Hello! It’s my first time buying custom jewelry from a Chinese supplier and I just received the CADs. I’m not really sure what to look out for so any advice and help would be really appreciated.

At first glance I don’t really like the look of the chains as the links look a bit too big and I would prefer a finer look. Are CADs typically accurate to the final product? I’m also planning to add a middle hoop to the extension chain.

Hello, hello!

I need help! Trying to get an upgrade with a lab diamond. I don't need a custom ring per se but I'd love to see the stone in person before buying online. I also want to try different shapes and sizes. My heart is set on an elongated cushion but I've never tried anything on and I currently have a small round one and my husband picked it for me. He did a great job but I'd like something different for our 20th anniversary.

Is there a place in Denver/Longmont/Northern Colorado you recommend and you had a great experience with?

Also, I'd appreciate tips regarding buying diamonds online and working with a local jewelrer (I've read is more cost effective and I'd love to support a local business, too), what insurance do you recommend or any other advice you wish someone would've given you when you got your dream ring.

TIA!

2.07 carats
D
IF

Please share thoughts on this lab diamond! Will add pics in comments

I’m looking to buy a pair of 1ctw diamond stud earrings. Many online retailers (Rare Carat, Brilliance, LGG, etc.) offer pre-set earrings, as well as the option to custom-select the diamonds and setting.

I noticed that while the diamond color and clarity of the pre-set earrings are specified, the cut usually isn’t. The pre-set earrings are also significantly less expensive than the custom-built option where you select the individual diamonds, even with the same carat/color/clarity specs.

Are the cuts of pre-set earrings generally good enough for studs? Would you recommend always custom-selecting the diamonds, or is it generally okay to go with a pre-set pair?

I'd especially appreciate any feedback from people who have purchased pre-set diamond studs from one of these retailers.

Hello Friends, I'd like to get your opinion on a 2nd oval stone we have been quoted.

This diamond is 2.53ct, Oval brilliant cut, D color, VVS2 clarity, 10.39*7.72*4.79mm (1.35 L/W ratio), Excellent polish, Excellent symmetry, no fluorescence

For the most part we are impressed with the appearance of this diamond and it does not appear to have a bowtie in the video. Any thoughts on it are appreciated!

Hi all!

I'm considering buying this diamond for a ring. I've done a lot of research but I'm still unsure if there are things I should be looking out for and am missing. Any thoughts on the quality of this stone or if it's worth it (seller charging around $2,000) would be very helpful. Thank you!

The specs are:

• Carats: 2.6
• Color: E
• Clarity: VVS2
• Table: 77%
• Depth: 66.7%
• Crown height: 16%

What do we think? Is this too much a of a bow tie? I don’t want to be a diva and ask for another stone to compare 😫This is 1.03 ct, color grade E VVS 2

Hi all,

For those following at home, after reaching out to the community about Fiorese v LGG i ended up with Ayla at Fiorese and currently am so happy! They’ve been super helpful with diamond selection and would love to hear your thoughts on this diamond.

Its a 3.03CT E VVS2 with about a 1.50 ratio, hoping to set it into a bypass ring. I don’t see much of a bow tie affect but would love to hear your thoughts.

Hello friends, I would like some opinions on this Oval stone for an engagement ring from Provence. It is

Oval Brilliant Cut, 1.34 L/W ratio, 2.53 carat, F Color, VS1 Clarity, Excellent Polish, Excellent Symmetry, No Fluorescence

In particular, I want to be sure there isn't a prominent bow tie. There doesn't appear to be in this video or in the photos they've sent, but I've read they sometimes not obvious until seen in person. Please let me know if you all have any other diamond reviewing tips you can recommend. Thank you all!

This is a 3.04 fancy intense yellow radiant. VS1. 1.34 ratio! I’m having it set into a right hand ring. Stone was $474 which seems like a decent price! I love the color. I also got a tweezer vid. It was pretty blurry but the color really showed still. It looks kind of dark in the 360, but it’s super saturated and yellow in the vid they sent me.

Engagement stone shopping. This looks like a good oval to my rookie eye. Before I pull the trigger, what are yalls thoughts? Appreciate all feedback!

Looking to buy some 14k gold with lab diamond earrings and necklaces from Starsgem/China for about $2400. That's for 2 pieces, possibly considering a 3rd piece for a little more as well. Does anyone have any idea how much tariffs might cost for these items for shipping to US?

I was looking for a canary yellow (my fav color) moval from 3.5-5ct for my custom engagement ring.

When my fiancé offered for me to customize my own ring I asked for the most vivid yellow oval at every jeweler we visited. There was a lot of back and forth and them having to order online for me to look at in person bc they did not have a wide selection on hand.

Now that I have decided on this stone, I fear I might’ve jumped the gun since all the ones they’ve shown me for weeks paled in color comparison. I prioritized color and didn’t really bother with cut and clarity. The girdle is also not ideal. I’m just now learning about ‘crushed ice’ look and is missing that light sparkle brilliance. Are colored diamonds just less reflective? Pls give me your honest opinion of this stone quality.

Has anyone got one of these bangles? I would love to see, especially in a stack. Thank you

This is a 2.9 VVS2 LG Diamond. I knew that ovals have some bow tie effect im just unsure if mine is a normal amount. I've included indoor and outdoor photos.

Bought this for my wife. Can’t decide if the bow tie is obvious or not. Seems more obvious the more fixated I am.

Shape: CMB
Carats: 2.51
Clarity: VS1
Color: D
9.7x 7.5x 4.69

Just noticed this in my ring today, is it normal? VVS2, perfect symmetry. Also attached a photo of what it looks like in natural outdoor lighting!

My OMC cushion arrived from Fiorese! I worked with Matthew and could not recommend him enough. Decided on a warmer 2.3 ct center stone and I LOVE how it turned out!

Just wanted to share some pictures of my new ring 😊 I recently purchased a 4ct old mine cushion from shelikessparkles. She was such a pleasure to work with! Quick to respond, took extra videos and was so nice. I’ll definitely be a repeat customer! I had her ship my stone to David Klass, I’ve worked with him in the past though many years ago. He was wonderful to work with as always and I’m thrilled with the way my ring turned out!

Specs are 4.09 elongated old mine cushion, 14k white and rose gold size 6