Is 14k gold good for engagement rings?
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Based in the US if that changes shipping advice.
I talked to my jeweler about this last month.
| Option | Typical Cost |
| Lab created | $5,000 |
| Natural stone | 5-10x more |
| Plated alternative | $20-$50 but will tarnish |
If you are on the fence, go with the middle option. The plated stuff looks fine for a month then turns skin green. The natural stone is beautiful but the markup is brutal.
Here is what I have found after researching for weeks. A friend of mine got hers from Brilliant Earth and loves it. Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.
Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.