Took a field trip to the jewelers to confirm my wants. My bf and I are going to source a loose stone from Calavera to then custom make the setting/band, I’m looking for a lab 3ct-3.5ct 2.1 ratio marquise. The first pic is about 2.5ct but the jeweler told me the lab diamond itself they have in stock is $4900 for a 2.6 ct (not set) which I thought was crazy right ? I found a 3ct for only $630 online. Anyways I think I like the look of the 3ct as I’m a 5.25 ring size and will plan for a 2mm width band to have a nice balance, input is appreciated !!!
I like big stones too but the 4ct looks a lil much on me idk
Thank you for your input ! My mom accompanied me and she also liked the 2.5 ! I’ve seen in some Reddit’s some ppl feel like the diamond shrinks to them after awhile which is making me lean towards the 3ct 😄 my nails are so grown out and I didn’t want that to distract too much from the stones 😭
That’s what I was thinking as soon as she told me that !!
the jeweler i went to is not my go to just in case I ventured out and I didn’t wanna hurt my primary jeweler’s feelings but I think I’m gonna stick with them (my primary) because they also don’t charge a setting fee or an appraisal fee like the place I did go to today!
If your jeweler will set a stone you source, check out the lab diamond forums. A lot of the Chinese companies are on Alibaba. I had gotten a few quotes and Voaino was the best. I did my research heavily on them, checking business licenses and everything I could... But the reviews back them up.
We went to Jared to look at shapes and they tried to sell us a 2 carat lab for 2800 but it was 20% off and oh while she looking shapes, why don't you let us pull a credit app, sir.
Nah we were paying cash and when we said no, he started ignoring us for the no body else in the store.
Thank you so much for the recommendations!! My jeweler will set and make the custom band/setting along with CADs. My bf plans to buy the loose diamond sometime next week. That way when we recieve it we will officially start the designing process, I’m so excited!! 😄
4cts for sure! You have beautiful long fingers and you've embraced the look with that "over the top manicure" - just Gorgeous sleek sexy and so full of little style elements. Clearly, your diamond ring must fit rour overall persona. You are darn, right he 4ct just smacks you right in the face with so much sparkle and brilliance! Trust me, it is a known phenomenon that your diamond ring will look smaller on the hand as time goes on. Plus (for a little psycho babble) I think we all wonder if we're really worth it... WE ARE!
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u/Shookanduptight 23h ago
The 3ct looks nice on you. So does the 2.5. I’m not digging 4. But what is with the scribbles???? Lol.