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Would you buy a diamond made in a lab? Consumers are taking a shine to them

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When Evelyn Schaffer first saw her engagement ring, she was speechless.

It was a 0.76-carat, oval-cut stunner — and he said no one had been able to tell that the diamonds were created in a lab.

“I’ve never seen anything like it and it’s gorgeous,” Schaffer said. “The lab-grown diamonds are actually more sparkly in my opinion.”

As consumer awareness grows, the popularity of gems that are manufactured, not mined, is surging.

By some estimates, lab-grown diamonds make up nearly 20 per cent of the total global diamond jewelry market.

Evelyn Schaffer and Ene Mwadi chose a lab-grown diamond engagement ring.
Evelyn Schaffer and Ene Mwadi chose a lab-grown diamond engagement
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Multi-diamond engagement ring found downtown Kelowna

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A multi-diamond engagement ring found in the 1600 block of Bertram Street has been turned over to the Kelowna RCMP who are attempting to find its rightful owner.

A Good Samaritan brought the ring to the detachment on Dec. 27. There was an attempt to find the owner through social media, but was unsuccessful.

“This ring obviously has great meaning to its owner and appears to be well-worn and valuable. The Kelowna RCMP would like to reunite this ring with its rightful home,” said Const. Mike Della-Paolera. “The ring is very distinct and has a word stamped on the inside.”

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How and where to finance your engagement ring in 2024

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Key takeaways

  • In-house financing, credit cards, personal loans and point-of-sale financing are common ways to fund engagement rings.

  • Features like the setting, material and stone influence the cost of the ring.

  • The average engagement ring costs less than $6,000 — but it can be more expensive if you choose more luxurious options.

There are a number of ways to finance your engagement ring purchase to make it more manageable, such as applying for a payment plan with a jeweler or taking out a personal loan. On any given day, a good quality ring can set you back a few thousand

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Man’s Wedding Ring Lost in Ocean is Found So He Drives 1,600 Miles to Thank Humble Metal Detectorist in Person

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Joseph Cook shares an emotional moment with Stephane Seguin – by Marie-Eve Bedard

A metal detectorist has reunited a man with his diamond wedding ring after uncovering it on a sandy beach.

Stephane Seguin lost the ring while swimming on a trip to St Augustine, Florida.

The 40-year-old saw detectorist Joseph Cook out searched the sands and asked him to keep an eye-out for his ring.

“When I lost the ring in the sea it felt like falling in a dream,” said Mr. Stephane, a tinsmith from Quebec City.

“We spent every day looking and then we finally saw Joseph

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Where to buy engagement rings UK: The best places to buy a ring in 2024

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IF you’re planning a proposal and wondering where to buy an engagement ring, this guide is here to help.

From bespoke designs to high street gems, this page will help you to find the perfect engagement ring that your beloved will treasure forever.

We've rounded up the best places to buy engagement rings

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We’ve rounded up the best places to buy engagement ringsCredit: Getty

We get it: it can be tricky to know where to buy an engagement ring online or in store, and there’s a lot of choice on the market.

There’s seemingly no end of different engagement ring styles to choose from, from bands laden with

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No More Lab-grown Diamond Engagement Rings for De Beers’ Lightbox

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PARIS — De Beers has called time out on its test-run of lab-grown diamond engagement rings, the company said Wednesday.

Going forward, its lab-grown subsidiary Lightbox will continue to focus on its initial offering of fashion jewelry and loose stones, which the company describes as “the most promising future opportunities in the sector.”

At the same time, De Beers unveiled an additional $20 million media investment to promote natural diamonds ahead of the 2023 holiday season in the US and China. This will include the reintroduction of its historic “A Diamond Is Forever” tag line, along with a new take

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Man loses legal bid to reclaim $45k diamond engagement ring after split with fiancé

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The man sued his ex-fiance for the three-stone diamond engagement ring he gave her before their split, which he claimed he paid $45,000 for. The ring was not the one pictured here designed by Cristina Figursky. Photo / Supplied

A man has unsuccessfully attempted to sue his ex-fiancé for a $45,000 engagement ring he gave her.

The couple were together for several years before the man proposed with a three-stone diamond ring in a platinum setting.

However, four months later the relationship fell apart and the man attempted to take the woman to court to either get the ring back

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Larsa Pippen Reveals Engagement Ring News, Why She Sold Her Condo

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Larsa Pippen is sharing some major life updates.

In the video above, which is a first look at Part 1 of The Real Housewives of Miami Season 6 reunion, Larsa proudly showed off her promise ring that Marcus Jordan gave her in the show’s season finale episode, prompting host Andy Cohen to ask about a future engagement ring.

Larsa Pippen talks engagement to Marcus Jordan and reveals they “found a ring”

“On Watch What Happens Live, you said you were out shopping for diamonds. Any updates?” Andy asked, to which Larsa responded, “We found a ring I feel like we

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