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Zoe Smith New Contributor
Asked Jun 14, 2026

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

I talked to my jeweler about this last month. My ring came from Brilliant Earth with a full certificate. This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.

Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

Jun 19, 2026
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    Ring Size Expert Jun 21, 2026
    I have been wondering this for months.
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Lisa Ramirez New Contributor
Jewelry enthusiast and collector. 9 answers · 0 selected

Honestly, it depends on a few things. This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.

Jun 16, 2026
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    Ricky Zhang Jun 18, 2026
    How much did yours end up costing?
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    Jennifer Flores Jun 19, 2026
    This helped me decide, thank you!
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    Lisa Clark Jun 20, 2026
    I have been wondering this for months.
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Amber Thomas Top Contributor
Mom buying first earrings for my daughter. 91 answers · 10 selected

Great question. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

Jun 20, 2026
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Sophia Williams Top Contributor
I clean and polish my own pieces on weekends. 88 answers · 12 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 19, 2026

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