r/DiamondsAdvice

the yellow gold is a 3.5ct elongated radiant and the white gold is a 5ct radiant. I want a bigger stone so the minimum size I’d go for is probably a 3ct! These aren’t the designs of rings I like, I just tried on a bunch of different stones to see which cut I like most and I fell in love with radiants! out of the two, I like the band style of the yellow gold a lot more because it’s still simple but not too dainty

Disclaimer: don’t know how I managed to make my thumb disappear but it is there lol

I won this ring at an auction for $2,850 and now I'm curious if I got a good deal or overpaid. It's a 13.09 ct emerald-cut lab-grown diamond, F/VS1, IGI certified, set in 14k yellow gold.

What do you think would be a fair price for a ring like this? I’d really appreciate some opinions before I convince myself I either got the deal of the century or made a very expensive mistake. 😅

My aunt is downsizing her jewelry collection and offered to sell me her 5ct diamond ring. The stone is massive and honestly much bigger than anything I would normally consider.

She’s giving me what seems like a really good price, but I don’t want to get caught up in the “5ct” factor and make an emotional decision. I’m also wondering how much the diamond’s quality, certification, and setting should affect what I’m willing to pay.

For those who know more about diamonds, what would you check before buying a stone like this? And is a large natural diamond actually a good investment, or should I not look at it that way?

Inherited this gorgeous sapphire and diamond ring recently and i am completely in love with the blue color against the side stones. my main worry is whether the prongs look strong enough to handle regular use or if i should get it re-tipped by a local jeweler.

has anyone here taken an older piece to get evaluated before, and what kind of cost should i expect? would love to know if there are specific signs of wear i should check for myself first.