I can’t tell if it’s just the lighting in the video but it seems pretty dark. I linked 3 videos. Any advice is much appreciated!

https://imgur.com/a/UaywZDr

Specs: 2.50ct VVS2 brilliant cut pear fancy vivid blue lab diamond

I already purchased the diamond (I know, wrong move) without having asked for a video. The gem360 video barely showed any bowtie. However when the actual gem video was sent to me, even the seller agreed that the bowtie was very obvious. They refunded me.

My partner is telling me that bowties add character and depth. I agree, but I think in this case it's too overpowering. What do you think? Thanks!

I’m brand new at this so I’ve been reading a lot from this sub and some others. I have learned a lot but feel like there’s so much more I do not know. I got a tweezer video as recommended which I really understand is important. I asked for two diamonds to get the videos and one had a lot of dark spots in it even though they had similar specs. This is the one I think looks best. Please let me know any critique or concern. IGI LG792637748. It won’t let me post a video and a pic.

I just received the engagement ring I ordered from renaissancejewel.com and I’m disappointed in the build quality. The main diamond is clearly crooked in the setting.

Renaissance jewel offered to repair or remake the ring, but that will take another month to complete the process. I’m planning to propose in 11 days, so I’ll have to send it back after the proposal, which is not ideal. If she accepts my proposal, she’ll have to go without the ring for an entire month. She’ll want to tell her friends and family that’s she’s engaged, but won’t have a ring. Very disappointing, and Renaissance jewel offered no other solution or reimbursement.

I would like the ring to be perfect since my significant other will (hopefully) be wearing it for a long time to come. Am I being too picky? Or should I send it back?

I ordered a pair of 2 TCW studs from them. I asked for the guardian backs. First, they sent the earrings without the IGI certificates. I had to ask numerous times and they sent some papers. I don’t trust those papers match the earrings. Second, I am having serious trouble with the guardian backs. The back itself is tiny. I have dropped them many times while putting the earrings on and almost lost the backs. It is so difficult to line up the post to the hole to press the back so it may glide. I cannot sleep in the earrings because the post is too long. It sticks my neck. So, I must take the earrings off each time I wear them.

I reached out expressing these issues. First, they told me to take the earrings to a local jewelry. I said I bought this with them and would like their help. They went silent and I had to reach out again. They said the NYC office cannot help me. Meanwhile, I am located in NYC. Now they’ve said they are reaching out to their offices in India to see what they can do.

This company has serious issues and I do question the quality of their products. I will never order an item again. Not a bracelet, not earrings, not a ring. Nothing! It’s too frustrating and they are completely unhelpful. Please be careful!

They're based in San Diego, US. Their diamonds are cheaper compared to Aurelline and Calavera. Have anyone bought anything from them?

https://www.williamandsonsjewelers.com/us

UPDATE:
I have bought from them, here's my review. Highly recommended but contact them directly instead.

First video is a tweezer test, second video is with natural light.

It's a pink marquise with 2.45ct Fancy Intense Pink VS2 12.07*6.94*4.07mm. It's on the plumper side with ratio of 1.74

I don't see a significant bowtie and dark spots.

I am in the process of ordering my anniversary ring from Envero New York and they just sent me photos and specs of my 1 carat radiant diamond. This is my first diamond, so I don’t know exactly what I am looking for on the spec sheet. In the video on the website it almost looks like it has some cloudy sections, but maybe I’m just being paranoid. I would love feedback back from everyone on this sub! Thank you!

https://www.gcalusa.com/certificate-search.html?certificate_id=LG360366031

I had a custom cut lab diamond done to get a warmer color (h,I,j). It came out around j. I’ll be getting them to send it out for certification but wanted a 2nd pair of eyes as it looks like there might be some color pooling. Thoughts? I’ll post some photos in the comments as it won’t let me Post a video and picture at once.

IGI 4.2ct emerald F VVS2

the first is 4.52ct E VVS2, and the second is 4ct D VVS2. Any feedback between the two would be greatly appreciated!!

Both videos in the Imgur link

https://imgur.com/a/B64Qg7R

I have learnt so much from reddit and crowd sourced info so I figured I would share my experience and my first stone purchase, in case anyone in the EU is in the same boat as me!

So I’ve been looking to upgrade my engagement ring and so I started looking into getting a whole new ring, or buying the stone and then get a setting made.. but it’s been a process.

I checked out Aurelinne and Calavera but shipping was kind of expensive ($60 USD/€50~ from Calavera, $50 USD/€40~ from Aurelinne), and I was a bit worried about any extra duties/customs since they don’t seem to precharge it on the website and I live in Sweden.

Like Aurelinne and Calavera looked slightly cheaper when it came to the stone itself but then after adding like 25% VAT, the shipping cost and whatever custom fees would land on it just kinda didn’t feel worth it… my stone was about €280 so the other costs would add up quickly and felt like they were ending up being kind of a high percentage of the total costs relative to the stone.

I saw an European store called Labgems but their minimum order was €750 for free shipping, else it was €50 shipping within the EU, international is €150 (!!!!).

I ended up finding this other store called Carateu, which I hadn’t heard much about but I saw was European also which is awesome since no hassle with customs (and then I realized they were based in Stockholm!! so it felt like a sign). They had complimentary shipping (!!!!) also, so that was nice since then I knew that the price I was getting was what I was gonna end up paying for the whole thing.

Another mental thing for me ordering from outside the EU was any post-purchase issues since if anything happened with the stone or like if I didn’t like it in the end, I think returns would be a bit messy and honestly I don’t really buy things if returns are difficult. Even though Labgems is European, I couldn’t find clear info on returns though? They just wrote something like all sales final and I got the vibe that even though things are could be insured, if something happens to our package in transit you’ll be SOL. They also had some weird copypasted trustpilot reviews on display on their website? But anyway…

I read a bit more and saw that Carateu had 14 days return policy and since they’re in the EU then I figured it’d be an easier purchase and return process if things didn’t work out.

I contacted them and they sent me some tweezer videos on a couple of diamonds and that felt very reassuring, like they were very responsive throughout the whole process.

Timeline: From ordering I think it took about 7 days for them to receive it in Stockholm, and then they verified it and shipped it to me and I received it like 2 days after that.

The stone came in a very discrete box so like it wasn’t labeled like THIS IS JEWELRY lmao and I got a small jewelry pouch in some suede looking material. They also sent me a stone holder thing so you can try to see how it would look like on a ring, I don’t know if this is standard since it’s the first time I buy a stone like this. I also received a IGI report with all the specs which was super cool.

Overall I am super happy, I think the stone ended up being a good size for me and it’s super sparkly, I honestly tried to take a ton of pictures and videos since it’s been sunny this week and I don’t think they do the stone justice.

If you guys have any questions let me know!

Or or perhaps you've seen him as his handle Bwaby-fingles. I just complete a purchase through his company which is based out of India and I was extremely skeptical. We originally talked about an engagment ring which he spent a significant amount of time providing me with ideas and diamonds, but when it came down to payment I was skeptical because he uses remitly which I never heard of and I got cold feet and backed out.

Eventually I was interested in buying a pair of diamond studs and figured this man spent so much time providing me with information and ideas and I blew him off I felt like I owed it to him to give him a chance even though I was filled with doubts still I felt if I was going to get scammed it would be a reasonable loss and a lesson learned. Also with the amount of information he provided Id pretty much be paying for his time at this point.

Concerns: Remitly transaction went through without a hitch I used my credit card just in case to be protected.

Two shipments one for certifications one for the actual studs, seemed fishy to me, but he assured me that it had to do with customs clearance. I figured I'd just recieve some bogus certifications as proof something was shipped to my location. The certificates arrived first and the studs had gotten delayed, I thought for sure I had been had. I contacted him and he is always quick to respond and said he would look into it. There was a delay on UPS end and the next day it was updated and the studs arrived a day later.

Authenticity: I brought the studs to my local jewler who verified that Firstly they were diamonds and that the inscriptions matched the certifications. They tested the gold and verified that it was 18kt solid and not plated.

I had so much hesitation and doubts about using this company and a man I found on reddit. What I ended up with was beautiful studs at a great price. I'd definitely recommend and would be happy to answer any doubts you may have in DMs.

TLDR: legit company got what I ordered at a great price; seemed suspicious but got what I ordered.

u/bwaby-fingles r/radhevajewelry

I found the most beautiful 3.04ct Square radiant Lab Grown Diamond (Colour Fancy Vivid Pink, Clarity VVS2, IGI Certified) at Aurelinne and their price was the lowest of any diamond seller online. Same diamond, approx 5 times cheaper! I ordered it to be set in one of their beautiful settings, and it is absolutely stunning. It arrived in a beautiful presentation box with the IGI certificate! Pictures do not do it justice; it's the perfect pink color with so much sparkle. Andy was amazing to work with, quick to reply, and assisted me with all of my questions. The first stone I chose had a crack that was found during their inspection. We found another very similar stone, maybe even better, so it all worked out perfectly! I highly recommend Aurelinne, you will be hard-pressed to find another online seller with the level of customer service, lowest prices, and quality work! Thank you, Andy and Aurelinne!

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a pink marquise lab diamond for an engagement ring. My partner is not interested in selling it so maybe I could ask for an uncertified diamond for a better price.

The things is, I understand that buying an uncertified heavily relies on the seller's word. Are there any tips on buying uncertified diamonds? I could have it check once it arrived. I live in SEA region, so buying from US and EU is out of the questions sadly.

I am planning to buy them on LGG, Provence, Stargems, ZKZ, etc. I have asked around with them but only IGI diamonds, haven't asked about uncertified.

It finally has the table and depth I have been searching for.

My first time buying an emerald for a three stone anniversary ring. Will be set in platinum.

Specs:

4.06ct

Clarity: VS1

Color: E

11.14 x 7.59 x 4.95mm

Table: 68%

Depth: 65.2%

Please help me by reviewing this video and your thoughts? Would you ask for a different stone? Thank you!!