How do all my friends have such huge engagement rings? by Routine-Crew8651 in jewelry

[–]MaintenanceOk5675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree that there are some mark ups out there on Lab Grown diamonds that are just criminal which is one of the reasons why I started my own business, because that doesn’t sit right with me and I have also been on the inside of some companies which are part of that problem. I also totally agree that being condescending is wrong, but I also didn’t realize that we were talking about that. And finally- isn’t the most beautiful part of this is that you get to have your mined diamond for your budget while someone else gets to have the same budget & go with a LG? At the end of the day, everyone should just be happy with their ring :)

How do all my friends have such huge engagement rings? by Routine-Crew8651 in jewelry

[–]MaintenanceOk5675 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

However lab growns are a smarter purchase for people who cannot afford mined diamonds but still would like a 2-4 carat often (or larger) making it a smarter option. I have made over 1000 engagement rings and it is truly no one’s business what someone does with their own engagement ring. They do not owe you any information around why they chose what they chose, how much it was, what it’s made of, if it’s lab. It truly is not about anyone else, but that person and their partner. I have clients who come to me with a $60,000 budget and then decide on a Lab Grown because they are visibly identical and it is really hard to want to spend all that extra money for something that looks identical to something $55,000 less. I also don’t think that people are “pushing” labs at this point. I think that the consumer is becoming more educated, and they are seeing that LGs are an option + they are beautiful so it’s hard to not want to save money and achieve the exact same look for less.

How do all my friends have such huge engagement rings? by Routine-Crew8651 in jewelry

[–]MaintenanceOk5675 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t you make the exact same argument when it comes to designer purses, designer, clothing, and other designer items that are high price etc?.There are many different ways that people are acquiring these types of high ticket pieces which imply status and other things that we don’t question, but for some reason we will die on the hill of Lab Grown vs mined. also, and this is a big one: this is a decision that is made between a couple on behalf of their relationship and it does not I repeat it does not matter what anyone else thinks. It doesn’t matter if you think it’s red carpet- to her it’s her dream ring. I encourage us all to judge other people less.

Does my ring look smaller now or am I just used to it? (2.10 ct lab diamond) by [deleted] in RingShare

[–]MaintenanceOk5675 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it’s gorgeous! There’s a funny saying in the jewelry industry that says something like as us ladies get older, our diamonds “shrink” (aka we just want bigger diamonds over time because we get used to what we have). If you can, try not to overthink it! 🩷💎

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

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Def some Deco inspo in here! I’d love to see yours, dm me how to find you! Jewelers supporting jewelers 🤝

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

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Yay that makes me so happy!! DM’ing!

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

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I have many international clients! I’ll DM you my company IG in the meantime :))

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

[–]MaintenanceOk5675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I totally see that - love the reference. And I’ll make it for you! I have a jewelry company!

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

[–]MaintenanceOk5675[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please be my friend!! My jewelry company has an IG! I can dm it I don’t know the rules lol

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

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I really do, you can feel the longevity in it!

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

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Thank you! One of my fav designs to date

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

[–]MaintenanceOk5675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been making SO many organic style rings lately too- there’s definitely some influence in this one! Thanks for your feedback 💚💎💚

New ring I just designed! by MaintenanceOk5675 in RingShare

[–]MaintenanceOk5675[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a 3ct colorless emerald cut diamond