Shape · buyer-reported prices · updated September 2026
Cushion Engagement Ring Cost: 121 Real Prices
Buyers of a cushion engagement ring paid a median of $3,500 across 121 purchases, against $2,250 for every shape together. 61% of those who named the stone chose lab-grown.
$3,500median cushion ring, 121 purchases
$1,600–$6,700middle half of prices
3 ctmedian center stone (114 stated weights)
61%lab-grown, among buyers who named the stone
Cushion rings by carat
| Center stone weight | Rings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 to 1.99 ct | 10 | $7,000 | $1,900 to $13,000 |
| 2 to 2.49 ct | 25 | $3,000 | $1,200 to $10,000 |
| 2.5 to 2.99 ct | 8 | $1,834 | $1,520 to $7,000 |
| 3 to 3.99 ct | 34 | $4,950 | $1,800 to $10,750 |
| 4 ct and up | 30 | $2,550 | $1,500 to $5,530 |
Cushion ring questions
How much does a cushion engagement ring cost?
A median $3,500 across 121 buyer-reported purchases, half between $1,600 and $6,700; the median for every shape together is $2,250.
Every cushion ring in the data
| Ring | Stone | Carat | Shape | Metal | Year | What the buyer reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | Moissanite | – | cushion | other | 2026 | 10x14mm elongated old-mine-cut moissanite sold as a '10ct' stone; sterling silver setting with cz side stones; paid extra for fast AliExpress shipping |
| $149 | Moissanite | – | cushion | other | 2025 | Clearance-outlet double halo, 2ct center/2.95tcttw total, sterling silver setting, plus tax/shipping |
| $204 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2023 | 8x7.5mm old mine cushion stone set in a 10k gold ring; says no lab diamond of the same size and setting could match the price |
| $255 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | 2026 | Same Golden Tree Jewellers Boxing Day ring design as another buyer's; unclear if this price includes tax |
| $366 | Moissanite | – | cushion | white gold | 2026 | Boxing Day one-day limited sale; elongated cushion cut, two white topaz side stones, price includes tax |
| $395 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2023 | 2ct cushion old-mine-cut moissanite in 14k gold; notes gold price and design complexity affect the quote |
| $425 | Moissanite | – | cushion | yellow gold | 2024 | Custom 10k gold cushion moissanite ring with lab sapphire and garnet accents; shipping included in price |
| $500 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2024 | 3ct elongated cushion moissanite with hidden halo and accent stones on the band, 10k gold |
| $550 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.03 ct | cushion | – | – | Stone bought online for a little under $300, mounted locally for $250 in a very-high-cost-of-living area |
| $600 | Moissanite | – | cushion | platinum | 2021 | Near-colorless (GHI range) hearts-and-arrows cut, custom designed, size 6 |
| $650 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.7 ct | cushion | – | – | Ordered a high-quality lab diamond cushion ring; could have gone with more carats for the same budget |
| $750 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 1.25 ct | cushion | other | – | Partner is a trained metalsmith who hand-made the silver ring himself using scrap silver, freeing up budget for a higher-quality diamond |
| $770 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | – | 3ct elongated cushion, order placed but not yet delivered at time of comment |
| $800 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | – | 5-carat cushion-cut moissanite ring |
| $884 | Moissanite | – | cushion | yellow gold | 2026 | 3ct square cushion old-mine-cut moissanite custom ring in 10k gold; loved the setting but found the stone dull and dark in person versus the video |
| $950 | Natural diamond | – | cushion | platinum | – | Antique three-stone platinum ring with old mine cut diamonds; she believes her partner paid about this for her first engagement ring; year not given |
| $957 | Other gemstone | – | cushion | – | – | Blue topaz center stone custom ordered and set by a local jeweler instead of a diamond that would have cost far more |
| $999 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.02 ct | cushion | white gold | 2025 | Elongated cushion cut; total included a 14k white gold bezel setting |
| $1,000 | Moissanite | – | cushion | other | 2012 | 6mm cushion moissanite in palladium with a half micropave band, bought roughly 12-13 years before the comment |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.89 ct | cushion | gold | 2025 | Custom-made set with 1.89ct cushion lab diamond main stone, band and setting fee together around $1,000 in 10k gold |
| $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | cushion | yellow gold | 2026 | Buyer's own ring, a little over $1,000, bought through a group sale online; still awaiting delivery |
| $1,250 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.23 ct | cushion | – | 2024 | Elongated cushion cut in a simple solitaire setting |
| $1,280 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | cushion | yellow gold | 2024 | Bought a 4ct cushion lab diamond via an estate-auction site, then had an Etsy maker build a custom 14k yellow gold setting for it; her 4th piece from that maker |
| $1,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.73 ct | cushion | gold | – | Diamond price-matched to Calavera through Rare Carat, 14kt setting |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.73 ct | cushion | white gold | 2025 | Elongated cushion price-matched at Calavera, set in white-gold double prong, appraisal included, done around March |
| $1,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.5 ct | cushion | yellow gold | 2026 | 10k yellow gold ring, cited as proof the person asking shouldn't pay $6k |
| $1,520 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.75 ct | cushion | – | 2025 | 2.75ct center, 3ct total weight including side diamonds on the band |
| $1,600 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.6 ct | cushion | gold | – | 3.6ct old mine cushion lab stone (described as fiorese-cut) with a 10k gold cathedral setting and pave diamonds on the bridge, stone and setting together |
| $1,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.11 ct | cushion | rose gold | 2023 | Custom-made fancy pink lab diamond ring with diamond accents, made to order in under a week after sending a reference photo for the exact pink shade |
| $1,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.03 ct | cushion | gold | – | Elongated cushion cut, 1.24 length/width ratio, 18k gold, price includes shipping |
| $1,768 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.99 ct | cushion | – | – | Price-matched an Aurelinne-sourced stone through Rare Carat for the full ring cost |
| $1,792 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.76 ct | cushion | platinum | 2026 | Sourced stone online then mailed it overseas to have the platinum setting made |
| $1,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.46 ct | cushion | – | – | Price-matched a Calavera stone; the store also handled the setting |
| $1,800 | Lab-grown diamond | – | cushion | – | 2025 | Ordered a roughly 13x11mm cushion lab diamond for $1800 but canceled after learning the listed dimensions were spread wider than stated |
| $1,800 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.12 ct | cushion | rose gold | – | Fancy vivid blue stone, modified elongated cushion, solitaire cigar band |
| $1,866 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.46 ct | cushion | – | 2025 | Ring with setting; price matched a stone listed on Calavera |
| $1,866 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 5.46 ct | cushion | – | 2025 | Elongated cushion in a cathedral setting; cut graded ideal by a diamond marketplace though bought elsewhere |
| $1,900 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.68 ct | cushion | – | 2023 | Custom-cut old mine cushion lab diamond bought during the cutter's September sale, overseas (China) via a WhatsApp rep; stone came back 2.68ct instead of the ordered 3ct and the cutter offered a refund for the size diffe |
| $1,900 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | cushion | white gold | – | Brilliant cut with a lab-grown tapered baguette on either side |
| $1,900 | Lab-grown diamond | – | cushion | yellow gold | 2025 | Ready-made antique-style cushion cut lab diamond bought from a small online seller after disliking three round stones; ordered afternoon, delivered by next morning |
| $1,900 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.1 ct | cushion | white gold | 2026 | Antique cushion stone plus a separate custom 10k white gold setting, each about $950 |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | cushion | – | 2024 | 20-year anniversary upgrade to an elongated 2ct cushion-cut diamond from a local North Jersey jeweler; original heirloom ring kept to alternate wearing. |
| $2,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | cushion | – | – | 20th-anniversary upgrade from a 0.80ct natural solitaire bought in 1999; a natural equivalent would run about $18,000 |
| $2,000 | Moissanite | – | cushion | – | 2025 | 2ct cushion cut with a half eternity band, right around $2,000 total |
| $2,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.1 ct | cushion | gold | 2026 | Elongated cushion stone with small marquise diamond accents in a 14k gold setting |
| $2,146 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.44 ct | cushion | platinum | 2024 | Ordered stone from Luvansh, set at Jared with baguettes using a gift card |
| $2,400 | – | 3 ct | cushion | – | – | Paid about the same as the asker's $2400 for their own 3ct cushion cut ring |
| $2,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.52 ct | cushion | rose gold | 2026 | Old-mine-cut elongated cushion stone, 14k rose gold, custom bought overseas with an IGI report |
| $2,400 | – | 4.52 ct | cushion | rose gold | 2026 | Elongated old mine cushion cut, excellent cut/polish, 14k rose gold bezel setting being made; still awaiting delivery, expected end of May or start of June |
| $2,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.1 ct | cushion | gold | 2025 | 50% bigger, higher-grade lab diamond replacing the 2020 natural ring; included an 18k gold band and a 30% sale discount |
| $3,000 | – | 2 ct | cushion | gold | 2026 | Ring was priced near $5,000 in the case; jeweler lowered it to match a $3,000 budget; 2ct square cushion on a 14k gold band |
| $3,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.3 ct | cushion | gold | – | Bought in the LA jewelry district; sees no reason to pay more for natural |
| $3,100 | Sapphire | 2.3 ct | cushion | – | – | Teal cushion-cut sapphire, 7.6x6.9x4.6mm dimensions, GIA certified |
| $3,238 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.85 ct | cushion | – | 2023 | Total included tax; RareCarat price-matched a pricier Ritani listing; setting swapped to a hidden halo plain band (+$10) pre-shipping |
| $3,500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2.08 ct | cushion | yellow gold | – | Custom 2.08ct elongated cushion black diamond ring in 14k yellow gold |
| $3,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.22 ct | cushion | – | 2024 | Elongated cushion stone bought online, then custom set locally for about $1,000 |
| $3,500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3.5 ct | cushion | platinum | 2026 | Stone sourced via a TikTok jeweler; a separate jeweler sourced sapphire side stones and set it in platinum |
| $3,500 | Natural diamond | 0.84 ct | cushion | two tone | 2022 | Late Victorian platinum buttercup setting with 18k yellow gold shank, hand-engraved 1889 Paris; later resold as another buyer's engagement ring |
| $3,600 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.07 ct | cushion | gold | 2023 | Elongated cushion, marketed as super ideal cut grade; semi-custom engagement ring, stone and 18k gold setting together |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | cushion | platinum | 2026 | Platinum cushion halo split-shank ring ordered for his wife as a surprise, not yet delivered; total listed weight was 4.4ct, center stone confirmed 4ct by another buyer reading the specs |
| $4,000 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | 2024 | Custom hand-cut antique elongated cushion moissanite from a domestic maker; $2,000 stone, $1,200 design/CAD/manufacturing, $800 hand engraving |
| $4,000 | Natural diamond | 0.91 ct | cushion | white gold | 2012 | 10k white gold square cushion 'Tiffany style' solitaire, roughly $4,000 |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | cushion | yellow gold | – | Elongated cushion cut lab diamond plus four 0.3 carat lab diamond accents |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.5 ct | cushion | – | 2026 | Custom elongated cushion solitaire; paid about 15% extra for the specific cut ratio and grade requested, jeweler included a lifetime guarantee |
| $4,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2 ct | cushion | gold | 2025 | Custom ring with a 2ct center stone plus four 0.3ct accent diamonds in 14k gold; proposal was about a year before this comment |
| $4,200 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.05 ct | cushion | yellow gold | 2025 | Found a highly recommended jeweler in Vegas; side baguettes 0.6ct each |
| $4,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.77 ct | cushion | – | – | Lab-grown cushion cut |
| $4,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | cushion | – | – | Lab center stone with a halo and pave band the writer believes are natural |
| $4,900 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.3 ct | cushion | – | 2024 | Ten-year upgrade, elongated cushion (1.3 ratio) lab stone plus setting and tax; kids' birthstones set inside the band. |
| $5,000 | Moissanite | – | cushion | gold | – | 9mm C&C cushion moissanite solitaire on a thin gold band with a lab-diamond hidden halo, made by a local jeweler, cost close to $5k. |
| $5,000 | Sapphire | 3 ct | cushion | rose gold | – | Halo and half the band set with diamonds, rose gold prong accents, husband designed it himself |
| $5,000 | Natural diamond | 0.81 ct | cushion | – | – | First marriage's ring; resold 5 years later for a fraction of this price |
| $5,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 0.81 ct | cushion | – | – | Cushion ring with halo setting bought before a divorce; later resold with difficulty for far less |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | cushion | – | – | Elongated cushion lab stone with a custom-designed setting; not proposed yet at time of posting |
| $5,000 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | cushion | – | 2011 | Wife's first engagement ring, natural cushion, bought 14 years before this comment |
| $5,000 | Natural diamond | 1 ct | cushion | – | 2009 | 1ct cushion center in a halo setting, 2ct total weight including halo stones; bought about 16 years before the comment |
| $5,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.02 ct | cushion | gold | – | Elongated cushion cut, custom ring setting and band design |
| $5,400 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.52 ct | cushion | platinum | 2023 | Boyfriend bought this as an engagement ring; vendor confirmed as Adiamor in a follow-up reply |
| $5,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.02 ct | cushion | yellow gold | – | Elongated cushion, thick 3.5mm band |
| $5,500 | Lab-grown diamond | 4.54 ct | cushion | yellow gold | 2026 | 4.54ct elongated cushion lab diamond (1.4 length-to-width ratio), 18k yellow gold, 3mm rounded band; separate half-eternity diamond band (~2 ctw, 4mm) worn on days she avoids the big ring; ring designed with a jeweler; w |
| $5,530 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.58 ct | cushion | – | 2023 | Stone was just shy of $4,000, setting $1,530; cushion sits about 5mm above the band, higher than she wanted; vendor's video looked more tinted than the stone in person |
| $5,600 | – | 3.02 ct | cushion | yellow gold | – | Marquise side stones with a hidden halo; thinks sourcing the stone separately could have cost less |
| $6,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.8 ct | cushion | platinum | 2024 | Writer's own ring, two 0.3ct trillion side stones, custom nearly-1oz platinum setting |
| $6,100 | Lab-grown diamond | 5.76 ct | cushion | gold | 2025 | 14k tulip basket setting, tax included, bought the week of the comment; three other local designers quoted $5,500-$7,200 for comparable rings |
| $6,600 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.01 ct | cushion | gold | 2023 | Elongated cushion cut, 14k gold band; came with a GIA report and was insurance-appraised right after buying |
| $6,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | cushion | platinum | 2024 | Elongated cushion cut center; setting includes two 1ct side stones; done remotely with videos, not yet delivered |
| $6,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | cushion | platinum | 2024 | 4ct elongated cushion center with 1ct E VS1 cushion side stones each, total 6ct in the piece |
| $6,700 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | cushion | platinum | 2024 | 6-carat-total wedding anniversary upgrade: 4ct E VS1 elongated cushion center with two 1ct E VS1 elongated cushion side stones, platinum setting, bought remotely from NYC jeweler Harry at Delicate Gem |
| $7,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 4 ct | cushion | platinum | 2024 | 18th-anniversary upgrade; lab elongated cushion custom-set into a platinum three-stone ring; diamond ~$3.5-4k, setting from $3.1k, total under $7k |
| $7,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 2.8 ct | cushion | yellow gold | 2024 | Fiance's ring, bought from a local jeweler in November 2024, likely above market |
| $7,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 11 ct | cushion | – | 2025 | Custom ring with an 11+ carat square cushion center plus E VVS1 side stones, ordered via WhatsApp from an Indian wholesaler that grows and sets its own diamonds; no tax, free shipping |
| $7,850 | Natural diamond | – | cushion | – | 2022 | Antique cushion cut stone initially sold as EGL H VS2, but the GIA cert came back color L; price renegotiated from $8,400 down to $7,850 all-in for a custom 18k setting |
| $8,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.75 ct | cushion | – | 2023 | 1.75ct cushion lab diamond, pave band, from ADA Diamonds; same clarity/cut as the asker's stone by her description |
| $8,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 1.5 ct | cushion | gold | – | Marquise-cut diamond accents on the band, 18k gold; picked together, deliberately ignoring the 3-month-salary rule. |
| $8,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3 ct | cushion | – | 2021 | Modern cushion cut, S-T color with no brown tint, no cert mentioned; writer says it cost about the same as the asker's quoted price |
| $10,000 | Natural diamond | 2.02 ct | cushion | – | 2026 | Boyfriend bought it recently for around 10k; she suggests the same seller for 2 ct natural stones under 15k |
| $10,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | cushion | – | – | Two 1.5ct G VS1 square cushion stones at $5k each for a past-present-future style ring, bought before the pandemic |
| $10,750 | Lab-grown diamond | 3.11 ct | cushion | – | – | Paid $10,500-11,000 (midpoint used); appraised higher at $13,000. |
| $11,000 | Natural diamond | 3.05 ct | cushion | yellow gold | – | Cathedral setting with hidden halo; stone bought from an Instagram seller who cuts gemstones, color grade as stated by writer |
| $13,000 | Natural diamond | 1.9 ct | cushion | platinum | – | Ring from a previous marriage; GIA-certified cushion solitaire cathedral setting, now being priced for private resale |
| $14,000 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | cushion | – | – | Old mine cut diamond, bought online from a California-based independent jeweler; shape inferred from the cut style |
| $15,000 | Natural diamond | 2.5 ct | cushion | yellow gold | – | 2.5ct SI1 cushion natural diamond bought wholesale through a family diamond-district connection; ring appraised near double what was paid |
| $15,000 | Natural diamond | 1.75 ct | cushion | – | – | Stone later chipped and insurance covered the repair; writer valued age and origin over a lab alternative |
| $15,400 | Natural diamond | 1.5 ct | cushion | – | 2023 | Elongated cushion diamond haggled down from a 17k asking price to 13.9k; band/setting about 1.5k more |
| $16,000 | Lab-grown diamond | 3 ct | cushion | yellow gold | 2022 | Elongated cushion lab diamond with a thick band, made by a small Austin jeweler |
| $17,000 | Natural diamond | 2 ct | cushion | – | 2022 | 2 carat cushion diamond ring bought in 2022, cited as proof the $85k Tiffany price is not worth it secondhand |
| $20,000 | Natural diamond | 3.28 ct | cushion | – | 2022 | Old mine cut stone plus setting bought together for a little over $20k |
| $21,000 | Natural diamond | 2.02 ct | cushion | platinum | – | Platinum-set 2.02ct cushion diamond, excellent polish/very good symmetry, strong blue fluorescence, conflict-free Canadian-origin stone; now being resold |
| $22,000 | Natural diamond | 3.8 ct | cushion | two tone | 2025 | Antique old mine cushion diamond ring originally quoted around $25k fully set in 18k gold and platinum; final numbers landed at $21.5k-$22.5k, plans to reset into a new setting later |
| $23,500 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 2.3 ct | cushion | – | 2026 | Writer described the stone as an elongated cushion |
| $25,400 | Natural diamond | 2.02 ct | cushion | – | 2013 | Bought in 2013; writer doubts she could resell for the later $48,000 appraisal, maybe just recoup what was paid |
| $31,000 | Natural diamond | 3.9 ct | cushion | – | – | Stone sourced direct from a wholesaler via jeweler with a small finder's fee; writer estimates the ring is worth upwards of $40k |
| $33,000 | Natural diamond | 2.26 ct | cushion | – | 2013 | Mined cushion diamond bought 13 years before the comment; stone and setting priced separately |
| $45,000 | Natural diamond | 3 ct | cushion | white gold | – | Custom-made ring with a natural cushion center just over 3ct plus two matching natural side stones in 14k white gold, stone sourced from Belgium; Blue Nile pricing for similar specs looked comparable |
| $45,000 | Diamond, lab or natural not said | 3.2 ct | cushion | platinum | 2022 | Second ring, elongated cushion with 0.7 tcw tapered baguette side stones, bought about 3 years before this post through the same NYC jeweler |
| $96,000 | – | 4.11 ct | cushion | platinum | – | Elongated cushion |
| $100,000 | Natural diamond | 3.5 ct | cushion | – | 2024 | Custom elongated-cushion cut from a 4+ct rough down to 3.5ct to avoid crushed ice; roughly $100k total for stone, recut and setting |
Sources and method
Price reports on this page come from 97 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)
- 2026-01: Ring will be around 23k-35k. NEED ADVICE (1050 comments)
- 2026-08: Spent $4,000 at Swarovski… should I return everything? Trying to build a jewelry collection and now I’m having second thoughts. (725 comments)
- 2025-01: How much did you pay? (703 comments)
- 2026-03: Am I crazy for wanting a $6k ring? (412 comments)
- 2022-10: How much y’all paying for your engagement rings? (399 comments)
- 2023-04: Why does everyone have a HUGE diamond these days? (370 comments)
- 2025-10: For everyone who has a diamond ring; is yours a natural or a lab-grown diamond? (355 comments)
- 2024-03: Genuine question (and I mean no offense to anyone!)... Why would you choose to pay for a natural diamond when you can get an equally beautiful lab diamond for approx 1/3 of the price? (341 comments)
- 2022-10: Is everyone here super rich? 😅 (336 comments)
- 2024-07: Absolutely mortified about getting a ring for my gf (308 comments)
- 2023-07: I know she will love it, but now I’m nervous that I overpaid (290 comments)
- 2024-04: Partner and I agreed on a cheap engagement ring. How do I get the most bang for my buck? (280 comments)
- 2026-05: So disappointed with jeweler’s bait and switch (257 comments)
- 2024-05: My first custom ring- and I ordered another as soon as I opened the package today (257 comments)
- 2025-04: For those who have a ring costing 30-50k usd, what does it look like? (252 comments)
- 2024-03: My amazing husband is giving me a 20 year e-ring upgrade.Thinking of getting this 2 ct cushion cut ring. What do you all think? (228 comments)
- 2026-08: My Engagement Rings ! (222 comments)
- 2019-05: How much to spend on an engagement ring? (210 comments)
- 2026-04: Feeling torn 😢 (191 comments)
- 2025-06: Buying 3.5 radiant cut . Am I paying too much ? (184 comments)
- 2026-07: Designed a ring we love with my bf but it’s out of budget :/ (173 comments)
- 2025-12: I’m going to propose. (172 comments)
- 2024-07: Trying to sell a diamond, I’m being told the market is not good now? (168 comments)
- 2026-01: If labgrown diamonds are chemically the same as mined diamonds, how come they have less resale value compared to mined diamonds? (164 comments)
- 2023-11: Worth the wait 💕 (155 comments)
- 2024-02: Received my ring today! (153 comments)
- 2023-10: My Pink Lab is done… (147 comments)
- 2026-08: Is the price of lab diamonds going up? Or am I just not informed properly? (145 comments)
- 2025-05: Anyone know where to get a cheap engagement ring that doesn’t look cheap? (139 comments)
- 2024-01: 4 carat lab diamond (137 comments)
- 2025-05: Help, would you buy this diamond? Be honest please (135 comments)
- 2025-06: I ordered an antique moval set in 18k bezel and I don’t love it (130 comments)
- 2026-07: Bf asking me to not be cheap for qn engagement ring (128 comments)
- 2025-03: I want to shop local, but these prices are insane… $35k for 2ct lab?? (125 comments)
- 2025-05: Did I get ripped off? (125 comments)
- 2026-03: Price Check? (124 comments)
- 2024-09: Can you show me you 3k-10k rings? (122 comments)
- 2025-09: I just don’t want to get ripped off (120 comments)
- 2023-12: Lab Pricing - Have we hit rock bottom? (117 comments)
- 2026-07: I help people wedding rings for a living. Most people pay extra for things they can’t see. AMA (110 comments)
- 2025-01: This seems overpriced for Moissanite no??? (105 comments)
- 2025-05: How Much Do People Usually Spend on an Engagement Ring? Asking for a Friend (103 comments)
- 2023-02: Megathread - Please post your non-traditional engagement rings! This includes bands, ring stacks, unusual gemstones and vintage/heirloom rings. Please do not post solitaires, modern halo or pave rings. These are ‘no chat’ posts. Include hand pics, specs, finger size and vendor/price (optional). (95 comments)
- 2024-05: Hey guys! My boyfriend and I have been looking at engagement rings and are completely blind to lab grown. I need advice. Is this a good deal or is it high, what’s the best lab grown website to shop from, does clarity/color matter as much for a radiant lab grown, etc. All advice welcome! Thanks! (95 comments)
- 2024-04: My ladies with 5 carat lab growns and above.... (90 comments)
- 2024-02: i couldn’t be happier! he got a great deal on a natural, and i feel my stone and stack are timeless! (85 comments)
- 2026-02: Wedding Ring Cost - How much did you actually spend? (84 comments)
- 2026-06: What did you pay for your lab grown diamond? (73 comments)
- 2024-04: Fair price for Tiffany 3.22 naturally oval stone, with 2 trillium .6 side stones? (70 comments)
- 2023-09: with the prices I read on here per ct, why not just purchase lab grown diamond? (64 comments)
- 2025-10: Budget is $700 for engagement ring. (63 comments)
- 2024-01: Expensive vs Affordable Moissanite (61 comments)
- 2026-05: Looking for the most beautiful engagement rings under $2,000 (61 comments)
- 2025-03: Calavera is absolutely legitimate. 3.00 carat elongated cushion cut (58 comments)
- 2025-06: Question about old mine reported inclusions 3.8 ct M SI1 (56 comments)
- 2025-09: General questions: how expensive was your engagement ring and where did you buy it? (56 comments)
- 2025-06: How much did you spend on your ring? (54 comments)
- 2024-01: What is reasonable price for a 2 carat lab diamond? Don’t want to get taken advantage of! Specs below. (52 comments)
- 2026-06: Affordable custom engagement ring (52 comments)
- 2022-11: Designer and dealer wants $8400 for this stone in a setting. Is that a terrible deal? Details in comments. (51 comments)
- and 37 more, all in the dataset
A ring counts here when the buyer named the center stone's shape. Old European and old mine cuts are counted as round or cushion.