Q. Price of diamond stud earrings
What is the price range for a 1 ct. (total) pair of diamond stud earrings? - Virginia Beach

A. The price will vary with the quality of the cut, color clarity and carat weight as well as the mounting itself. The toughest comparison will be the cut, as it is the least quantified. Also, many stores do not hand select each diamond for each earring, so there can be considerable variance even within the same store, depending on the manufacturer. For large chain stores, there will be a large range in quality, rather than a set grade for each diamond. I suggest making sure each diamond is the best you can find and then set them in earrings; this is what we do. This way you are sure you are getting the best available, rather than what happens to come in from a supplier. You will likely want to budget at least $2500 for a nice pair at most good stores in the area, and $3000 to $4000 for a premium pair, and more if you want better color, cut or clarity. Less than $1500, and you are likely looking at commercial diamonds of lower quality I do not think you would be happy with over time. Realize that there is almost always something available at all prices, even 1.0 carat total weight earrings. There are alot of stores offering "great deals" which are not so great, if you knew all the facts. I have seen industrial diamonds set for earrings that were priced under $500, but they were not even fully faceted!

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