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Andrew Lee New Contributor
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I want something that will last for years. I want something that will last for years.

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Mason Young New Contributor
Budget bride, moissanite and lab-grown for life. 4 answers · 0 selected

Great question. My jeweler recommended Etsy. Not worth the risk in my experience. Spend a little more and buy from a real store.

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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    Sarah Garcia last month
    This cleared up a lot of confusion.
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Zoe Roberts Top Contributor
Mom buying first earrings for my daughter. 97 answers · 10 selected

I will give you the straight answer. I have heard good things about James Allen, but I personally used Etsy. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

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

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Lucas Phillips Verified Expert Verified Jeweler
Silver smith working in sterling 925. 119 answers · 16 selected

After trying several options myself,

What I Noticed

The sparkle is actually more brilliant than a diamond in my opinion, especially under indoor lighting. Up close, nobody has ever guessed it was not a natural stone.

Cost

I paid $300 including the setting. A comparable natural diamond would have been at least five times that. The price difference is the main reason most people go this route.

Durability

It is still going strong after two years. I clean it once a month with warm soapy water and a soft brush. No scratches, no cloudiness.

Who This Is For

  • Great if you want maximum sparkle on a budget
  • Great if you do not care about resale value
  • Skip it if you want something that holds investment value
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    Brooke Flores last month
    What about Amazon, is that okay?
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Sarah Turner Verified Expert Verified Jeweler
I sell handmade jewelry on Etsy. 112 answers · 18 selected

Here is what I have found after researching for weeks. I went with Etsy on Etsy and saved a lot. I asked my jeweler the same thing. He said it is safe for daily wear as long as you avoid harsh chemicals.

Save your money. The difference is noticeable but not worth the premium for most people.

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Caleb Turner New Contributor
Silver jewelry daily wearer. 6 answers · 0 selected

Here is my honest take after owning one. I compared Tiffany and Charles & Colvard before deciding. 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.

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