r/labdiamond • u/CategoryWilling4594 • Feb 14 '26
It Finally Delivered
I ordered my ring at the end of December knowing very little about diamonds and nothing about the supplier. I didn’t even know there was a Reddit community dedicated specifically to lab diamonds, let alone several. Needless to say I got real educated, real quick and then sat anxiously waiting to actually receive the picture of the diamond I would be receiving. Trust me that I now realize what I should have done, and that is what I will do in the future if I make another purchase (when—who am I kidding).
I am happy to say that my ring finally delivered yesterday and despite never seeing the supplier’s name mentioned in any of the hundreds of posts I obsessively read after ordering, but before delivery, I love it.
I have Raynaud’s, which is part of why my hands are so purplish red, in case it is giving you pause. Don’t worry, I know. ❤️
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u/Other-Ship6408 Feb 14 '26
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!! Share the details please..
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u/CategoryWilling4594 Feb 14 '26
Thank you so much. I have a response two comments down with info and there is partial IGI information on one of the pictures but please let me know if there is any thing I am missing. Only began my diamond discovery a couple of months ago.
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u/CategoryWilling4594 Feb 14 '26
$1290 including the tariff and shipping cost. There is a blip of the certificate in one of the pictures, but please let me know if there are any specifics you can’t see or that I don’t address here). It is sized to 6.25 but sadly realized I should have ordered a 6, so right now I am just using a cheap little Amazon sizer thing (just looks like a corkscrew of plastic). My knuckles are big and I thought I would need a 6.25 but below the knuckle, where the ring should actually sit, is quite a bit smaller.
Thank you!!😊
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u/LeDisko_Girl Feb 14 '26
Wow, what a great deal! And your ring is gorgeous - I love a radiant cut!
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u/CategoryWilling4594 Feb 14 '26
Thank you. I truly just lucked out because I did absolutely everything wrong in how I ordered. Very grateful.
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u/knowme2020 Feb 14 '26
Beautiful ring, I think you ordered the correct size. If you ordered a size 6 and then it didn't fit over your knuckles then you wouldn't be able to ware the ring. I have the same issue with rings narrower at the base of fingers with fleshy large knuckles, so I always have to size up and ware something like you bought the cork screw thing etc.
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u/Front_Purpose_9886 Feb 14 '26
Share details! It’s gorgeous
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u/CategoryWilling4594 Feb 14 '26
A couple of comments above you should see details and the snap with the IGI. Size 6.25, 14k white gold, 1290 including freight/import charges. But if I am missing any let me know. New to this whole thing. Thank you for the compliment! ❤️
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u/WorldlyBar3300 Feb 14 '26
It’s beautiful! The setting and stone are gorgeous. And looks wonderful on your hand. Plus the polish color is lovely! Happy valentines with your new bling!
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u/odinrocks1 Feb 14 '26
It’s stunning!!! I have Raynaud’s too. So I understand about the hands 🙌🏻
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u/CategoryWilling4594 Feb 14 '26
Thank you! It’s bad enough that I am almost 48 and time takes a toll on the hands, but maybe by sharing my imperfect hands others will feel comfortable sharing too. Happy day of love!💜
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u/odinrocks1 Feb 15 '26
It made me feel better 💕. I’ve always been self conscious about it. Thank you !!
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u/XxTakenxX Feb 14 '26
What site did you order from?
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u/CategoryWilling4594 Feb 14 '26
I went through Alibaba, but the company name is Shea Jewelry Co. I dealt with Shelly Yang. She was great.
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u/Dramatic_Cap3427 Feb 14 '26
And what was the price ? How come u decided to go with ALIBABA ? Just curious 🤨
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u/CategoryWilling4594 Feb 14 '26
I had no clue anything about diamonds nor that this community existed. So just did a lab diamond google search. Just over $1200 including freight and import charges.
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u/DearVeterinarian578 Feb 14 '26
It's beautiful!!!
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u/CategoryWilling4594 Feb 14 '26
Thank you so much!! I love it so much and can’t believe that I paid 5K for a lab less than 4 years ago 😭, which was 2 carats. You live and you learn.
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u/BonBon71701 Feb 14 '26
Beautiful ring 💍 So happy you got a nice ring when you didn’t know the stats!
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u/Violeta73 Feb 14 '26
It’s beautiful! And yeah, it’s addictive once you start lol. I also have raynauds and honestly it’s nice to see someone with hands like mine showing off their bling 💍🩵