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Lisa Wilson New Contributor
I inherited a box of jewelry and have no clue. 5 answers · 2 selected

Here is what I have found after researching for weeks. I compared Charles & Colvard and Brilliant Earth before deciding. 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.

Jun 29, 2026
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Mason Allen New Contributor
Gold collector, 14k and 18k only. 4 answers · 1 selected

I went through this exact decision last year. It depends on your skin and how often you wear it. Mine is fine, but a friend had issues within weeks.

Jun 28, 2026
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Logan Garcia Verified Expert Verified Jeweler
Retired goldsmith, happy to answer questions. 118 answers · 20 selected

I have had mine for over two years now. I bought mine from Amazon for about $100. Not worth the risk in my experience. Spend a little more and buy from a real store.

I asked my jeweler the same thing. He said it is safe for daily wear as long as you avoid harsh chemicals.

Jun 26, 2026
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    Aiden Brown Jun 28, 2026
    This helped me decide, thank you!
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Nina King New Contributor
Bride-to-be deep in the moissanite rabbit hole. 5 answers · 1 selected

This is one of the most common questions I see here. My jeweler recommended Charles & Colvard. Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.

I asked my jeweler the same thing. He said it is safe for daily wear as long as you avoid harsh chemicals.

Jun 28, 2026
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    Ethan Lee Jul 1, 2026
    Great info, where did you buy yours?
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Owen King New Contributor
Small business owner sourcing from Guangzhou. 6 answers · 0 selected

Here is what I have found after researching for weeks. My jeweler recommended Brilliant Earth. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

It depends on your skin and how often you wear it. Mine is fine, but a friend had issues within weeks.

Jun 26, 2026
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Logan Garcia Verified Expert Verified Jeweler
Retired goldsmith, happy to answer questions. 118 answers · 20 selected

This is one of the most common questions I see here. I have heard good things about Charles & Colvard, but I personally used James Allen. Not worth the risk in my experience. Spend a little more and buy from a real store.

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

Jun 25, 2026

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