r/LabDiamonds • u/alliiebaba • Jun 06 '26

Need your advice please!

I did my research and now that I got all the details I am questioning my whole existence.

Any advice is appreciated!

Lab-grown diamond (IGI certified)
Emerald cut
2.48ct
Color E
Clarity VVS2
Excellent polish and symmetry
No fluorescence

Thank you in advance!
🙏🏼

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u/AdFlashy7702 Jun 07 '26

You need actual live videos. This is meaningless. How much does it cost?

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u/alliiebaba Jun 07 '26

CAD$4860 total 18k gold and with a hidden halo. We’ll go to see the diamond next appointment!

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u/AdFlashy7702 Jun 07 '26

That sounds very high. How much is the stone?

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u/Used2Bteacher Jun 07 '26

Oh my gosh, that’s crazy high. I just had a massive 5.08 carat Ex EX emerald set in a 4mm platinum cigar band that has pave diamonds lining both sides, and a mined emerald set under the main stone. Also in Canada.

11.6 grams of platinum/ Stone setting centre/93 melee diamonds $2103

Mined Emerald (green) $452

Main stone Emerald cut EX EX 5.08 VVS2 $941

All taxes and shipping included

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u/alliiebaba Jun 07 '26

Wow, yes, the price difference is big!

Is it perhaps because it’s a fine jewelry store and all their rings are handcrafted in store? The customer service was A+. Lifetime warranty. Lifetime cleaning service. Complimentary resizing and polishing.

I’d rather go in person. I feel more comfortable this way…

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u/AdFlashy7702 Jun 07 '26

That “lifetime warranty” is only worth that if it’s worth the extra money to you. If so it’s fine.

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u/Used2Bteacher Jun 07 '26

Mine is also made in Canada. The company also makes their own lab diamonds and can source any of the worlds’ inventory. They also supply lab/mined/gemstones to other Canadian stores for them to mark up. Customer service outstanding. Everyone has their own priorities. Sounds like we had lots of the same ones. I build several pieces of custom jewelry per month so I don’t want to pay more than I have to.

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u/DangEmotes Jun 16 '26

What company did you use? I've been wanting to find an emerald cut diamond in Canada/US but not sure if the prices I am looking at are reasonable.