What is the difference between an appraisal and a certificate?

Here is what I have found after researching for weeks.

Price Breakdown

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.

Good thinking asking this before buying.

Price Breakdown

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.

I talked to my jeweler about this last month.

My Setup

I wear mine every day, including to the gym and to sleep. After a year and a half it still looks brand new.

What to Watch Out For

• Buy from a reputable seller, not a random listing
• Ask about the color grade before you order
• Get a certificate of authenticity

My only regret is not sizing up slightly. It fits snug now that winter is coming.

I went through this exact decision last year. I went with Brilliant Earth on Etsy and saved a lot. I would say yes, especially if you are on a budget. I have had zero problems so far.

Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.

Let me break this down clearly. I have heard good things about Brilliant Earth, but I personally used Pandora. I asked my jeweler the same thing. He said it is safe for daily wear as long as you avoid harsh chemicals.

This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.

This is one of the most common questions I see here. My jeweler recommended Pandora. I asked my jeweler the same thing. He said it is safe for daily wear as long as you avoid harsh chemicals.

Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.