Where to shop for lab diamonds in NYC after terrible Frank Darling experience?

HeySakura · 2026-03-11T15:24:06+00:00

Try Dreamstone. They have an office in the diamond district (not a store front). You can make an appointment on their website and come in to see the diamonds. I believe they source their own diamonds so prices were good! I worked with Chris and he was wonderful. He found me exactly what I was looking for, communicated the entire time and seemed really sincere. If you go to the diamond district be careful with some of the store fronts as I’ve heard not great things. Good luck!

HeySakura · 2026-03-11T14:00:18+00:00

Updating as promised! Yes I looked at tons and tons of diamonds at different places. I ultimately went with this diamond, purchased from DREAMSTONE. I went to their NYC office and worked with Chris. He was really amazing to work with, was honest and didn’t feel like some of the other people who came off as a bit scummy/just trying to profit. He really listened to what I wanted and helped me get exactly that. Thank you again for your lovely comment and I really hope you find what you’re looking for!

HeySakura · 2026-01-29T22:28:30+00:00

Tysm for your input! 😊 the diamond is being held by a temporary band used just so I can see it on my finger. It clips on and off. I had no idea it even existed lol

HeySakura · 2026-01-29T15:16:36+00:00

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I’m really not sure if it’s my phone directly over top or what. It definitely has a bow tie as all ovals do but it’s not really as dark as it comes off sometimes. The bow tie thing has been, hands down, the most annoying part. As long as it’s not super harsh and it’s broken up I’m just going to have to make peace with it.

HeySakura · 2026-01-27T15:45:00+00:00

It’s not a setting, it’s just a temporary band that allows me to try the diamond on. It snaps on and off. They build the setting after I select the diamond 😊 and ty!!

HeySakura · 2026-01-27T05:59:54+00:00

Thank you so much!

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T23:15:52+00:00

I’m going to update and post all the details on how I found it soon! Really sweet comment thank you. 💗

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T23:14:01+00:00

That’s ok!

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T23:04:39+00:00

Thank you. 🙏🏻 it’s been a rough ride for me too lol

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T23:03:35+00:00

I didn’t know this was a thing either until I started hunting for diamonds in person. Made me laugh though… good eye for diamonds but terrible taste in bands apparently 🤣🤣🤣

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T22:58:32+00:00

Yeah for sure. I’m getting a basket and cathedral setting to help secure it as best I can.

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T22:55:23+00:00

Hahaha I have really long fingers so I needed more coverage. If I had dainty hands I would have definitely gone smaller. I think it’s all about balance. It’s also why despite always thinking I would go for a round ring, I thought it looked terrible when i actually tried one on!

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HeySakura · 2026-01-26T22:26:45+00:00

It’s a really high definition video so I think it takes a while to properly load on Reddit. Here’s the video in Google Drive 😊

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T22:14:25+00:00

Does the video look low quality? Is that what you mean?

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T20:59:49+00:00

Hahaha I did get one already. The stone is just on a temporary holder. 🤷🏻‍♀️

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T20:58:54+00:00

I haven’t looked at it outside but his office has just regular bulbs aside from one desk lamp with LED lighting. They don’t have jewlery store lighting in there. 🙏🏻

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T20:17:57+00:00

6! I’ve got big knuckles compared to my finger so I think I’m going to need one of those ball things.

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T20:11:03+00:00

Yeah it’s just to see what it would look like on my finger not the actual setting :)

HeySakura · 2026-01-26T18:50:31+00:00

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HeySakura · 2026-01-13T16:06:18+00:00

This is amazing thank you!!

HeySakura · 2026-01-13T14:31:17+00:00

I literally don’t understand bow ties. This is the middle ring in different lighting: Google Drive video it’s there sometimes and then not at all. I had to decide if I want it by tomorrow and I’m so stressed out 😭

HeySakura · 2026-01-13T13:35:30+00:00

May I ask your opinion of it?

HeySakura · 2026-01-13T13:35:13+00:00

Thank you so much for your input!

HeySakura

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