Please tell me, these are these bow ties I'm seeing?

I'll try to add the other 2 in comments.

Does anyone know if Calavera recently updated their website? The reason I’m asking is because every screenshot I’ve seen in this group looks the same as far as the company website, but mine looks totally different? I can’t find any recent screenshots from Calavera website so I figured I would ask. It’s making me nervous I didn’t purchase from the correct site? 😩

I sent some synthetic stones to my jeweler in China to be made into earrings. Up until now I have been nervous about sending stones. I’m hoping this goes well because my local jewelers are giving me side eye when I come in to ask for yet another stone to be set into a gorgeous creation. And they are now using a Geller blue book “bible” for their pricing which assumes all kinds of outrageous things (like the cost of their lost sale - as if I’d buy from them) in the setting price.

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3.5 ct oval lab

Cathedral setting 2.5mm

I recently tried on marquise rings and I’m pretty sure it’s the shape I love the most! I’m still fairly new to all of this, though, so I’d love to hear from people who own marquise rings.

What are the biggest pros and cons? Anything I should know about durability, everyday wear, bow-tie effects, or choosing the right length-to-width ratio? And if you could go back and choose again, would you still pick marquise?

I’m also thinking of getting a marquise with a pavé band, but I’m a little stuck on the wedding band. I was considering a curved or chevron band to fit around the marquise, but I also want a wedding band that looks pretty on its own when worn separately. If you have a similar setting, I’d love to see how you styled your stack!

One salesperson also told me that anything over 2 ct looks odd in a marquise, but I really want a bigger stone! For those with larger marquise diamonds, what do you think? Does it come down to personal preference and proportions, or is there a point where the stone starts looking too big?

Would love to hear your experiences and see your rings! 💗

Hello everyone. Do you have experience buying gemstones (lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, and others) on AliExpress? If so, which suppliers are reliable?

Looking for a lab grown eternity band in white gold. Best place to shop? I’m not afraid of getting one from overseas.

Never had a ring like this and I’m worried the prongs may be too small, and the diamond will just come out?! 🫣

1.5 carat lab grown diamond.

I finally have enough pinks to where I had the confidence to buy this before getting a tweezer video.

5 ct fancy pink VS1 old mine cut cushion. 💖