Diamond Stud Earrings

[Amber0685]

Hi, I would like to buy my sister some diamond stud earrings for her 40th birthday. Where is the best place to buy them? She wears white gold or silver if that matters. Thanks

Sorry, have asked to move to S&B

We're moving it over for you now Amber .

Not sure I am being helpful when I say that my diamond studs are actually white sapphires and bought in Sri Lanka. They have however been valued at at least double the price we paid, and it would take a gemologist to tell the difference. Brilliant cut, like diamonds, just only 90% as hard. Ten years ago, we paid about £90 IIRC.

Never ever get silver as a setting for diamonds. It simply isn't strong enough. Actually I don't even think you could get silver set diamonds.

So you mean actual diamonds if so you could get a reasonable pair from a big street jeweller i.e. goldsmiths for £750 upwards. Baring in mind a pair at &750 are going to be very small.

What is your budget.

Depends how much you want to spend, and if you are more concerned about getting the biggest size diamond for your money or the highest colour and clarity.

God, terrible sp and g there. Sorry.

£500 I would prefer a better quality rather than size. Thanks for the replies

If you want cubic zircona earrings rather than real diamonds. Jools does some lovely sparkly ones set in silver. John Lewis does them.

I thought of getting some diamond earrings (to match my sparkly ring) but decided against it due to the price and I'd be too worried about losing them.

My husband got me some, I think they were about £600. They are set in platinum which would be a good option if your sister likes silver and white gold.
Can t remember where he got them, possibly Ernest Jones (as that's near his office )

See if you can get the stems threaded so that they screw in. I lost a diamond stud several years ago which was very upsetting. I now have a very expensive pair from Boodles which I bought with money from my late Mother's house sale. I wear them daily and love them. I had the stems threaded and it keeps them secure.

An independent jeweller will be able to get pairs of earrings in, in various sizes for you to see.
You'll get much more for your money than if you go to one of the big chains as they have much higher mark ups.