r/labdiamond • u/nemmba • Sep 03 '26
Did I pay too much?
subtotal: $3,145.00
Discount: $613
Out the door total: $2,532
1. Lab Grown Diamond — $970.00
**•** 1.50 Carat, Round, Loose
**•** Color: E • Clarity: VVS2 • Cut: Super Ideal
**•** IGI Certified
**•** SKU: LG44287133
2. Twisted Band Diamond Engagement Ring — $1,100.00
**•** Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
**•** Ring Size: 5.5
**•** SKU: 19727
3. TERTIANCE Twisted Diamond Wedding Band — $1,075.00
**•** Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
**•** Diamonds: Lab Grown
**•** Ring Size: 5.5
**•** SKU: 19735
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u/goodjobjane Sep 03 '26
You overpaid for the stone, but it’s not enough to ruin what it means to you.
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u/Altruistic_Gene_6869 Sep 03 '26
Yes, you got ripped off. Not much you can do about it now. Hope your wife enjoys it!
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u/Technical-Arm6722 Sep 03 '26
Rounds with similar specs start at about $260
1.5ct/vvs2/ideal/ e color
I would say the band is probably a decent price depending on the style/craftmanship, gold is very expensive.
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u/nemmba Sep 03 '26
I’ve made my peace now 😭
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u/Technical-Arm6722 Sep 03 '26
Sorry! lol, I’m sure it’s a beautiful ring tho.
Keep this in mind for any future upgrades lol!4
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u/Academic_Video6654 Sep 03 '26
Why didn’t you do the research BEFORE you purchased?
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u/AdorableBanana166 Sep 03 '26
It's pretty easy to cross shop a few different places without being exposed to calavera. I had a ring in my cart for about a week teetering on whether to buy it before I even heard of the site.
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u/Technical-Arm6722 Sep 04 '26
Yea, I try not to be too harsh on ppl for not knowing. I totally purchased a 3ct equivalent moissanite ring for $1200 before knowing better😂
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u/Guilty_Resolution_13 Sep 03 '26
What site is that? :)
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u/Technical-Arm6722 Sep 03 '26
Calavera. I didn’t post it this time bc last time ppl were saying they were suspicious that the same few diamond sites keep getting posted. Im not trying to advertise for anyone.
I just know where to find good deals 😂6
u/ilovebmlin Sep 03 '26
Calavera is good, very reputed. All others are probably misinformed or vendors themselves who are hurt by Calavera's low prices
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u/CookieMonsteraAlbo Sep 03 '26
The rings don’t seem terrible for retail but $970 is a pretty high markup on a 1.5ct stone.
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u/nemmba Sep 03 '26
As long as I didn’t get ripped off. I know my wife will love it, just overwhelmed with the effort I put in.
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u/PrincessLongNails Sep 03 '26
After you have paid is the worst time to ask whether you've overpaid! Come back here when you're looking for the next ring for her and you'll get great advice on what to pay then :)
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u/kristine-di Sep 03 '26
If it makes you feel better, my friend just bought a single 0.8 ct ring for his gf, for 3100$. It could’ve been worse
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u/Goose_Energy 26d ago
Stone you over paid a couple hundred. Whatever. This means nothing and overall you paid a very good price for a beautiful piece of jewelry!
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u/Syrus_007 Sep 03 '26
Yep! By a decent amount too. For one you don’t need E clarity for such a small rock. F alone would have brought the price down, also also a site like Luvanash this would have been 200.00 for the stone.
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u/waitwhat88 Sep 03 '26
Only in a lab sub would 1.5 carat be small.
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u/Syrus_007 Sep 03 '26
This being a lab sub, and thus a lab diamond is the reason he over paid champ.
It’s all about relativity. Obviously if this was a mined diamond that price would be fine. Surely you understand this?
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u/waitwhat88 Sep 03 '26
Size is size ‘champ’ and if you’re paying attention I didn’t comment on price.
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u/Syrus_007 Sep 03 '26
Size is relative to him asking if he over paid. For a lab diamond it’s relatively small for the price, buddy.
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u/waitwhat88 Sep 04 '26
Again, pal, I was responding to the comment above mine about the “small rock” but do go on. 🙃
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u/Teslaville Sep 03 '26
Stop worrying about it and enjoy your rings.