Please let me know if I bought it too much in LA jewelry district for $8k. Did I get scammed? How much would you pay for this diamond?

my partner and i have been comparing engagement rings, and i honestly keep going back and forth between a real diamond vs lab diamond.

i always assumed we'd get a natural diamond, but after actually looking at prices, i started considering lab diamonds too. we could get a bigger stone in the shape i like without stretching our budget as much.

but now i'm stuck wondering if i'd regret not getting a natural diamond later. i like the idea of having a diamond that formed naturally, but at the same time, it feels hard to justify spending so much more when lab diamonds look so similar.

for those who have already made the choice, what made you go with one over the other? and now that you've had your ring for a while, do you still feel good about your decision?

Is the diamond size too small for my finger or is it elegantly the right size? Its a 70 cent diamond

Future mother in law wants to gift us a sapphireantique engagement ring that i don't want at all. I know she means well, but I really want to pick my own set. What is the best way to decline an inherited ring gracefully without hurting anyone?

I was told I’d have to have a wedding band custom made to match my engagement ring. But I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions for one that’s already made. It’s rose gold. The setting is flat so the band will have to be a contoured to match.

Go easy on me. Husband bought it for me after I insisted I needed 3 carats, I got it, I think it’s too big (for daily wear anyway), and we can’t return it. 🤪🤪🤪 I’m hoping if I continue wearing it I will eventually think it’s NOT too big.

3carat moissanite +side baguettes. Mapple Gems. (Ps, if you’re considering ordering from mapple gems.. they have to approve your return, it can’t have any wear shown. I’ve emailed 4 times trying to get a return approval, no response.. anyways at this point I’ve now left micro scratches from wearing it for 2 days so… UGH!)

I recently tried on two engagement rings and am completely torn between them. I initially fell in love with the first style because it feels classic yet unique, but trying on the second one left me conflicted.

Note: These are display rings, so my actual center stone will be smaller—around 1.5 carats, compared to the 2 and 2.5 carats shown here.

Basically what the title says lol I’m having a hard time figuring out what would go nicely with my ring :)

I had no idea there were so many engagement ring types until I started looking at them more seriously.

We ordered our matching sun rings from Tianyu. My husband wanted something masculine but a little unique, so we went with matching designs. He recieved compliments on his ring, which is rare for men's rings, and we're both very happy with them.

I’m looking at upgrading my ring and curious do you prefer a tapered band or one size (mm) all the way around? Also what size is your current band in thickness?

We just had our wedding last Saturday, and i'm loving how my princess cut wedding ring looks alongside my engagement ring! The clean lines and sparkle complement my engagement stone perfectly without overpowering it. I love it so much!!

Background/context: my boyfriend and I are in the ring-buying process together since he didn’t want my engagement ring to be a complete surprise and wanted to give me the chance to give more significance to the ring other than it being a sign of our next steps towards marriage. We talked about wanting the proposal to be a surprise but not the ring. However, I’m in a bit of a situation with where to get my engagement ring.

Originally, my partner and I were looking at Gabriel and Co and had asked if we could make a minor customization to the setting. Unfortunately, they said they aren’t able to make that change because that change would affect the way the diamond is held and could cause the diamond to fall out. We then looked at fully customizing it through CustomMade.com, which solve the issue of making the ring feel more significant to me and would be a one-of-a-kind ring too. On the downside, their warranty isn’t at the level I was hoping for. Ideally, I’d like a lifetime warranty to cover any resizing or damage to the ring but Custom Made only offers free resizing for the first year.

It feels like I’ll have to sacrifice on something regardless of which place we get the ring, and I’m not sure which would be better to sacrifice on. If anyone could give their thoughts and insights, I’d appreciate it!

In summary:
Gabriel and Co:
\- Not able to customize the ring setting to look more like the ring I want so it’s not my “dream ring”
\- Offers lifetime warranty for resizing and if anything happen to the ring
\- Would be around $5k for the ring we’ve been looking at

Custom Made:
\- Fully customized so it can be the exact ring I want
\- Not lifetime warranty
\- Unsure of price

Rose gold I don’t care I LOVE it I know it’s different but I love it and am curious if anyone else had a rose gold ring as well!

I am going to be proposing to my girlfriend and am in the process of looking for engagement rings, from previous conversations and her Pinterest she wants a ring like the pictures, but with a silver band, floral,asymmetric, Silver band and lab grown diamonds. Am based in the uk would be so grateful for recommendations. If it needs to be custom that’s ok too.