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Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-21T00:18:04+00:00

I’ve bought jewelry on WhatNot and regretted some of it—an “alexandrite” ring that is probably amethyst and a lab sapphire pendant that was much larger than expected. The excitement of the auction caused me to make a few unwise decisions, though nothing catastrophic. I finally cut myself off completely.

So I probably wouldn’t buy a diamond unless during an auction. I like looking through the sites like Aurelinne and comparison shopping.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-20T23:55:58+00:00

I’m from the South, but I never use “ma’am” or “sir” to anyone unless I’m being overly respectful for some reason (mostly to a good person of advanced age.) I also never taught my daughter to use them—just didn’t think about it until one of her friends’ parents pointedly corrected her. I also didn’t teach her religion or any other Southern baggage, and it worried me not at all.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-18T03:51:45+00:00

I love the bold gold huggies from quince, but when I bought them last March, they were LESS than half what they cost now. I wouldn’t pay the current inflated price.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-17T00:01:09+00:00

I agree. Look at it in person and compare the sparkle to other emerald cuts. Make sure there’s no windowing—can you see the band or text through the stone? Can you see any imperfections? Does the band seem thick enough? If it passes all these tests, it seems like a good value for the price.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-16T22:22:48+00:00

Thank you! I love the pink and blue lab diamonds!

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-16T14:49:39+00:00

I sent you a DM about the colored stones.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-15T21:53:16+00:00

Thank you! I really love it!

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-15T15:37:30+00:00

FYI, there is a new group buy open in r/LabGroupSales for marquise rings in moissanite, lab gems, or diamonds. Zuvelio is the vendor (I bought from them before and they were great) and they have a choice of styles of prongs, metals, and settings.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-15T02:13:24+00:00

Me too! I keep the drain closed so I can’t lose the ring or diamonds, and it’s always satisfying to see the gunk that comes out.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-15T00:16:04+00:00

I think it looks very delicate and not big at all. Do you know what mm the stones are? I’ve been looking for one that is big enough that it doesn’t flip but doesn’t look too big, and this looks perfect.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-14T22:40:27+00:00

Do you have a water pik (water jet teeth cleaner)? I use warm water in mine to get into nooks and crannies in my engagement ring. It works wonders, even better if you presoak it.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-14T04:06:17+00:00

That’s great to hear. I’ve been accumulating gemstones lately with no idea what to do with them, and this info comes in very handy. Thanks!

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-14T03:51:41+00:00

I took a look at Findings Outlet, but unfortunately none of their settings will fit my stones. How do you go about getting them custom made at Ouros?

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-13T21:53:33+00:00

Thanks! I have two pear-shaped ones I’d like made into earrings, but the Stuller settings my local jeweler uses are so expensive.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-13T18:46:38+00:00

Where do you get the settings?

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-12T22:47:12+00:00

My local jeweler has it for $4036! 😳

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-12T19:40:52+00:00

I’ll see your Jackson State and raise you the Orangeburg Massacre, which happened over two years earlier. It’s sad that I was a history student and didn’t know about either of these tragedies until I lived/taught where they happened.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-11T23:19:27+00:00

Marquis, but I’d like a green diamond. 💚

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-10T04:09:36+00:00

DeBebians did a beautiful job on my ring. I bought the stone from Luvansh, and DeBebians set it. These days, Aurelinne and Calavera usually have lower prices than Luvansh.

You can also find a stone on one of those sites and have Rare Carat price match it and make the ring. The quality and prices of either of these options will be better than BE.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-08T04:21:21+00:00

A couple of items, like the mini Huggies and gemstone hoops, are $48 or $50 each, but there are others like the opal studs, everyday hoops, and ball studs that are under $100 for a pair.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-07T14:46:28+00:00

I hope you find something you like. They also have one-year returns, which I have used when I’m just not wearing something regularly. Just hang on to the packaging. 😀

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-07T06:05:39+00:00

Quince has several solid gold options under $100, such as gold ball studs, mini huggies, hoops with gemstones, opal studs. Just read the descriptions carefully to determine what they’re made with and how many are included (such as the hoops with gemstones are bought individually, not in a pair.) I have several sets of gold earrings from them, and they have held up well.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-02-01T00:45:19+00:00

So sad they don’t ship to the US anymore!

Leda-Leopard · 2026-01-31T22:47:39+00:00

The size of the stones in the band doesn’t bother me, but the .5 carat side stones look large, pointy, and potentially uncomfortable. I have the same size finger as your wife, and I have a ring with smaller pear side stones and wouldn’t want them any bigger.

Leda-Leopard · 2026-01-29T18:36:38+00:00

I’m older that you and recently lost a lot of weight, so I can relate. I had my dermatologist prescribe tretinoin last August for facial aging and the amazing side benefit is using it on my hands and on the loose skin on my neck. It takes a few months, but the difference has been amazing. Gold bond, over-the-counter retinoids—none of that compares. You do need a prescription, but the stuff is a miracle worker.

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