u/Packetsfam

Bought a 3ct elongated cushion loose lab diamond online thanks to this fine community for <$2k USD when boutiques in NYC had the same exact lab diamond priced at $5-6k (even Aurelinne had it at $3k).

Now I am planning on getting it set in a 14k gold band with 4 platinum prongs, and a hidden halo and a place in NYC gave me the price of $2200 (did not expect to spend more on the gold than the diamond itself). Anyone know where to get ballpark estimates on if this is a good/bad deal? The guy also mentioned the diamonds in the hidden halo are real and not lab so I’m interested if that is what be causing the price to be a bit higher as well or if this is a good ball park price range