What do diamond stud earrings cost?

[britfish]

My DH RSVP'd to a jewelry party and mentioned to the host I was interested in diamond stud earrings. Which, I am interested in, however it isn't really in the budget right now. I don't really wear much jewelry so I have no idea how much these will cost. I know prices will vary, but for a small stud earring will it be $100, $200? I don't want to have too much sticker shock.

 

[Mrs D]

I would guesstimate that a quality pair of diamond studs would start at about $200. Of course it depends on the carats, color and clarity of the diamonds. I've never been to any kind of jewelry party where they sell fine jewelry though...

 

[britfish]

I know its kind of weird, its a friends father who owns a jewelry store in the city and he comes and sells to family & friends. Thanks for your response, we purchased our wedding bands from him years ago and found his prices "reasonable" so Im glad to have all ballpark amount.

 

[bethy]

The retail price would be anywhere from abotu $200 on up to tens of thousands of dollars. Lots of "normal" studs that you see "normal" people wearing that are not super tiny and that are a good color are probably at least $500 - $2000.

 

[*Meagan*]

The retail price would be anywhere from abotu $200 on up to tens of thousands of dollars. Lots of "normal" studs that you see "normal" people wearing that are not super tiny and that are a good color are probably at least $500 - $2000.

I agree with "Bethy"

I had diamond studs and they totaled 1 carat so .50 each, white gold, princess cut, good clarity, and they were $899!

 

[marie1203]

It really depends on the size and quality. Mine were over $1,000 it was DH last year anniversary present. They are .25 of a carat each.

 

[4HppyCamprs]

I had smaller ones because they were for my second ear holes and they were 400.00. I am picky about color though and clarity and it added because I wanted screw backings instead of push on...there is a whole lot of variability now that I think of it. Good luck and happy shopping!!

 

[livie1205]

Mine were 1200.00 and they are 1 carat round studs.I have had them for years but almost never wear them...I am trying to wear them more now so they are not such a waste!I am always afraid of one falling out.

 

[crisi]

It really depends on the size and quality. Mine were over $1,000 it was DH last year anniversary present. They are .25 of a carat each.

Mine are the same size and were $800 - but are now ten years old and gold has really gone up.

.25 is a pretty small diamond in the ears. For $100-$200 you are really looking at something in the diamond chip line with enough setting around it to make it look like something.

 

[C_leen]

I would like to recommend QVC Diamonique earrings. I wear french wire 14k gold diamonique earrings all of the time and even can sleep in them. They look real & if you lose one, you are not out the expense & heartache. Thi sis nice when one goes from work-gym-childcare clothing changes and roles. Personally I select a carat size that is realistic with my lifestyle so they could be real if I chose to spend my money on earrings!

Best of luck shopping!

 

[angierae]

I have a pair that are less than .25 carat each, in a white gold setting. They're small, if you're looking for bling, this isn't the place, but they are just right in my ears (and haven't come out since I got them last Christmas) and they were about $120 on sale.

But I didn't want 1 carat studs in my ears, just something tiny to wear every day.