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Diamonique Rings, 14K Yellow Clad

NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 23:27:51 GMT

I would love to read from anyone who has purchased a 14K Yellow Clad Diamonique Ring in the last 3 years or so about how the gold plating holds up. Can the ring be used all the time?

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pjoy — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:05:55 GMT

I learned my lesson long ago with all 14K yellow clad on QVC. Absolute junk. The color doesn't look like true gold even right out of the box. Save your money.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:17:08 GMT

Thanks @pjoy.. Have you tried the silver? In the mood for a fake diamond.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:41:16 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe. While you're dreaming about rings, take a look at Moissanite. They are a lot more sparkly and less glassy looking than Diamonique. Do a little reading about them. They've been covered by a patent for years and were expensive. However the patent expired and now multiple companies are making them. Prices crashed.

Disregard QVC's selection which is completely out of line with prices elsewhere. In NYCyou ought to be able to find a place 2here you can see them in person. You'll be amazed.

Here's a Moissanite ring I've had about 10 years.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:40:35 GMT

Thanks @Kachina624. That is a pretty ring you have! I read your other thread. I am just looking for an inexpensive ring to goof around with. The ring I saw is only $34.25, so it fits the bill. I think the silver will take the everyday wear better than the 14k clad, so, not reading anything different, I will buy that. Not sure the free S&H continues tomorrow.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:57:11 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe. I dont think the free s&h continues tomorrow.

White metal reflects and enhances clear stones the best. Even stones set in yellow gold usually have white gold prongs.

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PinkyPetunia — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:36:03 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe

I had that solitaire ring you showed. I had the oval in 1 CT. It looked a bit glassy but I wore it for a few months. I had the silver. The stone got knocked out when I was reaching into the washing machine.

Enjoy your ring but think of it as costume jewelry.

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mji — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:45:08 GMT

What a beautiful ring!

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charsha — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:46:35 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe -- IMO I think ALL of the 14K clad color looks "off" and reminds me of a totally fake ring, which takes away from the look of the Diamonique. It never looks like the real 14K that they are trying to imitate. I don't know about the long wear, but for something to wear day to day, stick with the silver. Lasts forever.

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skatting44 — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:21:58 GMT

@Kachina624

agree, I bought a pair of Charles & Colvard Moissinate earring in gold on sale some time ago that were a much better price than the lab diamond prices QVC has.

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sunshine 919 — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:19:21 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe wrote:

I would love to read from anyone who has purchased a 14K Yellow Clad Diamonique Ring in the last 3 years or so about how the gold plating holds up. Can the ring be used all the time?

I believe it depends on your body chemistry. I remember a gold clad ring I purchased the gold color came off as soon as I wore it. I have also had rings where it only comes off on certain parts of the shank. I love the color of gold but I stick with silver.

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haddon9 — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:43:29 GMT

I bought a Ripka gold clad diamonique ring years ago and the gold has held up well. At one point I was wearing it almost everyday.

However as someone else mentioned, I think it does depend a lot on your body chemistry. Plus silver or white metals make diamonds (or diamonique) look more sparkly.

I think it would be a fun ring to have. It's not breaking the bank so why not go for it? Of course if you don't like it when you get it just return it.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:30:10 GMT

@PinkyPetunia Thanks for the heads up! I'll see how I feel about them when they arrive. Hoping for the best. 🤞🏼

At least they are not a lot of money! It would probably cost the same or more to have the stone put back on!

Re: Diamonique Rings, 14K Yellow Clad

NYCLatinaMe — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:46:44 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
I bought a Ripka gold clad diamonique ring years ago and the gold has held up well. At one point I was wearing it almost everyday.

However as someone else mentioned, I think it does depend a lot on your body chemistry. Plus silver or white metals make diamonds (or diamonique) look more sparkly.

I think it would be a fun ring to have. It's not breaking the bank so why not go for it? Of course if you don't like it when you get it just return it.

Thanks for the reminder @haddon9.. I bought some of the Ripka pearls goldplated

and while the gold color was nice, it did darken I guess is the best way to describe it. But to be fair, I didn't take good care of them. I left them lying around.

I am hoping I can clean them somehow, because they were pretty. If someone knows how, please do share!

Pretty enough that I bought some of the Ripka gold plated connectors before Ripka disappeared from QVC. I beleve they were on sale. I will take better care of them. I haven't used them since I bought them but they are so versatile, I know they will come in handy to shorten long necklaces, which I do.

I did much better with the "black" rhodium plated Ripka. I reallly like it.

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Kitty Galore — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:17:44 GMT

@Kachina624 funny I was reading about mossinate the other day and was impressed how much it looked like a diamond in the pics . Your ring is beautiful!

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shoekitty — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:38:26 GMT

To me I do not like gold clad and will never buy it again. I bought a nice one from Judith Ripken. I have many of her rings in 14k, the clad is too yellow with no depth. Cheap looking. Seriously I think you can find a diamond looking ring, even macys for way less money if it is cost. I am sad because I love the. Style, and the citrine is gorgeous and real. Ruined by the color of gold. Maybe mine. Is badly made and there are others that look better but I would rather have the real thing or buy silver.

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songbird — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:20:20 GMT

I avoid gold clad anything. Don't own any. As much as I dislike Sterling, I'd rather have the white showing in rings. My wedding set is in platinum. And I have several rings in either 18K white or platinum.

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faeriemoon — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:02:37 GMT

I think the color of the clad pieces is a giveaway that they are not karat gold.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:27:30 GMT

I think if you wear a clad ring all the time it wont take too long before it will need to be replated. especially in the back

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febe1 — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:11:16 GMT

I only have bought one piece of Diamonique, a $39. pair of earrings with 14K yellow clad. I wore them just a couple of times and the clad turned black.

I am one of those people who has a chemistry reaction. Nothing clad works on me. Rings turn green. Even necklaces will stain my skin.

When I got my ears pierced, one ear swelled up. My friend gave me a pair of her 14K gold to try, and it worked.

I try every once in a while, but it never works for me.