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Is 14k gold good for engagement rings?

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Hannah Hernandez New Contributor
Asked 4 weeks ago
Based in the US if that changes shipping advice.

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Kevin Nguyen New Contributor
Trying not to overspend on an engagement ring. 8 answers · 3 selected

I talked to my jeweler about this last month.

Price Breakdown

OptionTypical Cost
Lab created$5,000
Natural stone5-10x more
Plated alternative$20-$50 but will tarnish

Recommendation

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.

3 weeks ago
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Owen Martinez Top Contributor
Vintage jewelry hunter. 91 answers · 14 selected

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.

3 weeks ago

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