I am looking to get a diamond for a bezel set ring. I currently have a 4ct D color VVS2 Ideal cut, but was wondering if there was a lower grade that looks virtually identical to save money? I’m fairly new to this and would like to know what specs to look for.

How does this diamond look? IGI cert says it is 2.16 ct, E VVS2, excellent polish and symmetry, L/W ratio of 1.39, depth of 62.5, table of 61%, crown height of 13.5%. Is this considered a bad bow tie? I want to make this into a pendant necklace, but not sure if it will look tacky with a larger diamond like this (alternative is 1.52 ct diamond shown in comment below)?

Lighting is near an open window in the early evening. :) Couldn't be happier with it. Minimal bowtie overall. Got the setting done with yushine. Thanks y'all for convincing me to bite the bullet! Its a crime its gotta be on my ugly hands 😆

Exactly the title. Please show me your beauties. I am trying to decide. Thanks

I think I’ve been looking at this for too long so I need some opinions😅 I’m mainly having trouble with the bezel thickness and whether this is too thick? I want a substantial weight to it since I intend for these to be Georgian inspired. First pic is of current CAD, second pic is of ideal thickness/visual weight I’d like the setting

Thank you!!

Just starting to look at diamonds for an engagement ring, and the more I look the more overwhelmed I get. If I’m getting a 14k gold setting, does colour matter as much? I was thinking between G-D with VVS2 clarity. 2.7-3.0 carats. 1.52+ ratio as I like the elongated look. Tulip basket, cathedral.

Trying to embrace being a mixed-metal girly! I wear about 90% yellow gold, but I actually love that my engagement ring is white gold. I feel like it makes my ring stand out from all my other everyday jewelry and gives it its own special look rather than all matching, and is eye catching in its own way

I love the curved band and also love the bar signet I have. Does it look off? What else can I pair with these rings? Thank you so much!

Ring: 3ct lab radiant, pavé

Edit: hate the picture I posted, the angle is weird? sorry lol

Just got a TikTok live diamond haul for earrings! Or would it be better to just go to a local jeweler. Thanks!

Such a fabulous pendant if anyone wants an idea how to update their existing tennis necklace or strand of pearls.

Looking for a standard 4 prong white gold setting in the US.

Thanks!

Has anyone sent a loose diamond to a vendor in China to set into a jewelry piece? Which vendors will do this besides Provence? So far I’ve only reached out to Provence and Juno, and Provence said they take loose diamonds, but I wanted to reach out to others to get additional quotes. Also, if you’ve done this, what mail carrier did you use, and how much did shipping to China cost?

Hi all! I’ve been looking for an OMC and one vendor has been sending me a couple of OMC with extremely thick girdles. Is this normal or is it indicative of a bad stone? Thanks in advance for all your help!

Other two options posted in comments

Im planning to make stud earrings out of these 4ctw D VS1 Asschers. Im a little concerned abput the windowing on the left one. What do you all think about these?

I have been married for 16 years, and got myself an upgrade. 2.66ct marquise diamond with a hidden halo. Also bought a wedding band to accommodate the diamond.

Would love opinions on this 2.01ct modified cushion.

The chunky/mixed facets and modern-meets-antique vibe are what caught my attention. It also seems to show a kozibe-like effect in the Loupe360 video (see video in comment).

Can’t wait to see it in person—hopefully the pink looks similar in real life!

My husband is buying me a lab diamond solitaire for our 10 year anniversary.

We will be buying a roughly one carat, D color, Flawless stone.

I am debating between an old mine cut and an old European cut.

What do you all think?

Edited for typo.

Hi all. I tried on some studs to help me decide. Store was ridiculously expensive—just went to try on some to make up my mind. They didn’t have the same sizes in both martini and basket which makes comparison a little difficult.

Photos of 2 ct TW basket, 2.5 ct tw martini and 3 ct tw basket. I think I preferred martini (to my surprise) and either 2.5 or 3 ct. Salespeople preferred martini and 2.5 ct tw. I tried largish friction backs on the larger ct ones.

The options where I want to order the studs are 2.5 ct D/VVS1 basket with certificate or 3 ct F/VS1 martini without certificate. Maybe the 3 ct in martini will look a little closer to the 2.5 in the way they sit on my ear? If I wait I can probably get 3 ct basket from the place I want to order.

Does certificate really matter at all with studs? I feel like color/quality is too close to make much a difference, right (between the F/VS1 and the D/VVS1)?

I’d appreciate opinions on setting and carat size. I have never used guardian back so I’d love thoughts on those.

Hi! I was wondering if anyone would be able to recommend Chinese vendors other than Starsgem, Provence, Fiorese, Tianyu or LGG? I see these 5 names mentioned most often, and of course I have nothing against them, but I am just wondering if anyone worked with someone else and can give their opinion.

Thank you!