What metal is best for an engagement ring?

I talked to my jeweler about this last month. I compared Etsy and Charles & Colvard before deciding. This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.

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

Short answer: I ordered from James Allen online. I would say yes, especially if you are on a budget. I have had zero problems so far.

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

I went through this exact decision last year.

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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.

This is one of the most common questions I see here. I compared Charles & Colvard and James Allen before deciding. It depends on your skin and how often you wear it. Mine is fine, but a friend had issues within weeks.

Not worth the risk in my experience. Spend a little more and buy from a real store.