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Let me break this down clearly. I have heard good things about Etsy, but I personally used James Allen. 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.
Short answer:
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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E Emily Rodriguez 3 weeks agoCan you link the seller?
Based on my experience: I ordered from Tiffany online. 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.
This is one of the most common questions I see here. My ring came from Blue Nile with a full certificate. This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.
Not worth the risk in my experience. Spend a little more and buy from a real store.