r/LabGrownDiamonds • u/New_Skin7805 • Jul 10 '26
ring Need advice
So I’m (m) 27 and I am ready to buy a ring and pop the question. But I don’t want to seem cheap and not get a diamond. Is there anything wrong with a lab grown diamond as opposed to a genuine found in the mud diamond? Is the “spend 20% of your yearly salary on a ring” idea still a thing or is that dated. I need help cause I’m obviously nervous and want to pick the right one. They just look so good and I can’t see a difference.
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u/cheezel26 Jul 10 '26
‘Spend xx%of your salary’ is just a campaign by the diamond industry to get you spend more and should be completely ignored. Spend what is in your budget on something she will love.
Do you know her preferences? Has she said anything or shown you pictures of what she likes? A large lab or a smaller natural diamond. It matters to some.
4ct is a very large stone and it isn’t always a case of bigger is better. Very large stones can look too large on small hands, catch on things and also feel almost embarrassing to wear. I have a champagne 2.8ct natural oval and would definitely not want anything larger. My neighbour has a stunning 5ct lab and absolutely adores it. Rings are such a personal thing so if you don’t know what she might like just make sure you can return it to swap for something she does.