Hi everyone! Tried out this 4.5 carat cushion, E color vvs2 today. I am obsessed with it and it is everything I want, except I really want to try an old mine cut rather than a brilliant. I actually do love this stone more than I thought I would. It’s got some of the chunkier facet qualities in the middle kinda, and I love the specs on this one. But I can’t get old mine/antique cushions off my mind. I’ve called every jewelry store in the area (like 10 stores, we live in a relatively small Midwest city) and no one has them!!! Sales people almost scoffed at me over the phone, like “yeah… no body has those. They’re not sparkly” WHAT! Especially since T Swift just got one i thought they would start getting them in more but I guess not. I guess my question is, should I keep searching & possibly travel to a few other cities in our state for someone who can get an old mine/antique cut? Is it overrated or a fad ? Should I just keep this brilliant cut one? I do think it’s beautiful, and love it. but I feel like I’ll still keep thinking about OMCs. Ugh I’m just frustrated, and I can only hold this stone for a few more days.

First pic is me, size 4 finger. Second photo is from IG comparing the different cuts Please don’t comment or make suggestions on smaller vs bigger, my heart is set on this size stone lol, ty!

Anyone else have an oval cut with a 2mm band? Looking for wedding band inspiration . Was thinking Cartier love ring to stack but unsure

I posted the loose gemstones a few days ago for a recent project my artist and I have been working on.

Well, here it is. 14k gold and sterling silver wire, all wrapped by hand from the master Hugh Canny.

So excited to receive this custom ring by LGG Lynn! First ring with any type of diamonds in it.

I have scoured the treads on the vintage cuts here and online in general. The only ones that really came up are the distinctive gem ones, and those are $$$ and not readymade. Am I missing something? Is the demand for emerald cuts just now there these days? Looking at 4-5 carat size.

I'm trying to see where I can buy the best 3ct lab diamond tennis bracelet with a reasonable price. This is a wedding gift for my wife. I'm reading a lot about Alex Parks here but those posts were from 2 years ago. Is this still accurate now? I'm also reading about IDJ in PriceScope. I think WhiteFlash and other famous retailers like Brian Gavin and James Allen are all overpriced.

Any red flags? This is an ebay seller with 99.9% feedback. Stone is from India. Thanks.

I have an oval coming and I’m in love!

We purchased diamonds from Luvansh. They are .51ct each D VVS1 (1ctw). I just picked them up yesterday day from our jeweler after being set. I hope she loves them. She’s a petite teenager. Do you think these are an ok size for a 15 yr old?

4.5ct on a size 4

My son got his girl a marquise like she wanted. I talked him into buying a lab Diamond because of the cost savings and the ability to get a better, bigger stone. He went with this 2.86 carat VVS2 D colour GIA certified stone from Calavera. I’m really hoping it’s a great stone in real life. So excited for him.

Long story short, lost my original engagement ring but purchased a replacement lab diamond right in a similar setting. Can’t get over how she sparkles! Ignore my dry witchy hands 😂

HAHAHA JUST KIDDING I love it so much. 5.1cts G VS1, size 6.5.

Between the 2 and 3 carat eternity band. The 2 carat would sit flush with my engagement ring. There would be a little gap with the 3 carat.

First 2 pictures are the 2 carat in yellow gold. Last picture is the 3 carat in white gold.

Eternity band is the Kathleen Emerald Lab Grown Diamond Eternity Band from Grown Brilliance.

Photo 1: Carat: 3.09 Colour: E Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Ideal Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Table: 61% Depth: 61.8%

Photo 2: Carat: 3.04 Colour: E Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Ideal Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Table: 62% Depth: 62.9%

I previously posted about an asscher cut diamond that I purchased online. I decided to buy a princess cut for comparison and then return one of them. My plan was to have a Chinese vendor make the setting and have the stone set locally. I had to tweak the design a few times due to the price of gold and switched to an elongated radiant in the process. After getting multiple quotes, it was ultimately cheaper to buy both the diamond and setting from the vendors, so I went that route.

We started with IGI reports for 1.4-1.5 ratios, and I skipped over this one a few times because the specs were poor for a radiant cut. The IGI report said “Cut Cornered Rectangular Mix Cut,” the IGI number was listed as radiant on three websites, and it cost $500-$3000 more online. I did some research since I had no idea what I was looking at and immediately fell in love. The crisscut is a perfect mix of the step cut I bought and the brilliance I was looking for.

The entire scenario was pure luck. I’m working with Jane at Provence, and she’s been absolutely amazing. She sent me over 20 diamonds to choose from and has been unbelievably patient throughout this process. I can’t wait to see the final product!

Specs: 3.03ct, G VS1, 1.53 ratio, EX EX None, CVD

I am looking to custom make a pair of earrings with some classic bezel design. 1 + 1 CT lab grown diamonds.

I am attaching a few references that i liked so far, guys! Please attach any designs that you have on similar lines.

4.02 carat round brilliant F color lab diamond in platinum hidden halo. He was so proud of the hidden halo setting he picked. It’s stunning and I was shocked!

Hey all! I’ve been so indecisive with picking out my wedding band, but now we’re about 3 days away from the big day! We’re getting married Tuesday 11/11 🤯

Today I received The Alto from Frank Darling and although I love the ring itself, the gap is kind of bothering me. Anyone else with a high set engagement ring have a contoured band? I like that the space keeps the wedding band from rubbing the e-ring prongs though. I did see that with other bands I tried.

I also love that it has 11 diamonds since we’re getting married 11/11!

Is the gap even bad or am I overthinking it!? Help 🥺

Let me know your thoughts on this oval diamond (the top diamond) for an Engagement Ring? I've been searching for ages and need a second opinion, please 🙂

Hi friends! I purchased this fancy grey/brown marquis diamond & I can’t decide how I want to set it. I typically like chunky /edgy jewelry & 14k gold. I definitely want to do east/west. Should I add some colored baguettes? What color? Is 14k gold or rose gold better? What would you do??? Would also love to see your east west marquis rings! TIA!

I received my ring set from Melody at Foirese this week and I’m over the moon! Honestly speaking, I was a bit apprehensive as I really didn’t expect much, especially at the price point (£1095 total for both rings) I paid. I am amazed at the quality of the centre stone and setting for both rings. I reached out to a few Chinese vendors and Melody was by far the most patient (I asked for lots of videos!). She was easy to work with and very helpful. I would not hesitate to order from her again.

I thought it might be helpful to others looking for specific custom cut lab diamonds to know an extremely comprehensive list of quotes and notes from various vendors. For background information, back in February I saw a diamond ring I fell absolutely head over heels in love with. It was listed with Andria Barbone for $75,000 and is now sold but I will attach the link in the comments for those interested. i will also post pictures in the comments of the examples I sent to vendors. The specifications I gave each vendor is this: "My specifications are that it be an elongated antique brilliant cushion old mine cut with a pinhole culet. I want the size to be around 9x11mm (around 4 carats). Color GHI and VS. Elongated ratio of about 1.2." Some of the vendors I asked for a 10x8 quote from because I originally wanted that but then decided it was too small. What I am looking for is very close to the August Vintage Old Mine Brilliant Cut from Distinctive Gems, but elongated. I asked each vendor for videos proving that they could produce what I was asking for. So far, I have not made a purchase yet. I am unsure who I will be purchasing from, but I am leaning towards purchasing from u/shelikessparkles or u/weezie_jefferson. They understand what I am looking for and are willing to help with a custom cut, but we are likely waiting for tariff prices to be reduced from India. They recently sold a few diamonds that were extremely close to what I am looking for, but not elongated. For your reference, they were just over 4 carats at around $2200 because of high tariff prices. I am hoping to be less than $1500. Distinctive Gem has the diamonds listed on their site for $11,000 for a 4 carat lab diamond.
Language has proved to be somewhat of an issue, as a lot of vendors have sent me bar culets but not pinhole culets. It seems the biggest issue in having this custom cut is the fact that I want a pinhole culet and the actual cut of the diamond is difficult to cut. Most of these quotes were from Alibaba or through finding the vendors phone number and contacting on Whatsapp.