I always depend on friends for this kind of question but I wanted to see what the community thought.
I've been dating this lady for almost two years. We are NOT planning on getting engaged at this time.
However, I have refrained from getting her any jewelry as a gift thus far. We have always erred on the side of caution and prefer to "take it slow."
But I want to get her diamond stud earrings this Christmas and I've been doing some looking. I can find 1 ct. earrings in platinum for $2,000 to $3,000, which is in my price range. That is for 1 ct. TOTAL, meaning that each earring is only 1/2 ct.
Now I'm thinking that may not be enough. But to get 1 full ct. in each ear (2 ct.) the price jumps to $6,000 to $8,000 if they are set in platinum.
I could pull it off if I had to, but naturally, I'd prefer to keep the price lower instead of higher.
Is the 1/2 ct. in each ear an insult? Any one know of any places online that have great deals on NEW platinum stud earrings? Thanks!
2006-10-06 06:56:41 · 15 answers · asked by Hunter J 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Try this website, it's great!!! You can see how big a 1/2 or 1 ct would looks on her lobe...... And on the same website your can build your own stud.. I have purchased my stud on there..
Hope this helps!!!!!
http://www.diamondstudsonly.com/build_your_own.cfm?dia_shape=PR&setting_type=4-Prong%20Basket&setting_metal=PT#2
2006-10-06 07:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by tx_hot_n_sexy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wow u r so sweet. anyways the 1ct earring r fine. something that cost $2000 is definitely not an insult. its diamond after all and she'll love it. plus studs don't look good if they r too big. get the earrings from a jewelry store some online store aren't that reliable so u might not get the real deal.
2006-10-06 14:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's not at all an insult, I'd love to get a present like that from my bf. He's never spent even a thousand dollars on me in the year and a month since we've been going out - total!!!!! She'll love the earrings - they sound classy.
2006-10-06 14:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by Brittany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think 1ct total would be plenty!! That is great! I would certainly NOT be insulted. I don't think you should go bigger right now until things start moving ahead....1ctw is enough for now. Super! Oh and not sure if they have a website but Barton's Jewelers in Stuart,FL has awesome prices and GREAT diamond jewelry...my hubby and I buy alot of things from them. They have been great to us!!
2006-10-06 13:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by bradnmich2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's an extravagant gift! The only reason I'd be insulted by a gift like that is it would prove that my guy wasn't paying attention when I said I didn't like diamonds. But considering I'm not your girl, you don't have anything to worry about.
2006-10-06 14:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Erin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you care about this person, and always always remember, its the thought that counts, and i think that a 1/2 carat in each ear is enough, thats a really sweet and kind approach to telling your lady that you care about her. good luck
2006-10-06 14:20:56 · answer #6 · answered by Dawn L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is plenty. .5 ct are actually pretty large for earrings. It would in no way be an insult!
2006-10-06 14:00:01 · answer #7 · answered by matty.. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i was the girl getting them i would want the 1 ct total. You have to think about the weight of them and if they will hurt her ears.
get the 1 ct.
2006-10-06 14:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by jennifer_spanky2002 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends on what she likes but 1/2 carat in each ear would probly be fine. Just make sure she gets them insured
2006-10-06 14:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by smalltownangel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's enough, she will think it's great since you never got her jewelry before. Aslo that is a lot of dough to spend on her first jewelry gift. If she thinks it's not enough then maybe she is in it for money.
2006-10-06 14:09:35 · answer #10 · answered by missy mae 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋