of 1tcw and 1.20tcw would be. I’ve bought studs from there for my mom (among other things) and I loved them so I figured I might as well try. They sent back quotes for the two different sizes and they were way cheaper than WF or BGD (as they should be) and definitely within budget.

I ended up buying the 1.20tcw, because why not get the biggest you can afford? I ordered in Tuesday and they arrived today (Thursday)! I’ve never had a faster jewelry purchase. While they may not be as perfect as my smaller BGD studs, they are amazingly sparkly, icy white, and beautiful. I really can’t find fault with them. I included a few pictures but I really suck at taking pictures of diamonds.

This way, I get to keep my smaller studs and enjoy both of them instead of having to trade them in.

 

[idealw2boys]

After mulling over my upgrade options this weekend, I sent an email to IDJ and asked them how much a pair of 1tcw and 1.20tcw would be. I’ve bought studs from there for my mom (among other things) and I loved them so I figured I might as well try. They sent back quotes for the two different sizes and they were way cheaper than WF or BGD (as they should be) and definitely within budget.

I ended up buying the 1.20tcw, because why not get the biggest you can afford? I ordered in Tuesday and they arrived today (Thursday)! I’ve never had a faster jewelry purchase. While they may not be as perfect as my smaller BGD studs, they are amazingly sparkly, icy white, and beautiful. I really can’t find fault with them. I included a few pictures but I really suck at taking pictures of diamonds.

This way, I get to keep my smaller studs and enjoy both of them instead of having to trade them in.

They’re beautiful! I bought one of my earring studs from them since I used an existing stone that I already had. It’s a fireball, 1.09 F VS2 GIA triple x....

I have the opposite dilemma.... mine are 2.15 tcw and I want a smaller pair.... if you ever decide to sell your .80tcw let me know.

Enjoy!

 

[Iola80]

After mulling over my upgrade options this weekend, I sent an email to IDJ and asked them how much a pair of 1tcw and 1.20tcw would be. I’ve bought studs from there for my mom (among other things) and I loved them so I figured I might as well try. They sent back quotes for the two different sizes and they were way cheaper than WF or BGD (as they should be) and definitely within budget.

I ended up buying the 1.20tcw, because why not get the biggest you can afford? I ordered in Tuesday and they arrived today (Thursday)! I’ve never had a faster jewelry purchase. While they may not be as perfect as my smaller BGD studs, they are amazingly sparkly, icy white, and beautiful. I really can’t find fault with them. I included a few pictures but I really suck at taking pictures of diamonds.

This way, I get to keep my smaller studs and enjoy both of them instead of having to trade them in.

Beautiful

 

[Cerulean]

My little OEC studs from @Ontheblackrock15 (thank you!!!) - I love them! They are very sparkly, ~3.8mm, ~0.5ctw H SI2/I1 set in platinum

I was looking for a daily pair - was originally shooting for ~1ctw, but decided to focus on other projects first this year, so these will tide me over just fine!

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

My little OEC studs from @Ontheblackrock15 (thank you!!!) - I love them! They are very sparkly, ~3.8mm, ~0.5ctw H SI2/I1 set in platinum

I was looking for a daily pair - was originally shooting for ~1ctw, but decided to focus on other projects first this year, so these will tide me over just fine!

YAY! They look great on you!!! So glad they went to a good home

 

[missy]

Adding my OEC studs.




And a real life perspective shot.




They are approximately 4.52 ctw Edwardian old cut european diamonds in their original setting.
Measurements are:
8.61 - 8.64 x 4.87 mm
8.56 - 8.58 x 4.85 mm

 

[Leigh10]

Adding my OEC studs.




And a real life perspective shot.




They are approximately 4.52 ctw Edwardian old cut european diamonds in their original setting.
Measurements are:
8.61 - 8.64 x 4.87 mm
8.56 - 8.58 x 4.85 mm

I just LOVE these earrings. Thanks for sharing such terrific photos and details. Wear them well and enjoy!

 

[Emeraldcutlover]

Here are my left and right ear shots of my diamond studs with yellow gold bar studs

Gorg!! Love the bezel. May I ask the size? Looks huge on you!

 

[Missie1]

Adding my OEC studs.




And a real life perspective shot.




They are approximately 4.52 ctw Edwardian old cut european diamonds in their original setting.
Measurements are:
8.61 - 8.64 x 4.87 mm
8.56 - 8.58 x 4.85 mm

Absolutely love them

 

[jaysonsmom]

I recently put in earrings in all of my piercings, which I haven’t done in about 20 years. I blame it on lock down boredom

.50 tcw studs in first hole, and regular sterling silver ball studs in second hole, with tiny 1mm crystal piercing studs from my daughter’s ear piercing at 4 months old!

 

[Mekp]

Here are my 0.63 ctw WF ACA studs. Yellow gold basket settings.

 

[mrs-b]

My 1.5ctw OECs with blue-grey Sea of Cortez pearl drop jackets. The small, outer diamond is a BGD .17ct stud.



And this one is as good as I could do for a perspective shot. Full disclosure - I have huge lobes.

 

[e2the3rd]

They came on the 17th but I finally found a way to upload pictures. They are 1.10 tcw, J VS1

I really love these, are the settings martini or martini basket? Where are they from? Thx!

 

[Nosey]

My new 1.60 ctw studs, SI1, G color, brilliant cut in 3 prong white gold martini settings. I’m very happy with them!

 

[NicoleNeedsHelp]

I had David Klass create new a new setting for my studs. I already had these diamonds set as studs, but the setting was poor and the earring didn’t sit flush to my ear and drooped. Basically I needed a large back on the setting because I have stretched out lobes. My diamonds are each just under a carat. These are not ideal diamonds- they are not certified, but they are fine for me. This new setting is so comfortable- I cannot even tell the earrings are in.

 

[heididdl]

I’m having serious DSS right now! I just got my BGD studs last December and I’m already wanting bigger! Mine are .80tcw. The problem is that my studs are an E VS2 and a F VS1. I’m definitely going up in size but I kind of painted myself in a corner when having to upgrade either the clarity or color, per BGD’s upgrade policy. I wish it were like WF. I’ve thought about selling my studs and just buying from WF. I don’t know. I want at least 1ctw, maybe 1.20ctw. What I need is to stay off the board and just enjoy what I have but that’s not gonna happen. Lol

Sorry you have the DSS but Ive had it several times lol

 

[heididdl]

@lihoo
i think they look fabulous on you!! nope, not "too huge", at all. well done in selecting top of colorless, d color and vvs clarity!! solid choice of 4 prong classic basket settings, as well. a round of applause for you

Perfect size