Originally Posted by
rx7boi
I know we have sponsors on here so I don't want to step on any toes. My dad was a jeweler for 30+ years so we've connected with alot of the local shops over the years and I've looked at wholesaler prices.
Since moissanite stones are typically more yellow, I'd say looking for a DEF coloured moissy would bring the price up substantially. Some people would prefer to have a colourless stone and that's their call.
Other than that, lab grown diamonds are the next most economical choice but nowadays storefronts don't always price them proportionately because they can capitalize on the eco-friendliness of cultured stones. That said, you're more likely to get the specs that you're looking for in a lower price range.
Maxime's quoted a friend of mine $6100 for a 1ct SI1 G cultured stone which is ludicrous. Wholesale cost was way below that.
Jewelry has one of the highest markups in any luxury product so just stay within your lane, get something she's happy with, and call it a day. People judge others whether they have no ring, a medicore ring, or a mack daddy ring.
Thank god I was able to go through my dad's stash and make a custom ring at cost haha, 'cause ring buying sounds irritating as hell when you get selection paralysis.