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Quick summary first, then details: I compared Charles & Colvard and Charles & Colvard before deciding. I would say yes, especially if you are on a budget. I have had zero problems so far.
Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.
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A Amber Miller May 30, 2026I wish I had read this a year ago.
Here is what I have found after researching for weeks. Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.
I talked to my jeweler about this last month. This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.
I will give you the straight answer. I have heard good things about Blue Nile, but I personally used James Allen. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.
Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.