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Where to buy diamond earrings
DH wants to get me a pair of diamond earrings for Mothers Day. He initially looked at Tiffanys but is looking elsewhere. Where do you like to buy your jewelry? Where do you steer clear of? I just want something simple and can wear in a daily basis. Preferably $500 or less. I'm not a jewelry expert at all so maybe you can't get a nice pair of quality diamonds for that much but hopefully you ladies will be able to help me. 
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Re: Where to buy diamond earrings
DH got my e-ring, our wedding bands, a diamond solitare necklace and a few other pieces from Zales. Very good experience every time - it's the only jewelry store we shop at now.
Good quality, and they stand behind it!
THIS. Zales, Kay, etc are way, way overpriced for unimpressive diamond quality. You are paying for their extensive advertising and expensive mall rent.
A reputable local jeweler will have higher quality diamonds at more reasonable prices.
Same here. My e ring, band, FIs band, and my pearls are from Zales. They have a great diamond warranty
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Go to a reputable local jeweler. Steer clear of the mall stores and chains. The quality and prices are not nearly as good as the local reputable jewelers. A close friend is a second generation jeweler in a family owned store. It's amazing what you can get in her store compared to a chain since the owner is always there to negotiate.
I've browsed mall stores while using them to have watch links removed. Almost every one of them has called my champagne diamond by the name of a gemstone other than a diamond at some point. I wouldn't shop for a diamond in a place that can't even recognize a fancy colored diamond.
Some web references will refer to a 5th C being "Certificate." Certificates rate the diamond and make them a little more valuable since the certificate explains the cut, color, clarity, and carat. Any diamond can be certified at any point, but buying certified just means that the time has already went into inspecting and rating these things. Certificates usually cost extra to have done which is why certified stones are more expensive. EGL is another certificate and this is what they look like. Hope this helps!
For ethically sourced diamonds that come from places that have environmental controls, see Brilliant Earth. They have beautiful diamonds. The link below shows a pair of diamond earrings in your price range.
http://www.brilliantearth.com/eco-friendly-jewelry/earrings/preset-earrings/
You will pay more at Tiffanys because the quality is far better than the other "mall" stores.
I would suggest either Tiffany's or a local jeweler. I had mine made by a local jeweler (they were a gift).
Interesting website...off to find out why they don't include Argyle diamonds