Certified lab-grown solitaires, F/VS2, ready to gift

Questions and answers

Is $699 a good price for 1 ct. lab-grown diamond studs?

It is a fair mid-market price. Comparable 1 ct. total lab-grown studs in 14K gold commonly run $500 to $900, and F/VS2 with certification sits toward the upper half. With only one new price listed, there is no recent low to beat.

Are these worth it over mined-diamond studs?

Lab-grown stones look the same to the eye and cost far less, so you get more size and clarity per dollar. Resale value is much lower than mined diamonds, so buy these to wear, not to invest.

What is the difference between 1 ct. T.W. and 1 ct. per ear?

T.W. means total weight, so the pair adds up to about 1 carat, roughly 0.5 ct. per ear. Each stone will look smaller than a single 1 ct. solitaire.

Are screwbacks good for daily wear?

Yes. Screwbacks are harder for the earring to fall out of, which suits sleeping, sports and kids. They take a few extra seconds to fasten compared with push backs.

What comes in the box?

You get the pair of earrings. Zales typically ships in a jewelry box with the diamond grading certificate, but confirm the certificate is included before ordering.

When is the best time to buy?

Jewelry promotions cluster around Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Black Friday and the winter holidays. Lab-grown prices have also been falling, so waiting rarely costs you.