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Anonymous wrote:I was always taught it's tacky to wear diamonds during the day.

I've certainly heard this too, but it never made sense to me. Even the Queen of England wears a diamond engagement ring.

Right? Only a DCUM striver would think Queen Elizabeth is tacky.

No. The etiquette rule is no diamonds during the daytime except engagement ring. That is the only exception. Diamond toe rings during the day are especially vulgar. LOL.

You remind me of the Real Housewife of Atlanta, the escort, who would always quote etiquette books.

Anonymous wrote:I'm only 35, but I wear 1 ctw. I'm tall and curvy though, so I could definitely go to 2 ctw without much difference, I just haven't wanted to shell out the cash.

I think it's more about size/frame than age.

I think the implication is that by age 40 you should have the $$ for the maximum size you want. It reminds me of a line I read in a book once that diamond stud earrings smaller than 1 ct tw were "too sweet sixteen."

I say this not to judge at all. I am 42 and my everyday diamond studs are 0.75 ct tw. They are nice quality, v. sparkly and I am happy with them.

I'm only 35, but I wear 1 ctw. I'm tall and curvy though, so I could definitely go to 2 ctw without much difference, I just haven't wanted to shell out the cash.

I think it's more about size/frame than age.

Anonymous wrote:1-1.5 carat total weight is perfect for everyday is you are more casual/minimalist and/or have smaller ears

Agree. Can go bigger for special occasions, but that's the best range for everyday IMO. Get high quality cut.

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Anonymous wrote:I would never buy real diamond earrings that large. I lost one side a few years ago, which was painful. I've been thinking about turning the other side into a pendant, but never got around to it.
Honestly, no one can tell the difference unless they're so close to your ear they can see any real imperfections. My BFF's father is a jeweler, and he scoffs when people claim they can tell the difference between a real and fake diamond by sight (without a loupe).

Both CZ and Moissanite have a different sparkle, so yes, I can tell without a loupe. Obviously not true for lab diamonds.

No, you can't. You're mistaking different cuts and clarity, but you can't tell by the different "sparkle." But, go ahead, if you want to think that you have a better eye than a 70 year old jeweler who has worked with gems for 50 years of his life.

You are wrong. I know cut, I know clarity, and I know double refraction (moissanite). I’m guessing you would too if you learned what to look for.

Np here. Every jeweler I know and a very well known appraiser have to bring out the tools to differentiate diamonds from moissanite. There is no way they can determine from a quick look while the diamond is on someone's ear. I have no clue how they differentiate lab created from mined diamonds.

I'm the PP who can tell a moissanite by looking (and any jeweler worth their salt could too). Lab diamonds can only be identified by their inclusion type, that's a totally different thing.

Bwahahahaha. Aren't you embarrassed by now?

The only person who should be embarrassed is the gemologist someone in this thread knows who can’t tell a moissanite on sight.

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Anonymous wrote:I would never buy real diamond earrings that large. I lost one side a few years ago, which was painful. I've been thinking about turning the other side into a pendant, but never got around to it.
Honestly, no one can tell the difference unless they're so close to your ear they can see any real imperfections. My BFF's father is a jeweler, and he scoffs when people claim they can tell the difference between a real and fake diamond by sight (without a loupe).

Both CZ and Moissanite have a different sparkle, so yes, I can tell without a loupe. Obviously not true for lab diamonds.

No, you can't. You're mistaking different cuts and clarity, but you can't tell by the different "sparkle." But, go ahead, if you want to think that you have a better eye than a 70 year old jeweler who has worked with gems for 50 years of his life.

You are wrong. I know cut, I know clarity, and I know double refraction (moissanite). I’m guessing you would too if you learned what to look for.

Np here. Every jeweler I know and a very well known appraiser have to bring out the tools to differentiate diamonds from moissanite. There is no way they can determine from a quick look while the diamond is on someone's ear. I have no clue how they differentiate lab created from mined diamonds.

I'm the PP who can tell a moissanite by looking (and any jeweler worth their salt could too). Lab diamonds can only be identified by their inclusion type, that's a totally different thing.

And what do you do when you spot a moissanite? Send the wearer back to her village in shame?

No, I think moissanite is lovely and prefer it for pavé.

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Anonymous wrote:I would never buy real diamond earrings that large. I lost one side a few years ago, which was painful. I've been thinking about turning the other side into a pendant, but never got around to it.
Honestly, no one can tell the difference unless they're so close to your ear they can see any real imperfections. My BFF's father is a jeweler, and he scoffs when people claim they can tell the difference between a real and fake diamond by sight (without a loupe).

Both CZ and Moissanite have a different sparkle, so yes, I can tell without a loupe. Obviously not true for lab diamonds.

No, you can't. You're mistaking different cuts and clarity, but you can't tell by the different "sparkle." But, go ahead, if you want to think that you have a better eye than a 70 year old jeweler who has worked with gems for 50 years of his life.

You are wrong. I know cut, I know clarity, and I know double refraction (moissanite). I’m guessing you would too if you learned what to look for.

Np here. Every jeweler I know and a very well known appraiser have to bring out the tools to differentiate diamonds from moissanite. There is no way they can determine from a quick look while the diamond is on someone's ear. I have no clue how they differentiate lab created from mined diamonds.

I'm the PP who can tell a moissanite by looking (and any jeweler worth their salt could too). Lab diamonds can only be identified by their inclusion type, that's a totally different thing.

And what do you do when you spot a moissanite? Send the wearer back to her village in shame?

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Anonymous wrote:I was always taught it's tacky to wear diamonds during the day.

I've certainly heard this too, but it never made sense to me. Even the Queen of England wears a diamond engagement ring.

Right? Only a DCUM striver would think Queen Elizabeth is tacky.

No. The etiquette rule is no diamonds during the daytime except engagement ring. That is the only exception. Diamond toe rings during the day are especially vulgar. LOL.

And who cares what you think?

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Anonymous wrote:I would never buy real diamond earrings that large. I lost one side a few years ago, which was painful. I've been thinking about turning the other side into a pendant, but never got around to it.
Honestly, no one can tell the difference unless they're so close to your ear they can see any real imperfections. My BFF's father is a jeweler, and he scoffs when people claim they can tell the difference between a real and fake diamond by sight (without a loupe).

Both CZ and Moissanite have a different sparkle, so yes, I can tell without a loupe. Obviously not true for lab diamonds.

No, you can't. You're mistaking different cuts and clarity, but you can't tell by the different "sparkle." But, go ahead, if you want to think that you have a better eye than a 70 year old jeweler who has worked with gems for 50 years of his life.

You are wrong. I know cut, I know clarity, and I know double refraction (moissanite). I’m guessing you would too if you learned what to look for.

Np here. Every jeweler I know and a very well known appraiser have to bring out the tools to differentiate diamonds from moissanite. There is no way they can determine from a quick look while the diamond is on someone's ear. I have no clue how they differentiate lab created from mined diamonds.

I'm the PP who can tell a moissanite by looking (and any jeweler worth their salt could too). Lab diamonds can only be identified by their inclusion type, that's a totally different thing.

Bwahahahaha. Aren't you embarrassed by now?

I’ve been pricing some and there is a big difference between online lab and online mined diamonds. I prefer to shop local but the prices at the local jewelry stores where I live were double the online prices (mom and pop stores, not a chain). I will pay a small premium but not double. I am leaning towards the lower price of mined bc I have a tendency to lose earrings and have lost diamond studs before. I obviously plan to be more careful but has anyone been unhappy with mined and is there a difference between James Allen and Blue Nile?

Anonymous wrote:I think moisonsite has a lot going for it, including ethics, but you can definitely tell the difference without any special tools.

Right. The confusion is solely from the fact that they read as "diamond" on certain testers. But that doesn't mean they're actually difficult to spot visually.

I think moisonsite has a lot going for it, including ethics, but you can definitely tell the difference without any special tools.