Comments on: Fake Diamond Controversy

By: Future Groom

Future Groom — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:33:09 +0000

I am planning on proposing to my GF sometime this summer, and wanted to thank all of the above contributing writers. I found all of the comments to be informative, and for all appearances, unbiased. I have done weeks worth of research on DNL, and haven’t read or learned anything that has dissuaded me from purchasing an engagement ring from them. My GF actually suggested it, because we are both opposed to the idea of overpaying for a real diamond, monopolized, and often tainted as they are. I can only hope that our results with DNL, are as positive as many of the ones read above. I will be sure to re-post following receipt of the ring, and include my GF’s response as well.

By: thelesbianbride

thelesbianbride — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:25:39 +0000

I found your post about a week ago the day after my gf proposed. And I want to thank you for it and the comments that followed, it helped me be ok with the ring I recieved. I have DNL ring. I love it, its gorgeous. I’m glad my gf didn’t spend ridiculous sums on a ring. But that doesn’t mean that when my curiousity got the better of me and i started investigating the ring I didn’t feel a bit sick wondering if my gf had been ripped-off.

After comparing similar rings all over the place, I’m comfortable with her choice for the most part. When all things are taken into consideration I think it is worth what she paid for it, and I’m not shy to tell anyone else that its not a real diamond.

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:41:41 +0000

Hi there, my bf and I are getting engaged and I just wanted to let you guys know that out of ALLLLLLLLLL the online info there is about DNL, asha diamonds, etc, this blog has helped me make my decision! DNL it is, lol. Thanks to everyone

By: maria

maria — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:16:17 +0000

just got engaged and recieved a dnl ring. it is gorgeous! it is the pomp and circumstance in the 1.5 ct center stone. it sparkles like a real diamond, the weight of the gold is substantial, and it looks awesome on my finger. i think the true way to keep the “fakeness” less noticeable is to keep the carat weight of the center stone to 1- 1.5 cts. also the simpler the setting the more elegant it looks. no one knows it’s not a real diamond except me and my fiance. i’m buying the matching band for our wedding. the best part is that it was 10 times cheaper than a diamond, it is set in your choice of gold or platinum and it looks really great

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:04:43 +0000

Terri,

Sorry to hear about what happened. From the discussion I had with a DNL rep, they mentioned that if a jeweler sets the stone using excessive heat it can weaken it…so maybe this is what made it softer and caused it to chip later. (heat is used to set mined diamonds but there are other techniques for simulants and other stones)

I am sending them my ring so they can mount one of their stones for me.

By: FrugalBabe

FrugalBabe — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:00:17 +0000

Terri,
My experience was exactly the opposite. My first ring had a real diamond – it wasn’t a flawless stone, but it was nice. Other than the initial compliments that I got when we first got engaged, I almost never got any comments at all about my ring. The DNL stone got far more compliments than my real diamond ever did. And I like DNL ring better than my old one.
I agree with you about wanting a good, simple band. Mine is just plain white gold, and I love it. I looked at some CZ stones at local stores, but none of them were set in real gold, and the rings felt cheap (and might have turned my finger green!).

By: Terri Boyer

Terri Boyer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:50:31 +0000

Has anyone else had this experience?

By: Terri Boyer

Terri Boyer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:49:11 +0000

If you have read my blogs, you obviously know that I won’t be replacing my broken DNL stone with another. I do, however, want to share another observation. When I wore the ring prior to loosing the real diamond I received compliments constantly. After replacing the lost stone with the DNL, which was the same size, although I thought it looked great – nothing. No compliments whatsoever. I think there is just something intangible about a genuine stone. I had said I would opt for a CZ, but I am not going to go that route. I’m parking the ring until I can replace it with a genuine gemstone of some sort. I’m going with a simple band, made out of something real.

By: Miss. Alexandra

Miss. Alexandra — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:27:39 +0000

I really enjoyed reading everyones comments. My boyfriend and i have been talking about getting engaged for a wile now but he just doent have the money to go out and get a real diamond. I am ok with a fake one as long as it looks real. i was really interested in the DNL rings. Im looking into it to make sure im not getting something bad. It seems as though that i have never heard anyone say that they look fake. It seems to me that everyone loves their ring. I am aware that they are paying more than other places but i cant seem to find any other CZ websites that have any comments about them. If you know of a place that has cz’s that look just a real for cheaper set in real gold please let me know.
Thank you!!!

By: FrugalBabe

FrugalBabe — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:10:00 +0000

Thanks for the update Terri. What a bummer about the chipped stone – are you going to replace it with a CZ, or just wear it as is?
I’ve been wearing my DNL stone for almost three years now, and have smashed it many a time. I ran into a door frame a few weeks ago and gave myself a huge bruise on my hand, but the ring was unscathed. I’m hoping that my stone keeps holding up, and so far so good.
The band isn’t doing quite as well though. I was lifting weights without gloves last month (I know, I should have taken off my ring or worn my gloves, but I didn’t), and I damaged the band a bit on the underside. It’s a little bent now, and not quite round anymore. It still fits on my finger though, so I haven’t gotten around to getting it fixed. I’m leaning towards just taking it to a local jeweler and seeing if they can bang it back into a round shape. We’ll see how it goes…