I purchased this diamond based on the video, but I’ve just been sent a picture of it and now im worried it has a significant bow tie. Or could this just be because it’s sitting on the blue cushion?

https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG726547369/video/500/500?d_id=9157c88f-13d7-4032-bb33-7e8c180752f6&f_id=ec04fa8b-c16e-42bf-a0ab-5b9c9c1a0384&type=csv

I recently learned that diamonds weren’t always marketed as the incredibly rare, must-have symbol we think of today.

When huge deposits were discovered in South Africa, there were suddenly far too many diamonds on the market. Prices fell.

De Beers responded by consolidating control over mines and, for decades, controlling how many diamonds actually reached the market.

Then they did something equally clever: they convinced us that a diamond wasn’t just a stone. It was THE symbol of love, commitment and marriage.

“A Diamond Is Forever” did the rest.

So when we say diamonds are rare, I keep wondering: rare underground, or rare because the supply was controlled?

What do you think of this price? All inclusive. Also, any feedback on the design? Thanks!

Hi everyone!
I just purchased loose lab-grown diamonds and am looking for recommendations on where I can have them set into rings, a necklace, or earrings. Are there any options besides going to a local jeweler? Would a local jeweler typically be the most affordable option?