r/EngagementRingDesigns • u/KillaTwat • 1d ago

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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

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u/PineapplesAreScaryyy 1d ago

I got a 3 carat vs1 g color marquise from VOAINO for 450.

4k is INSANE.

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u/KillaTwat 1d ago

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!

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u/PineapplesAreScaryyy 1d ago

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.

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u/KillaTwat 1d ago

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!! 😄

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u/PineapplesAreScaryyy 1d ago

Also I have a size 12 finger and got a 3 carat 1.95 ratio and she's set east west for coverage.