- Is $2,397 a good price for 1 ct of diamond hoops?
- For 18K gold with 1.00 ctw of natural diamonds, it is in line with entry-level diamond hoops, though SI2–I1 clarity keeps it below fine-jewelry pricing. With only one new listing at Marks Jewelers as of November 3, 2026, there is no competing price to beat.
- How visible are the inclusions at SI2–I1?
- At SI2 they are hard to see without a loupe; at I1 they can be visible to the eye, especially in larger stones. Ask for a photo of each earring face-on and a clarity breakdown per stone.
- Are these earrings new or used?
- They are an estate piece that has been refurbished and polished by master jewelers, so they are pre-owned rather than new production. Ask what was replaced or re-tipped during refurbishment.
- What is the closure and how secure is it?
- They use a hinge closure, which snaps shut and is more secure than a simple post and butterfly back. Check that the hinge tension is firm when they arrive.
- Do the earrings come with a diamond certificate?
- The listing does not state one. For 1 ctw of SI2–I1 stones, an independent appraisal is more likely than a GIA report; ask the seller before buying.
- When is the best time to buy?
- Diamond jewelry discounts cluster around November and December and again after Valentine's Day. Since this is a single estate piece, waiting risks it selling; ask the seller whether the price is negotiable instead.