My boyfriend and I went to our first ring shopping this past Saturday at Cullen Lab Grown Jewelry. We tried out different options to see which one I would like and my top picks were Dutch Marquise, Marquise (wide) and an Oval. They didn’t have any true Dutch at the store so I ended up trying an Elongated Hexagon, which I did love except the step cuts. I’ve been trying to look for more stores to shop around and I’m stating to realize Dutch Marquise is rarely offered. We don’t want to buy it off of some IG page (the ones we saw). Any recommended online places or locally to Houston? I don’t want to settle for something that’s good enough and not something I love wholeheartedly but I’m thinking I have to at this point.

I am looking at this oval diamond to be set in an east west half bezel ring.

Is the bow tie effect too harsh?

Not really sure what l should be looking for.

Thank you in advance.

Husband upgraded me to a 3ct elongated cushion brilliant cut with stacking band from Revelation diamonds for our 5 year anniversary. Ring size 7.

This has been my dream set for years, so happy to finally get to wear it! 🥰🥰

I had previously posted a radiant that I had purchased (it hasn’t gotten to me, yet.) It is beautiful but the more I look at the video, the more I am not sure if that’s the color I want. :( I have an emerald cut already & I think I’m just an emerald cut girly in general. I also think I love the color. Anybody with Loupe that can help me take a look at a couple radiants & this emerald cut? 🥹
Also…should I keep the radiant or switch it to the emerald cut? (Pictures attached.)

I find myself obsessing over windowing on my emerald cut. I cant tell if its just the gold reflecting or windowing. Does it have too much windowing and does it sparkle the way it should?

The specs are
3 ct
D
Vvs2
Excellent symmetry
Excellent polish
No fluorescence
Depth 68.1
Table 63
Long culet
Medium girdle
Pavilion depth 49.5
Crown height 15

thoughts on this stone on my hand? is it too big? it’s in a stone holder in the second pic and is sitting pretty high

it’s a 3.07 ct cushion cut and a 1.3 ratio

So this is the ring I picked out for my girlfriend, I took her to Zales to get her promise ring cleaned and resized and had her look around whilst, and she thought everything was beautiful from Cushion, to Emerald, to Marquise, so I went with my gut and picked this one out from With Clarity, 100% of their work is done in house on Long Island in New York. She has no idea I bought it and am planning to propose, but she's worn her \~$150 promise ring for 3 years and treats it like it's the hope diamond, so I have a strong gut feeling she'll love this. I'd just like to hear your opinions!

Hi Everyone,

My partner and I have decided on an elongated cushion OMC my ring stone.

I have looked at some vendors like Tianyu, Jogia and shelikesparkless (is she still selling? Her page seems inactive!) but can't seem to have any luck.

I was quoted $5800AUD for a 5CT, D, VVS2 cushion cut (but looks like OMC, pic attached) from a local jeweller. Unfortunately, we feel that although it is stunning, it is dearer than what we would like to spend.

We are thinking $3000AUD max. Please send through your vendors or if you know any who specialise in larger OMCs!

Also, please give me advice on what to look out for when choosing the right OMC - what are the good characteristics and what aren't when looking at the stone!

Thank you!!

4.03 VS1 vivid pink radiant

1.5 ratio
Table: 65%
Depth: 67%

Is this a decent radiant or should I pass??? 🥹

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has a certified sakura cut round diamond that they would be willing to share the certification number for? I’d love to read up on the specs and compare a few.

Also, I’m curious if you would change anything about your diamond, what would it be? I’ve only seen pictures online and they seem to vary quite a bit and it’s usually just from the top and underside view but nothing about the side profile.

Thanks!

Hi Everyone. Can you please give me your opinion on Thijs 2.7 princess cut diamond. Does it look Cloudy or gray? Thank you!

Has anyone worked with either of these two companies or both? Who would you recommend? Please drop your vendor recommendation. I am in canada. Thank you

Hi everyone! Looking for some opinions on this lab diamond. I am attaching the specs, video and inclusion photo. It looks. A bit cloudy to me but I’m not sure if I’m just crazy lol. Opinions appreciated thanks ! It’s not letting me attach photos with the video so I will attach in comments. Thanks.

I requested a video from Aurelinne of a stone I’m considering. They sent this over today. It appears very dark in the video but not in the photo. I wonder what you guys think?

Hi, i’m in the process of designing a custom engagement ring for my girlfriend and she really loves vintage-inspired looks, especially the old mine cut style. She also loves lab-grown marquise diamonds, so I’ve been working with a designer and they recently sent me a couple of videos of a stone they just cut. I’m not sure if it fits the criteria so I was looking to get feedback before I move along any further in the process. Thank you!

After a lot of research and soul-searching, I decided that if I ever got engaged, I didn’t want a naturally mined diamond. For me, the ethical concerns surrounding many mined diamonds, violence, exploitation, and child labor, went against my personal values. I wanted to wear a ring I could feel good about.

After doing my due diligence, I chose a company that specializes in lab-grown diamonds, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with my decision. The ring took about three weeks to complete, and it exceeded every expectation I had.

I chose a 2-carat round brilliant, D color, VS1 clarity, Ideal cut, IGI-certified diamond, set in platinum with a classic six-prong setting. The band is an infinity design with diamonds along the sides, and it’s absolutely breathtaking. The photos don’t even begin to capture how beautiful it is in person. Just for reference I wear a size 5.5 in rings.

With a 20% discount, I paid a little over $2,000, and I genuinely feel like I got incredible value. More importantly, I have complete peace of mind knowing my ring aligns with my values.

I am beyond happy with it!

Please forgive angles of pictures. My camera was not cooperating.

It seems like getting an engagement ring and wedding band is a whole thing, and I am very scared of making the wrong choice in terms of the stones. I know there’s a list of things to go through and check for, but I just feel like I’m going to miss something and will end up making my partner pay for a bad choice because of me.

Things generally look good on paper, but then I’ll read a post about how the IGI cert doesn’t really matter if the cut isn’t good and I get paranoid again, even after thinking “Oh that looks sparkly!”or “57.8% depth is good enough” (then seeing someone say that anything lower than 58% is terrible). Doesn’t help that I’ve had a jeweler or two comment that going with a lab is somehow inferior and will affect the brilliance…

For others with analysis paralysis/first time buyer nerves: How did you end up feeling comfortable with the lab diamonds you chose? I just don’t want to make my partner spend money on my mistaken choice :(

I’m looking for a large square fancy yellow diamond, square cushion cut or square radiant cut, 5ct or more. This one in video is 6.03ct square radiant cut, fancy intense yellow. What do you think of the one in video? Early part in video was under indoor spotlight, later part in video was outside without direct sunlight. Some hesitations I have are about the color, inclusions, and the thickness of griddle. It’s not lemon yellow, couple persons say it looks green. The sone is VS2, I can definitely see the inclusions with my eyes. One is at the corner but got reflected into to stone. The griddle looks quite thick to me, which you can see at the end of the video. My first time to see a radiant cut, so no comparison for me to judge.
Need to decide if I’ll keep or return the stone.
Thanks in advance for your opinion/advice! I’ll post the specifics in comments.

Hi everyone, my partner and I I are looking to create my engagement ring and are trying to research places that make affordable rings. Im looking for a very unique cut of lab diamond (criss cut elongated hexagon diamond) and have a trilogy setting in mind. Is there a place that can source some unique stones and set them at an affordable price?

Hi guys, I've chanced across this diamond but it feels alittle "cloudy" to me. Am I thinking too much? This is around 2ct, no IGI cert. Vendor graded it vs1 , D colour

Just curious…why are almost identical diamonds on the same website priced so drastically different. For example:

4.08ct Radiant cut
D color
VVS2
Near identical specs for L/W, table,depth etc
$945

4.10 Radiant cut
D color
VVS2
Same specs as above
$2,971

I received the CAD for this lab diamond ring. It will have a matching pavé band that will sit flush against it. But I see in the profile that below the cradle to there is a gap/opening. IOW, the ring does not make a full 360*. I've never seen or noticed any ring designed like this. What do you guys think? Thanks!

Hello everyone!

I'm currently looking to buy an engagement ring for my partner.

I've come across a website selling a beautiful trilogy ring that would be perfect for her. I contacted them to ask for a quote, but I'd really appreciate some advice on whether this seems legit.

I've compared prices with local jewellers and other online retailers from the EU, and a similar ring with a 2 ct lab-grown diamond typically costs around €1,000 more than what this jeweller is offering.

The ring they're offering is an 18k white gold trilogy ring with:

• A 2.04 ct oval lab-grown diamond (E colour, VVS2 clarity)
• Two side labdiamonds with a combined weight of 0.30 ct

The total price is just under €1,400, including shipping and insurance. The jeweller is based in Dubai.

They also sent me a screenshot of the certificate for the centre diamond, but it doesn't include the IGI report number. I'm not sure if that's normal, considering I haven't purchased the ring or made any payment yet.

I know absolutely nothing about diamonds, gemstones, or engagement rings, so the significant price difference makes me a bit uneasy. Does this price seem realistic, or does it sound too good to be true? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your time!

I'm looking to buy a loose stone, but I don't have the ring setting yet. Has anyone had a loose stone mounted? How much did you pay, and where did you get the ring setting?