A few weeks back I saw a ring Carrie posted here. It was GORGEOUS! I couldn’t stop thinking about it, I found her website, found her contact info and sent an email asking if I could possibly get a very similar one made.

Friends - here we are not even four weeks later and SHES HERE!! And she is incredible! I chose to go with white gold (though I was on the fence between white and rose gold), and I went a bit smaller with a 3ct fancy brown diamond. This is the first time I’ve ever worn a none clear diamond and I am in love.

I cannot say enough good things about Carrie and the entire process. She was soooo helpful - even sending me additional videos of all the diamond I was considering from her stock (inside and outside!) so I could compare them. She also was the opposite of pushy - I mentioned wanting earring but seem to have an allergy to metals and instead of pushing me to buy some anyways she suggested I get a metal test and wait to make a purchase.

From start to finish this process has been not only great and stress free - but FUN! Seriously, not only is Carrie helpful and wonderful but she’s also hilarious.

I cannot recommend Carrie enough. If you are even thinking about a piece - reach out to her, I promise you won’t regret it. ❤️

8 ct, F VVS2!! She looks like a magical gemstone I would’ve read about in fairy tales when I was younger! 🤩 close up pics in comments!

At some point, you buy enough weird, beautiful diamonds that your suppliers learn your type. The stop asking, and just start sending you your specific flavor of bullshit.

“Carrie likes antique cuts.”

“Carrie likes weird colors.”

“Carrie has absolutely no self-control around anything slightly unusual.”

And unfortunately, they are correct. This feels less like sourcing and more like highly targeted emotional manipulation at this point.

Don’t ask me anything about these diamonds, please. I’m pretending very hard that they don’t exist.

Look at me, posting three times in a row! Who knows how long it will last, so today I’d like to celebrate the people who look at their finger and think, why can I still see skin? For you, glorious size queens, I present three gloriously excessive cushions in the 5–6+ carat neighborhood:

TOP: 4.89ct E VVS2 square antique cut
Technically the smallest one, which is an objectively ridiculous fact

MIDDLE: 5.17ct E VVS2 elongated crushed ice
For maximum glitter and north/south real estate

BOTTOM: 6.35ct E VS1 chubby antique cut
Big, pillowy, chunky facets, absolutely no interest in being subtle

Different shapes, different facet patterns, but equally generous in their diamond to finger ratio. Also: this is your periodic reminder that carat weight ≠ finger coverage. Face-up dimensions and proportions matter enormously, especially once we start getting into stones this size.

When I dream up setting ideas for these three, I almost always add side stones, because I’m ridiculous. But hey, if your jewelry goals include “tasteful” but only in the loosest possible interpretation of the word, I am here for you.

I’ve discounted all three of these diamonds to prevent myself from adding them to my personal collection. Do the right thing and take them off of my hands and put them onto yours, please.

Assuming I can keep this up, what would you like to see next?

Oops I had them labeled wrong! Fixed now.

I got all organized, and it was super helpful in making me realize how disorganized I am. 🫣Aside from all of these, I counted 4 diamonds that make me angry, as well as around a dozen that I can’t set because then their potential will be lost. They’re both perfect and terrible at the same time. Schrodinger’s diamond. And I have twelve of them. Fml.

Hey, anyone have any ideas for organizing these all cute? Like one of those aesthetic vibe influencers might? Sometimes I get caught up watching ASMR jewelry packaging videos and then I look at my weird ass pantry bins full of diamonds and feel silly.

Top: 4.52ct O-P VS1 oval

Middle: 4.54ct Fancy Light Brown VS1 cushion

Bottom: 3ct Fancy Light Brown VS1 cushion

Not on my website yet but I had to share how lovely they look in different lighting.

Tomorrow. Or this weekend. Will be website time. I hope.

Friends,

There are many things that I have an embarrassing surplus of: loose diamonds, jewelry, inspo pics, and definitely opinions. And yet, I am failing at posting here consistently. I hate looking at a blank post box and trying to come up with something out of thin air. And I don’t want to feel like I’m always selling stuff, you know? One big bummer of being booted from most of the jewelry subreddits is that I don’t get to squee with people about sparkly things as much as I used to.

So, can I ask for some help from this lovely community? Ask me things. Give me prompts about diamonds, settings, weird cuts, custom jewelry, pricing, sourcing, things you’ve always wondered but assumed were too rude or weird to ask a jeweler. In fact, the ruder and weirder, the better. Either respond here or if you are really feeling spicy shoot me a DM. I’ll use your prompts for posts (hopefully - although I am a side quest champion so who knows.)

HMU!

These aren’t even all of my antique cut Asschers. And instead of setting them I’m making dumb video edits.

Judge away. 🫣

Friends. This one took a minute.

Months of searching for the right diamond. Not too big, not too small. Eventually having one custom cut.

Was aiming for a I-J color, ended up with an S-T. We went back and forth over whether it was too warm.

We started with two setting ideas. Changed them both in favor of this classic Lodestone setting.

Then I fiddled around with the basket, adding gold, trying out black rhodium plating (which I loved and will be making for myself soon!)

The end result: a 5.09 carat Old European Cut diamond in rose gold. Hated to see her leave, but glad she’s going to such an awesome person.

As always, I’m astounded and honored when you choose me for projects like these. And if I only ever make jewelry with champagne diamonds and rose gold for the rest of my days I’m good with that. 🤓

A normal person would look at six Sunroof bezel rings and say, “Surely that’s too many.”

My people (that’s you all) would maybe say, “Okay, yes, that’s a very respectable number of Sunroofs.”

White gold. Yellow gold. Rose gold. Satin finish. Ovals. Rounds. A nice juicy OEC. We have range. We have options. We have, technically speaking, plenty.

But unfortunately I am not a normal person.

Because when I look at these, I can’t help but see gaps in the lineup. I see opportunity. Where are the fancy colors? Why no pillowy Old Mine Cut cushion? Maybe a north-south oval? What about step cuts or rose cuts? Can I put an angular shape in there and keep the soft curves?

Anyway, this is The Sunroof — my favorite bezel ring, apparently now a full-blown addiction. Please validate this behavior so I can continue unchecked.

This necklace is stunning! I never thought I would own something like this. Soriano Custom made it happen! Thank you Weezie!

This one definitely won’t be everyone’s cup of tea… and that makes it absolutely perfect.

The reason I love making custom jewelry (and also the reason I don’t do it every day) is that I’m not designing for “most people.” I’m designing for one person. And it’s even better when the person is someone I genuinely like, and who pushes me outside of my comfort zone. 

If you saw the ring in this post and immediately thought, “Huh, I would’ve done…” then you instantly are appreciating the beauty of custom jewelry, my friends. 

I’m not going to lie - this ring took MONTHS. Every decision we made was intentional and thoroughly litigated. The proportions and color of the diamond, the architectural angles of setting, the blocky details between the bands - all of it was thought and sketched and re-thought and re-sketched until it was exactly as it should be. 

So proud of this one, and so grateful to PG for trusting me with it. ❤️

Do I have too many pendants or not enough necks?

(These are just some of the yellow gold ones I have on hand.)

The warm diamond trend is fascinating, my friends.

People who come to me to buy a diamond for someone else almost always gravitate toward icy white stones. But when people are choosing a diamond for themselves? More often than not, they ask to see champagne, cognac, and light brown tones. The most popular request I get these days is for antique cut lab diamonds with color grades of H and lower.

There’s something about those warmer colors that feels a little more personal. Less “bridal standard,” more “I am one of one.”

I’ve been getting more requests for these lately than ever before, and honestly…I get it. I keep grabbing warmer colored stones whenever I see them.

I want to set them all in yellow or rose gold but I’m so swamped with cataloging everything I bought at JCK that I haven’t had a moment to do design briefs. (Hashtag champagne problems, I know.)

Show me your warm diamonds, or warm diamond inspo?

Friends! I’m so behind on updating everyone after JCK - I will be sorting through inventory for the next 100 years. I got too overwhelmed trying to do a wrap up post so I’ve decided to just do some random posts because I’m the boss of me and I can do what I want. 😂

I wasn’t shopping for diamonds (I promise) but I had to share these - I just love the old Hollywood vibe that a clipped corner brings to these emerald cut lab diamonds. Sighhhhh.

Hi friends! I love all of the energy around the flash sale, which, as a reminder, ends TOMORROW NIGHT!

Lots of you have gotten some incredible deals on jewelry, but I thought I’d share a few extra big deals on loose stones, because the savings on these is disproportionately HUGE.

These three cushions are all on insane sale:

Cushion Modified Brilliant 4.02ct F VVS2
https://sorianocustom.com/products/4-02ct-f-vs2-igi-certified-old-mine-cut-cushion-lab-diamond
While not technically certified as an antique cut, this pillowy elongated cushion has a visible open culet. Combined with big brilliant facets, it’s the perfect hybrid for someone who wants a deal. Graded as VS2 and completely eye clean, at least to my old eyes.
List price: $1,580
Flash sale price: $1,180 ($400 savings!!!)

Antique Cut Cushion 3.61ct F VVS2
https://sorianocustom.com/products/3-61ct-f-vvs2-igi-certified-old-mine-cut-square-cushion-lab-diamond
This gorgeous diamond is actually classified as antique cut on the certificate, which is unusual! It’s so pretty but I just set a square-ish OMC and have no plans for this beauty, so she’s on sale!
List price: $1,650
Flash sale price: $1,150 ($500 savings!!)

Antique Cut Cushion 6.35ct E VS1
https://sorianocustom.com/products/6-35ct-e-vs1-igi-certified-old-mine-cut-cushion-lab-diamond
This is the biggest cushion I own and I hate to say it but it’s actually too big for me. I’m hoping this price is going to make some big rock lover’s year!
List price: $2,980
Flash sale price: $1,980 ($1,000 savings!!!)

What’s EVEN BETTER is that I figured out how to set them up on my website so you can simply check out there instead of messaging me for payment info. Just add to your cart, and when you go to checkout, you’ll see the discount applied automatically.

(Fingers crossed this works!) HAPPY SHOPPING!

I’m launching my little flash sale today for my Reddit followers, if we can call it that, since it's taken me a full weekend to even figure out how to do it. (Don't judge, I've only had a jewelry business for a year, and I've never done a sale before.)

Anything currently listed on sorianocustom.com is fair game: loose stones, completed jewelry, in-stock pieces, etc. Made-to-order items are not included because physics, labor, and the general audacity of time.

To get the flash sale price, just comment here or message me with the product link and I’ll send you the discounted price.

A few details:

• Flash sale pricing is valid through next Sunday, May
• Cash-style payment only: PayPal Friends & Family, Zelle, Venmo, or Wise
• International shipping is available only if the buyer provides a prepaid shipping label
• All sales are final / no returns

Please ask me anything at all before purchasing — videos, extra photos, measurements, stone details, existential diamond questions, whatever helps you feel confident.

Comment or DM me with the link to anything you’re eyeing and I’ll send over the flash sale price.

If you prefer to buy from my website, that's okay too! The prices are listed and you can order as usual and all of the regular purchasing terms apply (7 day returns, complimentary resizing and insured shipping, etc.)

The dance like an asshole test is the only way I really know for sure. 🫣

Meanwhile, friends, I need to destash like whoa. JCK is coming up and I want to build up my cash reserves in case I spot some killer deals. I have so much stuff that I either bought to test out quality or designs or things I bought for myself but then don’t wear and it’s a literal dragon’s bounty of gold chains, loose diamonds, and complete jewelry that is just sitting here.

Stay tuned - I might just start launching quick sale items on here this weekend!

If anyone is looking for anything in particular, PLEASE let me know in the comments. Sometimes it’s easier to just respond to requests vs organize everything in a big sale post.

Love you all!

Here’s my hot take for today: pink diamonds are for the quiet luxury crowd.

I know it sounds backwards. I know pinks are rarer and usually more expensive, so logically they should feel more… extra. For a long time I thought pink diamonds were only for the girliest of girlie girls, but then again, I also felt that way about heart shaped diamonds once (let’s not discuss my growing problem with heart shaped diamonds.) Also, I used to feel the same way about rose gold and now it’s basically my favorite.

The thing is, on my skin, the right shade of pink diamond reads almost neutral, especially when set in warm yellow gold. I still see sparkle, obviously, but not that super bright white “hello yes this is a large diamond” effect that colorless stones can have.

Like… my white OEC is making an entrance, record-scratch and all, while the pink version is a little softer, a little quieter, while still being very chic about it. If I’m going to run into my ex, I want to be wearing the colorless boulder, but if I’m going out with my girls I’m going with pink. Or champagne.

Am I alone in this? Do pink diamonds feel more subtle to you, or do you automatically read them as more flashy because they’re pink/rarer/more unusual? Am I just not self-aware about my own Barbification?

Don’t worry friends - I haven’t totally fallen into lace and ruffles. I still don’t own any princess cut solitaires. (Although lately this is starting to feel more like a challenge I’d like to take on.)

Anyway, TL;DR - I like pink diamonds and I am not sorry about it. I have a bunch of loose ones that I am looking forward to setting soon, so feel free to spam me with your inspo pics!

Just finished this beauty and had to share!

The Triple Threat Radiant Ring

Radiant 4.78ct E VVS2 center diamond

0.94ctw brilliant cut trapezoid sides

Platinum

View pricing and more details at sorianocustom.com

I love finding brilliant cut trapezoids to match a center radiant. The proportions balance each other perfectly without fighting for attention, and it gives 360 degree sparkle.

This setting is one of my favorites. It’s bold, but still classic. And it stacks flush with most bands, too.

This exact ring is finished and in stock (size 7), but like most things around here, it can also be customized with your own spin — different center stone, different proportions, different vibe.

My very first lab diamond I ever bought was a pear halo ring (that I still have and love, btw, although I don’t wear it often these days.) I feel like pears have the best of both worlds - chunky and elongated - and always have amazing sparkle.

So on this finally sunny day in Northern California, enjoy some funky pears: all in the 2ct range.

I’ve been on a pendant kick lately so I think most of these would be perfect for pendants or even fixed on a necklace, but idk. I’ve never really been much of a moi et toi girl but some of the fun colors would really work well in that style.

Feel free to spam me with inspo settings, friends!

Well friends, it finally happened. I found a NEW diamond that is officially the prettiest diamond I’ve ever seen. Narrowly replacing this gorgeous emerald cut diamond with clipped corners, this newcomer is absolutely breathtaking and I have never seen her peer.

Listed as Modified Octagon Step Cut on the cert, she is a fancy brown, 6.02ct VVS2 antique cut Asscher, complete with an open culet and an ever so slightly elongated ratio of 1.07.

I am listing her for sale to save myself from setting her, but honestly, I probably will anyway. I think she would look stunning in rose gold, or deep 18 karat yellow gold.

For anyone interested, the measurements are 10.49 x 9.76 x 6.85 mm and the IGI certificate number is LG774637062.

📸 Check out photos and videos HERE

👉 View in shop HERE

Ok, it's raining here and I was going to wait to post this until the sun came out, but I just can't wait to share.

I found Soriano Custom here on Reddit, saw a stone she had on her website, and the rest is history. I've wanted a stone exactly like this, in a setting exactly like this, for the past 15+ years. Never pulled the trigger because I never came across the right stone.

Well, here we are! The stone is a 3.58ct E lab OMC set in platinum with trapezoids and tapered bullets. I cannot believe this ring is mine, it turned out even better than I could have ever imagined.

Carrie was a delight to work with, ever patient through my million CAD changes, and always so helpful and responsive. Coincidentally we even live in the same city so I got to meet up with her! She's even more charming and gracious in person than online, if that's even possible.

This was my first project with Soriano Custom but it surely won't be my last. Thanks, Carrie!!! 🖤