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RingStoneCaratShapeMetalYearWhat the buyer reported
––––––New husband's diamond and gold ring, funded partly by selling her previous wedding ring set
––––––His wedding band, bought by his wife as an anniversary replacement after he lost his; store refused a return once worn when the old band turned up
–Lab-grown diamond4 ctroundwhite gold2026Chose a small independently-owned shop after quotes of unstated and $400 elsewhere; dropped off a 4ct lab round cathedral solitaire to be set.
–––––1999Engaged in 1999 when the going rate was said to be a month's salary; paid about a month's take-home pay, absolute figure not given
–Lab-grown diamond6.5 ct–––Paid slightly over one month's salary for a 6.5-carat lab-grown stone; absolute price not given
£0–––––Engagement ring was his grandmother's, gifted by his mum at no cost; wife's wedding band was a couple hundred, his own band was from Argos, bought two as a spare
–Natural diamond–round–2012Round halo diamond engagement set (ring plus band) from Sam's Club; married 14 years, plans a lab upgrade at 20
––––––Wedding set; she loves it but has complained to the ACCC about ten times over service and lost-paperwork warranty issues
–Lab-grown diamond5 ctasscher–2026Considering a 5ct VVS2 Asscher-cut stone priced just over $1,000; vendor offers a stone warranty and 30-day returns
–No stone (plain band)––white gold–Quote (from the asker's screenshot, paraphrased by a buyer) for a plain 9ct white gold men's band, ~5mm
–No stone (plain band)––other–Silver-colored men's band bought on Amazon for about $30 or less
–No stone (plain band)––white gold–Engraved 14k white gold 7mm wedding band bought for her fiance in the US
–No stone (plain band)––yellow gold–14k 3mm yellow gold band
–––––2019Bespoke wedding band with no diamonds, since partner didn't want any; no engagement ring was bought, wasn't asked to
–––––2018Eloped, then drove to the mall and bought each other's wedding rings together for under $700 total
––––platinum–6.44g platinum setting with 2.4 total carats of lab side diamonds, custom-made in China, modeled on an $11,000 designer setting.
–Lab-grown diamond4 ctemerald–2026Bought the loose stone online with specs similar to the asker's; not yet set, still deciding on a setting
–Lab-grown diamond4 ctcushion–2026Modified cushion cut, paid for the stone alone; bench jeweler used heavier prongs to protect it, criticized by others as unattractive
–Moissanite––––Revised online-retailer quote to replace all stones with moissanite: channel rebuild plus stone upgrade plus clean and polish
–Natural diamond––––Had a natural diamond replaced and reset in a different existing ring; price covers stone and labor
––––––Combined cost of both partners' own rings while still engaged and short on money; avoiding wedding debt
–Diamond, lab or natural not said1.07 ct–––Paid together for the diamond ring and a band at a local jeweler; got about $200 off for buying both there
–Natural diamond4 ct––2026Paid for a 4 carat stone and is now weighing selling it to buy cars for her sons instead of keeping it
–Lab-grown diamond3.12 ctround––Paid for a 3.12ct round lab diamond bought in person locally instead of online, for peace of mind; stone alone
–Lab-grown diamond3 ct––2026Bought a 3 ct E VVS2 lab diamond from vendor luvanash, cited to show the asker's quote was excessive
–Lab-grown diamond2 ct–––Writer says she got a 2ct fancy yellow lab diamond for less than $2k, cheaper than a natural equivalent would cost
–Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctcushion–2026Stone custom-cut to a specific ratio by an overseas jeweler for a bezel-set OMC ring
–Natural diamond3.3 ctheart–1965Parents' 1965 Tiffany heart-cut heirloom with tapered baguette sides, 3.6ct total weight; owner declined to disclose appraised value
–Lab-grown diamond4.01 ctcushion–2026Loose old-mine-cut elongated cushion stone, 12.29x7.92x5.33mm, not yet set
–––––2024Paid in full via Venmo for two custom anniversary rings (standing in for engagement rings they never had); seller never delivered and went silent
–Natural diamond2.22 ct––2026A different buyer's recent purchase of an E-color, IF-clarity diamond with no fluorescence, mentioned to encourage the person asking toward the pricier option
––––––Her own wedding ring; says ring cost has nothing to do with how successful the marriage is
–––––2026Part of a roughly 48k, 130-guest North Lake Tahoe wedding budget; breakdown between ring and band not given
–––––2026Part of a 25k, 3-guest elopement-style wedding; rings line covers both partners' rings together, no breakdown given
–Lab-grown diamond10.5 ctoval–2026Claims elongated oval stone had no bow tie and was listed elsewhere for $11k before this price
–––––2026Rings alone cost 12k within a 60k, 120-guest wedding total; breakdown between ring and band not given
–––––2026Combined rings figure within a roughly 27k wedding budget, no breakdown between ring and band given
–––––2026Rings line within a 64k San Diego wedding for 120 guests that also has a 15k honeymoon kept separate
–––––2026Rings line within a 70k Los Angeles-area wedding for 100 guests; dress with alterations and veil was 5500
–––––2026Both wedding bands combined, separate from the engagement ring, within a 71k Southern California wedding for 260 guests
––––––Says the ring is worth more than $11k; argues fine jewelry is still subject to wear
–Lab-grown diamond–––2026As-grown (naturally colored) blue lab diamond bought loose from William and Son after price-comparison shopping
–Lab-grown diamond2.56 ctradiant–20262.56ct G VVS1 excellent-cut radiant lab diamond bought loose from Diyona; totaled $309 with tax
–Natural diamond3.3 ctcushion–20263.3ct natural antique old mine cut diamond (9.29x8.38mm), bought loose for $22k; still to be set in a yellow gold bezel
–Natural diamond0.7 ct––1999Writer's original center stone; says it equals almost $6,000 in today's money
–Lab-grown diamond1.52 ctradiant–2026Custom engagement ring: lab radiant diamond with Himalayan topaz side stones from fiance's father's 30-year-old geology expedition, plus river gold blended from both partners' home countries; price not shared publicly
–Natural diamond1.5 ct–––1930s-40s era transitional-cut stone bought from a friend; price matched the top offer a jeweler had given to buy it
–Lab-grown diamond1.8 ct–––Yellow diamond bought for his fiancée
–Lab-grown diamond5.08 ctoval––Pink diamond, nearly flawless with no bow-tie effect, which is rare for an oval and explains the higher price
–Lab-grown diamond3.04 ctoval––Paid a bit more than expected to get an exact measurement to fit an already-made low setting
–Diamond, lab or natural not said–––2010Original wedding set for wife; resold 16 years later after a fresh appraisal, proceeds funded a new set
–Lab-grown diamond6.22 ctemerald––Fancy pink stone; custom setting not yet priced but expected to cost more than the stone itself
–Lab-grown diamond7.9 ctemerald––Bought from Calavera, used them three times with no complaints
–Natural diamond1.5 ctround–2026Asking price for a 1.5ct D/SI1 round diamond bought sight-unseen online; buyers said a fair price would be closer to AUD 10,000
–Lab-grown diamond3.35 ctother––Moval (modified oval) cut
–Lab-grown diamond1.32 ctmarquise–2026Sale price included tax; regular price was about 450 without the discount
–Lab-grown diamond5.31 ctcushion–2026Loose stone; another vendor quoted 6000 for the identical stone the same day
–Lab-grown diamond5.08 ct––2026Loose stone bought through a live online auction app
–Lab-grown diamond3.2 ctround–2026Paid a premium for what the buyer calls a super ideal cut; says most people couldn't tell it apart from a cheaper cut
–Lab-grown diamond3.7 ctemerald–2026Husband's purchase a couple months before the comment
–Lab-grown diamond–––202620th-anniversary lab set (diamond + both rings) cost $12,000, vs an estimated $60,000-$75,000 for the same in natural
–Lab-grown diamond–––2026Loose lab stone bought recently for far less than a big-box vendor charges for the same stone
––2.8 ctcushion–2026Custom-cut old mine cut stone, mentioned right after recommending Etsy for similar stones
–Lab-grown diamond––white gold–Round and baguette lab diamonds on the sides only; jeweler tried to double an old quote to $1,500 citing gold prices but honored the original $800 quote
–Lab-grown diamond2.5 ct––2026Quote for a 2.5ct VVS2 G lab-grown diamond considered in May 2026, stone only; went with moissanite instead
––––––Had a custom gypsy-set (flush) ring made using diamonds she already owned; amount covers only the setting and labor
–Diamond, lab or natural not said–––2026Custom setting made while writer supplied their own diamond; a $500 upgrade would have improved the build
–Lab-grown diamond–––2025Design and setting cost for a similar ring, LGD charged separately; writer noted gold had gotten more expensive since
––––––Engagement ring and wedding band set bought together on Etsy for under $500
–Lab-grown diamond3.1 ctoval–2026Bought a 3.10ct lab oval stone alone for about $1400, cited to show the asker's quote was overpriced
–Lab-grown diamond3.09 ctemerald–2026Won in a $1 TikTok live auction; a jeweler afterward confirmed the stones were good quality
–Lab-grown diamond2.3 ctother–2026Elongated hexagon step-cut shape, from the same $1 TikTok auction seller
–Lab-grown diamond3.06 ctcushion–2026Same $1 TikTok auction seller as the other two stones bought that week
–Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctemeraldyellow gold2026Carat given as just over 1.5; set in a simple yellow gold east-west solitaire a few months before the comment
–Lab-grown diamond3.51 ctround–2026Hearts-and-arrows cut, final sale, delivered in five days; setting planned for the next week
––––platinum2025Bought a platinum wedding band pair (PHP) for 92k from Marry Me Bridal Jewelry at a wedding bridal fair, about May 2025; no engagement ring included.
–Lab-grown diamond3 ctmarquise–2026Custom-cut stone; ring still being made, would find a replacement stone if proportions come out wrong
–Lab-grown diamond2.53 ctoval–2026Price-matched a listing from Aurelinne; also got a setting discount honored
–Lab-grown diamond3.89 ct–platinum2026Set in a platinum band with accent diamonds; clarity grade as written was unclear
–Lab-grown diamond2.09 ctprincess–2026One of four loose stones bought for a custom toi-et-moi ring
–Lab-grown diamond2.51 ctcushion–2026Fancy intense blue color, square cushion cut
–Lab-grown diamond2.03 ctpear–2026Bought from seller RAAD on TikTok
––––white gold2026Cost to make a toi-et-moi setting and set the princess and pear stones; longtime China-based jeweler
––––––Combined cost for the engagement ring and wedding band(s), insured through an auto insurance rider
–Diamond, lab or natural not said–––2026Her stone is being remounted in an entirely new setting at another jeweler; she says such work usually costs $150-500
–Diamond, lab or natural not said1 ct–––Husband's $10k covered a full 1 ct solitaire plus a 1 ct wrap band; year not given
–Lab-grown diamond9 ctpear––Bought a loose lab-grown pear-cut stone only, no setting mentioned
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––––Their own ring's center stone alone cost about $4,000, reassuring the person asking a big stone is fine
–Lab-grown diamond2.08 ctother––Moval cut, bought via a live auction app (Whatnot/TikTok)
–––marquisegold2026Setting an owned marquise stone into an existing 14k cathedral crown; a new crown would push cost to about $1k
–Lab-grown diamond4.36 ctoval–2026Loose 4.36ct oval lab stone, length-to-width ratio 1.47, being considered at about $800; buyer said the specs checked out and to buy it
–––––2026Working with an overseas jeweler for engagement ring and wedding band together, under this price
––––platinum2026Provided her own diamonds; paid this much just for the platinum setting plus some extra fill-in diamonds
––––other–Tungsten wedding band for her husband from Etsy; held up well after nearly a year of daily wear in a tough work environment
–Lab-grown diamond2.1 ctcushion––Loose stone only bought online; ring setting still being decided
–Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctemerald––Online quote for a top-spec lab emerald-cut stone alone, before shopping for a cheaper option
––––––Quote from a local jeweler to source a stone; not purchased at this price
––––––Found the same specification stone online for far less than the local jeweler quote
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––other2026Custom-made engagement ring and matching wedding band in sterling silver
––1 ct–platinum–BE diamond ring (edited down from an initially claimed 2ct to 1ct) on a 1.8mm platinum band; price not stated; no issues so far.
–Natural diamond2.8 ctoval–2026$38,000 quote for a D VS2 excellent-cut oval diamond with a strong, lopsided bow tie and visible clouds and a feather; writer was leaning toward passing on it
––2 ctemerald––BE 2ct emerald-cut ring with a hidden halo; price not stated; insured through Progressive's Lavalier jewelry coverage.
–Lab-grown diamond2.08 ctothertwo tone–Moval-cut stone set with two mixed-metal bands before tax; loose diamond bought separately via a TikTok seller
––––gold–10k gold wedding band from a Chinese group-buy vendor; says such group buys have gotten pricier and aren't much of a bargain lately
–No stone (plain band)––other–A plain $100 matte tungsten wedding band; later replaced with a pair of Cartier 1895 bands (price not given), no regrets on either
––2 ctoval––Rare Carat 2ct oval solitaire with small pave diamonds; price not stated; band felt a bit thin but held up to daily rough wear.
––––––Blue Nile ring; the ordered center stone was swapped twice for smaller ones without her being told beforehand; price not stated.
––––other2019BE ring in black rhodium; price not stated; gets it re-plated and checked yearly by an independent jeweler.
–Other gemstone––––Single wedding band with diamond baguettes and an emerald center stone, bought secondhand for far less than its roughly 7000-8000 retail value since jewelry resale prices run low
–––––2026Custom rings from a small local shop, a bit over planned budget but wanted to support the business
–Lab-grown diamond3.03 ctemeraldplatinum–BE 3.03ct emerald-cut lab diamond on a thin platinum pave band; price not stated; also has a BE platinum eternity wedding band and husband's plain platinum band.
––––platinum2026Paid about 300k PHP for a platinum wedding band pair, going with a branded line as prices had risen a lot versus another buyer's 92k pair about a year earlier.
––––––Paid $150 extra on their own ring to go up 0.5 carat in stone size
–Natural diamond2 ct––2018Listed around 12k but two special discounts brought the price actually paid down to 7k
––1.5 ct–––Original diamond
–Lab-grown diamond2 ct–––Much lower price per carat than the original suggests a lab-grown stone, not stated outright
––1.65 ct––2011Engagement ring center stone
–Lab-grown diamond8 ctradiant–2026Friend's fancy pink radiant lab diamond, about 1.7 length-to-width ratio, found after a long search; felt pricey for a lab stone at this size
––––––Felt this was crazy high for setting; says others in the group pay as little as $50
––––––Chose a local jeweler by Google reviews instead of a well-known high-end shop; happy with the work, done within hours
––––––Paid a jewelry repair shop to set a stone; says a repair shop or bench jeweler beats a jewelry store on price
––––––Secondhand report from another group about a mail-in repair shop's setting cost; writer unsure the figure is exact
––––––Local bench jeweler charges this; has also set studs, rings and pendants for the writer before
––––––Bench jeweler charged this to set the stone; says per-carat setting pricing from some jewelers is unreasonable
––––––One jeweler charged this to set a stone; cited alongside a pricier jeweler as proof the asker's quotes are excessive
––––––A second, more experienced jeweler charges this for the same kind of job
––––––Jeweler's price to set the stone; a later comment from the same writer clarifies the work was not done yet
––––––Husband's original wedding band; years later she bought him a costlier one, price not given
––––––Bought engagement ring and wedding bands together on Etsy and loves them
–Moissanite––gold–Bridal set (ring plus band) the person asking was deciding on, price before tax; carat and metal from other buyers describing the same listing
–––––2006Bought the diamond for her first ring 20 years before the comment, then reused it for her second ring
–Natural diamond2.2 ct–––Another buyer mentions their own 2.2ct diamond cost about this much, used as a size/price comparison
–Natural diamond6.05 ctround–20266.05ct K SI2 old European cut natural diamond, priced about double another buyer's $42k 2.2ct stone; later reset into an art deco setting with double prongs
––––––Wore a $20 fake ring set instead of real rings on a trip abroad
–Natural diamond3 ctcushion–2026S-T color champagne-toned cushion diamond with no brown modifier, under $9k (also described elsewhere by the writer as 'under $10k')
–Natural diamond3 ct–––3 ct natural stone bought loose, then set in double prongs on four corners at the jeweler's advice; writer puts it at 100000, which another buyer doubts
–Lab-grown diamond3.9 ct–––Took a few tries to find the right stone; return process was easy.
–Lab-grown diamond5.6 ctemerald––Pink lab diamond, criss (emerald-style) cut, stone only.
–Lab-grown diamond––––Bought locally instead of online since partner was uneasy buying a diamond online; specs said to beat the asker's $2,500 quote.
–Lab-grown diamond2 ct––20262 carat pink diamond stone bought for AUD $900, cited as well below the asker's asking price
––7 ctemerald–2026Custom 7ct emerald-cut ring in progress; setting alone quoted at $3,500, described as chunkier than the asker's bezel
––––––First wife's diamond was said to be worth $30k; his current wife instead picked a ring on Amazon (price not stated)
––––––Writer told her husband a lab diamond costing three months' salary would end him; he still spent about 70% of one month's salary, whose income this percent is
––––––Wedding band cost only $13; couple has been together about 20 years as of this comment
–Lab-grown diamond3.34 ctround–2026Says it matched the asker's specs and shouldn't cost much more than this
–Lab-grown diamond––gold–Custom-made gold wedding band set with sapphires and lab diamonds, apparently from an Etsy seller; she rates the quality highly
–Natural diamond1.24 ctround–2004Semi-mount with 4 side stones (about 1 cttw) bought locally; center stone was a separate AGS Ideal round from DirtCheapDiamonds
––––––Says the asker's 4k costume haul cost more than their own wedding set, so the set came in under that figure
–Moissanite––gold–2ct moissanite engagement ring plus two 14k gold wedding bands, custom made by an Asian jeweler; called cheaper than western options
–Natural diamond1.91 ctround–2004Loose AGS Ideal 0 round stone, priced before being set
–Natural diamond0.5 ct––2004Secondhand 1940s-50s wedding set, full-cut rounds, half a carat total weight, included a separate $55 resizing
–Natural diamond0.71 ctroundtwo tone2004Platinum head with 18k yellow gold shank; price paid not stated, only the in-house appraisal value given
–Lab-grown diamond4.9 ctcushion–2026Elongated cushion, measurements 11.68x9.09x6.10mm, cited as proof the asker's quote is far too high
–Lab-grown diamond4 ctprincess–2026Quoted the same $3.2k for a different 4ct princess-cut lab stone by this vendor, but found substantially cheaper similar diamonds on the same site
–Lab-grown diamond3 ctoval–2026Used a discount code found on TikTok, about $500 USD; shipping took 2.5 weeks due to tariffs, ordering from Canada
––1.15 ctoval––1.15ct yellow oval diamond bought loose at auction for under $200; later noted this was stone price only, not yet set into a ring
–Natural diamond2.3 ctoval–2011Fully handmade platinum halo setting only, 0.82ctw of halo diamonds; buyer price-shopped the loose stone against online vendors before choosing this 47th-street jeweler; stone price not stated
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––––Whole wedding set came in under $800; writer is very happy with it
–Lab-grown diamond––––Lab ring set for $5k, chosen partly for better clarity; she sees it as between flashy and modest
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––––No amount given; partner spent under half a month of their own wages on the ring (share of the partner's pay)
–No stone (plain band)––yellow gold–Matching yellow gold wedding bands bought together at their wedding, hers narrower and cheaper, his wider and pricier
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––––No amount given; ring for her first marriage cost about one week's salary (whose not said); second time only a sparkly band
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––––Her wedding rings together cost under $300 and she loves them
–Moissanite––––Dark gray moissanite ring plus band for about $1,200; under half the budget offered and under a month of husband's pay
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––––No amount given; ring cost about a fifth of her now-husband's salary; they may upgrade it later
–Lab-grown diamond5 ct–other–Custom-cut 5 ct stone in her own 14k champagne gold design plus two wedding bands, from an overseas maker of the Provence or Tiyanu kind
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––––Both partners' engagement rings together under $3k; UK vs US sizing took several tries; titanium wedding bands bought later
–Lab-grown diamond––––She chose lab to get a larger stone for less; engagement ring plus wedding ring came to around $5k
–Diamond, lab or natural not said––––No amount given; ring cost under one month of her husband's salary and is exactly what she wanted
–Lab-grown diamond––––Broke college students; he found a bridal set with a lab-created stone for under $500 and she thought even that was too much
–No stone (plain band)––other–Plain thin silver band marked down from $400 to $19.99; engagement ring came from a Penney's jewelry counter and was upgraded at 10 years
–Diamond, lab or natural not said–––2018No amount given; ring cost about three days' salary (3 of 365); they saved for a house and are mortgage free eight years on
––––––Her ring cost about half of her partner's monthly salary, which she says makes her uneasy
––––––The ring he bought was just under one month's salary; her mother agreed the 3-month rule is outdated
–Lab-grown diamond5 ctcushion–2026Bought an old-mine-cut lab diamond last month from a lab-diamond specialist seller found via a pricing-focused group
––––––Engagement ring was a blue topaz in a silver band, price not stated; both wedding bands together cost just over $110 in the 1990s
––––––Her wedding band cost $200; she later lost it swimming
–––––2001Bought at an antiques market 25 years before the comment for about one-sixth of a month's salary, which felt like a lot then
–Lab-grown diamond––––Engagement ring with a lab-grown center stone plus wedding band together cost under $2,500
––––––Picked rings without pricing first; her ~$500 ring was lost, its $100 replacement became her band; his cost $250
–Moissanite––other2026Replica travel set of three pieces, sterling silver with 18k gold coating and 2ct moissanite, worn instead of her real 4ct ring while traveling
––––––Engagement ring plus both wedding bands together cost about $400; she'd have been happy even at $50
$0–––––Received one of his grandmother's rings (not her actual engagement ring) at no cost; needed a custom, inexpensive wedding band to match its shape
––––––Very low-cost bands, told in a joking tone
–Lab-grown diamond2 ct–platinum20262-carat lab diamond with matching platinum band, total about $2,700
$0No stone (plain band)––gold–A gold ring her partner found while diving and metal detecting, no stone, no cost
–Other gemstone––––Alexandrite ring with matching wedding band, about $600 to $700 total, her own comfort limit
–No stone (plain band)––––Plain engagement ring and wedding band bought together, no diamond at all
–Moissanite––––Chose a moissanite instead of spending on a diamond so the money could go toward a home down payment instead; no price given for the ring itself
–Moissanite––––Later upgraded to a bigger moissanite by choice; no price given
–Moissanite–oval–2021Custom oval moissanite from an Etsy designer, sized down from an intended larger look; fiance later felt it looked small and fake
–Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctoval–2025Fiance surprised her by remaking the same ring setting with a larger lab-grown oval diamond; she says she's much happier
–Natural diamond1.1 ctround––Own diamond bought many years earlier; says the asker's $8.5k for a lower-clarity stone looks overpriced by comparison.
––––white gold–White gold ring and band bought as a set a few years before the comment, $250 for each piece
––––––Ring cost about one-fifth of her then-husband's monthly salary at the time; married 25 years
–Lab-grown diamond–––2019Loose ideal-cut lab diamond only, vendor not named; same spec priced $1,500-2,000 higher at James Allen
–Lab-grown diamond1.3 ctothertwo tone–Lab rose-cut alternate engagement ring bought secondhand; clarity recalled uncertainly; 18k gold setting with a platinum bezel halo
–Lab-grown diamond3.01 ctradiant––Engagement ring bought through August Vintage; no price stated but described as fitting comfortably within their budget
–Lab-created coloured stone0.44 ct––2007Lab-grown Chatham sky-blue sapphire engagement ring from 2007; clarity unknown since it predates lab-diamond-style certification
–Lab-grown diamond4.51 ctround––Considering this loose lab diamond before deciding whether to buy; asked the forum for advice on the price
–Natural diamond0.7 ctround––One of three diamonds shown in-store, triple excellent, HCA around 2.3; still deciding
–Lab-grown diamond2.12 ct–white gold2021Custom e-ring: center lab diamond from Clean Origin, custom halo setting with 1.75ctw natural diamonds made by a local jeweler; married earlier this year
–Lab-grown diamond1.69 ct–gold–Early 15th-anniversary ring for his wife, chose a super-ideal cut eye-clean stone; 14k cathedral setting with a diamond wrap
–Lab-grown diamond2.83 ct––2026Jeweler's quote for a stacking wedding band pitched as 'Russian machine made' lab diamond, called far overpriced for a lab stone by buyers
–Lab-grown diamond3.29 ctradiantyellow gold2026Vivid green lab radiant with ~0.5ct lab pear side stones, 14k yellow gold; same stone was ~$9k at Brilliant Earth before found cheaper on Blue Nile.
–Lab-grown diamond3.4 ct–yellow gold–30th wedding anniversary upgrade custom-made by a local jeweler with side diamonds, described as a superb cut; no price given
–Lab-grown diamond1.19 ct–––Upgraded her ring's center stone from a simulant to this lab-grown diamond; price described as notably lower than a mined diamond this size, no exact figure given
–Natural diamond1.5 ct–platinum2021Paid this for a platinum Vatche U-113 setting holding a 1.5ct A Cut Above stone, later upgraded the center stone and needed a new mount
–Lab-grown diamond3 ct––2022Combined price for two 3ct lab stones (one plus a 3ct pear) bought together, several thousand less than the $20k natural quote she compared against
––––platinum2022Ordered a diamond on a platinum petite six-prong solitaire setting after having a candidate stone sent for in-person inspection; no price stated
–Natural diamond1 ct–platinum2023Replaced the cancelled James Allen order with a 1ct H VS1 Adiamor 'Affinity Cut' stone in Adiamor's Perfect Solitaire platinum 6-prong setting; diamond price not stated separately; plus $30 engraving
–Lab-grown diamond6.02 ctemerald–2023Loose lab emerald cut bought at about $650/carat after a 5 ct stone she ordered the night before sold out and was cancelled
–Lab-grown diamond2.53 ctround–2023Ordered center stone for a three-stone ring build; no price disclosed
–Lab-grown diamond1.65 ctround–2023Picked an HPHT stone over a cheaper VS2 E-color option; exact price not disclosed, about 300 more than the runner-up, within his stated 1200-2000 budget; Affinity Cut is Adiamor's own cut line
–Lab-grown diamond4.45 ct––2023Leaning toward this HPHT lab diamond with no blue nuance for her ring upgrade, priced just under $8,200, after ruling out three others
––––rose gold–Original price paid for the CVB Sofia rose gold band with round diamonds, now reselling it
––––white gold–Recalled original price (uncertain memory, 'iirc') for the CVB Sofia white gold band with french-cut diamonds
–Lab-grown diamond3.28 ctasscher–2023Asscher lab diamond secured with a minor edge inclusion she plans to hide under a bezel; a public listing for the same specs elsewhere showed $5,897
–––pear––Quote for a custom pear-shaped bezel setting (about $800 base plus about $400 to customize for the pear shape); buyer went with a different vendor instead
–Lab-grown diamond2.76 ct––2022Surprise upgrade to a 2.76ct D VS2 IGI lab diamond bought for $4,400 last September; similar stones now cheaper.
–Natural diamond2.03 ctround–2023Budget stated as under $25K for a diamond upgrade; settled on a 2.03ct H VVS2 excellent-cut round from Blue Nile with a new 4-prong solitaire setting, no exact price stated
––––––Writer's boss spent about $10k on his now-wife's rings while earning under $40k a year; he later became a six-figure earner
–Lab-grown diamond–––2023Quote for an HPHT lab stone the buyer put on hold while deciding; target was a ~2.4-2.6ct G VS1 stone for a white gold pave twisted band
–Lab-grown diamond4.21 ct–platinum2023Landed cost after Irish VAT/duty for a 4.21ct D SI1 HPHT hearts-and-arrows stone found online; purchase confirmed via her Dublin jeweller, who also made the platinum setting
–Lab-grown diamond2.11 ct––2023New candidate found at a discount wholesale site after the first three didn't fit; later sold to someone else before purchase.
–Lab-grown diamond3 ctroundplatinum2023Ordered a ~3ct HPHT lab diamond in a platinum solitaire Tiffany-style setting from Adiamor after comparing GIA-graded HPHT candidates around $3,460-3,515; exact stone and final price not restated, budget was about $3,000
––––other2023Cheap brushed tungsten band bought from an eBay seller, $8 shipped after tax
––––yellow gold2023Original price of the 20k yellow gold setting bought a couple months before reselling it alone, size 7.5
–Lab-grown diamond1.73 ctround–2023Quote for a 1.73ct D VVS2 lab diamond, listed at $1,847 on Ritani, that the person asking seriously considered but ultimately did not buy
–Lab-grown diamond1.6 ctround–2023Final lab diamond bought through an online Indian jeweler after an identical-spec stone sold out; set into a custom Verragio Venetian-style ring with a ruby accent, but the delivered band came out thinner than the 3mm CA
–Lab-grown diamond–––2023Negotiated down from the seller's original ask; a reviewer flagged the CVD stone as looking slightly hazy under magnification.
–Lab-grown diamond3.55 ct––2023Final stone actually bought after missing out on the 3.50ct option; exact price not stated; a separate jeweler is making a simple solitaire setting for it
–Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctround–2023Ordered a loose HPHT lab diamond, E-F color, IGI Hearts and Arrows cut, for under $1500 after forum help; lost in customs, offered replacement had a lesser cut so buyer kept searching
–Lab-grown diamond3.5 ctround–2023Loose 3.5ct H VS1 round IGI lab diamond bought online with rush shipping to Canada; buyer plans a rose-gold halo setting with pink and white diamonds made locally
–Lab-grown diamond5.54 ct–––One of several HPHT lab diamonds compared for a 25th-anniversary ring upgrade; has a blue nuance from HPHT growth.
–Lab-grown diamond5.23 ct–––Second candidate stone compared in the same post; less noticeable blue nuance than the G-color option.
–Lab-grown diamond1.5 ct––2023Her chosen ~1.5ct stone sold out first; the seller price-matched a comparable replacement diamond to the $1200 she'd already paid
–Lab-grown diamond1.57 ctroundyellow gold2023Replacement stone (Adiamor Affinity Cut) ordered after returning the Brilliant Earth diamond; picked an Adiamor solitaire setting with an 18k yellow gold prong upcharge
–Lab-grown diamond–––2023Quote from a Chinese maker (contacted via Instagram/Alibaba) for a 2.5mm-wide round lab diamond eternity band, mixed VS/VVS stones, size 5.25
–Lab-grown diamond–ovalwhite gold20237-stone oval-diamond band set east-to-west in 14kt white gold, stones E-F color/VVS-VS clarity, bought on sale, price included shipping
–Lab-grown diamond––––Quote for a 5+ carat round GCAL 8x lab stone from an Instagram seller, a fraction of comparable big-vendor prices.
–Diamond, lab or natural not said0.46 ctround––Quote for a 0.46ct D IF loose stone from Whiteflash, about half his roughly $4000 total budget; he ultimately chose a different stone.
–Lab-grown diamond3.02 ctcushion–2023Elongated antique cushion bought in mid-October; the same stone was listed for $3k at B2CJewels; sending it to David Klass to be set
–Lab-grown diamond4.03 ctround–2023Quote for a Ritani lab stone with a 10 percent sale discount; she leaned away from it for being too warm
–Lab-grown diamond4.03 ctround–2023Ordered with a 20 percent discount code as a whiter replacement stone; price not stated
–Natural diamond3.22 ctradiant–2023A fourth quote from the same jeweler for a larger, near-colorless radiant
–Lab-grown diamond4.52 ct––2023Quote for a 4.52 ct D VVS2 lab-grown diamond the person asking was deciding on for his girlfriend's engagement ring
–Lab-grown diamond3.65 ctround–2023Lab-grown 3.65ct E VS1 super-ideal round stone, IGI certified, discount code brought the price to about $3900 in a holiday sale; free 0.25ctw stud earrings thrown in
–Lab-grown diamond1.48 ctother–2023Jannpaul Decagon-cut lab diamond (SGD 3,500), platinum solitaire being made up; quoted about a month before this post
–Lab-grown diamond1.63 ctother–2023Quote for a Jannpaul Octagon Nova, 1.61-1.65ct E/F VS1-VVS1 (SGD 4,250), considered but not chosen over the Decagon
–Lab-grown diamond3.73 ctother–2023Quote for a 3.71-3.76ct DEF VS1-VVS1 Decagon-cut stone, price given as a $12,200-13,200 range, excluding taxes
–Lab-grown diamond3.76 ctround–2023Same $12,200-13,200 quote for an equivalent 3.73-3.79ct DEF VS1-VVS1 round 111-facet H&A stone instead of the Decagon
–Lab-grown diamond3.58 ctother–2023Quote for a 3.55-3.60ct DEF VS1-VVS1 Octagon Nova rough, $11,500-11,900, as a third option alongside the Decagon and round
–Lab-grown diamond–round–2023Swapped in a better-cut lab round (a forum member's pick) to replace the first stone's pavilion twist and leakage; same 14k white gold setting reused.
–Lab-grown diamond2.49 ctroundwhite gold2023Switched from a lower-cut 2ct+ in-store diamond to a better-cut lab diamond bought online; planned for a 14k white gold tulip setting, kept it despite a return option.
–Lab-grown diamond10 ctemerald–2022A diamond buyers online bought this lab emerald cut in June 2022 and lost over $100k of its value within about a year and a half, implying it is worth this much or less now
–Lab-grown diamond2.3 ctround–2023Loose 2.30ct G/VVS2 IGI-certified HPHT lab diamond in a branded ideal cut, found via a community recommendation, ordered for just under $1000
–Lab-grown diamond3.55 ctother–2023Official quote for a 3.51-3.59ct D-F VS1-VVS1 Octagon Nova rough, $13,500-14,500 excluding setting; about $1k higher than an earlier informal estimate
–Lab-grown diamond–round–2024Ordered a lab diamond a forum member found; exact price not stated but well under a $4,000-5,000 budget for a 1.25-1.5ct D-F/IF-VVS2 ideal round
–Lab-grown diamond3.88 ctemerald–202440th-anniversary 3-stone emerald-cut ring; center 3.88ct E VVS2, side stones 1.034 E VVS2 and 1.03 F VS1; vendor grew the center stone larger than the original plan; no price stated but called well below an equivalent ea
–Lab-grown diamond–oval––Niece's lab oval engagement ring diamond bought through an independent lab-diamond broker who checks for and discloses any body color before selling; no price given
–Natural diamond1.5 ct––1974The writer, then an aspiring young dealer earning about $650 a month, sold this diamond to his own father as a gift for his mother
–Lab-grown diamond4.13 ctround–2024Ordered a 4.13ct E VS2 IGI-certified lab diamond (Adiamor's Affinity Cut), sourced by a a diamond buyers' forum helper; exact price not stated but described as well within her $5,000 budget
–Lab-grown diamond4.12 ctround–20244.12ct H VS2 Adiamor Affinity-cut round lab diamond, ordered and awaiting delivery to be set; no price stated
–Lab-grown diamond3.7 ct––2024Custom setting only for an already-owned diamond, made by the first small shop; later returned for a refund minus some labor cost after craftsmanship problems
–Lab-grown diamond3.7 ct––2024Second, pricier NYC custom shop's fee for the same setting design, before tax; writer proceeded out of desperation, later got a full refund over creative differences
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Loose stone bought from a a diamond buyers' forum seller after comparing two options both under $2200; picked the larger stone
–Lab-grown diamond–round––Bought a loose IGI lab diamond recommended by diamond buyers online; exact final price not stated, budget was about $1500 with room to stretch
–Natural diamond1.07 ctround–2024Loose diamond bought through a local Australian jeweler that sourced it overseas; proposal followed on Feb 29, 2024
–Lab-grown diamond3.56 ctround–2024Picked the 3.56ct F VVS2 Adiamor Affinity-cut round after comparing several stones for graining/straining and light leakage; no price stated
–Natural diamond1.7 ctpear–2024Loose antique-style pear diamond bought after the person asking passed on holding it, citing no easy returns from abroad; arrived heavily included but charming
–Lab-grown diamond–round–2024Bought a lab-grown diamond after being steered toward a D-color pick; exact price for the final choice isn't given here
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Loose lab diamond bought via a UK jeweler friend, now being set into an e-ring on a 3-month turnaround; forum thought the price a bit high and cut precision middling; stone is wider than typical for its specs
–Lab-grown diamond7 ctasscher–2024Stone for her engagement ring; same stone by GIA/IGI report number was listed at Brilliant Earth for $28,000
–Lab-grown diamond1.9 ct–––Stone-only price for the writer's current ring, bought at a local jeweler, while considering an upgrade to a bigger stone
–Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctround–2024Bought a ~1.5ct D VVS H&A lab diamond a community member found, near the top of a $750-900 budget; may have been replaced by a later cheaper purchase
–Lab-grown diamond1.41 ctround–2024Replacement stone for a friend's stolen antique sapphire ring; buyer set a budget under $1,000 for the loose stone, exact price paid not stated
–Lab-grown diamond1.5 ctround–2024Bought a second stone (from options priced under $1000) via Brilliance, cheaper than LooseGrownDiamond with a longer return window
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024UK online order of a roughly 1.2-1.3ct D-color lab diamond solitaire (stone LG602361681), picked over an alternative despite costing about 30% more; exact price not stated
–Natural diamond2.01 ctround–2024Bought after viewing in person at Adiamor's LA showroom; a matching stone (same GIA report) was listed at James Allen for about $30k, but no price she paid is stated; a custom setting was being made
–Natural diamond2.07 ctroundrose gold2024Switched to a Whiteflash A Cut Above hearts-and-arrows super-ideal cut diamond in a custom 18k rose gold bypass/over-under halo, replacing the Adiamor stone; no price stated; graded by AGS
–Lab-grown diamond3.2 ct––2024Stone-only price for a 3.2ct F VS1 IGI hearts-and-arrows lab diamond bought as a surprise upgrade gift; buyers noted some graining and a grayish-brownish tint
–Lab-grown diamond4.05 ctround–2024Bought the cheaper of two 4.05ct lab diamonds for a solitaire engagement stone, after a 4.10ct pick got sniped by another buyer
–Lab-grown diamond1.83 ctround–2024Chose the pricier of two similar CVD stones for its Hearts & Arrows cut and clean look; carat picked to match an anniversary date
–Lab-grown diamond4.2 ct–––Owns a 4.2ct diamond in a Vatche U113 setting, which she says looks virtually identical to a 3ct Tiffany six-prong ring she tried on in store; price not stated
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024HPHT K color, SI1 eye-clean; vendor briefly misquoted $3,320 before honoring the $2,400 price match, plus a $100 coupon; set by David Klass.
–Natural diamond1.3 ct–––Natural diamond eternity band, about 1.3ctw total weight at 2.75mm width, made by David Klass; no price given
–Natural diamond1.5 ct–––Vintage asscher-cut eternity band bought as 1.50ct total weight; buyer felt the stones looked smaller than advertised and was deciding whether to keep or return it; no price given
–––––2022Upgraded through Good Old Gold's own AVR, Solasfera and AVC cut stones over time while exploring a three-stone setting with rep Lynda; no price given
–Natural diamond1.57 ctround–2010Stone from an upgrade done through Good Old Gold about 14 years before this 2024 post; no price given
–––other––Jann Paul proprietary octagon nova cut diamond; GCAL cert had a proportion-scanning error the buyer caught and the cutter corrected; no price given
–Lab-grown diamond2.16 ctroundtwo tone2024Upgrade from a 1996 0.70ct natural stone; kept a larger HPHT lab stone over a smaller E VVS2 rival; custom jeweler set it in yellow/white gold hidden-halo.
–Natural diamond––––Five-stone anniversary ring; natural center stone with David Klass sourcing four matching natural side stones at about 0.75ct each; no price given
–Lab-grown diamond4 ct–––Paid in full in advance for a 4ct diamond upgrade and Tiffany-style replica setting from an unnamed premium custom jeweler (bench claims Tiffany/Harry Winston experience) charging 35-70% more than other quotes; happy wit
–Lab-grown diamond1.83 ctround–2024Bought two 1.83ct IGI lab diamonds to compare a fiery cut vs a balanced (TIC) cut side by side, kept this balanced 34.5/40.8 stone and returned the steeper 35.4/40.7 F-color stone; no price given
–Lab-grown diamond–round––Upgraded from an imperfect natural diamond to a larger, well-cut lab diamond recommended by a forum contact; buyer finds the new stone goes darker in bright and low light than she expected; no price given
–Lab-grown diamond6.62 ct––2024Writer's own faint-blue lab diamond, cited as proof lab deals can run far below typical asking prices
–Lab-grown diamond2.03 ctasscher–2024Listed as Super Ideal Make on Brilliance; replaced buyer's current 1ct stone; no price given
–Natural diamond–emerald–2024Quote for an antique-style stone from an overseas seller, price without mounting sat at the asker's budget ceiling; passed partly for being overseas
–Lab-grown diamond–round–2024Friend bought the round lab diamond recommended in-discussion (exact stone price not stated) plus a With Clarity setting, targeting close to 3ct
–Lab-grown diamond–round–2024Loose CVD lab diamond with a rare 'fat arrows' hearts-and-arrows pattern; bought during a 20%-off sale plus a $300 promo code; a similar stone was quoted $1,000 higher elsewhere
–Lab-grown diamond1.88 ctround––One of three lab diamonds ordered for side-by-side comparison before choosing a final upgrade stone; arrived but felt too similar in size to her old 1.09ct
–Lab-grown diamond2.11 ctround––Second of three comparison stones bought alongside the 1.88ct and the eventual 2.56ct pick
–Lab-grown diamond2.56 ctround––Final upgrade stone chosen over a pricier ~$2k alternative for the bigger size; exact price not stated, described as less precisely cut but a great deal
–Lab-grown diamond1.71 ctround–2024Bought using a discount code off a listing described as under $1500 for a super-ideal-make stone; order later fell through and was not fulfilled as expected
–Natural diamond5.69 ctemerald–2024Antique cut-cornered emerald-cut diamond sourced through a jeweler contact; final price just under $80k after negotiation, custom mounting made separately
–Natural diamond7.34 ct–––Buyer shared her own antique-cut diamond's price as a comparison point while reassuring the person asking about his offer
–Lab-grown diamond2.92 ctroundplatinum20242.92ct D VS1 HPHT lab diamond, GIA cert, price-matched across vendors; set in an Eliana hidden halo pave setting; ~$3k per a buyer's estimate
–Lab-grown diamond3 ct––2023Ordered a 3ct diamond in a plain solitaire setting; paid a $100 non-refundable upcharge for a larger basket plus $510 for the setting, neither refunded after return
–Lab-grown diamond–round–2024Loose lab diamond, 15.5% crown height, bought with help from a diamond buyers online advisor to possibly replace a prior 2.2ct J stone
–Natural diamond2.52 ctroundgold2024Chose this over two ~$32k James Allen options for better cut; picked I color over H/G to fit budget; 18k gold setting; exact price not restated
–Natural diamond1.72 ctround–2024Bought a Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE super ideal hearts-and-arrows diamond for the engagement ring after cancelling a $19,900 James Allen True Hearts stone that had a visible inclusion; paid more for guaranteed cut quality
–Natural diamond0.55 ctround–2024Upgraded from a smaller 0.46ct pick to a 0.55ct stone; landed price includes import duty and VAT; mounted locally in 14k white gold.
–Natural diamond0.51 ctround–202477diamonds' own 'Cupid's Ideal' cut, a later option the person asking weighed; price excludes VAT; not the stone finally ordered
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Quote for a loose stone a broker sourced for the person asking to consider, not yet purchased
–Lab-grown diamond2.73 ct––20242.73ct GCAL 8x lab diamond bought for under $1000, under half the price of comparable graded stones; some striation visible and fire less impressive than a comparison AGS-0 stone, but buyer was satisfied with the deal
–Lab-grown diamond2.21 ctround–2024Price-matched this round lab diamond originally listed at Ritani, later had it set into a ring
–Lab-grown diamond2.75 ctroundwhite gold2023Bought a 2.75ct lab round brilliant diamond package from online jeweler Dreamstone; paid $550 to customize their 14k white gold six-prong solitaire setting, no upcharge
–Natural diamond2.5 ct––2022An earlier natural stone bought before the writer moved through several lab diamonds to a CVD they finally loved; called a sunk cost
–Lab-grown diamond2.74 ctround––Bought a second loose 2.74ct G VS1 round lab diamond purely to compare light performance against her current stone, intending to possibly return it; found it performed about the same as her existing diamond; no price giv
–Natural diamond1.27 ctradiantyellow gold2024Bought a branded 'Lucere' cut loose diamond and a simple JA setting; paid an extra $50 to upgrade to claw prongs; now wears it as her actual engagement ring
–Lab-grown diamond2.14 ct––2024Quoted for a 9.3 cut-score HPHT stone later found to have a pavilion twist and excess painting; not bought
–Lab-grown diamond––platinum2024Custom three-quarter platinum eternity-style band, 2.3mm, lab diamonds, made to fit a size-3.25 finger
–Lab-grown diamond3.05 ct––2024Quote for one of two ~3ct D VVS1-VVS2 excellent-cut lab diamonds (HPHT or CVD), same price for both, to upgrade his wife's ring; no final pick stated
–Lab-grown diamond3.02 ctround–2024Quote for a loose 3.02ct E VVS2 lab diamond for her engagement ring; confirmed the $3,007 price wasn't a typo; deciding whether to buy.
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Bought a lab diamond via Loosegrowndiamond after Brilliance quoted about 35 dollars less; a buyer guessed the price was near 700 dollars
–Lab-grown diamond2.51 ctround–2024Traded in her natural 1.12ct diamond ring, wedding band, an empty Tacori setting and scrap gold at a 75-year local family jeweler for a 2.51ct F VS1 ideal-cut lab tulip solitaire; the trade-in exactly covered the new rin
–Lab-grown diamond––––Lab OEC anniversary-ring rough stone, roughly $1,200 based on the budget range discussed, sent to a recutter; the new IGI report showed Good cut, Very Good polish/symmetry
–Lab-grown diamond2.51 ct––2024Traded in old stone, setting and band for full credit; new lab stone, setting and plain band cost this with nothing paid out of pocket
–Natural diamond2.07 ctround–2024HCA 0.9 loose diamond with low crown/pavilion angles and paddling around the arrows, twinning wisps present but reportedly eye-clean; natural inferred from forum (RockyTalky is a diamond buyers' forum's natural-diamond s
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Bought a hearts-and-arrows lab diamond stone for under $1000 with help from a forum regular, then had it custom-set separately by a jeweler found on Instagram; whole process took 4-5 weeks
––––gold2024Custom dainty French-prong setting for a loose diamond bought from Kay; chosen over a cheaper Adiamor stock setting
–Lab-grown diamond3 ct––2024A separate 3ct loose lab diamond bought from this online vendor, distinct from the Ritani stone wrote for feedback here
–Lab-grown diamond2.31 ctround–2024Price-matched a CVD lab diamond from Ritani; bought loose to preview in person against another stone before choosing.
–Natural diamond1 ctprincess–2024A low-clarity (described as "dirty") 1ct princess bought cheaply while mined prices were low; writer warns against that clarity for an engagement ring
–––––2024Plain halo setting only; writer supplied their own diamonds to be set, calls current setting prices very high
–Natural diamond2.62 ctroundplatinum2024Whiteflash A Cut Above 2.62ct G VS2 round diamond, likely platinum 6-prong solitaire; price never stated; deposit then finalized, delivered, later resized
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Replaced the windowed Ritani stone with a better-cut GIA emerald lab diamond from specialist vendor John; kept it after forum encouragement
–Natural diamond––yellow gold2024Found a fancy yellow stone by chance after an earlier deposit ring fell through; had a custom yellow-gold setting made with two cadillac-cut side stones; buyer says total cost was about 15,000 CAD less than an earlier 35
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Loose GIA lab diamond, quoted then bought; jeweler called it type 2a HPHT with no detectable boron/blue nuance on two moissanite testers
–Lab-grown diamond–asscher–2024Early candidate stone she was quoted while comparing two options; an expert flagged possible cut issues and she moved on
––––yellow gold–Spur-of-the-moment engraved plain 14k yellow gold wedding bands, $99 each, with names and wedding date engraved inside
–Lab-grown diamond1.57 ct––20241.57ct D VVS2 HPHT lab diamond bought loose for $4,500 roughly half a year before this post; the price was later called too high for that cut and size
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Secured a lab stone another buyers flagged as slightly oversized for her 2-2.25ct target; order later ran into issues and she resumed shopping
–Lab-grown diamond4.01 ctasscher–2024Found the same stone listed near $11k on Rare Carat, then bought it cheaper direct from the vendor; loose stone for an existing setting
–Lab-grown diamond3.99 ctasscher–2024Bought alongside a cheaper stone from the same seller to compare in person before choosing which to keep
–Lab-grown diamond2.63 ctround–2024Jeweler secured the reserved 2.63ct super-ideal stone after the person asking first lost it to another buyer; setting and wedding band bought separately, no price given
–Lab-grown diamond3.75 ctasscher–2024HPHT stone with a shallow 17% crown that another buyers had flagged as pricey; ordered but not delivered yet
–Lab-grown diamond3.54 ctasscher–2024Ordered as a cheaper alternative to compare against the $5,600 stone; exact price not stated, plans to return whichever she likes less
–Lab-grown diamond2.51 ct––2024Tulip 6-prong solitaire with plain band, traded in her original mined halo ring which covered the entire $3,500 cost
–Lab-grown diamond3.24 ctround–2024First candidate stone, currently listed set in a pendant; StoneAlgo cut score 9.7, HCA 1.6
–Lab-grown diamond3.21 ctround–2024Second candidate stone, looked slightly darker in photos; StoneAlgo cut score 9.2, HCA 1.1
–Natural diamond1.84 ctround––Second quote, a 1.84ct G VS2 HRD-certified diamond with a better cut score, closer to the asker's budget than the first stone.
–Natural diamond2.76 ctround––IGI-certified stone the person asking was considering for a platinum cathedral solitaire setting; buyers said the cut showed light leakage despite the 'ideal' label
–Natural diamond1.89 ctroundplatinum2024Bought after returning the $8,300 local-jeweler ring; setting is a fishtail pave cathedral; ring not yet in hand, 15-day inspection return period since it is not a custom hand-made order
–Lab-grown diamond–––2024Loose lab stone with disclosed provenance (grown New Jersey, cut Israel, fair labor both places); no price given; setting/design still to be decided
–Lab-grown diamond1.97 ctasscher–2024Lab-grown asscher chosen after weeks of comparing dozens of online listings for cut quality and light performance with community help; an earlier top pick was lost to a price hike before this one was ordered; no price gi
–Natural diamond1.76 ctoval–2024Chose the smaller 1.76ct Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS1 oval loose diamond ($34,470) over a larger 2.61ct Fancy Intense Yellow SI2 oval ($18,904) after seeing both in person
–Lab-grown diamond3.01 ctround–2024Diamond-only quote from a specialist antique-cut dealer she switched to after passing on her jeweler's stones
–Lab-grown diamond3.03 ctother–2024Diamond-only quote, seller labeled the cut 'OMB'; exact shape unclear from description
–Lab-grown diamond2.54 ctother–2024Diamond-only quote, seller labeled the cut 'OMB'; exact shape unclear from description
–Lab-grown diamond2.17 ctcushion––Bought a 2.17ct G lab diamond (elongated cushion) from Brian Gavin for $1,200 a while back; lab prices have dropped further since
–Lab-grown diamond3.08 ctcushion–2024Quote for a 3.08ct Ideal Cut cushion lab diamond, found cheaper than an ~$8k listing seen elsewhere
–Lab-grown diamond3.11 ctcushion–2024Quote for a 3.11ct Excellent Cut cushion lab diamond, the alternative to the 3.08ct option
–Lab-grown diamond2 ct––2024Jeweler sourced this HPHT lab diamond at the original ~$1,112 quote though the supplier tried to raise it to $3,000+ after forum buzz
–Natural diamond–––2003Original engagement diamond, insured for its $12,000 appraised value; lost on the couple's 1-year anniversary about 21 years before this post
–Natural diamond1.5 ct––2003Replacement 1.5ct mined diamond bought using the $12,000 insurance payout after losing the original stone
–Lab-grown diamond–round–2024Upgraded from a natural 1.2ct I/SI1 diamond to an IGI-certified F color lab-grown round H&A stone, bought for about a quarter of what a branded Whiteflash stone would have cost; setting done separately by a custom jewele
–Lab-grown diamond5.53 ct––2025Had the setting remade because the original mount was too thin and flimsy for a stone this size
–Lab-grown diamond2.81 ctround–2025Third-party buyer's own hearts-and-arrows round found via the forum for under $1,200, after budgeting around $3,000 for a 2ct stone
–Lab-grown diamond2.84 ctroundyellow gold2025Ordered as an e-ring upgrade; price inferred from writer choosing this over a just-over-3ct option at $2,170 that was $470 more
–Lab-grown diamond2.13 ctround–2025AGS triple-zero cut grade, GIA-graded excellent polish and symmetry; bought as a replacement stone
–Natural diamond1.5 ct–––The natural stone that was replaced; GIA-graded very good polish and symmetry
–Lab-grown diamond–other–2025A quote of over $10,000 from cutter Yoram for a lab-grown Octavia-cut stone; the buyer found it too expensive to pursue
–Lab-grown diamond2.03 ctcushion–2025Bought a blue lab-grown cushion diamond as a low-worry ring to keep at a second home instead of traveling with good jewelry; price not stated
–Lab-grown diamond3.71 ct––2025Loose HPHT stone bought to replace a CVD diamond with strain; discussed around $1,917 before the final $1,900 purchase.
–Lab-grown diamond1.8 ctround–2025HPHT round diamond matching a 1.8+ ct H&A search, listed just over $600; sold to another buyer before the order could be secured
–Lab-grown diamond–––2025Quote for an IGI-certified lab diamond near 2.5ct, price includes 20% import VAT; being weighed for a 6-prong gold/platinum solitaire a local jeweller would set
–Lab-grown diamond4.5 ctcushion–2024Custom-cut lab OMC quoted near $400/ct for a 4.5-4.75ct stone; deposit paid, final size still being cut
–Lab-grown diamond1.51 ctround–2025First lab diamond ordered via RareCarat (price-matched LooseGrownDiamond); stock LG674539269, 1.51ct round; no price stated; worried afterward it might read too small
–Lab-grown diamond2.5 ctround–2025Pre-tax price for a locally sourced 2.5 ct lab diamond with an AGS Ideal 0 report, chosen to avoid US import duty; 30-day return; setting still to be made
–Lab-grown diamond2.41 ctround–2025Loose 2.41ct lab diamond price-matched to $700, the low end of an online range, after two earlier stones fell through; certificate shows hearts-and-arrows.
–Lab-grown diamond1.74 ctround–2025Second lab diamond ordered (stock ~680525321) to compare size in person against the first; loved the sparkle but worried it looked too big once set
–Lab-grown diamond1.57 ctround–2025Third lab diamond ordered to compare against the 1.74ct stone; settled on a three-stone design with pear side stones sourced by setting-maker David Klass; thin girdle flagged as a minor concern
–Lab-grown diamond2.64 ctprincess–2025Chose a 2.64ct F VS1 lab-grown princess cut over a smaller, higher-clarity 1.77ct option; budget target was under $1,000, order placed and in production
–Lab-grown diamond3.19 ctoval–2025Impulse-bought loose HPHT oval with an average 8-main facet pattern and slight bow-tie/leakage; had budgeted $400 for 2+ ct
–Lab-grown diamond3.15 ctoval–2025Second loose stone, a modified-brilliant oval bought instead of the first, while comparing sellers like Calavera, LGD and Luvansh
–Lab-grown diamond3 ctround–2025Quote for a 3ct D VVS2 HPHT hearts-and-arrows lab diamond found for the buyer, priced under $1,200; she kept looking at other sizes and colors.
–Lab-grown diamond3.08 ctoval–2025One of six lab ovals ordered for an in-person side-by-side comparison
–Lab-grown diamond3.06 ctoval–2025Second of three ovals ordered from Ruby Harper for comparison
–Lab-grown diamond3.32 ctoval–2025Third of three ovals ordered from Ruby Harper for comparison
–Lab-grown diamond3.27 ctoval–2025One of three ovals ordered from Calavera for comparison
–Lab-grown diamond3 ctoval–2025Second of three ovals ordered from Calavera for comparison
–Lab-grown diamond3.16 ctoval–2025Third of three ovals ordered from Calavera for comparison
–Lab-grown diamond3.12 ct––2025Picked a 3.12ct lab round after months of vendor-guided search; exact price stayed deleted throughout the discussion at buyer's own request
–Lab-grown diamond–round–2025Quote for a fancy vivid-blue HPHT round lab diamond at $3,800; buyer felt it was pretty but too pricey and kept looking.
–Lab-grown diamond–––20252-2.2ct DEF VS2-or-better IGI ideal round found as an upgrade stone, listed under $900 at Calavera and also under $975 at LooseGrownDiamond; the person asking capped her upgrade budget at $1,500 rather than pay for a pri
–Lab-grown diamond1.23 ctround–20251.23ct D VVS1 HPHT hearts-and-arrows 'Affinity Cut' lab diamond, bought under $350 from a lower-priced reseller after the same stone was listed for much more at Adiamor
–Lab-grown diamond2.01 ctround–2025Loose lab diamond just over 2ct that a forum helper sourced for the person asking, just under $1100 and above his original $1000 cap, being weighed for an engagement ring
–Natural diamond–oval–2025Loose oval diamond quoted by a jeweler using fast-decision pressure; Very Good polish and surface graining noted; planned to pair with lab side stones

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Sources and method

Price reports on this page come from 230 public discussions where buyers answered in their own words. Each comment that stated what someone paid became one row; notes are paraphrased, never quoted.

The largest discussions used here (60)

One line is one account. An amount is the price of the ring as a whole in the currency the buyer used, and an account with no amount is kept because what it says still explains a price.