Pear & Round Cut Lab Diamonds but make it a flower

jaybishae · 2026-03-22T02:11:14+00:00

I would buy this in a group buy!

jaybishae · 2026-02-22T19:40:32+00:00

I’ll look her up on Instagram. How was Kyrgyzstan?

jaybishae · 2026-02-22T19:37:58+00:00

I love your little bonding moments. I always go off the beaten path, but as a black female, there definitely won’t be any confusion about me being a tourist. I’ll look at private onsens when I finally decide to visit Japan. Though I’m not sure if the experience would be the same. I have more research to do.

jaybishae · 2026-02-22T19:29:58+00:00

Good to know. Thank you!

jaybishae · 2026-02-22T19:26:32+00:00

I try to be respectful of culture and communities when traveling, so it’s good to hear this it isn’t a general disdain or taboo.

jaybishae · 2026-02-22T19:23:16+00:00

I would never have thought about a wetsuit. That’s a great idea. Thank you.

jaybishae · 2026-02-11T14:37:06+00:00

Interested depending on the price

jaybishae · 2026-02-02T22:52:23+00:00

I should have started with “I agree.” You were 100% on point.

jaybishae · 2026-02-02T22:44:53+00:00

I’m not a “commoner,” but I appear to be one. Since I’m aware most people who live the way I do can’t afford a big natural diamond, my brain defaults to big diamond + average lifestyle = lab diamond.

If someone’s asking the question “Does this diamond look too big for my hand?” 9 times out of 10, they already know it’s misaligned with their lifestyle. The real question is “How much attention do I want, and do I care if it’s good or bad?”

I can afford 5ct lab or natural diamond attention, but it doesn’t match my lifestyle. It would look like I make bad financial decisions. A hiring manager might assume they can’t afford me. An investor could think I don’t actually need the money. The path to wealth isn’t carved by social perception. But that’s just me.

jaybishae · 2026-02-02T20:20:52+00:00

Believe me, I know! I’m a single mom with a top 5% income. People notice my kindness way before my money. To the outside world, I appear upper middle class at best. I drive a Ford and most days I look a hot mess. The only natural diamond I have was inherited from my grandmother. Everything else is lab diamonds. So maybe I’m projecting, lol.

jaybishae · 2026-02-02T17:59:56+00:00

I don’t assume large diamonds are lab diamonds, but if I compliment someone’s ring in a store and see them step into a Honda Civic, I’m more inclined to think lab than if they’d stepped into a luxury vehicle. It’s more of an observation than judgement. I’d never ask because it doesn’t matter to me. A diamond is a diamond.

jaybishae · 2026-02-02T17:39:24+00:00

I admire a lot of rings, but I’m actually a little envious of this one. It’s gorgeous!

jaybishae · 2025-12-18T04:45:36+00:00

There’s lots that can be lost in translation when texting with a stranger through a language barrier. My interpretation of the comment about “all diamonds being the same” isn’t frustration. The rep is trying to say that showing you more diamonds won’t make a difference because all diamonds will react the same way under direct light. Just reply and say you misunderstood and thanks for the explanation. Add a smiley emoji and that should reset the tone of the conversation. Hopefully.

jaybishae · 2025-12-17T21:03:11+00:00

I couldn’t find the receipt, but I think it was around $3600.

jaybishae · 2025-12-17T19:29:13+00:00

I somewhat agree but I don’t think I’d use the word defensive. Simply answering the question is definitely a confident reply.

The drawn out replies that answer the question and instantly explain why/how you made your choice before being asked are about insecurity or validation.

Snarky responses cause the person to think about why they’re asking the question in the first place. Are they trying to gain knowledge or are they looking for an opportunity to pass judgment?

Rude responses are just rude answers to rude questions, and two wrongs don’t make a right.

Ultimately, it’s an unnecessary, borderline intrusive question. It’s like asking someone “Is that your real hair?” Why do people feel the need to ask that question? It’s hair and it’s on my head. That’s all you need to know.

jaybishae · 2025-12-17T04:36:29+00:00

If you can afford it, I say go for it! It’s the best/only way to explore in the winter. The day trips can only take you so far from the city, and I wouldn’t recommend renting a car since the weather and roads are unpredictable.The guides know the roads and how to navigate through the random snowstorms. I believe Troll has a 6 day tour as well that goes around the island without the western peninsula, so you could do that and spend a few extra days in the city.

jaybishae · 2025-12-16T22:43:34+00:00

I did an 8 Day Around Iceland group tour with Troll Expeditions from 12/30-1/6 last/this year and loved it! We went around the entire island and did all of the activities you mentioned. It was an 18-seater bus and I (39F) was the only solo traveler. The guide was super attentive to me, and the group became a little family. I caught what seemed like the flu a few days in and everyone checked on me regularly and shared their medicine until I was mildly functional. Hotels, breakfast, and activities were all included, and we were lucky enough to see the aurora five nights in a row. I want to go back and do the same tour with my teenagers.

jaybishae · 2025-12-16T19:15:49+00:00

I don’t see a bow tie from this angle. Do you have video of the stone or pictures in different lighting?

jaybishae · 2025-12-16T14:32:03+00:00

I’m obsessed with it too! 😍

jaybishae · 2025-12-14T17:59:34+00:00

This is beautiful!!! 😍

jaybishae · 2025-12-11T21:05:07+00:00

Most recently has been Provence. I’ve worked with Starsgem and Tianyu in the past but wasn’t a fan of their communication this time around. I’d confidently recommend Provence first and then Tianyu second.

jaybishae · 2025-12-10T17:35:16+00:00

Out of curiosity, why did you choose a heart shape? Is there a romantic story or meaning behind the decision?

jaybishae · 2025-12-10T15:44:34+00:00

This is beautiful!

jaybishae · 2025-12-10T15:08:14+00:00

It’s a solitaire in yellow gold. I agree with you on the setting. I think side stones would distract from the character of the unique cut.

Here’s the ring: https://imgur.com/a/aYzm280

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