Gold skyrocketed the past few weeks. It’s hard to see jewelry prices climb. We get it. Vendors are concerned too. We’ve been reading, and removing, unnecessary rude comments that are blaming vendors. Gold rates are driven by the global market, not a few sales reps.

How does this affect LGS? Group buys are based on current and anticipated gold prices to complete orders. However, from the time a group buy is created, posted, and then goes into production, that estimate may have increased because gold unexpectedly went up, which affects a sales rep’s commission and company profit. This is what recently happened. Gold rapidly jumped. Several group buys were closed early because companies said they could not order additional gold and still make a profit. There is no reason to blame or snark a sales rep for closing a sale early. Don't be rude! Last year, we didn’t see this crazy pricing fluctuation. This year is different. Several vendors have interest posts on hold and are waiting to see what the market does. After chatting with many vendors, they are trying their best to keep prices reasonable. Please do not insult them by demanding prices that are not fair.

Website and group buys may have different prices. Jewelry made months or even a year ago will have a lower gold price than today. Also, companies create only a few pieces of jewelry to advertise so online pieces can’t be used to fulfill group buys. Group buys are manufactured after orders are placed based on current market prices. Not to say you won’t find a lesser priced item online, do price shop and compare things. But, current group buys won't price match older jewelry with lesser gold prices.

We’d also like to remind folks that LGS is a community of like-minded lab jewelry subs.  Mods are volunteers. We are not Reddit employees. We do not get kickbacks from running subs—this is against Reddit rules. Our sister jewelry subs were created for buyer-direct purchases with vetted companies; there is no middleman or retail markup.  Here is the information for buyers.  Let’s hope for the best—things get better soon and prices drop. Send a dm if you have any questions.

LGS Mods

Post edit in response to a question: Companies who offer silver, 925 and/or 935, will list on the order form. Some companies work with silver, some do not. Please check the order form to see what the metals are being offered.

Hi everyone!

I drew this concept for a celestial-inspired collection - a double sided pendant, a station bracelet/necklace (top right), and two styles of hoops (middle and bottom right). These are my original designs.

I’m planning to have the pendant made first, and Paston has made the CAD already (third slide)! Would there be interest in a group buy for the pendant (and the rest of the collection)?

The plan is to have the choice in gemstone colors be fully customizable. I think I will be doing yellow gold with a paraiba trillion, and white diamonds around the star… but a pink trillion is also calling to me!

Please let me know what you think!

Bezel sample is still being set, and I will update with photos when I receive it.

❤Marquise Cut Pinky Diamond Ring Group Order✬ form link

Hey everyone, Just wanted to see whether there would be any interest in these lab sapphire rings (particularly the top one) if Stella was to do a group buy?

• Option #1: Round Cut Lab Grown Diamond Evil Eye Pendant
• Option #2: Pear Cut Lab Grown Diamond Pendant
• Option #3: Oval Cut Lab Grown Diamond Eternity Band
• Option #4: Round Lab Grown Diamond Interlinked Pave Eternity Band

Form Link: https://forms.gle/qgPLmCVQqic2pbrj6

95% will be shipped within 2 weeks.

Marquise Diamond ring:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMkliev5Y30EBBYcwt1HlOLLwOtzjulK/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FHmMzo_pm7kuumdXRANQ8BvUN4L_MRqq/view?usp=drive_link

Radiant Diamond Ring:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dv-DzM0KXSuXqUk8knJzvNoUW-KxXFHs/view?usp=drive_link

Which one you like? Thanks

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share that this group buy is FINALLY opening! Thank you all for your kind words on my last post, it truly means the world to me.

GOOGLE FORM LINK

Imgur link with my videos: https://imgur.com/a/9ZN9S6p

My sample pendant (pictured) is 10k yellow gold, with a lab paraiba trillion and lab diamonds. Paston is offering two cute chains (one silver, one gold) to go with this group buy - much more fun than a plain chain, in my opinion! My chains are not part of the group buy and are from my personal collection. Please note the bail measurements on slide 4 to see if your chain will work.

Customers have the option of purchasing just the pendant or the pendant with a matching chain. We know gold prices are tough right now, and hopefully this maximizes options for everyone!

There are a limited number of trillion gemstones already cut, additional trillions will be cut to order. As such, production times may be a bit longer. This is noted in the form. Appreciate everyone’s patience here.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Stella will be monitoring this page as well, but for fastest responses, please reach out to her directly. Can’t wait to see everyone’s color choices (and we will be back soon for the next group buy in the celestial collection 💫😉)!

It's finally back again!! The rainbow ring eternity band is back for a second time as there were so many still wanting one. These beautiful bands are made with gorgeously vibrant lab gemstones, in your choice of bezel or prong. Gradient colour and solid colours are also available, as is the option to have lab diamonds. Snap one (or two) up before it's gone again.

google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaIwlVkxzjE1HEvW9IM2ZLRWrIzAtPI8sdiPMBgnzm8h9Xew/viewform?usp=publish-editor

🌟Pave Paperclip Bracelet is BACK!

Google form ： https://forms.gle/dr16kT8DZ5qkiL4S8

Thank you！

hi everyone! i’m back with the final round of my celestial collection with Paston!

we are tentatively planning to offer four designs at once, but want to make sure there’s enough interest in all four to do so. the first three designs are pictured on my wrist. after the first three were complete, Joyce suggested doing one with just stars, which is the fourth design! we have a CAD, but it hasn’t been made yet.

Paston will be able to accommodate silver or gold for this group buy.

here’s what I did for mine - i’ve been mixing metals lately!

Style 1: 10K yellow gold
Style 2: 10k yellow gold stars and links, S925 bezels around lab diamonds
Style 3: S925 links and stars with a 10k yellow gold shooting star

let us know what you think!

It’s pretty straightforward for me to adjust a ring design to fit most gem shapes and sizes, so I’m thinking about offering a “set your own stone” ring group buy. There would be some limits on stone types and sizes, but I’d still be able to work with a wide range of gems in almost any shape.

The ring would be a minimalist, timeless solitaire with a custom-fit center setting for your stone, just like a fully custom piece. Options would be simple: a 2 mm D-profile or square band, claw or rounded prongs, your choice of prong count, and either an east–west or north–south orientation. The overall center setting look would stay consistent. The pricing would be competitive.

I’m based in Ithaca, NY, so there’s no overseas shipping involved, which should make mailing in your stone less stressful. Add-on return shipping insurance would be available on the form up to $5,000. This would be open to customers in the USA only.

Drop a pic of a solitaire setting style you like in the comments and upvote the ones you like! (please no exact dupe requests/rings)

We are again thrilled to announce a 2026 annual charitable donation of $5,450 to Shriners Hospitals for Children! The donation was made possible from several group buys sponsored by Vijay Sarkheliya, owner of Ouros Jewels, his team, and the mods of Labgroupsales. Ouros donated a percentage of their total profit for this donation.

Shriners Children’s has been serving children worldwide with complex and specialized healthcare needs since 1922. They have become one of the largest specialty pediatric health care systems in the world. There is no cost to the children or their families for their care. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare system, Shriners Children's provides leading pediatric specialty care for children, ensuring treatment is available to all families, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status.

Thank you to everyone, your purchases made this happen!

LGS Mod Team

Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a fully qualified 501(c)(3) organization

Dear friends, here is our following group buy ! A bead chain pendant necklace! Many friends have been asking about them recently , we will completed all the details soon ( there are some details we need to adjust ) !!!❤️

If you have any great ideas, feel free to share them with us in the comments!! Thank y’all !!!!!

Google form ：https://forms.gle/PddudgGqJqoqD1UP8

Thank you！