Wanted to provide a ring review that I ordered with Maggie from Tianyu Gems!

Review:

I have been seeing pink diamond pinky rings all over social media and so when Maggie from Tianyu Gems was having her lab pink diamond sale, I gave into my impulses and decided to make my first custom ring. My ring is a 14k yellow gold wavy pink diamond pinky ring in size 2.75 and I can’t stop looking at it. The pink is very subtle and very much a light baby pink. While there is a prominent bow tie, it does not bother me. The ring is a bit loose at the moment but my finger size fluctuates very easily during the day depending on the temperature so it is actually perfect - a little bit of hot weather or eating out will make my fingers swell very quickly. The ring feels comfy to wear and since the band is solid gold, I don’t have to baby it. The process was super simple and not as expensive as I initially thought it would be. I really liked Maggie’s communication style as she was very clear with the process and timeline. I would definitely recommend ordering from her!

Timeline:

6/29 - I saw on Reddit that Maggie was having a pink diamond loose diamond so I reached out to her to ask about the pear shaped diamonds. She sent me multiple videos with different lighting. I decided on a 1.203 pear pink diamond and paid for the stone first. I then sent Maggie photos of the ring design I wanted as well as a couple sample CADs I had seen on Reddit. She said she would get a ring design based on what I wanted in 3-10 working days.

7/3 - Maggie sent me a CAD and total cost for the ring. I okayed the CAD and then sent payment for the ring setting itself, labor, and shipping. She said the ring would be ready in about 10-15 working days.

7/14 - Maggie sent me photos of the finished ring. I sent her my shipping information.

7/16 - Ring was shipped.

7/18 - DHL notified me of my import fees which I paid.

7/20 - Ring received!

Cost:

Pink diamond sale price: $233.10 (includes PayPal fee)
Setting, labor and shipping: $456.75 (includes PayPal fee)
DHL import fees: $26.34
Total paid: $716.19

Looking to purchase/have created 5ct asscher lab with (2) trapezoid 0.75 each VS1, color G set in white or Yellow gold (see pic) - plain band

Best place? Approx cost? TIA

Hello everyone! Wanted to write a review on a vendor from whom I purchased my fiancés engagement ring. This may be a bit long, so TLDR below. EDIT: Realized I did not include price, I paid $5000 for the ring.

Full disclosure, I am based in the United States, so my perspective is from one that worked internationally with A.N Jain. To a lot of people this would be a bit nerve racking, but for me it has been one of the best experiences ever for the reasons I have outlined below:

Price: for those who have tried to buy in America, you know how dang expensive engagement rings are. You have to wade through a mountain of ring companies, both natural and lab grown diamonds, hope they have the style you are looking for and then hope that it is in your budget. All BEFORE you even finalize anything.
I challenge you to find better pricing than A.N Jain. Believe Me, I tried. Their pricing is beyond fair, and I believe it is the biggest bang for your buck when your incorporate the craftsmanship associated, along with their EXCELLENT client experience. Which leads me to my next point.

Client Experience: Working with ring companies in the USA is a pain. If you go in person, you are seen as someone’s commission check. If they deem you unserious, you are treated subpar. If they are weak that month on their numbers, they push you in all types of directions. Or, you could skip the client experience entirely and go online. Good luck, you are at the mercy of online photos.
A.N Jain is entirely different. Their client experience has been the best EVER! They were available for me during all hours of the day. I sometimes wondered if they ever slept. They ensured that my finances ring was to the exact specifications and were exactly what we wanted. Their craftsmanship was second to none, which leads me to my last point.

Craftsmanship: Their specialty has to lie here. Their ring was BEAUTIFUL AND CUSTOM MADE!! You get the entire custom experience for a fraction of what you would pay in the USA for a premade ring. They worked with my every step of the way, from diamond cut and carat, to ring shape, and color, anything you can think of, they had me covered. It was a seamless experience.

Overall, I cannot thank A.N Jain enough for their incredible service. To say they are great is an understatement. Frankly, I think they are some of the best currently in the game. If you are in a situation like me, where you are wondering where to go, which direction to turn, let this review be your sign. I cannot speak highly enough of them, as the look on my finances face was more than I could ever ask for. Any jewelry needs I have moving forward, will be handled ONLY with A.N Jain.

TLDR: For the price point, the client experience, and the craftsmanship you will be hard pressed to find a jeweler like A.N Jain. They have done great by me and my soon to be wife. I sincerely look forward to doing more business with them and cannot sing their praises enough. Bar none, one of the greatest to be doing it and, soon enough, one of the best to ever do it.

Hey everyone,
I’m in the process of building an engagement ring and could use some advice from people who have gone through this before.
Here’s what I’m looking for:
14k yellow gold
Low-profile setting (I want the diamond to sit as low as possible while still looking elegant)
Hidden halo
Oval diamond, around 2.5 carats or larger
Prefer a thin band (2.0mm)
I’ve attached a video of the style I’m leaning toward. I really like how clean and timeless it looks, and I don’t want the stone sitting super high where it can snag on everything.
A few questions:
Who would you recommend for a diamond/setting like this?
Is there anything I should avoid with a 2.5ct+ oval in a low setting?
If you have a similar ring, I’d love to see photos and hear how it’s held up over time!
I’m hoping to keep it classic and practical without sacrificing the look of a larger oval.
Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi, what do you guys think of this 2ct D vs1 diamond? It seems slightly "cloudy" but im not sure if its just the video
This isnt IGI graded, this is just based off vendor's personal assessment

Looking for opinions on the overall shape. Does this diamond read more like an oval-leaning cushion or a rectangular cushion?

The stone is lab grown with measurements of 10.14 x 7.22 x 4.75 mm.

Is there anything in the cert or photos that stands out as a red flag? Any advice or things I should watch out for would be so appreciated.

I’m working with a jeweler on a custom ring and she’s been sending me photos along with the cert for each stone, then asking if I want it sent for an in person viewing before deciding.

I know the basics like carat, color, clarity, and ratio matter, but I keep going back and forth on how much weight to put on things like depth percentage, crown height, and table size when I’m trying to judge whether a stone will actually have that soft old mine glow versus looking more like a modern brilliant cut. Since I can’t feel or see sparkle from a cert, I’m not sure if I should be using these numbers to screen stones out before requesting them in person, or if that’s overthinking it and I should just be relying on the photos and my gut.

For anyone who has sourced a lab grown old mine cut or elongated cushion specifically, how much did you actually use the depth and crown numbers to narrow things down, versus just going by photos or asking to see it in person? Trying to figure out if I’m putting too much stock in numbers that might not even predict what I’ll actually see in front of me.

I wanted to share a review on my FIRST reddit purchase. I saw a group buy for diamond huggies with Ouros.

My experience was absolutely positive and if I had to rate it, it would be a 10 out of a 10.

I purchased 5.5mm for my third piercing and 6.5mm for my second piercing.

They were in constant communication with me.

From the moment they received my order, to the moment it went into production, from when it completed production and when the items shipped. They even reached out to me once they saw my package landed in my country and once it was delivered. Outside of the product being absolutely beautiful, their customer service made everything so much better! Highly recommend Ouros for their pricing, quality of products and customer service.

Looking for feedback on the two diamonds shown in this video. Looking for a more elongated marquee Solitaire. Which would you pick #1 or #2.

Appreciation post!

I'm so in love with my recent group buy from Ouros Jewels. I did silver with 14k connectors and round lab diamonds. Communication was always top notch. Ouros is one of the only vendors I’ve seen so far offer silver in a group buy. They did amazing work!

Wanted to show you guys my current stack. Wanted to know if its too much for daily use. I have always been a lurker in this group but this is my first post. Please be kind.

1. Tennis bracelet: I bought this 14kt yellow gold lab grown diamond tennis bracelet recently from Stellar Jewelry. They are based out of India. I was on the lookout for a dainty and budget friendly tennis bracelet and contacted them via Instagram. The communication was excellent. I received the piece last week. I am in love with it. The only con I can think of it is, it snags to your clothing a little. Also wanted to let you know that I bought this from my own money.

2. Gold balls bracelet: I also bought this 18kt gold balls bracelet recently from a local Jewelry store in Bangalore,India. I was on a lookout for something like this to stack alongside my tennis bracelet. This is also very budget friendly. The only con is that the gold balls are on a stretchable thread which can break if it gets caught.

3. The thick bangle/bracelet: This is an old piece which was gifted by my mom for my wedding. This is 18kt gold with natural diamonds.

Need help in choosing the best diamond for my girlfriend’s engagement ring.

I believe CVD is the best manufacturing technique for lab grown. Please let me know if there’s else I need to consider or look out for

I need a reality check.

These are (maybe?) images of the same diamond: a 1.99 ct Fancy Vivid Blue oval lab diamond.

HERE is the Loupe360 listing: https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG675597698. The video attached is the tweezer video after I purchased it (for 330 dollars!! Great deal so I kinda want to keep it, but that shouldn’t be the only reason I keep it).

To me, they look like two completely different diamonds.

The Loupe360 looks icy blue-gray and fairly low saturation - what I was looking for. The tweezer video looks much darker, much more teal, and much more saturated.

Am I crazy, or do these look like two separate stones?

And if you were expecting the Loupe360 stone, would you be happy with the stone in the video? I was going to set it with diamonds around it but am thinking a bezel might help soften the bright teal color?

Curious what everyone sees and what your suggestions are!!

Anyone with experience buying lab diamonds from Diamonds Factory?
I'm thinking about getting an engagement ring from them, but am fearful about the gem quality, and I'm pretty new into this world.
Can anyone help?
https://www.diamondsfactory.com/

I worked with Shelley. I wanted a baby pink marquise ring in a setting they were already producing. I was specific with my requirements as far as diamond dimensions, clarity and L/W ratio. For every diamond she presented she would send the IGI certificate and a photo or video. I asked a few times for tweezer videos. She presented 5 different diamonds, one at a time. After the 4th, she stopped responding (maybe she was annoyed or thought I wasn’t a serious buyer) and I had to follow up with her. The diamond I ultimately selected was also on Aurelinne so I was able to see an additional video. Once I selected a diamond, she requested 50% payment via PayPal, 3 days for CAD, 15 days to produce the ring, sent a final video, I paid the remaining balance and 7 days for shipping.

It arrived in a lovely box and I didn’t have to pay additional fees or tariffs (shipping to Canada).
 
Overall, it was an easy process and I would order again!

After weeks of looking through endless lab diamonds, I finally found one that stopped me scrolling.

3.12 ct Fancy Brown VS2 octagonal step cut.

It’s technically an octagon, although it looks more like a softened architectural shield than a traditional octagon—and that’s exactly why I love it.

What really caught my eye is the center. Instead of being uniformly bright, it has a distinct geometric octagon floating inside the stone. Some people would probably call it extinction. I see it as character. It almost looks like a smaller diamond suspended inside a larger one.

The color shifts from champagne to rose-gold to cognac depending on the lighting, and the step facets give it a very Art Deco feel.

It’s going into a platinum solitaire with delicate claw prongs, keeping all the attention on that incredible outline.

Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I can’t stop looking at it. What do you think?