"When you buy from StudsDirect, you will get the VVS1 shine."
Every retailer below sells lab-grown diamond stud earrings. The difference is what you actually receive — and no one else publishes this comparison.
Most diamond price comparisons skip the most important number: what clarity grade are you actually getting?
James Allen sells lab-grown stud earrings at VS2 — two grades below VVS1. Blue Nile sells at SI1 — three grades below. Both with unspecified color. A lower price for a lower stone is not a deal. It's a different product.
StudsDirect is the only major lab-grown retailer that guarantees VVS1 minimum, E color or better, IGI certified on every single pair. No grade ranges. No "clarity varies by selection." The same standard on every order.
The only comparable quality guarantee in the diamond industry is Tiffany — and they don't sell lab-grown. In lab-grown, VVS1 E+ IGI is a standard nobody else holds. That's the point of this index.
This is what you actually get at each retailer — before you look at price.
| Retailer | Clarity Guarantee | Color Guarantee | Certification | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StudsDirect | VVS1 — guaranteed minimum | E color or better — guaranteed | IGI certified | Every stone inspected personally before shipping |
| James Allen | VS2 — two grades below VVS1 | Unspecified | Varies | No clarity floor guarantee |
| Blue Nile | SI1 — three grades below VVS1 | Unspecified | Varies | No clarity floor guarantee |
| Brilliant Earth | VS2–SI1 — lower grade range | Unspecified | Varies | No clarity floor guarantee |
⚠️ These rows are not equivalent quality. StudsDirect sells VVS1, E color+. Competitors sell VS2 or SI1 with unspecified color. A lower price for a lower stone is expected — this table shows what the market charges at each tier.
| Retailer | Clarity / Color | Price (pair) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| StudsDirect — 3-Prong Martini | VVS1, E color+, IGI | $530 | Shop Now → |
| StudsDirect — 4-Prong Classic | VVS1, E color+, IGI | $963 | Shop Now → |
| James Allen | VS2, unspecified color | $815 | Visit → |
| Blue Nile | SI1, unspecified color | $637* | Visit → |
| Brilliant Earth | VS2–SI1, unspecified color | ~$820 | Visit → |
⚠️ Competitor rows are VS2 or SI1 clarity — a lower quality tier than VVS1. These prices are not equivalent-quality comparisons.
| Retailer | Clarity / Color | Price (pair) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| StudsDirect — 3-Prong Martini | VVS1, E color+, IGI | $1,000 | Shop Now → |
| StudsDirect — 4-Prong Classic | VVS1, E color+, IGI | $1,500 | Shop Now → |
| James Allen | VS2, unspecified color | $1,340 | Visit → |
| Blue Nile | SI1, unspecified color | $898* | Visit → |
| Brilliant Earth | VS2–SI1, unspecified color | ~$1,300 | Visit → |
⚠️ Competitor rows are VS2 or SI1 clarity — a lower quality tier than VVS1. These prices are not equivalent-quality comparisons.
| Retailer | Clarity / Color | Price (pair) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| StudsDirect — 3-Prong Martini | VVS1, E color+, IGI | $2,000 | Shop Now → |
| StudsDirect — 4-Prong Classic | VVS1, E color+, IGI | $2,600 | Shop Now → |
| James Allen | VS2, unspecified color | $2,065 | Visit → |
| Blue Nile | SI1, unspecified color | $1,211* | Visit → |
| Brilliant Earth | VS2–SI1, unspecified color | ~$2,000 | Visit → |
⚠️ Competitor rows are VS2 or SI1 clarity — a lower quality tier than VVS1. These prices are not equivalent-quality comparisons.
* Blue Nile prices are sale prices captured May 2026. Regular prices are higher.
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No grade ranges. No "clarity varies by selection." Every stone we ship is VVS1 minimum, E color or better, IGI certified, set in 14K solid gold — and reviewed by our founder before it leaves.
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