Where to buy · page 3 of 8 · updated September 2026
What Buyers Said About Starsgem, Blue Nile and Rare Carat
2,811 accounts, one line per buyer who used or priced a store themselves. Stores with enough reports have a page of their own; the rest are named here and nowhere else.
| Store | Verdict | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| Luvansh | recommend | A returnable 1.5ct lab round excellent VVS2 colorless stone listed for $272; praised the free-return policy over shopping in a physical store |
| Luvansh | recommend | Bought the same studs plus a 1ctw martini set for a sister; customer service swapped backing styles without issue, both orders arrived perfect |
| Luvansh | recommend | Bought the center stone here as part of a $1250 total ring |
| Luvansh | recommend | Ordered a 2.44ct E VVS2 cushion stone for $446 in December 2024 |
| Luvansh | recommend | Bought a 5ct lab diamond for about $1200 |
| Luvansh | recommend | Husband bought a 2ct E ideal round lab diamond ring for about $700 years ago; significantly cheaper than store options, though prices have risen slightly since |
| Luvansh | recommend | Owns a Luvansh bracelet and was surprised by the quality; says online vendors can beat Costco on price for natural or lab stones |
| Luvansh | warn | Had to return two items from Luvansh; wouldn't risk ordering a ring from them |
| Luvansh | recommend | 2.17ct lab diamond solitaire bought last year for $760; notes prices have gone up since |
| Luvansh | recommend | Boyfriend ordered a diamond for a future engagement ring; writer is very pleased with it and the price, though the exact amount wasn't shared |
| Luvansh | warn | An earring back (about $100 pair) failed within weeks; customer service blamed quality control and offered a $60 paid replacement instead of honoring a promised free fix, and follow-through was slow even after escalation |
| Luvansh | recommend | Ordered 2.00 ctw F-G SI 14k gold lab diamond martini stud earrings for 425; order just placed, not yet received |
| Luvansh | recommend | Bought two rings and three sets of earrings, very pleased with prices though selection is smaller than some competitors |
| Luvansh | mixed | Paid $500 for a 2.35ct VVS2 F ideal-cut loose diamond and calls them legit, though notes some other buyers had issues with finished rings |
| Luvansh | recommend | Bought a loose diamond from them before having it set elsewhere |
| Luvansh | recommend | Loose 3ct emerald-cut stone bought here, paired with a Provence-made setting and local jeweler setting, all under $1,100 combined |
| Luvansh | recommend | Writer bought a 5.01ct G/VS1 lab diamond here for about $1,200; says Aurelinne or Jewels by Cleo may be cheaper now |
| Luvansh | recommend | Paid $500 for 2ct studs in 18k gold over the holidays; says the vendor has a reputation here for customer service issues but she had none |
| Luvansh | recommend | Recommends them for fast U.S. shipping and good 14k pricing despite high gold costs; bought four pairs in different sizes and was satisfied |
| Luvansh | recommend | Bought 2ct studs for herself and 0.5ct studs for nieces; calls every pair sturdy enough for daily wear, showering and exercise |
| Luvansh | mixed | Bought a loose stone only, not set; heard the loose-stone service is solid but return policy varies by stone, and a returnable stone cost about 100 dollars more than a non-returnable one |
| Luvansh | warn | Said the loose-stone service also isn't great since return policy is inconsistent, with some stones non-returnable when similar sites allow returns |
| Luvansh | mixed | Had the same stone-loosening problem, but the company refunded the setting cost so she could get it fixed locally |
| Luvansh | recommend | Bought a 2 carat round lab diamond pair for stud earrings in 14kt gold for $399 total; called them fabulous for the price |
| Starsgem | recommend | Custom 3-stone trellis ring: 8x8mm asscher lab emerald with 5x5mm moissanite trillion side stones, 14k yellow gold; $390 plus $30 shipping, about four weeks turnaround, praised communication and stone quality |
| Starsgem | recommend | Phoebe quoted $720 and sent a video of several stone sizes and hues that looked the most vivid, lively medium blue of the vendors compared. |
| Starsgem | recommend | Custom 1.6ct VVS2 D color round lab diamond in a classic 6-prong 10K yellow gold setting, engraved with a wedding date; buyer calls the price unbeatable and the ring sturdy for daily wear. |
| Starsgem | warn | Said they lacked the capability to cut the requested elongated pinhole-culet old mine cut. |
| Starsgem | recommend | Custom platinum engagement ring in progress, specified about 2.5 mm wide and 2 mm thick so it will last; praises how much the custom process lets you control |
| Starsgem | recommend | Priced a 1.5 ct oval at about 130-150, matching Tianyu as the cheapest option compared |
| Starsgem | recommend | Ordered five moissanite pieces made overseas by this Chinese vendor; called them stunning and worth the language barrier, said she'd never buy UK jewelry again |
| Starsgem | recommend | 3ct sterling silver moissanite ring ordered directly through a Starsgem rep for $40 plus $30 shipping; arrived in 6 days |
| Starsgem | recommend | Bought a black rose-cut moissanite; loved how unique and dark it looked compared to the gray option she'd been considering |
| Starsgem | recommend | This overseas maker built her moissanite ring and it turned out beautifully; a different Etsy scammer later stole her photos to resell the design as their own |
| Starsgem | recommend | Owns several years-old 9K yellow gold rings from Starsgem and has been happy with them, noting minimal color difference versus their 14K pieces |
| Starsgem | recommend | Bought moissanite from this overseas cutter and highly recommends them |
| Starsgem | recommend | Most-repeated overseas vendor out of 5 the writer has bought from; gives them her return business |
| Starsgem | recommend | Wonderful experience with a rep named Rose; made an 8mm trellis three-stone ring in 10k gold; chosen among three quotes based on communication. |
| Starsgem | recommend | Great experience buying round brilliant cuts from them |
| Starsgem | recommend | Rose-cut pear moissanite with a 1mm lab diamond halo, bought around 2019; still shown off proudly. |
| Starsgem | recommend | Bought a 3.5ct G VS1 lab stone for 1750, 2100 with the setting; has used other overseas vendors before without issue |
| Starsgem | mixed | Quoted $640 for the same earring design using a 10k gold setting plus 14k gold backing, about 5.3g total gold, same DEF/VVS moissanite quality |
| Starsgem | recommend | Bought a ring from this overseas maker and it shipped to North Carolina in just 4 days |
| Starsgem | mixed | Has bought several pieces from Starsgem, a larger company, but rates its quality and service a notch below Paston. |
| Starsgem | recommend | Ordered a cornflower blue asscher-cut stone from Demi at Starsgem; the color sample did not match perfectly but the final stone was gorgeous, and the video-approval process before shipping was easy. |
| Starsgem | recommend | Had the setting made here before final assembly by a local jeweler |
| Starsgem | recommend | Reports consistently positive experiences working with this rep |
| Starsgem | recommend | Custom order came out perfect; partner previewed it before the proposal |
| Starsgem | recommend | Remade an entire custom ring in a different shape after a design hiccup for about $30 extra, delivered fast enough for the wedding |
| Starsgem | warn | Asked rep to fix noticeably crooked prongs on a custom ring; new photos were just taken from a different angle, prongs were never actually fixed |
| Starsgem | warn | Group-buy flatback earring wouldn't screw in and three jewelers said it couldn't be fixed; rep was slow to resolve and asked customer to cover half the return shipping |
| Starsgem | recommend | Ordered around 20 pieces from this vendor community since 2020 with consistently good results |
| Starsgem | warn | Custom order fell through at final approval; refund delayed and tied up once a bank dispute was opened, ring never shipped |
| Starsgem | recommend | Personally bought lab-grown diamond pieces here; excellent craftsmanship; custom rings arranged via WhatsApp contact Wendy from an inspo photo and specs |
| Starsgem | recommend | Ordered via Alibaba; a few 2 ct lab diamond rings (not her own engagement ring) ran about $800-1,000 each |
| Starsgem | recommend | One of several vendors personally bought pieces from and was pleased with |
| Starsgem | recommend | 3.05ct E VVS2 round lab diamond ($490) plus platinum/rose gold basket setting ($310) via rep Demi on WhatsApp, part of a group-buy design; plus $30 shipping |
| Starsgem | recommend | Ordered a matching 2ct lab stone ring with platinum prongs through a named rep, process going smoothly so far |
| Starsgem | recommend | Custom 1.6ct platinum ring in progress with a different named rep, positive experience so far, no price given |
| Starsgem | recommend | Chinese vendor the writer recommends for amazing quality at a fraction of US prices |
| Starsgem | warn | One of several custom vendors quoted for a multi-stone diamond bracelet; came back well over $10k, up to $31k, or wouldn't go above a specified carat size |
| Starsgem | recommend | Another China-based lab diamond seller doing mostly custom work, similar pricing to Kuololit, good experience |
| Starsgem | recommend | Bought pieces from this lab-diamond community vendor and found them beautiful and well made |
| Starsgem | recommend | Has bought a couple of rings from them through a group buy and calls the vendor legit with really good deals |
| Starsgem | recommend | Says her contact there has never let her down across repeat orders |
| Starsgem | recommend | Did a stud group buy that went smoothly, then ordered more pairs in different sizes; says settings are sturdy and never had a bad experience |
| Starsgem | recommend | Good experience with both group buys and custom orders; notes they invoice via PayPal, giving buyers credit-card protection |
| Starsgem | mixed | Quoted $350 for a 2ct oval, no longer cheap versus Aurelinne/Calavera; colored stones run around $400 per carat |
| Starsgem | mixed | Same buyer priced this vendor alongside others before choosing, without giving a specific complaint or standout praise. |
| Starsgem | recommend | Custom 3.06ct D VVS2 oval lab diamond with half-moon side stones in 14k gold; rep Demi handled CAD revisions and a stone-supply issue smoothly, IGI report included, arrived within about 2 weeks |
| Starsgem | recommend | Made an aunt a large diamond set for far less than the writer expected to pay. |
| Starsgem | recommend | Having a 3ct D VVS2 ring made for $930 |
| Starsgem | recommend | Custom 14k-style ring with a 2ct lab diamond made via rep Tracy for about $850, roughly two years before the comment |
| Starsgem | recommend | Got quotes from this vendor's rep (Happy) among several others and found it responsive, honest, and among the best priced |
| Starsgem | recommend | Owns a pair sourced through an online group buy; satisfied with overall sparkle for the price paid |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Fiance picked both diamond and setting online; good value |
| Blue Nile | mixed | Loose certified diamonds are fine but mounts and hardware feel rough (chunky prongs, overlong earring stems); now prefers Costco |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Bought wife's ring; says buyers need to learn the 4 Cs first but the prices are worth it |
| Blue Nile | mixed | Good value, but ships without requiring a signature; a friend's 12k order was also left unsigned on a doorstep |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Bought fiancee's ring; shipping insurance covers loss and returns |
| Blue Nile | warn | Diamond prices competitive but ring settings marked up heavily; a US-shipped stone can add over $1k in Canadian duty |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Used a diamond buyers' forum's HCA cut-quality tool after a month of shopping in stores; says the in-store 4 Cs pitch is a marketing angle |
| Blue Nile | mixed | Bought a loose diamond about 13 years ago and had a local jeweler set it; good experience but ships in an unmarked box so the courier has no idea of the value |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Bought a 1.6ct solitaire online for about 65% of the in-store price and is now reselling it to a jeweler for close to the full amount paid. |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Bought a 1.05ct oval E VVS2 diamond with a gold milgrain band and two small accent stones. |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Ordered three rings to try on at home and returned the two unwanted ones hassle-free |
| Blue Nile | mixed | No real complaints seen, but buyer felt their prices could be lower |
| Blue Nile | mixed | Shopped for a .75ct princess-cut stone but Blue Nile rarely stocks lab diamonds under a carat, so bought natural instead |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Mother's custom Blue Nile ring came with full certification and later appraised for more than she paid |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Bought both her square-cut engagement ring and its wedding band here, mentioned with no complaints |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Bought a plain 14k band there before the trip, used a local jeweler only for wife's ring sizing, under $1,000 total for both rings |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Got a 2ct ring for about two-thirds the price of a comparable Costco ring by selecting the diamond directly online |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Shopped extensively and found Blue Nile cheaper than Costco with more control over stone options |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Found a much better color-grade stone at Blue Nile years earlier than what Costco had |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Returned the Costco ring for an IF clarity, I-color, ideal cut Blue Nile stone that sparkled far more |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Personally priced similar carat and clarity there and found it noticeably cheaper than the equivalent Cartier ring |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Good reviews and strong warranty, could preview the ring before buying; came out well-made |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Found an affordable simple gold band that looked pricier than it was; a year on, no scratches or fading |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Many options at various price points without breaking the bank |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Used Blue Nile for several diamond jewelry purchases, happy with the return policy and fair prices |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Had a Blue Nile diamond set by an outside jeweler for a reasonable cost, with free resizing and rhodium replating for life included |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Silver halo setting with a small moissanite; simple, sturdy, looks more expensive than it is |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Found a simple lab-diamond solitaire, gold band, under $700; still shines daily |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Half-carat mined diamond solitaire in white gold bought in 2017; has held up well since |
| Blue Nile | recommend | 18k gold natural emerald-cut diamond set in platinum, bought 2022; held up well |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Chose it after local jewelers felt overpriced; says the online build preview matched the delivered diamond exactly |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Found an identical 3mm 14k gold wedding band at Blue Nile for $264, cheaper than the local jeweller's AUD quote |
| Blue Nile | recommend | 0.92ct natural oval solitaire on a platinum band, bought before lab-grown diamonds became common |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Platinum diamond band worn to the gym, swimming and gardening for over 15 years; only slight scratches |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Almost bought in-store instead but says the online diamond's quality exceeded expectations for the price; advises reading reviews and knowing diamond grades first |
| Blue Nile | warn | Had personal issues with earrings bought from this vendor and called it overpriced with questionable quality |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Uses this site to price-match before buying; also finds good deals through estate jewelry and consignment shops |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Writer bought their own ring there, loves it, and found a similar twisted-halo design in 14k white gold |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Cited alongside James Allen as charging about $5,500-6,500 for a comparable stone, calling the asker's price fair. |
| Blue Nile | warn | Warned the person asking away from Blue Nile, calling it overpriced compared to other online options. |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Bought a slim cathedral setting a few years ago around 800 after a discount, before gold prices rose. |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Found this vendor amazing to deal with when buying online |
| Blue Nile | warn | Ordering from this US-based vendor triggered import tariffs; declined delivery and got a full refund |
| Blue Nile | warn | Ordered stone was swapped twice for smaller replacements without her being told ahead of time; unhappy despite it working out in the end. |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Bought the 2.26ct D VVS1 oval center stone here after comparing brokers plus James Allen and Whiteflash; called it the best combination of specs and visual appeal for the price despite Blue Nile being a polarizing pick among some buyers. |
| Blue Nile | warn | Checked a Blue Nile bracelet listing and found it averaged only I1 clarity while still costing more than a comparable ideal-cut option elsewhere |
| Blue Nile | recommend | Already owns a Blue Nile diamond pendant and diamond studs from Whiteflash and says she can't tell them apart in quality, using Blue Nile as her price baseline |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Loved the stone-viewing tool and independent gemologist rating (15/15); listed the same stone the person asking bought elsewhere at about $17,000 |
| Rare Carat | recommend | The asker's own research on this site found 1.0-1.2 ct F VG VS1-VS2 lab diamonds priced around $1000, used as a benchmark against a local jeweler's much higher quote |
| Rare Carat | mixed | Bought a 2ct lab oval ring via price match plus discounts; the $500 JM lifetime protection plan had a maintenance-compliance loophole, so writer canceled it for a partial refund. |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Used as a search engine to compare diamonds across sellers |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Used them while diamond shopping online after local jewelers couldn't match online prices for her 1.2ct marquise |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought a plain platinum setting around the same price as a Ritani one; noticeably heavier and better made than the comparable Ritani setting |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought a 2.5+ct cushion lab diamond for $948 when similar stones elsewhere were over $2,000; a local jeweler confirmed it checked out |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Price-matched a pricier Ritani diamond, honored a lab-earring promo, and let the buyer swap the setting to a hidden halo plain band (+$10) with no shipping delay; CS rep praised |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought her second ring here after comparing prices elsewhere and finding it consistently cheapest; a later insurance appraisal came in well above what she paid |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Used the site to compare diamond prices; says the service is good and the advice comes from people not trying to sell a stone |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Fiance's ring came from here at far lower prices than Brilliant Earth; very happy with it |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought two diamonds from them with a flawless process; they price-match other sites if you find the same diamond cheaper |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Had a store price-match a diamond found on Rare Carat by matching the stone's ID number |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought wife's ring here for $4,000 versus $10,000-12,000 quoted for comparable rings elsewhere |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought center stone and setting here, price-matched the stone via StoneAlgo, saved almost $3,000 versus buying in-store at Kay's |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought a 2.89ct princess lab diamond ring, price-matched to a competitor and setting on sale; exchanged from an earlier ring for $37 more, back in under two weeks with no issues |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Loves her ring bought there and changed her setting; also used their price-match option to help her brother buy a surprise ring for his wife, with easy returns if she doesn't like it |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Praised Rare Carat's quality on a prior order and has another ring on order awaiting delivery |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Comparing this online vendor's price for the picked oval solitaire design against a local jeweler quote; a JM lifetime warranty add-on through them runs $269 |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Price-matches diamonds found on Calavera; got a 2.91ct pear lab diamond ring under $900 this way |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought ring from Rare Carat and added a lifetime Jewelers Mutual care plan for $369 covering repairs, resizing, replating, and lost stones. |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Price-matched a diamond also found on Calavera New York; the setting ended up costing more than the diamond; ring in production, process was easy |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Used the price-match process to get a 2.91ct pear ring for $862, and cites a roughly $1,029-1,238 price-matched total for a larger oval stone; praises free shipping, engraving and appraisal. |
| Rare Carat | mixed | Quoted $1800 for a 2ct seven-stone diamond band in 18K gold; the person asking felt it was kind of high |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Calls their diamond near flawless and says it would have cost about four times as much as a natural stone elsewhere; very happy with the purchase. |
| Rare Carat | recommend | 1.79ct lab diamond with a floral halo, F color IF clarity excellent cut, under $4k total |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Received the ring after price-matching a 3ct lab diamond found on another site |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Had a great experience buying a complete ring, liked the return policy, and got the lowest price for the setting she wanted |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought a 3 ct round, E color, VVS2, excellent polish and symmetry, no fluorescence, set as the Fern setting in 18k yellow gold with claw prongs; no price given. |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Used to source a natural diamond for a family member's ring; cheaper and conflict-free. |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Spent about 3k; really good experience |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Price-matched a cheaper listing found elsewhere and saved a lot; had to ask directly for extra sale discounts |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Got a price match via Calavera/Aurelinne; simple process, fantastic customer service, very happy with the purchase |
| Rare Carat | mixed | Reps said price-matching a gem meant losing the seasonal discount on the ring or band; still expected to save around $1,200 on the stone via price match |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Price-matched the stone via a cert-number search on Calavera/Aurelinne/FacetLane; saved $12k on the stone but paid $1,800 more on the setting; got the band discount after requesting it |
| Rare Carat | recommend | No issues reported; has full coverage insurance on the ring |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Suggests price-matching loose stones found elsewhere and mounting them here; estimates a 2ct tw earring build at or under $600, about $100 less than buying ready-made |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Trusts it far more than any other online or local jeweler for pricing and stone quality |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Price-matched a stone found on Aurelinne; whole 2ct oval ring came to under $1,500. They don't sell loose stones directly. |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought an upgrade ring plus two other rings; not the cheapest online but top-notch quality |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Price-matched a loose stone and built the ring; still loves it over a year later |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Walked the person asking through asking a chat rep to price-match another listing; mentions possible freebie promos |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Says price-matching through Rare Carat's chat has worked every time they've tried it |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Used their chat to price-match the stone; process was slow but worth the savings |
| Rare Carat | recommend | Bought a 2ct oval solitaire with pave despite hearing negative reviews afterward; band a bit thin but worn daily doing rough dog-boarding work with no stones lost. |
| Etsy | warn | An attempted ring purchase fell through with a lot of drama getting the money back |
| Etsy | mixed | Botched the crushed-ice stone cut and then the prong spacing twice on a custom moissanite ring, but agreed to start over from scratch and add an extra change once the buyer raised concerns |
| Etsy | recommend | Go-to source for wedding-related purchases including jewelry, used repeatedly |
| Etsy | recommend | Simple 14k white gold band that fit her ring; husband's band also bought there |
| Etsy | recommend | Her $130 white gold band with channel diamonds and his $20 stainless band, both from Etsy shops |
| Etsy | recommend | Engagement ring bought there, plus one of the two cheap wedding bands; liked supporting independent sellers |
| Etsy | mixed | Blue topaz engagement ring bought there; liked it but wished she'd seen it in person first before buying during the pandemic |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought their engagement ring here |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought their vintage-style ring here, says secondhand/vintage is better value |
| Etsy | recommend | Husband had a local Etsy artist hand-make a unique ring |
| Etsy | recommend | Husband bought an antique-style diamond ring here at a reasonable price |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought wedding rings and an eternity ring here, though not the engagement ring itself |
| Etsy | recommend | Sent his own stone to be set in a simple bezel ring in Argentium silver; price included the CAD design and the project took about 3 weeks. |
| Etsy | recommend | Had custom earrings made by this Etsy maker; he was flexible on style and referred her to another jeweler when a request fell outside his skillset |
| Etsy | recommend | Wedding band bought on Etsy turned out beautiful, unlike the disappointing local ring setting |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought a $60 tungsten ring that has held up over the years after local stores didn't have the right price or selection |
| Etsy | recommend | Paid a bit over $100 total for both bands working with a nicer seller on a simple design |
| Etsy | recommend | Switched here after a Patrick Adair chargeback; two custom stardust rings for $252 total, transparent communication, photos sent before shipping, delivered in about two weeks |
| Etsy | recommend | Had husband's wedding ring custom made on Etsy; no extra fees ordering to the Philippines, paid via PayPal, about a 3-week wait |
| Etsy | recommend | Buys and sells jewelry on Etsy personally and says most legitimate sellers there have good reviews |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought platinum and 18k gold wedding bands there for $750 total, versus about $4,000 quoted at Cartier-style luxury brands. |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought an onyx-and-emerald engagement ring (~$300), a matching band (~$150) and a men's ring (~$60), all from Etsy sellers |
| Etsy | recommend | Chose Etsy specifically to find a vintage-style ring |
| Etsy | recommend | Had this Etsy jeweler build the semi-mount setting for her pear stone; called them reputable. |
| Etsy | recommend | Custom 14k white gold natural diamond hoops, G color VS2 clarity, more sparkle than the Costco pair, about $570 total |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought two 2.5ct VVS2 E trap-cut side stones there for about $2,000 total |
| Etsy | recommend | Has bought several solid gold pieces from Etsy sellers that turned out to be genuinely solid gold |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought an 18k gold 3.5ct asscher-stone ring on sale from near $2,000 down to $600, plus $50 for band customization; recommends watching for Etsy sales |
| Etsy | mixed | Buys loose gemstone lots from Indian Etsy sellers; requests DDP shipping to avoid tariff surcharges; uses a Presidium gem tester, and one recent seller's stones failed to test as advertised. |
| Etsy | recommend | $40 moissanite ring, no issues, no shipping or tariff charges, about a month to arrive |
| Etsy | recommend | Buyer has made several natural and lab-grown engagement/wedding rings through this India-based Etsy jeweler at low prices |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought from this Etsy seller; says they've been in business a while with excellent reviews, no price given |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought a stock ring from this India-based Etsy seller, in moissanite; says he also does custom work and may do lab diamonds |
| Etsy | warn | A ring that cost about $100 a few years ago now runs $800 or more across similar Etsy listings |
| Etsy | recommend | Custom moissanite ring plus matching wedding bands arrived on time, as described, at about 1/20th the cost of the desired Brilliant Earth design |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought a half carat salt and pepper diamond in a 14k rose gold band for $800 |
| Etsy | recommend | Found via his sister browsing Etsy; called it better than 99.9% of other rings he considered, cost $505 after tax |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought a sterling silver knife-edge triangle-profile ring there as a birthday gift to herself and liked it |
| Etsy | recommend | Bought the thinnest (about 1.1mm) version of a trinity-style ring from this Etsy seller and is happy with it. |
| Etsy | recommend | Found a secondhand vintage Stuller-brand setting on Etsy, originally sized for a 7mm stone, that ended up working well for her stone. |
| Etsy | warn | A seller received a similar phishing message on Etsy claiming an item had sold and asking her to scan a QR code, the first time she had seen that particular scam approach. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Ordered a loose lab diamond ring, later exchanged the stone for a larger lower-clarity one; smooth CAD approval, India-based crafting routed through a NY office, IGI report and ring box both times, about 3 months total including the exchange |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Used the site to find a diamond then price-matched at a major vendor; got an 18k gold 3.12ct lab marquise for $4,100 shipped with a 30-day return window |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a 2.11ctw IGI-certified lab center stone here for $1,150 |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Writer's own plan: order a lab diamond stone from this vendor and have a local jeweler set it, to save money over a fully-assembled ring |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a faint-blue HPHT lab diamond from this seller and prefers its clarity and color over comparable CVD stones |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Cited as a cost-efficient site where a 4ct+ E color pear at VVS2/VS1 clarity can be found for under $1,500, beating a private jeweller's VVS1 quote at that clarity |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Custom GIA-matched lab diamond engagement ring plus a lab-diamond-and-topaz wedding band, both 18k white gold; local jeweler verified the GIA report matched the stone |
| Loose Grown Diamond | warn | Tried to buy a stone here but heavy taxes were added at checkout and PayPal repeatedly failed to process payment; felt suspicious |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a 2.78ct radiant E VVS2 loose lab diamond here, cheaper than a comparable natural stone |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Overseas web jeweler; bought a 3ct oval lab diamond and setting there, gorgeous result and no regrets |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought the diamond here and had a local jeweler design and set it; recommends a gallery rail and cathedral shoulder setting at least 2mm wide for durability |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Owns a loose grown diamond from here, no further detail given |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Used StoneAlgo to find the cheapest price for the lab diamond bought here, then had a family-owned local jeweler make the setting |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Certified hearts-and-arrows stone; kept buyer updated at every step, ships from factory via a New York office |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Oval lab stone plus custom platinum band, setting and spacer band done through them, all-in |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Buyer compared the local jeweler's quote to this vendor's price of around $200 for similar specs, calling the jeweler's price high by comparison |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Also likes browsing this site for pink lab diamonds |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a lab stone here; the identical stone was about $1000 cheaper than the same listing via stonealgo/adiamore |
| Loose Grown Diamond | mixed | Used to find a comparable stone to price-match against Adiamor; also sells settings but writer says the setting quality is not as good, and it is not BBB accredited |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a 1.53ct loose lab stone here for $500 before having it set locally |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Found a comparable 4ct lab ring around $2k and a diamond band around $1k, cheaper than the store's trade-in deal; later found a 9-stone 2ct 14K band there for about $1300 |
| Loose Grown Diamond | mixed | Carries both colored and calibrated colorless melee at a reasonable price, but charges a flat $50 shipping fee |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a loose oval diamond from them and found them legit, though noted a few other sellers price even lower |
| Loose Grown Diamond | mixed | Good for loose diamonds and will price match, but only allows 2 returns a year, which is why she bought her complete ring elsewhere |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Very happy with a 6.03 ct custom ring; a local jeweler confirmed the setting and prongs were secure, and production took 20 days with good updates |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Used to find a stone's certificate number and price-match elsewhere; writer used the same approach on a 3ct oval and saved about $2500. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | mixed | Bought a loose stone but returned it because it was too large for her finger; no complaint about the vendor itself. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a stone from them and it was great; suggests checking the cert number across sites for best price and having a local jeweler do the setting |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought an elongated cushion center plus two pear side stones; HPHT side stones custom cut to size cost under half a local jeweler supplier's price; appraisal later came back about 1.5x what was paid; return window only 7 days. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Order arrived safely from India in about a week; packaging could be more secure but nothing was damaged. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought several loose diamonds (no jewelry from them); fast, safely packaged shipments and prompt, helpful email support including inspection requests. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a stone, spectacular customer service, easy cross-border delivery to Canada; would buy from them again. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought two pairs of 2ctw round brilliant diamonds with a PS member's help; good price and beautiful stones, set locally in a basic martini setting. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought a pair of earrings there with the help of a community member acting as a buying advisor; called the pricing very competitive |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Matched a competitor's price without any hassle and shipped from India via New York to Sweden in about two weeks |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Returned loose stones and received a prepaid FedEx label plus a full refund within a few days of shipping the package back |
| Loose Grown Diamond | mixed | Returned a loose diamond as a Canadian buyer; no prepaid label offered, but a promised $50 shipping rebate arrived as PayPal cash only after she pushed back on being offered store credit instead |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Parcel got flagged as a biohazard by Australian customs (not the vendor's fault) causing a stressful delay; chosen stone was too small, but the company accepted the return without issue and buyer purchased another. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Bought 4 loose diamonds, returned 1 with no issues; very happy; usually the cheapest of the vendors that share the same inventory. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | recommend | Fast, secure shipping for stones set into a five-stone ring; more sparkle and fire than lab studs bought elsewhere the year before. |
| Loose Grown Diamond | warn | Ordered a 1.27ct center stone plus a stock 3-stone Jemima setting; delivered side stones were roughly double the approved CAD's size and the shank sat too deep on her finger; only a 7-day return window to fix it |
| Fiorese | mixed | 4 custom tennis bracelets bought as gifts; most broke within weeks (clasps, missing stones); Fiorese replaced all free of charge but a replacement also broke and got lost in return shipping; eventually built and shipped a new one to resolve it |
| Fiorese | recommend | Bought an 18k gold channel ring for about $500, then had a new platinum version of the same design made for about $800; ring has held up fine so far. |
| Fiorese | mixed | Worked with them twice before; lab diamond prices on the higher side though still fairly competitive; wanted as a one-stop shop for stone plus setting |
| Fiorese | mixed | Quoted for the elongated cushion old mine cut spec; regarded as close to the request but pricier than most, cert adds a bit more. |
| Fiorese | mixed | Custom OEC lab diamond order started July 2021, took six months with poor communication from Simon, but the finished ring was stunning and priced well below local options. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Individually ordered rings, necklaces, and earrings (not through a group buy) and called them all top quality |
| Fiorese | warn | During an inquiry about a custom setting, the rep badmouthed competing overseas vendors with what felt like false claims, so chose not to order |
| Fiorese | mixed | Ordered diamond stud earrings asking for screw backs but received push backs instead, a bit disappointing |
| Fiorese | warn | Was quoted about double what other vendors charged for a lab diamond tennis bracelet with the same specs, then later ran a group buy near the price other vendors normally charge |
| Fiorese | recommend | Sourcing a custom-cut elongated cushion lab diamond directly from this Chinese cutter/manufacturer via Instagram and WhatsApp; called prices super competitive and the contact very helpful |
| Fiorese | recommend | Writer says this maker has been great and does custom work in both lab diamond and moissanite; also cited elsewhere for good lab diamond work. |
| Fiorese | warn | Warns Fiorese's standard platinum mix uses softer palladium instead of ruthenium, which can misshape over time; recommends requesting the ruthenium mix for a small upcharge. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Says pink lab diamonds are the priciest colored stones but got a good deal on one here |
| Fiorese | mixed | Saw a roughly 2.xx ct pink radiant priced at $1,789 there, much pricier than what another buyer paid elsewhere |
| Fiorese | recommend | Having an 8-carat lab-diamond tennis necklace custom made for $2,300, with a group-buy discount option available |
| Fiorese | recommend | Personally bought lab-grown diamond pieces here; excellent craftsmanship |
| Fiorese | recommend | Made a beautiful setting for a reasonable price after the Brilliance setting was returned |
| Fiorese | recommend | Has bought from other Chinese suppliers before; Fiorese isn't the cheapest but quality and service are top notch and communication is easy |
| Fiorese | recommend | Bought a 2.24ct old-European-cut stone for $560 plus a separate $1,100 antique-style 14kt gold band; says the vendor runs frequent specials. |
| Fiorese | mixed | Quoted a group-buy price for the same bracelet design, ending up about equal to Provence's quote |
| Fiorese | recommend | Ordering custom earrings through a group buy from this Chinese jewelry maker, cites its strong reputation |
| Fiorese | recommend | Praises Melody at Fiorese for workmanship on custom lab diamond jewelry |
| Fiorese | recommend | Recommended for combined diamond-plus-setting custom work at roughly half the price of a local jeweler; writer worked personally with staff member Ayla there |
| Fiorese | recommend | Recently ordered a ring through this vendor and called the craftsmanship superb, despite a higher price. |
| Fiorese | mixed | Quoted higher without certification than the online seller's price, though Fiorese discounts when stone and setting are bought together. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Was pleased enough with a piece from this vendor that they're selling it just to reorder the same design bigger. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Chinese online vendor; bought a 2ct lab stone and setting separately, set locally, for under $1000 total. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Picked a 3.88ct oval lab diamond after their rep showed a good selection and many stone videos |
| Fiorese | recommend | Slightly pricier than the other Chinese vendors listed but still much cheaper than US options, with amazing quality |
| Fiorese | recommend | A second writer says they used this vendor and were happy with the purchase, no price given |
| Fiorese | recommend | Custom made a 2.5ct lab engagement ring and wedding band together for under $2k with very good quality |
| Fiorese | recommend | Paid 950 for the setting; separately paid 300 elsewhere to mount a stone bought from Aurilienne. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Currently having this maker custom-build a ring; setting alone in 14k gold quoted at 900. |
| Fiorese | mixed | One of several lab diamond vendors this buyer priced and compared when researching bow-tie risk in oval and elongated cushion cuts. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Bought a 3.0 ct crushed-ice oval lab diamond from them; praised consistent craftsmanship and low prices, though the crushed-ice cut faced up smaller than expected at that weight. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Nice custom work; recently had a special on OMC elongated cushion lab diamonds. |
| Fiorese | recommend | Bought an emerald-cut lab stone with baguette side stones; sent extensive videos before purchase, high trust in their work |
| Fiorese | recommend | Currently working with rep Bonnie at Fiorese and describes her as lovely to work with |
| Tianyu | mixed | Two silver-based, gold-plated moissanite rings via Amazon, well-packaged with GRA cert and cleaning kit; craftsmanship compared to custom pieces, but one ring's double prongs sat uneven and gold plating's longevity was uncertain |
| Tianyu | mixed | Trinity quoted $675 plus $40 DHL shipping ($715 total) for a slightly larger 8.5mm stone, but only sent a color chart rather than real photos, leaving buyer unsure of true color accuracy. |
| Tianyu | mixed | Quote excludes IGI certification. |
| Tianyu | recommend | Had a custom 14k white gold ring made with a 6.5 mm DEF hearts-and-arrows moissanite and moissanite side stones for about $500; result came out great |
| Tianyu | recommend | Priced a 1.5 ct oval at about 130-150, by far the lowest; also sells loose stones you can take to a local jeweler for mounting |
| Tianyu | warn | Quoted $5500 for a 2ct G VS2 custom OEC lab stone but after three months couldn't cut the color white enough, order was cancelled. |
| Tianyu | recommend | The person asking loves the stones for the price (lab diamond and moissanite); another buyer has worked with the same rep for five years and says the vendor shares factory/staff photos and is transparent about designs, gold and prices. |
| Tianyu | recommend | Had diamond rings custom made here and is very happy with the results |
| Tianyu | recommend | Bought moissanite from this overseas cutter and highly recommends them |
| Tianyu | recommend | Sourced a replacement lab gemstone and set it for much less than a separate vendor's high setting quote |
| Tianyu | recommend | One of two vendors the writer recommends after bad experiences with Indian sellers; usual spend range |
| Tianyu | recommend | Named as one of the writer's regular go-to AliExpress moissanite sellers, no specific order described |
| Tianyu | recommend | Made a 12x8mm crushed ice oval with 6x4mm pear side stones, IJ color, set in 18k white gold. |
| Tianyu | recommend | 6x8mm emerald-cut moissanite with two tapered baguettes each side, 14k yellow gold, size 8 |
| Tianyu | recommend | Stock GHI VVS moissanite ring, 7x9mm center (3ct equivalent), 18k white-gold-plated silver, size 5.5, $98 |
| Tianyu | recommend | Owns a Tianyu cushion-cut three-stone ring from Amazon and loves it |
| Tianyu | recommend | Owns the same Tianyu emerald-cut moissanite ring from Amazon and loves it, no issues mentioned |
| Tianyu | recommend | Writer's wedding band came from this seller, no issues reported |
| Tianyu | recommend | Writer personally worked with this maker and was pleased with the finished ring; also known for good lab diamond work. |
| Tianyu | recommend | Bought a 5.14ct E VS1 CVD diamond from them and says it's gorgeous with no visible strain issues, even under close-up video. |
| Tianyu | recommend | Custom lab diamond piece via contact Ella, 2.24 ct, came in under $2,000, good craftsmanship |
| Tianyu | recommend | Bought via a group buy; Octavia Asscher moissanite ring, pleased with the piece |
| Tianyu | recommend | Bought a lab stone here and had them set it in a James Allen-inspired setting for about a $150 fee; found them easy to work with |
| Tianyu | recommend | Had a great experience working with a specific rep at this vendor. |
| Tianyu | recommend | Quoted both a moissanite ($615) and lab-diamond ($903) eternity band with identical specs; rep Linda helped with sizing and shape choice, final piece paired well with buyer's 3-stone engagement ring. |
| Tianyu | recommend | Also personally used this Chinese vendor for lab diamond jewelry with no complaints. |
| Tianyu | recommend | Chinese vendor the writer recommends for amazing quality at a fraction of US prices |
| Tianyu | recommend | Bought a 14k yellow gold 2.06ct lab diamond ring for under $1200, offered to answer questions about the vendor |
| Tianyu | mixed | Quoted for a 2.28ct D/VVS1 ideal HPHT stone; requested PayPal Friends and Family payment (flagged as a scam risk), but a tweezer video showed only slight non-noticeable bluing and good fire |
| Tianyu | mixed | Same buyer priced this vendor alongside others before choosing, without giving a specific complaint or standout praise. |
| Tianyu | warn | Group buys through several reps required no reservation fee, but rep Emily gave an inaccurate nickel-free claim that caused an allergic reaction; also finds rep Anabella's pricing too high |
| Tianyu | mixed | Custom order had no upfront payment or reservation fee required, but production has been slow (over 2 months since paying) with mediocre communication; won't reorder |
| Tianyu | warn | Quotes from different Tianyu reps varied far more than Provence's, felt inconsistent and higher priced |
| Tianyu | mixed | First chosen lab diamond sold to someone else before purchase completed; paid a deposit to hold a second stone until the final invoice for the setting |
| Tianyu | warn | Rep Sophia asked for a $100 design fee plus a $500 diamond reservation deposit, then pushed back hard with sales pressure when the person asking declined the deposit |
| Tianyu | mixed | Good experience buying non-diamond jewelry from them before, but found their Alibaba diamond prices for 2-3ct stones high compared to Ritani |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought a 2.78 ct oval hidden-halo cathedral setting in platinum; when it sat too high, the vendor offered a free reset into their lower Plunge design within a 60-day window. |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Chose to shop for a diamond and build a custom ring online instead of Costco or local stores; very happy with the diamond and customer service. |
| Frank Darling | recommend | 1.5-carat lab-grown diamond in a custom setting designed with the vendor for under $6,000 |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought her actual engagement ring through Frank Darling and calls the experience amazing |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Had a custom ring made by Frank Darling, enjoyed the process, notes no minimum order size for custom work |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Ordered a custom ring from Frank Darling built exactly to her requests with no issues start to finish |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Currently having Frank Darling customize a low, plunge-style setting so any wedding band will fit flush |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Going through Frank Darling's free custom design process; experience has been great so far |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Skipped Tiffany's double-halo premium and bought a large stone through Frank Darling instead; happy with it. |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Got a 2.01ct D VS2 oval lab diamond with 0.25ct half-moon lab side stones set in platinum. |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Custom made a 1.06ct emerald cut F VS1 lab diamond in a platinum bezel, inspired by Tiffany Lucidia and Ceremony Dahlia settings. |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought her own ring here; 2mm band in 14k yellow gold, size 3.25; no price given |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought a lab-grown stone ring there; mostly e-commerce but has a real Manhattan store |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought their own ring there after finding the Diamond District overwhelming and sales-y |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Used the at-home try-on program and did a fully custom setting with detailed mockups and a 3D-printed preview before casting |
| Frank Darling | warn | Had service and quality-control hiccups, per the writer's own check of the engagement-rings group |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Designer Hayley was friendly, helpful, and not pushy; called the finished ring beautiful and great quality |
| Frank Darling | mixed | Sales associate was very helpful and unbiased about lab vs. natural, but no set rings on display made it hard to picture the finished piece |
| Frank Darling | warn | Had an appointment booked, but its prices were astronomical compared to Lauren B for lesser-quality stones |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Priced the same ring style there at about $1000 USD as a North American alternative |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought his loose diamond online here before having it set at a local shop |
| Frank Darling | warn | Diamonds looked gray and dark despite good grades and they couldn't show the right setting sizes; called the appointment a disaster |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Designed her ring there in the showroom, said they work hard to fit a budget and are also good to use fully online |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Loved the craftsmanship of the finished ring |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Booked an in-showroom appointment, tried rings on, and got advice on a future wedding band; fully customizable |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Great to work with, no further detail given |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Designed the ring together with the vendor; free customization, multiple stones sent to review, at-home try-on and a 3D-printed preview before finalizing |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Chose an old mine cut diamond there; free customization and better prices than local shops, though the ring must be mailed to their NYC location for resizing or repairs |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought a ring there and loves it |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Switched from Brilliant Earth to Frank Darling for a much cheaper, better selection; just got her ring there and loves it |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought the Harper setting in 18k rose gold with a 2.0mm band, wears it daily with no issues |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Designed her own ring with lab-grown diamonds here and had a good experience |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Actively quoting the asker's ring and seems eager to earn the business; still at the quote stage |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Bought a split-shank Plunge hidden-halo setting with a 2.5 ct oval; low profile, comfortable with no issues, plus a custom curved band to match. |
| Frank Darling | recommend | Custom online build with home try-ons and a resin model felt easy and safe; only gripe was slow email answers that cost the buyer a better stone deal |
| Whiteflash | warn | The person asking felt a precision-cut lab diamond there was priced way above what the stone itself should cost |
| Whiteflash | warn | Buyer claiming trade experience says these branded ideal-cut sellers charge a large premium per carat without a matching quality gain and calls the site's promotion of them biased |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Priced out a Whiteflash ACA (2.008ct I SI1) with a Vatche Tiffany-inspired setting and lifetime care plan at $20,680 total, versus $50,500 for an equivalent stone at Tiffany |
| Whiteflash | mixed | TX-based, specializes in super ideal round and princess cuts; pricier but worth an in-person visit |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Bought online; one of their in-house designers created a custom setting for the writer's ring |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Original 2006 engagement ring: a .71ct natural GIA excellent G VVS2 asscher in a custom beveled bezel setting. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Set the writer's own engagement ring and did great work; specializes in hearts-and-arrows stones and now also carries lab diamonds |
| Whiteflash | warn | Refused to set a diamond the writer had not purchased from them |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Recommended alongside Brian Gavin for setting outside/loose stones; also charges a $125 fee to set stones not bought there |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Preferred it over Costco for picking her own diamond with a better cut, even without Costco's low pricing. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Compared a 1.05ct H/VS2 excellent-cut stone with a platinum six-prong solitaire setting, totaling $5525 as a better-value alternative to the Costco ring |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Buyer checked this vendor's lab diamond inventory and found a 1.2 ct E VVS2 ideal-cut stone for about $1.2k, showing the local jeweler's quote was overpriced |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Bought the center diamond here for an engagement ring and was pleased with the stone quality |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Bought a 2.6ct ACA years ago (10-15% premium); quoted $140-150k to custom-cut a 3.8-4ct F VS2 ACA via trade-in for 10th anniversary, a ~40% premium; decided to proceed |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Custom-cut an ACA with WF targeting a 4.0-4.05ct I VS1 minimum; ended up with 4.2ct I VVS2, better than guaranteed; highly recommends WF's custom-cutting process |
| Whiteflash | mixed | Bought both natural ACA diamonds and a 1ct Precision Lab diamond here; could not visually tell the lab stone apart from natural ACA, but says comparable lab quality can be had for much less elsewhere |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Checked a bezel-set diamond that David Klass had removed for an upgrade and confirmed it had no damage. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Removed a diamond from a semi-bezel Sholdt setting with no issues, letting the owner upgrade smoothly. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Bought her diamonds here before having a Tiffany-style replica setting made elsewhere |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Original ACA purchase had a customs/FedEx duty mix-up that got sorted out; ongoing support through a complex international upgrade has been responsive and helpful. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Says Whiteflash can customize settings and a large lab stone runs about $5k-6k there |
| Whiteflash | mixed | Buyer in Australia nearly approved a 1.04ct solitaire upgrade (replacing a 0.71ct ring) with uneven, tilted prongs visible in the first pre-shipment photos; after she flagged it, Whiteflash's production team reworked the setting over several rounds until she was satisfied and approved shipping. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Owns natural A Cut Above stones from here; says they edge out IDJ's cuts visually only when compared directly, though pricier |
| Whiteflash | mixed | Bought an ACA specifically for the lifetime upgrade benefit, but the trade-in credit is now based on current market value, not her purchase price, making the upgrade far less appealing |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Used Whiteflash for a 2023 upgrade; they re-graded her unmounted stone without deducting for a downgraded clarity result |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Longtime customer since 2017; traded in diamonds multiple times and calls Whiteflash's trade-up program the best in the business despite the shift to market-value credit |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Sales associates reassured her that a minor inclusion on her upgrade stone was inconsequential, and she completed a 2.5-carat upgrade she's thrilled with |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Repeat customer over several diamond stud upgrades and a DBTY bracelet purchase; praised the upgrade policy and staff help choosing between comparable pairs. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Bought a 0.804ct E SI1 round that missed ACA by one star-rating point, landing it in Expert Selection tier, which fit her budget without sacrificing color; staff fixed a wrong engraving date for free within a day and never pressured her. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Used the trade-up/upgrade program to find a 2+ carat branded ideal-cut stone under budget; praised named staff and returned years later to buy two more stones and commission a custom three-stone setting. |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Custom-built a seven-stone ACA cluster ring adapted from an existing earring design, in a low-profile platinum setting; praised for craftsmanship and customer service. |
| Whiteflash | mixed | Bought diamond studs there in their premium cut line, liked the quality but regrets not choosing a bigger stone size over the fancier cut grade |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Bought a 1.9ct E VS2 A Cut Above diamond; the rep sent detailed videos, confirmed eye cleanliness under a loupe, and ran fluorescence and inclusion comparisons before the sale. |
| Whiteflash | mixed | Quoted 2900 AUD (pre-GST) for a 2.01ct F VVS2 ideal round, 1020 AUD more than a comparable Jogia stone the community judged to have better proportions |
| Whiteflash | recommend | Bought an A Cut Above 0.842ct AGS Ideal round center with hand-selected earth-mined side stones; kept original documentation and speaks positively of the piece's quality and craftsmanship while reselling it |
| Brilliance | recommend | Bought a 3 ct round lab diamond ring there after an Etsy purchase fell through, and was happy with the result |
| Brilliance | recommend | Has made several custom rings through this site; considers it to have the lowest markup among online diamond sellers |
| Brilliance | recommend | Bought a 3.25ct lab center stone here for $2,100 after discount and tax, cheaper than Shane Co's stone pricing |
| Brilliance | recommend | 3.3ct pear stone under $2k, best price found for the same specs versus other sites |
| Brilliance | recommend | 2.18ct G VVS2 whole ring for about $1,200 with a promo code; great experience |
| Brilliance | recommend | Upgraded ring plus matching band for about $4,000 total |
| Brilliance | recommend | Paid $487 for an N color 2.13ct VS1 oval; likes that Brilliance stocks a wide range of colored (N-Z) diamonds most other sites don't carry |
Sources and method
Price reports on this page come from 193 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)
- 2023-09: The lab diamond Vs. natural debate is a CONSTANT fierce battle in jeweler groups. There are 185,000 people in here, I want your real opinions on WHY you chose a natural or lab diamond. I'll share the most upvoted 20 replies with the jeweler communities I'm in to try and give them some perspective. (602 comments)
- 2014-01: #JOTW Post your Cartier jewels/rings/watches! (599 comments)
- 2025-05: Where’s my 3+ girlies? (375 comments)
- 2025-10: Warning about Tiffany & Co (372 comments)
- 2025-11: My gf is a size 5 ring, what carat size do you think this is from when we went ring shopping? I was planning to get a 3ct round but would that be too big? (288 comments)
- 2021-09: Where to buy engagement ring in Ontario ? (272 comments)
- 2023-11: Found this particular ring at Costco Wholesale, is it a good quality ring for the price? (264 comments)
- 2026-05: So disappointed with jeweler’s bait and switch (257 comments)
- 2022-09: Surprise Upgrade for The Missus - First Ritani Purchase (251 comments)
- 2025-02: Thoughts on this costco ring? (226 comments)
- 2024-07: When comparing apples to apples, are Costco engagement rings cheaper than other jewelers? (216 comments)
- 2025-01: Where are y’all’s getting your engagement rings?! (208 comments)
- 2024-08: Was quoted 10k CAD for a 2.5 carat moissanite (196 comments)
- 2023-04: After 2 months of research and searching everywhere, we found the perfect fancy vivid pink diamond. We went to Diamonds Direct in Houston for a setting and the manager was condescending. He called it a cheap lab stone, told us he usually doesn't help people, then walked away while talking to us. (188 comments)
- 2024-08: A review of Luvansh.com from someone who creates rings (188 comments)
- 2022-09: I’m ready to pop the question, and I am leaning towards this ring from Costco. Anyone have any experience with purchasing from Costco that they’d like to share? I am open to purchasing from elsewhere if the deal is there. Thanks! (186 comments)
- 2025-04: How do you react to comments about size? (And a thank you for your shopping advice) (172 comments)
- 2022-03: To everyone but especially those new to moissanite: I'm begging you to stop buying from scamming Etsy sellers (164 comments)
- 2023-10: Engagement/ wedding rings through Costco (154 comments)
- 2025-12: Any recommendation on cheap place to buy lab grown diamonds? (150 comments)
- 2024-11: I’m planning to purchase a ring for my wife from Costco, is it a good deal? (145 comments)
- 2025-02: Where do you think engagement ring trends are heading? (145 comments)
- 2026-02: Don’t Shop at Brilliant Earth: A Manifesto (141 comments)
- 2025-05: Anyone know where to get a cheap engagement ring that doesn’t look cheap? (139 comments)
- 2023-02: I'm having a jeweler make my engagement ring. He doesn't work with customers' gems, so he's showing me the green sapphires he sourced. Do they look yellow? (136 comments)
- 2026-04: How led me to 3 of the Cheapest Lab Vendors, Diyona, AlturaDiamonds and Aurelinne. My experience with each. (129 comments)
- 2026-05: Boys, help your man out. Where to shop for affordable engagement rings? (125 comments)
- 2025-03: I want to shop local, but these prices are insane… $35k for 2ct lab?? (125 comments)
- 2022-12: Frank Darling Try-On! Thoughts? (124 comments)
- 2024-02: Has anyone seen MY BREATH anywhere? It got knocked out of my chest and I still can’t find it. (122 comments)
- 2025-03: RE: Sabrina/Starsgem unhappy customer - No one was scammed. (121 comments)
- 2025-01: Tell me about your carat sizes & experiences (120 comments)
- 2026-03: We just got the design render back from the jeweler and I’m trying to figure out what we can possibly do to lower the cost (111 comments)
- 2026-07: We got an Brilliant Earth ring but just saw the horrible reviews for the company (110 comments)
- 2025-06: Where Are the Best Places to Buy an Engagement Ring (Online or In-Store)? (101 comments)
- 2024-01: Patrick Adair Jewelry review: 2+ months, weird excuses, no ring. Any ideas? (98 comments)
- 2022-03: Where can I buy an engagement ring that’s not stupid expensive? (97 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)
- 2022-11: where can I find a budget friendly moissanite engagement ring? (94 comments)
- 2025-02: Where are you finding these incredibly priced lab diamonds? (94 comments)
- 2026-01: Best online engagement ring site? (93 comments)
- 2024-01: Engagement ring shopping in NYC? (91 comments)
- 2026-02: Where do people usually buy good-quality jewelry at reasonable prices? (91 comments)
- 2015-03: #TBT My newest Whiteflash 2.3ctw ACA studs upgrade!!! (86 comments)
- 2025-08: Costco Diamond bridal ring set . Shall I keep it ? (85 comments)
- 2020-12: Does Tiffany have 2 carat diamond rings for $15k? (82 comments)
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- 2022-11: 4.75 ct lab diamond, I, VS2 from Ritani (66 comments)
- 2021-12: Thoughts on Costco engagement rings? (65 comments)
- 2018-04: #TBT 10 Yr Anniversary Whiteflash ACA Upgrade 2.148 K SI1 (63 comments)
- 2023-06: Where can I get a cheap engagement ring? (62 comments)
- 2024-03: Where did you buy your wedding/engagement rings at? (59 comments)
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- 2026-03: WARNING! ***ANOTHER SCAM ALERT*** (56 comments)
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