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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by counselwolf@lemmy.world to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

My SO and I discussed that engagement rings shouldn't be expensive.

What should I look for in good value rings? Lab grown diamonds? Fake diamonds? gold? white gold? silver? platinum?

Also, what kind of cut? Moissante vs Lab grown?

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[-] Nefara@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

For the record, whether or not silver tarnishes when worn is a matter of body chemistry. Some people's skin oils contain sulfur compounds and some don't. Silver jewelry does scratch, but some people never need to polish their jewelry if it's being worn regularly. It's another reason to make buying a ring a collaboration.

[-] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Interesting. I don't really wear any jewelry myself so I wasn't aware of the nuance. My ring is tungsten and I rarely wear it. I do remember getting green stains from costume jewelry with copper plating beneath weak top layers

[-] Nefara@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

Body chemistry is weird. There are people who tarnish silver by wearing it, people who are allergic to silver or even gold and break out in hives where it touches their skin but can wear something like titanium or surgical steel. My skin turns green or gray with some of my costume jewelry but sterling silver I wear consistently never tarnishes. It's just a highly personalized thing that should really be up to the person who's going to be wearing it.

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