14k White Gold, Round, Diamond Stud Earrings (1/2 cttw, J-K Color, I2-I3 Clarity)

With this inexpensive grade of diamonds, visible flaws can be very likely, as can off-colors. Combine that with cloudiness rather than the clearly refracting internal facets of a good diamond, and the stones are dull and lifeless.

Unfortunately, the slightly larger size of 1/2cttw makes these flaws more apparent. The result is hit-or-miss depending on your particular stones. Mine was more miss than hit, so I returned them rather than giving the flawed earrings to my wife. I also got a pair of the 1/3 cttw diamonds (very similar and cheaper): 14k White Gold, Round, Diamond Stud Earrings (1/3 cttw, K-L Color, I3 Clarity) . That pair worked very well and was bright and clear, as shown by shining a flashlight into the stones.

Amazon's lenient return policy applies equally to jewelry, of course.

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unbelievably cloudy and yellow. Not worth it at any price. Better off buying quality cubic zirconia in 14K gold setting. Save your money.

I ordered these as a gift. There were black flecks inside the diamond. Very visible without aid. At first I thought it was a mark. I would be embarassed to give anyone this so I returned it. I would rate it ZERO stars but there is no option for that.