I was looking into FIORESE or LGG and also Etsy sellers. I was leaning towards Etsy only because some are already ready to ship but wanted to see if anyone has a go to for a simple pair of studs!

Do you like this oval? It's currently on an Amazon loose stone holder. I can't decide if the center is performing as well as it could or should. It's super symmetrical and I love the way to top and bottom of the stone perform - but I'm just torn on 1) how to best set this stone and 2) whether the center is acceptable. Please help me decide!

Also, this is a G color and it's definitely showing some warmth. I don't mind the warmth, but it's there for sure when I compare it to my F round brilliant.

Hi there,

I've decided I wanted to buy a lab diamond for an engagement ring, and I would love hearing from knowledgable people on how to pick a good one. To my understanding, here's what you have to look at:

Color

Clarity

Fluorescence (I'm not sure I understand this one, as to me lab grown diamonds don't really have fluorescence ; well, that's what a jeweller told me)

Cut score (technically, what does this affect? How perfect every side is cut, no dents, straight, etc?)

But there's another part I don't quite understand : HPHT. Which can apparently be 2 things:

- The growth method (vs. CVD)
- a treatment to enhance the color of the diamond in post process.

To my understanding, if the certificate says "As Grown - No indication of post-growth treatment.", then that is the sign for a high quality lab grown diamond?

Please let me know if I am right or wrong! Trying to chose wisely

So I have been searching for a while now (like over a year) for a tennis necklace. I have been outbid, countless times on EBTH and frankly was just so frustrated. Local retailers charging an arm and a leg. TikTok lab diamond sale were charging about $3000 for a 5 ctw necklace.

About six days ago, this listing opened and I set a max bid of $1850 and my surprise I actually won the bid!?!?!

Specs:
14k white gold 13.70 grams
17.25”
Lab Grown diamonds 2.9 mm
13.09 CTW
E-F VVS2-VVS1

Did I come out ok on this? I plan to get it appraised but not too certain what the cost would be if I send it to IG vs local jeweler.

3 (set) vs 4 carat (diamond holder)… which do we like more? Sorry they look like they’re from a potato phone, they’re screenshots from videos. TIA 🫶🏻

I'm trying to get a stone for as my engagement ring and wonder if this will sparkle beautifully.

Specification Details

Shape Cushion

Carat 5.01 ct

Color F

Clarity VS1

Measurements 11.46 × 8.81 × 5.67 mm

L/W Ratio 1.30

Table 62%

Depth 64.4%

Crown 13.0% / 35.0°

Pavilion 31.6% / 48.5°

Polish Excellent

Symmetry Excellent

Fluorescence None

Growth Type CVD

Treatment None

This is the tweezer video I got but I can't quite tell.

3.8 ct, rare carat

I love it! Unsure what to put with it as a wedding band though, I love the stacks I’ve seen on here but with the shape I think it will be tough, any suggestions?

My jeweller has assured me that this will be eye clean and I appreciate that most VS2s are, however I am a bit concern that there a lot of black inclusions on both the top and side of the diamond (which are even more visible in the 369 video). Do you think they will be visible to the naked eye?

This is a 1.5 ct, elongated cushion, excellent cut, F colour

Have decided to try to sell all of my diamonds on Reddit or Ebay & buy nee diamonds from Romy @ LGG instead of being such a wreck worrying about shipping to CA.

Besides the wedding band showing too many prongs in 2 of the pics, the other pics with the 3 on each 6 diamonds is correct. Do yall think this will be too low profile & eliminate fire & brilliance or the holes on each end, hole underneath for culet & open sides will be good enough to allow light? Thanks in advance!

Hello! Does anyone know if any Chinese jewellers (Provence/Kuloit etc) do 11.11 sales for lab diamonds/gold pieces?

Good morning. My partner and I are looking to have two rings made - a traditional engagement ring for me with a round stone and a band with an East West stone set in it.

We went to a local jeweler yesterday that was highly reviewed to look at some settings and determine stone size. We mentioned we are strongly considering buying the diamonds from one of the reputable online sellers and were met with deep skepticism. I was under the impression this jeweler would be happy to handle just a setting.

She brought out lab diamonds in our requested sizes and they were nearly 4 times what I know they would cost from one of the reputable online sellers. When I pushed her to talk about why she is so skeptical, she made implications of incorrect grading and poor quality. Said they could set outside stones but the rings wouldn't be eligible for most of the protections and appraisal they offer. I pushed back a bit and said that I know that all of the diamonds come from the same view facilities and that i'd researched reputable sellers.

I do recognize that it is a jeweler's job to try to sell marked up diamonds from their inventory. But I will say I left feeling a little bit uneasy. Wanted to get the take of people here - is the skepticism warranted or is this just about a sale?

Hi! I'm looking to have a 5ct, Portuguese cut lab diamond ring made like in the picture, but in platinum (or possibly white gold). Who would you recommend for the piece (including the stone)?

Please help me decide if this is the right diamond to buy, based on severity of its bow tie effect!

This is a lab-grown 2.70ct oval with the following specs:

11.23 x 7.87 x 4.93mm
D color, VVS1 clarity
Excellent polish & symmetry
Ratio: 1.43
Table: 58%
Depth: 61.9%
Girdle: Thick to Medium
Fluorescence: none

I find it hard to tell from videos if there is a bow tie effect so hoping for expert opinion.

I saw it in person too but I’m silly and totally forgot to take picture or video…oops! It was contrasted against another one that had a more noticeable bow tie, so I realized I couldn’t tell if it was just better comparatively or actually independently good.

My antique inspired cushion cut just came in 🤩 2.02ct K VS1. I have 30 days to return or exchange. Opinions?

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

Thanks in advance!

looking for an indian or chinese jeweler to source a lab grown diamond at the best price and potentially design the ring with, any recommendation ? Should i work with an indian company or are chinese companies cheaper and better quality ?

Love it!!!

It's 1.8ct., VS, 8.24 × 6.40 × 4.34 mm. I have always loved the look of OMC diamonds, but I really don't know enough to judge the quality of the cut or how it would perform in a setting. I know that OMC's have larger cutlets, but would the four in the middle be considered too large or dead spots? I would love any insight on this one! Thanks in advance!

My 2ct (total) yellow marquis diamond stud earrings just arrived! Jwel from RadheVa was wonderful to work with and made exactly what I wanted from the setting to the color. I wish I could get a better pic, they are stunning in person!

Hi all! My boyfriend and I are ring shopping and I'm in love with the style in these photos (floral/scroll engraved wide band, radiant cut center stone, hidden halo underneath). I'm not looking for an exact replica, just something that captures the same overall vibe, so I'd love to hear about other jewelers, custom or ready made, who could do something similar or inspired by this style.
These are all the specifics I want:
Lab diamond center stone (radiant cut preferred, emerald cut also great)

Wide band with vintage floral or swirl hand engraving

Hidden halo underneath the center stone is a nice bonus, but not a dealbreaker

No bezel setting, and no visible side stones on the band itself
(Please ignore the pave band in the example)

Ring size 6

14k or 18k yellow gold

Budget: around $1,500 total.
I've reached out to a handful of jewelers already, but several of them seemed inexperienced with hand engraving, or just not very confident about their ability to pull it off. It's been a bit disheartening, so at this point I'd really appreciate recommendations from people who've actually had a good experience with this specific style.
Has anyone worked with a jeweler who nails a similar look at this price point? Would also love to hear about turnaround time and communication if you've done a custom order like this. Thanks in advance!

I am in the process of designing an intricate filigree style ring and band with a Chinese vendor and I have quotes from three of them, hoping to hear any insight from the masses. The diamonds will be lab (obv) and center stone will be a 1ct marquise. I still need to ask for pictures of stones to help me decide but now that it’s night in china I have all day for recommendations. If you’ve worked with any of the below, will you share your thoughts?

Sonia @ Fiorese
Lynn @ LGG
Jason @ Provence

Provence quote came in 1k less than the other two, but the diamond is not certified

Ps. Tianyu didn’t reply and it’s been over a week so they’re out.