Just got my wedding ring in sterling silver with a purple stone, and I can’t stop looking at it. The color is way more vibrant than I expected, and it catches the light beautifully. I love how it stands out without being too splashy. Never thought I’d be this excited over a ring, but it’s honestly one of the most fun pieces I’ve ever worn.
My partner and I have been casually looking at lab grown rings and I noticed a few that looked amazing but were suspiciously affordable. Then I saw the phrase diamond accent now and I am a bit confuse. What does diamond accent mean on lab grown jewelry listings? Is it basically saying the diamonds are just tiny supporting stones and the center is something else?
I don’t want to assume anything but it feels a little misleading if you do not already know the terminology. Maybe everyone else gets this and I am just behind. Jewelry shopping is way more complicated that I expected it to be.
Trying to figure it out what is a black diamond beyond just the color, like is it actually a different stone or just a treated one, and how that plays with sparkle and durability in a lab grown setting. I read some are opaque and more about surface shine than fire, but I cannot tell if that means they show scratches or dust more easily.
Checking if anyone here has favorite spots in Houston for engagement rings. I'm trying to get a feel for which places are actually worth visiting, especially for someone who doesn't want to deal with pushy salespeople or cray markups. If you've had a good experience somewhere, I'd love to hear it!
I recently got engaged and have a gold oval engagement ring that I absolutely love. Now I’m starting to think about the wedding band, but I’m not sure what style would pair best with the oval shape and gold setting.