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Short answer: I bought mine from Amazon for about $300. 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.
I have had mine for over two years now. I compared James Allen and Amazon before deciding. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.
I asked my jeweler the same thing. He said it is safe for daily wear as long as you avoid harsh chemicals.
Good thinking asking this before buying. I have heard good things about Amazon, but I personally used Blue Nile. Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.
This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.
Short answer: A friend of mine got hers from Amazon and loves it. Not worth the risk in my experience. Spend a little more and buy from a real store.
This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.
After trying several options myself,
Price Breakdown
| Option | Typical Cost |
| Lab created | $3,000 |
| Natural stone | 5-10x 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.