r/LabGrownDiamonds

Need help choosing a setting for my 5 ct round brilliant 💍

After what feels like endless research, I’ve finally picked my diamond:
5.00 ct Round Brilliant (lab grown)
E Color
VVS1 Clarity
Ideal Cut
Excellent Polish & Symmetry
IGI Report: https://www.igi.org/verify-your-report/?r=LG_792631924

The diamond will be price matched to the lowest price I’ve found ($1,141 from William & Sons), so now I’m just trying to decide which setting to pair it with.

Here are my top three (all prices below are the total cost, including the diamond):
1. Adiamor – $4,355
https://adiamor.com/your-setting?setting=R3138-Plat-Round&diamond=D-80328019
2. William & Sons Jewelers – Fiona – $2,501
https://www.williamandsonsjewelers.com/us/products/fiona-accent-diamond-engagement-setting
3. Rare Carat – Skyler Rolled Pavé – $4,774
https://www.rarecarat.com/setting/170-Skyler-Rolled-Pav%C3%A9-Engagement-Ring-SideStone/1835656?sp=/diamond-search

Since the stone is fairly large, I’m looking for something timeless, elegant, and secure that lets the diamond be the star. I’m planning on platinum.

A few questions:
- Which setting do you think complements a 5 ct round best?
- Is the Adiamor or Rare Carat setting worth paying roughly $1,850–2,300 more than the William & Sons setting?
- Does one look more durable than the others for everyday wear?
- Are there any red flags with any of these designs?
- If you own one of these settings (or something similar), how has it held up?

I’d also love to hear if you’d recommend a cathedral vs. non-cathedral setting for a stone this size, or if there are other settings I should consider.

Thanks in advance! I’ve stared at these for so long that I can’t tell which one I like best anymore. 😂

Just bought this yesterday and turning it into a pendent super excited! The darkness is the reflection of the camera I saw in different angles and didn’t see the darkness

I am interested in getting a 5 carat diamond round brilliant. Here’s one for Walmart that seems to be about 2000 bucks less than JCPenney or what have you for a similarly situated diamond. Has anyone ever tried this brand? I imagine with an IGI certificate it can’t be too bad, but thought I would reach out if anybody has any other better resources or ideas, etc. thank you :-)

My husband is kindly gifting me a ring upgrade for our 10y anniversary! I would love to get an elongated cushion but from what I read, it sounds like most of them are crushed ice but I much prefer a those big brilliant flashes. I know that if I want a true brilliant, I should get a round diamond but I already have that for my actual engagement ring. I'd like a different shape now.

A vendor offered this diamond below, which seems to present more brilliant flashes than the usual crushed ice elongated cushion. I don't trust my untrained eyes though and would greatly appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!

Shape Cushion modified

Size 3.02

Color E

Clarity VVS2

Cut -

Polish Excellent

Symmetry Excellent

Fluorescence None

Measurements 10.24 x 7.46 x 4.95

Ratio 1.37

Depth 4.95%

Table 64.00%

Any guidance in how to acquire this would be greatly appreciated! Posting a pic for inspiration

These guys from LGD Surat has got an amazing inventory.. actually one of the best I have seen.

After weeks and weeks of searching for diamonds I chose this one. I’m looking for opinions on if this stone has a bad bow tie effect. I’m really just looking to calm my nerves before the big day lol

Picture was taken from the top down in indirect sunlight

I just bought this IGI-certified lab-grown round diamond for $365.
Specs:
2.07 ct
Round Brilliant
E color
VS1 clarity
Ideal cut
Excellent polish
Excellent symmetry
No fluorescence
CVD grown
The IGI report number is LG764616787. My plan is to set it in a simple 14k yellow gold 2.5 mm solitaire band.
Assuming everything checks out when it arrives and the laser inscription matches the IGI certificate, what do you think? Did I get a great deal, or is there anything I should watch out for before having it set?

I have a 3.05 ct right now. But I am debating about going up to 3.45ct or 3.87ct. I feel like my knuckles are a little wide so a bigger stone might look better, not sure though. Maybe I just have size blindness 😭 my ring size is 5.5.

Pick for inspiration of the stone I love.

Although all l've been doing for the past 3 days is researching as much as I can about lab grown diamonds, I'm still very new to this world.

I've seen Aurelinne mentioned on here a bunch and saw these stones...what are your thoughts on specs and prices (Canadian $) for these 2 stones (2.08ct and 2.42ct)?

Would it be better to try and find a stone that's already set in a band??? I’d like to stay under $2000CAD for the entire ring.

2.08ct - Website Link

2.42ct - Website Link

I'm over the moon with my engagement ring and want her to be seen by many 🥰🥲

So I had a budget of 15k but I was only thinking to spend $8-9k and initially I was going with company viral on ig. They couldn't find me a diamond in my liking and kept offering me high mid diamonds and it would've been 3.5 carats for around 8k. (E-F color, VS2-SI) it is just my opinion for MY own liking, this is mid for me and work perfectly great for other people! 😶 just my personal preference is D-VVS2 and above.

I was on TikTok and saw another jeweler and drove 1 hour there to see diamonds and I chose 5carat diamond instead of 3.5 because the price was so so good. I got 5carat premium diamond ring for 6.5k for best quality diamond with my exact preferred ratio custom made to my size 3 finger. Added a beautiful u pave 3mm round eternity wedding band totaling $8055 usd! I'm so happy I found them. Everything is custom made to your size. It took 2 weeks to custom make!

Not only did I find a perfect diamond, I upgraded to a bigger stone, and added a wedding band all within my reduced expected budget of $8k-$9k from the $15k budget my finance gave me.

I know I'm going to cherish her forever.

Title. I know that BE has a bad reputation and over charges. I want this exact wedding band and wanted any recommendations. Thanks!

I worked with Bobby from Provence to get an upgraded bridal set and I am absolutely in awe! They were very easy to work with and it went a lot faster than I was expecting. Ordered March 27 and received on May 22. Bobby would give me regular updates without me even reaching out. The original stone I chose ended up having an issue when they went to put it on so she sent me images and everything of another option prior to moving forward which was amazing.

All in all, I was a little hesitant as this was my first time doing something like this but it was a great experience with an amazing sparkly outcome.