GF gift help.....

jlspeed29 · 08-21-2008, 11:36 AM

Hey guys and gals

My gf's b-day is coming up and I know she's really been wanting a pair of diamond studs....how big is 1/4 carat? 1/3 carat? 1/2 carat etc???

thanks in advance everyone!

I'm sure many of you have bought/been given (for the ladies

) earings of this type

thanks!

pls post how much you paid and what's a relatively good deal...thanks!!!!!
i dont want to spend too much b/c we have a Colorado trip coming up where we're gonna be spending a week in the mountains out there so i have to be a little frugal (no offense, I gotta bring out my jew claw) hehe thanks again!

oldaccount · 08-21-2008, 12:09 PM

pft. earrings? Just PIITB.

jlspeed29 · 08-21-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Suareezay

pft. earrings? Just PIITB.

lol

!Xoible · 08-21-2008, 12:13 PM

talk to spool. he makes diamonds out of charcoals people shove up his ass

jlspeed29 · 08-21-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mantis

talk to spool. he makes diamonds out of charcoals people shove up his ass

wtp? lmfao hahaha

nissan · 08-21-2008, 12:26 PM

You should set your budget first and then try to find the best quality stone which fits into it. Go to pricescope.com and use their stone finder to see which size stones you'd be looking at given a certain budget. Whatever you do, focus on getting the best cut. You can compromise on the color and clarity b/c it'll be under 1 ct.

I bought my friend these (not studs) http://www.whiteflash.com/Fine-jewel...-Yard_1145.htm from whiteflash and she was very happy w/them. The ppl at WF are very helpful as well in helping selecting stuff.

Taittinger · 08-21-2008, 01:14 PM

Estimate, size may be different on your screen, also dependant on cut..

O ~ 1/4
( ) ~ 1

txusa03 · 08-21-2008, 01:29 PM

CZ - ftw - she wont know the difference

Spool · 08-21-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

talk to spool. he makes diamonds out of charcoals people shove up his ass

This man speaks the truth, my ass so tight if you put coal up there i can turn it into diamonds....

Park2670 · 08-21-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

CZ - ftw - she wont know the difference

Till one day that it cracks...

My sisters CZ wedding ring cracked a couple years after she got it. Her hubby ended up buying a very nice big diamond to take its place.

txusa03 · 08-21-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Till one day that it cracks...

My sisters CZ wedding ring cracked a couple years after she got it. Her hubby ended up buying a very nice big diamond to take its place.

Well you do have to take chances in life

I am shocked that they are still marry after the CZ was discovered

Neurorad · 08-21-2008, 03:13 PM

Have you tried a jewelry store? That might be a good place to find jewelry.

Did you consider Costco?

darkphantom · 08-21-2008, 03:15 PM

Robins' brothers!

jlspeed29 · 08-21-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neurorad

Have you tried a jewelry store? That might be a good place to find jewelry.

Did you consider Costco?

I've looked @ Zales and Costco..but costco has some really expensive items! wow!!! who would have thought!

ill have to check out Zales some more and stuff...
Basically I dont want to spend too much, maybe i'll buy her something else lol

thanks for the comments everyone keep em coming!!!

Park2670 · 08-21-2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

I am shocked that they are still marry after the CZ was discovered

Acutally it was my sisters choice. I dont think there has been one decision financially that hasnt been made by the both of them since they got married. They get along very well. Going on 10.5 years and 3 kids

jlspeed29 · 08-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Park2670

Acutally it was my sisters choice. I dont think there has been one decision financially that hasnt been made by the both of them since they got married. They get along very well. Going on 10.5 years and 3 kids

nice sounds like me and my gf!
been dating 4+ years and we still split meals lol..occasionally i'll treat her hahah...actually she treated me last night to sushi...

Perpetrator · 08-21-2008, 03:51 PM

I put diamonds in my food to make my doodoo sparkle.

Seriously tho, you just gotta know your GF. The good thing is that since it's a stud earring, it won't have to be too big (unless she wants the rapper look). Also, it depends on your GF's ear size. When i shopped for the wife's wedding ring, i wanted to go large. When she tried different diamonds on, turns out that a simple 1/2 carat was fine, since she had small fingers. Anything larger would've looked gawdy. She also wasn't a size queen (which is why she married me

) So does your GF equate the size of the diamond to the amount of love you have for her?

Maybe I'm old school, but i feel the only women guys should buy diamonds for are 1) mom - cuz she's your mom 2) wife - cuz a happy wife equals a happy life 3) mistress - cuz diamonds allow them to play according to your rules.

jlspeed29 · 08-21-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perpetrator

I put diamonds in my food to make my doodoo sparkle.

Maybe I'm old school, but i feel the only women guys should buy diamonds for are 1) mom - cuz she's your mom 2) wife - cuz a happy wife equals a happy life 3) mistress - cuz diamonds allow them to play according to your rules.

I like ur style!!

She's good..she doesnt want anything huge or gawdy, thankfully....So I think I'm okay with spending like $3-400..I've been looking around and I can get like 1/4-1/3 ct for that price.

EdmBimmer · 08-21-2008, 05:17 PM

nissan · 08-21-2008, 05:20 PM

That's a kinda tight budget that really will just limit you to Zales/mall stores which have diamonds that aren't the greatest IMO. The stuff they sell for even $500 have huge margins ..the stones aren't worth that much. Unless she's bent on getting these studs, you both might be happier if you save up and then buy a very nice pair with a good cut (and just spend a lesser amt for her bday gift now), esp. since you're going on vaca w/her anyway.

stimpy · 08-21-2008, 05:37 PM

I bought my girl some diamond studs from here:
http://www.worldjewels.com/_e/page/1...d_Earrings.htm

Clarity is awesome, prices are awesome, and appraised locally for much higher than what I bought them for. DO NOT BUY LOCAL - biggest rip off.
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Joekerr · 08-21-2008, 10:40 PM

Yeah - echoing what everyone else said - don't buy from the mall.

I just bought an engagement ring and I shopped everywhere. Eventually (because I wanted bricks and mortar store rather than online) I went with an independent custom shop which was recommended highly by a few people I know and respect. They had excellent prices.

If you're ok with buying online (since you're not spending that much money ie. engagement ring type money) then I'd recommend looking at Bluenile.com - I've heard nothing but good things and everything is GIA certified which is top of the line when it comes to the stone.

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