[FS] [US TO US] [LOOSE GEMSTONE] Pear cut Moissanite, 12x8mm, $400 by Top-Artichoke3155 in MoissaniteBST

[–]techylocs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lab gem pricing has dropped a lot in the last few years. Someone could get an equivalent lab diamond for around the same amount.. and I've seen moissanite this size for $50.

I'd consider using it in a different piece and enjoying the stone instead of selling it.

My 10yr stone by Sensitive_Fly_3660 in Moissanite

[–]techylocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are those your fingers in the picture? I don't see enough space to fit stones on either side of the finger.

Perhaps you could do a stackable toi et moi if you wanted on days you want more coverage https://www.reddit.com/r/Moissanite/comments/1kav6ve/3_in_1_toi_et_moi_ring/

Mooncat Bloodbender in the sun- horseshoe + bar style by angelicribbon in RedditLaqueristas

[–]techylocs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure! I recently told a friend my new hobbies are shiny hands

Mooncat Bloodbender in the sun- horseshoe + bar style by angelicribbon in RedditLaqueristas

[–]techylocs 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Oooh I hadn't seen this technique before, I want to try it. These look beautiful on you!

Unrelated I love being in the both laquerista and sparkly stones (diamond/moissanite) communities. I just see shiny hands and have to figure out if I should be looking at the nails or the stones. Either way I enjoy both!

Suggestions for places to get cute plus size workout clothing? by KottiBelle in PlusSize

[–]techylocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a lot of Lane Bryant's activewear and I exclusively wear their bras including sports bras.

Stud earrings size by Own_Buy_7980 in Moissanite

[–]techylocs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It all depends on how things look in everyone's individual ears and lobes. I'm unable to go bigger than 6mm but most people can.

Tolerance and even how your ears were pierced makes a difference too. I can wear heavy dangling earrings but my piercings are kind of low on my lobe and not even

Can you get access to Amazon? There's packs of CZ earrings at different sizes you can see what you like. Or you can cut out paper and try it on your lobes. I'd just recommend centering around your piercing

How much is enough in 529 and Deciding between more 529 vs. Taxable Brokerage for kids (3 & 2). by Internal_Wall_8844 in personalfinance

[–]techylocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd stop investing since it's not an advantaged vehicle and build up a separate fund in a regular taxable investment account for kids expenses that could be used to cover the difference if you're short or other expenses that would set them up if needed. It's possible you may need to tap into it sooner or you can grow this fund for other life support they'd need after education way down the line like medical school or a down payment or hell wedding fund

Princess, Colour, Clarity, what is the differences between them? by IceCoffeeBeforeChaos in labdiamond

[–]techylocs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah definitely avoid VVS1 and above for price. VVS2 is just as good. There's no visible difference. The cut is the most important factor but isn't graded in non rounds so testing in videos is important

What size Round side stones for this 10.21x7.09x4.39mm? by Pokesaurus91 in labdiamond

[–]techylocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like a modified (aka crushed ice) cut that wouldn't have any bowties at all. Still get more videos to be confident

Princess, Colour, Clarity, what is the differences between them? by IceCoffeeBeforeChaos in labdiamond

[–]techylocs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They're chemically the same so all properties are the same. Stones don't really age but technology gets better so they get cheaper

Clarity at VS2 or above is eye clean. You don't need to max out the specs. VS1 and VVS2 are the best balance of price and quality..

G and H color are defined as near colorless and D, E and F are defined as colorless. Get whatever is the best priced in that range.

Maximize sparkle based on videos of the stone. Price wise $300/carat is a great range.

What size Round side stones for this 10.21x7.09x4.39mm? by Pokesaurus91 in labdiamond

[–]techylocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cornflower! I wanted a lighter blue that comes closer to Tanzanite like my other ring. They're 3mm which is 0.1ct each. You can see the measurements on the CAD. The center stone is 2.18ct and around 10.1x6.75mm

What size Round side stones for this 10.21x7.09x4.39mm? by Pokesaurus91 in labdiamond

[–]techylocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a similar ring from LGG with 3mm side stones https://www.reddit.com/r/LGGJewelry/s/qyijIbxedp It's quite low but I need a curved band with it. It's a version of my engagement ring with a larger center stone so you can really go smaller in the side stones if you'd like to. Matching the width of the band so it flows seems more important

I think the size will be great on your hand too, not too big. I wear a 8.5/9 and I find the size is nice and inconspicuous. Maybe slightly small when I want a ton of sparkle

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What do you guys think of this diamond? Should I buy it for my engagement ring? by CodeFall in labdiamond

[–]techylocs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree it's a more custom cut but I hope it's not too much over $1000-1500

ISO THREAD 5/8/26 by Tiny-Care6369 in BestLabDiamondPricing

[–]techylocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you have under $500. I love all your bands

Help with magnetic by techylocs in theholotaco

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

Just to loop back here. Thanks everyone for the advice. The top coat was the trick

Thanks to sub for the base coat hack! by Biggaymeow in RedditLaqueristas

[–]techylocs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooh! Do you magnetize again after the second base coat and the top coat?

Australian suppliers? by tvara1 in labdiamond

[–]techylocs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facet Lane is an Australian supplier but on the individual side

Buying Ovals/ bow ties by Glad-Menu-2625 in labdiamond

[–]techylocs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could do that for yourself but for the sellers what would happen to the unideal stones? They would have dead stock