In March, my engagement ring had a mishap in the garbage disposal but thankfully was covered by Jewelers Mutual. This was an upgrade ring from 2012 (my original engagement diamond from 2000 is now one of my earring studs) and it was completely destroyed - it was a 1.3ct natural diamond. Initially I was going to have the ring remade exactly like it was, but then the local jeweler said that whenever anyone has the chance to redo a ring, make it different - "you don't wear the same sneakers for 30 years". So... I spent MANY hours looking at rings and found inspiration photos. My wedding band had chipped diamonds that the insurance was also going to pay to fix, but we decided to change that up too. (It was slightly hard giving back my wedding band I've had for almost 22 years though).
New rings: 3.21ct E/VS1 lab diamond with a hidden halo and pave band (natural diamonds), 1.28ct lab eternity bubble band and 3.53 lab u-prong eternity band.
The diamond I was going to initially use to replace it that the jeweler had in stock did not get favorable remarks on this board, but @DejaWiz was SUPER helpful in helping me pick a better cut diamond that the jeweler was able to source. I have learned a tremendous amount on this board and I want to thank everyone for the guidance they give as it really helped me! Many hours were spent reading threads on here and Reddit. Unfortunately though I've gone down a huge diamond rabbit hole and now I want to replace my natural studs with lab ones!
Attaching pics of my new rings and old rings.
And for those wondering... total out of pocket cost to me was $436.25 for all 3 rings. The rest was covered by insurance.
Video of new rings
New rings: 3.21ct E/VS1 lab diamond with a hidden halo and pave band (natural diamonds), 1.28ct lab eternity bubble band and 3.53 lab u-prong eternity band.
The diamond I was going to initially use to replace it that the jeweler had in stock did not get favorable remarks on this board, but @DejaWiz was SUPER helpful in helping me pick a better cut diamond that the jeweler was able to source. I have learned a tremendous amount on this board and I want to thank everyone for the guidance they give as it really helped me! Many hours were spent reading threads on here and Reddit. Unfortunately though I've gone down a huge diamond rabbit hole and now I want to replace my natural studs with lab ones!
Attaching pics of my new rings and old rings.
And for those wondering... total out of pocket cost to me was $436.25 for all 3 rings. The rest was covered by insurance.
Video of new rings
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Isn't it amazing to be able to have an entire set and accessory band for the same money?! It's great! 
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