P1SWRT

iTrader: (2)

Just looking on t'interweb for some diamond earings for the other half -

I would rather choose the stones and have them set but as I do have a budget to work to I can't decide whether to go for colour over clarity or the other way around for the diamonds.

but which would be preferable?

Cheers
Rob

drb5

iTrader: (4)

I prefer colour to clarity, as i can notice the colour more from a distance, whereas to notice clarity, you have to study it.

Hysteria1983

Yes, as it's earings, I would go for colour.

stilover

Just give her a pearl neckless instead.

billythekid

Colour, then cut, then clarity. (IMHO)

The colour is the first thing you will notice. Then the cut, as the light sparks through the stone - the better the cut the more the stone will sparkle. Then lastly, mostly for value reasons, clarity.

Try and get something VS1, colour F and a very good cut. Or better of course.

I have used Blue Nile in the past, very good service and IMHO reasonable value too.

mgcvk

Or if you are near London, go to Hatton Garden and have a haggle!