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u/No_Flamingo9331 2d ago edited 21h ago
I recently got at AI video of my finished GB ring and was so frustrated, but I didn’t say anything cuz I assumed I was the dinosaur and everyone else thought that was okay. I’m relieved to hear that’s not the case. Thank you!
Edit: it was just a really polished but very real video. My mistake!
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u/No_Flamingo9331 1d ago
Turns out I was wrong and the video is real… embarrassing. But good news! And the ring is so beautiful.
Here it is, in case you’re curious. https://imgur.com/a/lpJtdBL
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u/No_Flamingo9331 1d ago
Turns out the video I got was real - very bright and shiny but real. Sorry for the false alarm folks - my teens are right that I can’t tell real from AI apart smdh
(Regardless of the video and what I thought, the ring is stunning)
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u/Koopazs 2d ago
Glad this is being addressed!
I’d also like to add my two cents from a consumer perspective: it would really help if the sub had a guideline around “design reference” photos that sales reps share in GB posts. Lately, many of these GBs include these photos but they seem to be inspo photos rather than accurate representations of the final GB product.
Newer buyers may assume the inspo photo reflects the actual proportions they’ll receive, and that mismatch can cause confusion.
I understand that everyone should do their due diligence, but I think it would be helpful if reps avoided using inspo photos when they don’t match the real specs. Clearer expectations upfront would protect both buyers and vendors.
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u/sierralz Mod 2d ago
Good point. One of the requirements for LGS has been that photographs must be originals taken by the company, in some cases, a customer took the photo to share. Or some are CAD images--professional software programs that create jewelry images and specifications (not AI images). This is where we are also trying to make the distinction between a CAD (professional software) and AI.
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u/Weaselpanties 2d ago
I flat-out won't buy from sellers who use AI images, because I assume it means they don't have any actual pieces that represent their work and may not have the skills to produce the pieces they are selling.
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u/busselsofkiwis 2d ago
That is my concern as well. Anybody can dream up or "borrow" other people's designs. But there's a question of whether they can execute the design and back it up with good craftsmanship.
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u/thefurrywreckingball 2d ago
Please don't use AI
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u/sierralz Mod 2d ago
We've sent a no AI policy to the vendors on LGS. Images that have been adjusted at someone's request must be labeled as AI enhanced.
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u/CDLori 1d ago edited 1d ago
I'm glad this policy includes colors -- saw a GB post last week where posters asked about the color of certain stones shown and the vendor said the colors were AI. For me, color is a HUGE component of a purchase decision, so accuracy in that regard is really critical. Thanks for taking this on -- transparency in products is important!
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u/LouLouLaaLaa 1d ago
This is great. As AI gets better and better, sometimes it’s very difficult to tell if an image is real or not. AI can create pieces that may not actually be physically possible to make, or is much more detailed than a vendor can achieve. Finished pieces absolutely need to be 100% real photos. Anything else would be deceptive.
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u/sierralz Mod 2d ago edited 12h ago
About AI Images...
AI is helpful to create and visualize things. It’s easy and free. For LGS, here’s what to expect for images: LGS does not allow AI for “real” finished pieces of jewelry. What does that mean, exactly? Images should show the difference between a computer-generated image and an actual real, crafted, finished piece of jewelry. Unlike CADs, which are obvious to see they are a computer image, AI creates “real” images. People need to know if a piece of jewelry has been made, it’s an idea stage (CAD), or it’s a generated image. If the image has an AI adjustment, such as a metal change or gemstone color change, it must be noted on the image as AI Example (or something similar). The idea is that buyers can still visual a piece of jewelry, vendors can create specific ideas for sales, but at the same time everyone is aware an image is AI in some way. Hope this makes sense! Thanks, if you have suggestions, please send DM to our mod team, and we’ll update this post. Edit to clarify, for group buy post images, no AI is allowed for "real" finished pieces of jewelry.
Thanks everyone for the feedback. Here are answers to questions:
CAD = Computer Aided Design, professional computer software for jewelry designs which creates precise specifications (this is not AI). Vendor insight: CAD software is now very sophisticated, and 3D images look almost real. AI is not a substitute for a CAD. LGS only accepts CAD designs.
Preship photos: LGS has always required actual preship photos or vidoes of finished pieces before they are mailed. Images quality will vary. All images are genuine.
Can I still request an AI image for a design idea?: If you want to work with a sales rep for your own personal design using AI, discuss with your sales rep. However, LGS does not allow AI images for group buys. Please remember AI designs are often unrealistic.
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