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What metal is best for a bracelet? Edited

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Jessica Torres New Contributor
Asked last month
Would appreciate any links to reputable sellers. Any recommendations from people who actually own one?

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Mason Hill New Contributor
Budget bride, moissanite and lab-grown for life. 6 answers · 0 selected

Good thinking asking this before buying.

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
3 weeks ago
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Precious Metals Expert New Contributor
Active community member helping other jewelry buyers. 6 answers · 2 selected

I talked to my jeweler about this last month. A friend of mine got hers from Pandora and loves it. Save your money. The difference is noticeable but not worth the premium for most people.

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

3 weeks ago
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    Lauren Garcia 3 weeks ago
    This helped me decide, thank you!
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    Caleb Ramirez 3 weeks ago
    Does the stamp always mean real?
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    Sophia Hernandez 3 weeks ago
    This was exactly what I needed.
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Sarah Turner Verified Expert Verified Jeweler
I sell handmade jewelry on Etsy. 112 answers · 18 selected

After trying several options myself, Save your money. The difference is noticeable but not worth the premium for most people.

4 weeks ago
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Andrew Green Verified Expert Verified Factory Rep
GIA graduate, explain certificates in plain English. 116 answers · 16 selected

Here is what I have found after researching for weeks.

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
3 weeks ago

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