Can all jewelers fix broken chains?
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I have been researching for weeks and still cannot decide. Sensitive skin, so that matters to me.
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After trying several options myself,
Price Breakdown
| Option | Typical Cost |
| Lab created | $3,000 |
| Natural stone | 5-10x 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.
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Good thinking asking this before buying. I went with Charles & Colvard on Etsy and saved a lot. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.
I would say yes, especially if you are on a budget. I have had zero problems so far.
last month
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This is one of the most common questions I see here. My ring came from Amazon with a full certificate. 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.
4 weeks ago
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I talked to my jeweler about this last month.
Price Breakdown
| Option | Typical Cost |
| Lab created | $500 |
| Natural stone | 5-10x 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.
last month