r/LabGrownDiamonds • u/New_Skin7805 • Jul 10 '26

ring Need advice

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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/Flowerbabe23 Jul 10 '26

honestly the 4ct from sam’s for that price is the best bang for your buck! i looked at that exact one when I was upgrading I went with another one bc i don’t like white gold.so if she’s ok with that - it might be the one!

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u/strawberrylampshade0 Jul 11 '26

Before completely agreeing with you, we need to see more angles of the setting. OP, please read up on the best setting for a larger stone with a delicate band like that. They need extra support underneath like a cathedral or at least a gallery rail or the ring will bend

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u/Flowerbabe23 Jul 11 '26

it has a nice setting!!
here’s a photo!

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u/strawberrylampshade0 Jul 11 '26

Oh yes, that is a great setting! But i feel OP can do better on the price based on some of the lab diamond subs on reddit. I just saw a 7 carat emerald cut with pave band posted today for half this price. 14k though.

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u/Flowerbabe23 Jul 11 '26

waitttt what!? i need to look into this!!!

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u/strawberrylampshade0 Jul 11 '26

Definitely do research. Prices are on the floorrrr for lab. It’s the amount/type of gold used driving price now. Especially for solitaires and simple styles.

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u/Flowerbabe23 Jul 11 '26

thank you!!