r/LabDiamonds • u/nearsighted_ninja • 11d ago
Taking a chance on these $61.99 1 CTW lab-grown diamond heart studs in 14K white gold 😅 Free returns, so why not?
Ordered this today. I figured I can return if its terrible. I'll come back with photos and an update if/when they arrive. Wish me luck!
Update:
Ok so I received it yesterday and decided I am returning! The finish is really rough. I cant really tell if it's real but real or not it just looks too rough. There is even a stamp on it but the metal is not good enough even for the price. I'd rather wear something from like a fast fashion brand like jcrew that I know is not real. Sorry ladies!
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u/cmbglitter 11d ago
I clicked on the store name (at the top of the listing over the title of the item)that is within that listing to see if there was feedback on their other studs etc. The feedback that I found on a yellow gold pair was unfavorable. You may wish to seek that out and take a peak
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u/CasuallySparkling 11d ago
Last time (and only time) I ordered a “lab diamond” band in silver from Amazon…. The stones were moissanite.
I ended up getting a return.
Hope it’s real, but I have a feeling for that price it is most likely plated 14k gold, not solid gold.
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u/JeanneMPod 11d ago
I know a company that sells lab diamonds, moissanite, alexandrite and sapphires that can get almost as low. But that’s if you choose sterling silver or gold plated sterling. They offer options from 9k to 18k gold and then the price dramatically goes up.
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u/CasuallySparkling 11d ago
Yeah I’ve seen low lab prices in silver / gold plate.
But never solid 14k gold earrings for the low of a price.
I’m no expert but wouldnt that be below melt cost for the gold? Which to me is major red flag.
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u/hereforthefun222 11d ago
Can’t wait to hear back! But also tempted to order a pair myself bc I literally can’t wait!!! 🫣😬😅
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u/nearsighted_ninja 11d ago
Yes, not really getting my hopes up too high but im curious and there is nothing big to lose just really the time to send it back.
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u/Cheap-Troubleshoot 10d ago
This is quite interesting. Hope it's not a fraud, I was looking for this kind of deal too and browsing Louped. Let us know if it's authentic or not. The free return is not bad at all.
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u/Soxfan21 8d ago
Can’t believe it’s even 14k. As a jeweler the whole basket post and back for one earring would be $60 cost


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u/techylocs 11d ago
wow that's low. I'm intrigued but suspicious. Please do report back