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Q&A: Looking for Diamond Stud Earrings for $2K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Thanks for such a useful resource that you have created here.

I would like to get your advice for buying diamond stud earrings. Budget – $2k,

I have liked the two below from James Allen True Hearts collection.

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1542005.asp

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1542006.asp

Do you think the H&A cut is worth it for earrings? I would rather go for 1 ct tw for lower cut but i’m unable to know if they will look ok. Could you please suggest.

It seems like you have this diamond buying process down pat. I love the diamond you selected.

Let me know how it looks when it arrives.

Thanks for your response. 

I received the earrings from James Allen. The packaging was very nice. And most importantly the diamonds looked stunning.

I had ordered another pair of uncertified earrings (but slightly larger) from diamondstudsonly.com just to see what was the quality difference between those and JA. It was a huge difference. Thanks for your advice to stick with certified retailers such as JA.

And thanks for the great resource you guys have.

I’m glad we can help.

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free International Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisals
  • One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
  • Free ring inscriptions
  • Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • Best-in-class packaging
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
  • One free resizing within the first year of purchase
  • High quality images of about half of their diamonds
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
  • Best in class fulfillment
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