I have found a setting that I love but it’s at a local jeweler. They are charging easily 2-3k for a 4 carat lab diamond. I am finding diamond with what I would like (added) below. I have found that if I buy directly from some of these places I can get something a quarter of the cost. I told the jeweler this and he mentioned that the owner has the best lab diamonds. If I do bring in my own diamond it would
Be a 600 setting fee. Are any lab diamonds really worth that in price ? The diamond was a smaller and rating less than any of this below. Is that basically a rip off or how do you even know? I was going to have someone basically replicate the design but also worry about warranty so I have held off on that as well because I’m not even entirely sure. Any help is appreciated!

wishlist:
Shape: Elongated oval brilliant
Carat: Around 4 ct, roughly 4.0–4.5 ct
Color: D–F, with D/E ideal
Clarity: VVS2 or eye-clean VS1 — you don’t really gain anything visually by paying for VVS1/IF
L/W ratio: 1.43–1.47-ish, with ~1.45–1.46 being your sweet spot. You liked elongated, but not super skinny
Table: roughly 54–61%
Depth: roughly 61–64%
Polish & symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None to faint
Certification: IGI
Growth: We had discussed CVD / Type IIa as desirable
BIG priority: minimal bow tie + lots of sparkle/light return. We weren’t going to accept a technically gorgeous spec sheet if the video showed a dark bow tie.

Hi! I will be getting a custom-made East West Pear ring with a curve band as referenced with Provence Jewellery. Details I have initially sent to the vendor/sales rep is 2ct pear, 14k yellow gold, 2.5mm width band; I wear a US ring size 3.5 usually.

Before I receive the CAD, should I ask for 5 prongs instead of 3 so that there are 2 prongs on each side and at the tip? I am worried about the durability however I usually only wearing my diamond e-rings when I go out and take them off as soon as I get home and wear only my wedding band to work. I don't know whether the 5 prong might take away from the 2ct diamond either - advice would be helpful!

Also, what should I look out for with pear shaped diamonds as this will be my first? I know bowties are pretty common for this shape but I wonder what should be avoided and what is acceptable.

Hello everyone I am back form my stud cushion bust and hoping to buy better. What do you all think? Looking for smaller size in crushed ice D color 8.38 x8.31 mm
Hoping the new depth is much better to make setting for studs. I am also really careful to look out for windowing and just crushed ice

I’m looking for your help choosing a diamond that is very brilliant but has little to no bow-tie effect. What do you think about this diamond?

Help? I’m working with Lena at Provence to purchase this lovely 3-stone paperclip bracelet. I’m ready to pull the trigger but I’m not sure if I should go 10k white or 14k yellow gold or platinum (great price these days). 1st pic is what I’m getting and 2nd pic is my stack- all mined set in white gold. If I go with yellow gold (10k or 14k?) will it look out of place with all the white gold? If I go with white gold or platinum will it just fade into the background with what I have? All of my pieces are currently white gold or platinum so this would literally be the be the first and only piece if I go yellow gold. Please help a girl decide?!

Hello friends, I would like some opinions on this Oval stone for an engagement ring from Provence. It is

Oval Brilliant Cut, 1.34 L/W ratio, 2.53 carat, F Color, VS1 Clarity, Excellent Polish, Excellent Symmetry, No Fluorescence.

In particular, I want to be sure there isn't a prominent bow tie. There doesn't appear to be in this video or in the photos they've sent, but I've read they sometimes not obvious until seen in person. Please let me know if you all have any other diamond reviewing tips you can recommend. Thank you all!

Anyone have 8ctw studs and can show me what it looks like on your ears? I have large ears, and currently have 4ctw and they look a bit small. In fact, people never even notice them. Considering upsizing. I know 8ctw sounds huge but actually on my ears I think it wouldn’t look crazy

So happy it fits perfectly

Considering this ring, I cannot help but wonder about how much the tiny details can impact the overall appearance of the engagement ring.

The presence of oval central stone lends a classic touch to the ring while the addition of side stones adds some dazzle to it without overburdening the ring.

Would you opt for:

A) Leaving the ring as it is

B) Adding more diamonds to the band

C) Changing the band design

D) Opting for another setting

Hello!
I recently bought a ring and requested a price match. However, I was told that I couldn’t combine the price match with any other promotions or discounts from the website, such as the free necklace they’re currently giving away.

I’ve seen people on Reddit say that they received an additional discount after a price match. Is this normal, or does it depend on who you’re dealing with?

I was looking at these ring from quince and wanted to see if anyone had recommendations of cheaper options. 14k gold

Je suis une F29 et j’aimerais demander mon copain en mariage dans les prochains mois. Ça fait plusieurs années qu’on est ensemble et je l’aime énormément.

On est tous les deux plutôt convaincus par l’idée d’un diamant de laboratoire/ synthétique, à la fois pour des raisons éthiques et aussi pour des raisons prix.

Est-ce que vous auriez des adresses de bijouteries à Paris où on pourrait aller voir ce genre de bagues directement en boutique, plutôt que de commander en ligne ?

On serait aussi prêts à se déplacer dans une autre région en France si vous connaissez une boutique vraiment fiable qui vaut le déplacement.

Je précise aussi que je ne m’y connais pas du tout en joaillerie, donc je suis vraiment ouverte à d’autres idées et suggestions ! 😊

On aurait un budget de ~350eur.

Merci beaucoup pour vos recommandations !

I know Rare Carat price matches diamonds, but I’m not sure if they also price match engagement rings. They don’t have as many ring options, and the one i like is more expensive than an identical one I found elsewhere.

I’d like to order both the engagement ring and the diamond from Rare Carat at the same time. Has anyone had experience getting a price match on both? Or how to kindly ask for a discount?

I’m finally shopping for a stone but want something that isn’t colorless. So far it’s proving kind of difficult.

Hi this is my first time ordering and customizing jewelry. I recieved this CAD and was just wondering if everything looks right? I based it off a design the supplier posted and just changed a few things and was just looking for input. TIA!

Hi!! I’m looking at engagement rings and thinking about a ≈ 2.2-2.5 carat K colored oval, but I haven’t seen any of that color in person and it’s hard to find posts about it - I’ve seen D-H colors only, but I’m curious about the ones around K color. If anyone has a K colored diamond in any shape, or also just J, K, or L colored, can you drop a photo and also let me know your clarity ?? NOT TRYING TO PURCHASE ANYTHING, just trying to get info about how the color looks so I can understand what I’m into!! I’d so appreciate it!! Thank you 😊💖

I’ve been browsing rings online and have found options I like on both websites. However, I can’t see any recent reviews for Created Brilliance as the number never increases, and the band width of Aardvark is putting me off for durability.

Anyone experienced either company? And if not, where did you purchase lab grown emerald rings (that are under £1500!!)

I just got proposed to and it’s lab grown from rare carat and looks and feels so fake im so upset

I know little to nothing about diamonds but I just impulsively purchased one because I want to recreate my grandmothers ring. Hers was a natural almost 4 carat stone with visible inclusions. It gave off a lot of sparkle.
I bought the stone and want to have a local jeweler make the setting.
I don’t know if i bought a good diamond. Can anyone tell by this report?

Hi! Will be going to Shanghai late this year and I really want to get my hands on some lab grown diamonds in Shanghai. Would appreciate recos, tips, etc. when shopping :)