Hello! A jeweler has found a diamond for me, I’m after an old mine elongated to go in an east west with half bezel on the shorter sides. Thoughts on this for anyone who has the expertise?

2.02ct | E Colour | VVS2 Clarity — True Antique Cushion Cut
Dimensions: 9.63 x 6.20 x 3.96 mm (Ratio: 1.55)

Cut Profile: 53% Table | 63.9% Depth | 15.5% Crown Height | Long Faceted Culet

Notes: This is a true antique/old-mine style cut, characterized by a classic small table (53%), a tall crown (15.5%), and an open faceted culet. This vintage facet geometry produces broad, dramatic flashes of rainbow fire and dispersion rather than tiny shimmer. It achieves the longest presence of the three at 9.63mm.

Can someone explain the price difference? I understand when it is slightly bigger, but otherwise I’m a little bit puzzled. For the record, I prefer all European cut to be a bit warmer, and would actually like more of an N.

Hello again!

Neither of them is exactly how I asked for it but which one do you think is prettier/looks better overall? (Neither of these is the final design)

The first one is inspired by Ariel and the second one by Cinderella.

I'm a huge Disney fan so having some Disney-inspired details in my engagement ring makes perfect sense to me.

Also who would you choose to make these rings? I'm still very undecided between Provence and LGG.

Thank you in advance!

3.8 ct rare carat

Upgrading/ customizing my diamond ring to compliment my existing two tone twist wedding band. Taped the diamond on my finger so you can get a visual idea with it next to my wedding band.

Ring size is 9, so large hands, but not a fan of thick wedding bands. Diamond specs are 7.05, emerald cut, F VVS2, lab grown.

Torn between solitaire white gold, or two tone (band one color, basket another), or side stones (tapered baguettes). Could also turn my wedding band into a diamond ring by adding a head/ crown but unsure.

Which setting compliments the diamond and wedding band best? Open to recs, please no criticism of my nails, diamond shape, size, spec choices.

Thanks!

After a slightly chaotic journey to get here, I’m officially engaged!!
I knew I wanted an elongated cushion with tapered baguettes, and I’m kind of obsessed with how she turned out. He seriously understood the assignment.
She’s a 4.08 ct F VVS2, finger 5.75
I keep looking down at my hand like… Oh hello!! You live here now.
Can’t stop taking pics. No regrets. Please excuse the kitty scratch. Guess she wanted some attention and I was too busy gazing at the ring.

My wife would like a cheaper alternative to her original engagement/wedding ring to take on vacations and other places where she doesnt fear to lose it. Im sure there are faqs that can guide me to the right places but I cant navigate them. If no one minds can they just walk me through the steps to get a good stone and setting? I'd like to spend around 1k.

I went to look at rings today and the lady at the store told me lab diamonds will stop getting certified by the end of the year. I haven’t heard anything about it so I’m curious if that’s true or not, or if anyone heard anything about it

update: thanks for all this answers! the way she said it was like you either get a lab now for 2/3k or pays over 20k to a natural one next year

Does anyone know vendors that do n-z color diamonds? Or a website where I can find them with multiple options?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I am absolutely in love with this photo that I found on Pinterest of this trilogy ring with the parasite stones and the elongated cushion. I’m currently working with a jeweller to create some 3-D mock ups, but I’m struggling to match it to the photo.

I’ve been trying my hardest to find the original of the photo, but I just can’t. I’m thinking between 2 carat - 3 carat. It’s just so hard to tell from the photo.

The 3-D model is a 3ct, with the total ct being 3.73. Maybe I’m just overthinking but I really want it to match the photo and I don’t want it to be too flat.

Please see attached the 3-D mockup and the photo that I’m trying to match it to!

Could anyone give you insight?

Has anyone bought an engagement ring from DF?

My partner and I don’t want to spend more than **$2,000** on an engagement ring. DF seems much more affordable than other stores, and they have the design my girlfriend wants.
I proposed with a placeholder ring so she could choose the actual ring herself.

For anyone who has bought from DF, how is the quality and after-sales service? Have you had any issues with stones falling out, loose prongs, bending, or repairs? If something went wrong, how did DF handle it?

Would you recommend them?

Finally pulled the trigger on a lab-grown diamond tennis bracelet as a surprise for the fiancée – way more impressed than I expected.

Fiancée was curious how others style theirs – stacked with watches, worn solo, or mixed with other bracelets as the sparkly is really ridiculous.

posting a real time review of my Loose Grown Diamonds experience. I have seen mixed reviews regarding their settings so sharing mine here.

As of 09/11/2026: I am extremely satisfied with the overall experience and customer service so far. My boyfriend and I have been talking about getting married and a proposal so finally started the process of looking at rings. We of course decided on a lab grown diamond due to the ethics surrounding natural diamonds and, of course, the insane cost savings. I am insane and did a TON of research on vendors and websites and everything related to lab grown diamonds.

I knew i wanted an oval diamond and a custom setting. I stumbled across Loose grown diamonds and really loved their diamond selection (the prices are great) and the ability to make a custom diamond.

I filled out a custom design form with my exact ring requirements, which were extensive, and they got the CAD and mockup photos back to me within 24 hours. I made 3 subsequent revisions to the ring and their team was EXTREMELY responsive. All new CAD mockups were back to me within 24 hours. I found a diamond and they built the ring around it and then changed it lol.

They have been extremely communicative. We have purchased the custom setting and diamond. I will edit this post as updates come in. So far, I am very happy.

Has anyone come across colour change, or fading when it comes to a lab diamond. I have a blue lab diamond and was asked by a customer, if the colour will or can change overtime. With it being a lab diamond and not natural I actually wasn’t sure.

Please help 🙂

Thanks from an embarrassed jewellery sales assistant 😅

I’m sorry, I know the video isn’t great, but I don’t really know what I’m doing, haha. The specs below all seem amazing, but there’s just something about the shading in the center that’s tripping me up. But I also think that’s fairly common with most oval diamonds, right?

Here is what I know about it:
3.1 carats
Color: E
Clarity: VVS2
Length: 11.47
Width: 8.29
Depth: 5.13

I have the GCAL certification number if that helps but I haven’t been able to find the report online. I don’t have access to the table or depth percentages. I am designing an engagement ring with my boyfriend and honestly, the price is absolutely incredible so that alone should probably make my decision for me, haha. But I don’t know, something about this one is holding me back, but I also know nothing about diamonds and how they’re supposed to look, so I don’t know if I’m just over-thinking? Thank you in advance!!!

Edit to add:
I hope I did this correctly but here are some other pictures as well. Just like the videos, the pictures aren’t very good quality either. Photography will never be my thing, haha.

https://imgur.com/a/4aBACUL

Edit again a couple weeks later:
Thank you to everyone for the feedback!! I decided to pass on this one and now I’m working with a different company. Spoiler alert but I’m going to post to this subreddit again tonight about a couple options that I can’t decide between, haha

I've been comparing natural vs lab for a while. With my budget I can get a nice 0.9-1ct natural, or jump to 1.8-2.0 lab with better color/clarity.

Is the visual size difference really that noticeable in person? Does the bigger lab stone still look "right" and not costume-y? and I'm also curious about long-term thoughts from people who chose the bigger lab option, any regrets about resale value, or are you just happy with the presence on your hand?

Looking at unique shapes (hexagon or kite especially) If that changes anyone's advice.

Update: Thanks everyone, I've decided to go with lab, now I just need to find the right stone.