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Rachel Clark New Contributor
Asked Jun 13, 2026
I want something that will last for years.

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Noah Davis New Contributor
Jewelry enthusiast and collector. 5 answers · 1 selected

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.

Jun 14, 2026
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Jackson Thomas Top Contributor
Bench jeweler with 10 years experience. 89 answers · 17 selected

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.

Jun 13, 2026
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Chloe Phillips Top Contributor
I photograph jewelry for online stores. 99 answers · 18 selected

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.

Jun 15, 2026
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Sophia Robinson New Contributor
Watches and rings enthusiast. 5 answers · 0 selected

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.

Jun 14, 2026
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Cody Torres New Contributor
Trying not to overspend on an engagement ring. 6 answers · 1 selected

After trying several options myself,

Price Breakdown

OptionTypical Cost
Lab created$3,000
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.

Jun 17, 2026

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