r/LabGrownDiamonds

I have been in the process of getting an engagement ring for my girlfriend for the last month and finally settled on a plan of attack for getting a great ring within my budget.

My plan involves getting a radiant cut VVS2-VVS1, color E-D, online with a Gcal 8x cert. The diamond will be rather large, 3.5-4 carats, so I figured my best bet would be to get the diamond online and since Gcal 8x’s can be expensive in store and then take the stone to a jewelry for a simple setting. I went to a jeweler this week and explained what I wanted to do and was treated horribly.

The jeweler basically told me I was an idiot for shopping online and that the diamond was basically guaranteed to be horrible. He said his prices were better and since his diamonds were made in the US, they were way better. He showed me his prices and they were almost double what I see on Adiamor for 8x’s.

After 45 minutes of getting scolded by this man, I left pretty disappointed. I understand online diamonds can be hit and miss but a Gcal 8x should be okay right?

At this point, I’m scared to go to another jeweler with this idea. Is my “plan” reasonable or am I setting myself up to get laughed out of every jewelry store I go to?

they are not honoring the lifetime warranty that is advertised on their website. I bought a ring last year from them. Within the first few weeks I noticed the main prongs on the main diamond looked off so I sent it back to them and they fixed it. Fast forward to now, yesterday I noticed one of the small diamonds on the side was gone! I messaged them to fix this since clearly the setting was loose enough that the diamond fell out. They said they would fix it if I pay a repair fee and shipping costs!! That certainly does not sound like a lifetime warranty to me. When I questioned this fee, they then tried to gaslight me, basically saying that with normal activities settings can come loose and that if only I reached out when it was starting to get loose then they could cover it. Unbelievable! It is not normal for a setting like this to get loose! This reflects poor craftmanship. I’ve had other rings with similar settings of small diamonds on the band and never have I lost a diamond on them!

Does anyone know of companies selling old European cuts? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I just got engaged over the weekend and I LOVE my ring- it’s the exact one I sent my fiancé and I love love love it!!! It’s gorgeous.

The thing is, I pee a lot (like 20x a day) and I shower usually twice a day. Aka I’m always washing my hands.

He told me I should always take my ring off when showering or washing my hands to be safe, but he also doesn’t really know, so I’m asking you all. If I have to take my ring off every time I’m about to get it wet, I will 100% forget to put it back on and lose it. It needs to be on permanently.

Is that possible? Or do I really need to take it off every time?

Are there any do’s or don’t’s for setting an emerald cut diamond? I know it depends on personal style or preference, but as far as what’s most flattering for the stone. I’ve had a small emerald cut moissanite and it had compass prongs. The reflection of them in the stone made the most odd look to appear in the stone. I was not a fan. I want the stone to look its best once set. Please offer anything you’ve learned from your experience.

Hi all, this may be just me but hear me out.

Has it happened with you that you ordered a jewellery piece with some lab stone after checking the pics, videos, etc… But then found the stones lacking something. Ex. Windows, black areas etc… We try to take as much care as we can, but then at the end it happens anyways. And then it makes you rethink your decision to buy the stone without seeing it in person.

Again, it may not happen with all, but curious to hear.

Also if you have learnt any tips to avoid this, would love to know.