Are these good places to shop oval diamond? RC, James Allen , blue Nile

[alexeliass]

Hi guys! I’m wondering if ring concierge , blue nile or James Allen are good places to shop?

I’m looking for a 3.5-4 carat oval lab diamond 1.50-1.55 ratio very minimal bow tie and excellent symmetry

The setting is also just as important I love the ring concierge thin gold band low mounting and hidden halo thank you!!

 

[DejaWiz]

Depends on your budget - RC, JA, and BN are going to be at the higher end of the price spectrum and material quality, cut precision, and overall optics will still need to be heavily assessed to ensure that you're getting every penny's worth, especially for the cost points.
Whiteflash, Brian Gavin, Distinctive Gem, JannPaul, Victor Canera would be sellers that offer full vetting for probably same or even less pricing than them.

We can also scour through the inventories of the popular online sellers and see if there are any ovals with great cut and optics, if you'd like.

Here's an example - listed for around $3000
(I blanked out some of the specs to hopefully prevent anonymous lurkers from sniping it, in case you want to give it a whirl...you can always return for a refund if it doesn't knock your socks off)

 

[alexeliass]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate all the help. I will look into these companies
Is igi or gia better?

By any chance have you heard of this brand? They have pretty reasonable prices and a setting I love !

Thin + Simple Solitaire Engagement Ring With Oval Cut Diamond

This delicate, prong-set solitaire is set on a thin 1.25mm band and showcases an oval diamond. The simple silhouette makes it the perfect everyday ring, while the oval cut diamond adds a touch of elegance.

www.goodstoneinc.com

Depends on your budget - RC, JA, and BN are going to be at the higher end of the price spectrum and material quality, cut precision, and overall optics will still need to be heavily assessed to ensure that you're getting every penny's worth, especially for the cost points.
Whiteflash, Brian Gavin, Distinctive Gem, JannPaul, Victor Canera would be sellers that offer full vetting for probably same or even less pricing than them.

We can also scour through the inventories of the popular online sellers and see if there are any ovals with great cut and optics, if you'd like.

Here's an example - listed for around $3000
(I blanked out some of the specs to hopefully prevent anonymous lurkers from sniping it, in case you want to give it a whirl...you can always return for a refund if it doesn't knock your socks off)

 

[DejaWiz]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate all the help. I will look into these companies
Is igi or gia better?

By any chance have you heard of this brand? They have pretty reasonable prices and a setting I love !

Thin + Simple Solitaire Engagement Ring With Oval Cut Diamond

This delicate, prong-set solitaire is set on a thin 1.25mm band and showcases an oval diamond. The simple silhouette makes it the perfect everyday ring, while the oval cut diamond adds a touch of elegance.

www.goodstoneinc.com

Never heard of that company but their price for what seems to be a rather standard solitaire setting looks to be quite excessive, in my opinion.

If you want to give the deeper discount sellers a try first (like the oval I posted above), then you might want to consider buying the oval diamond online as a loose stone then work with a local jeweler for the setting once you find the oval that is "the one".

GIA is a bit more strict with many criteria, but it's entirely possible to find a great diamond that is graded by IGI or GCAL...GCAL 8X is also available for ovals, but you still need to watch out for the usual things: bowtie, excessive leakages, material quality, etc.

 

[lovedogs]

I agree. The price of the settings is ridiculous. I would start with a solid diamond at a good price and then figure out the setting separately

 

[alexeliass]

That’s a good idea! We have a good local jeweler I can get a quote for a thin 18k gold setting, low mounting , hidden halo and French prongs!

The diamond you shared where from? I would love that size but I think smaller I don’t want people to know it’s a lab either or whether it’s fake I know it sounds silly. We just watched “nothing lasts forever” im all over the place with what I want lol

Never heard of that company but their price for what seems to be a rather standard solitaire setting looks to be quite excessive, in my opinion.

If you want to give the deeper discount sellers a try first (like the oval I posted above), then you might want to consider buying the oval diamond online as a loose stone then work with a local jeweler for the setting once you find the oval that is "the one".

GIA is a bit more strict with many criteria, but it's entirely possible to find a great diamond that is graded by IGI or GCAL...GCAL 8X is also available for ovals, but you still need to watch out for the usual things: bowtie, excessive leakages, material quality, etc.

 

[DejaWiz]

That’s a good idea! We have a good local jeweler I can get a quote for a thin 18k gold setting, low mounting , hidden halo and French prongs!

The diamond you shared where from? I would love that size but I think smaller I don’t want people to know it’s a lab either or whether it’s fake I know it sounds silly. We just watched “nothing lasts forever” im all over the place with what I want lol

No worries...there are literally millions of diamonds out there to pick from, so you get to control the carat/dimensions, color, clarity, etc.

The diamond is listed at LooseGrownDiamond and Adiamor (different prices), but most of these sellers that pull from the same virtual inventory feeds will price match each other, if you vibe more with one seller over the others.

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Inventory

Shop your perfect lab grown diamond from thousands of ethically sourced certified lab created diamonds inventory.

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

5.02 Carat G VVS2 Oval Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 629494729 Excellent Cut - D60443318

5.02 carat, Oval, G Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 629494729, Excellent Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D60443318

www.adiamor.com

 

[tyty333]

(probably unpopular opinion...)
If you're worried about people believing its an earth-mined stone then I would stick closer to the size you were looking for
in an earth-mined stone (plus maybe a little bit more...like the 3.5 carat range). Of course, it all depends on how you feel
about the stone/ring. Most PSers buying lab-created stones buy for their enjoyment and don't care what others think (a
great way to feel). So, size-wise, I think it depends if you can adopt this attitude and just not care what others think...or maybe
stay in a smaller range that is more of an affordable earth-minded range.

That being said, you've probably realized by now that similar carat weights can vary broadly in lengthXwidth so there is some
room to play there.

FYI...this is all related to this thread...

Help picking diamond kay-

I can’t imagine spending the 21k on a lab and then in the future another 30k for bigger mined ☹️ Oh No! A lab should be way cheaper and a placeholder if you wana bank credit to use when you find a mined you like. If they mark up labs too much then forget that, or at least forget buying it...

www.pricescope.com

 

[DejaWiz]

(probably unpopular opinion...)
If you're worried about people believing its an earth-mined stone then I would stick closer to the size you were looking for
in an earth-mined stone (plus maybe a little bit more...like the 3.5 carat range). Of course, it all depends on how you feel
about the stone/ring. Most PSers buying lab-created stones buy for their enjoyment and don't care what others think (a
great way to feel). So, size-wise, I think it depends if you can adopt this attitude and just not care what others think...or maybe
stay in a smaller range that is more of an affordable earth-minded range.

That being said, you've probably realized by now that similar carat weights can vary broadly in lengthXwidth so there is some
room to play there.

FYI...this is all related to this thread...

Help picking diamond kay-

I can’t imagine spending the 21k on a lab and then in the future another 30k for bigger mined ☹️ Oh No! A lab should be way cheaper and a placeholder if you wana bank credit to use when you find a mined you like. If they mark up labs too much then forget that, or at least forget buying it...

www.pricescope.com

Definitely not an unpopular opinion...it's a sane opinion bearing sage advice.

 

[molecule]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate all the help. I will look into these companies
Is igi or gia better?

By any chance have you heard of this brand? They have pretty reasonable prices and a setting I love !

Thin + Simple Solitaire Engagement Ring With Oval Cut Diamond

This delicate, prong-set solitaire is set on a thin 1.25mm band and showcases an oval diamond. The simple silhouette makes it the perfect everyday ring, while the oval cut diamond adds a touch of elegance.

www.goodstoneinc.com

1.25mm band? That's absurdly thin! Most vendors and experienced shoppers don't recommend anything below 1.8mm as too little material is prone to warping.

 

[lovedogs]

1.25mm band? That's absurdly thin! Most vendors and experienced shoppers don't recommend anything below 1.8mm as too little material is prone to warping.

Agreed. Not safe at all

 

[alexeliass]

For sure. Since I have to use 21k at kay and then buy a lab. When I looked at kay inventory for lab diamonds a 4carat is 22k.

For a mined I wanted to stay in 2.5-3carat for a lab I would love a 3.5 carat
It’s simply the idea of lab is still so new I am so new to it I have never looked into it. To say I just saw “nothing last forever” on Saturday

(probably unpopular opinion...)
If you're worried about people believing its an earth-mined stone then I would stick closer to the size you were looking for
in an earth-mined stone (plus maybe a little bit more...like the 3.5 carat range). Of course, it all depends on how you feel
about the stone/ring. Most PSers buying lab-created stones buy for their enjoyment and don't care what others think (a
great way to feel). So, size-wise, I think it depends if you can adopt this attitude and just not care what others think...or maybe
stay in a smaller range that is more of an affordable earth-minded range.

That being said, you've probably realized by now that similar carat weights can vary broadly in lengthXwidth so there is some
room to play there.

FYI...this is all related to this thread...

Help picking diamond kay-

I can’t imagine spending the 21k on a lab and then in the future another 30k for bigger mined ☹️ Oh No! A lab should be way cheaper and a placeholder if you wana bank credit to use when you find a mined you like. If they mark up labs too much then forget that, or at least forget buying it...

www.pricescope.com

 

[alexeliass]

So I didn’t know I could get a good size lab for under 5k

For sure. Since I have to use 21k at kay and then buy a lab. When I looked at kay inventory for lab diamonds a 4carat is 22k.

For a mined I wanted to stay in 2.5-3carat for a lab I would love a 3.5 carat
It’s simply the idea of lab is still so new I am so new to it I have never looked into it. To say I just saw “nothing last forever” on Saturday

 

[alexeliass]

I somehow missed that!! I know even 1.6 mm is not ideal but that’s the look I love and want to go for: so far white flash has that but not a hidden halo

1.25mm band? That's absurdly thin! Most vendors and experienced shoppers don't recommend anything below 1.8mm as too little material is prone to warping.

 

[lovedogs]

Whiteflash can customize. And yes, you csn easily get a huge lab stone for 5-6k.

 

[alexeliass]

Ok- I think i absolutely love the look of Hailey Bieber engagement ring! Just smaller

 

[alexeliass]

What do you guys think between whiteflash and adiamor? I really like those to places I’ll link the diamonds

 

[Dreamer_D]

Whiteflash offers a level of customer service that I think you will appreciate given your situation. And they can make you a custom setting. I would trust them for you, for this project.

 

[alexeliass]

Thank you! Any tips when looking? I have a few favorites but would like to narrow down before linking lol it’s about 6

Whiteflash offers a level of customer service that I think you will appreciate given your situation. And they can make you a custom setting. I would trust them for you, for this project.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Thank you! Any tips when looking? I have a few favorites but would like to narrow down before linking lol it’s about 6

If you are buying from Whiteflash I’d just call and talk to a customer service person and let them help you pick.

 

[alexeliass]

What do you guys think of these?

2.89 Carat F VVS2 Oval Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 616417997 Excellent Cut - D56945891

2.89 carat, Oval, F Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 616417997, Excellent Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D56945891

www.adiamor.com

3.40 Carat D VVS2 Oval Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 622498224 Excellent Cut - D58201898

3.40 carat, Oval, D Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 622498224, Excellent Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D58201898

www.adiamor.com

3.52 Carat D VVS2 Oval Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 625496966 Excellent Cut - D58411170

3.52 carat, Oval, D Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 625496966, Excellent Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D58411170

www.adiamor.com

 

[alexeliass]

Diamond | 3.14 ct F VVS2 Oval Cut Precision Lab Grown Diamond GIA Certified | 301960

This fabulous 3.14 carat Oval None cut diamond has a clarity grade of VVS2 and color grade of F.It is an excellent choice for engagement rings. | 301960

www.whiteflash.com

 

[lovedogs]

Diamond | 3.14 ct F VVS2 Oval Cut Precision Lab Grown Diamond GIA Certified | 301960

This fabulous 3.14 carat Oval None cut diamond has a clarity grade of VVS2 and color grade of F.It is an excellent choice for engagement rings. | 301960

www.whiteflash.com

I like that one

 

[lovedogs]

I like the 2.89, but overall like the WF option better

 

[alexeliass]

Thank you! Do you mind me asking why so I can keep an eye out on other options?

I was hoping to spend 5k all together with setting

I like the 2.89, but overall like the WF option better

 

[alexeliass]

Update. Still waiting to hear back to see if they let me exchange for other things instead of just 1 diamond …

Is this diamond pretty awful? I’m thinking yes but new to this lol I heard some diamonds can appear more white in person

Oval Cut | Kay

Oval 2.20 Carat I VS2 Good Diamond

design.kay-diamonds.com

Is buying a 2carat round diamond at $20k to use as a necklace pretty reasonable ? Seems spendy for a necklace?

or should I just get a natural oval?

 

[alexeliass]

I am willing to sacrifice ratio to 1.45-1.54 if it gives me a bigger diamond

 

[lovedogs]

Update. Still waiting to hear back to see if they let me exchange for other things instead of just 1 diamond …

Is this diamond pretty awful? I’m thinking yes but new to this lol I heard some diamonds can appear more white in person

Oval Cut | Kay

Oval 2.20 Carat I VS2 Good Diamond

design.kay-diamonds.com

Is buying a 2carat round diamond at $20k to use as a necklace pretty reasonable ? Seems spendy for a necklace?

or should I just get a natural oval?

I don't like the diamond bc of the large bowtie and it's "mushy". No matter what you'll end up overspending at Kay because they mark up everything. WHen you're ready to find a round we can help you find one in the 21k range you have to spend

 

[alexeliass]

Ok!
Thank you so much I guess I’m wondering how I can get more “value” if you can even call that what would be more worth it to me exchanging for round pendant

Keeping mined oval

Or getting multiple things like a wedding band, diamond earrings or tennis necklace?

I don't like the diamond bc of the large bowtie and it's "mushy". No matter what you'll end up overspending at Kay because they mark up everything. WHen you're ready to find a round we can help you find one in the 21k range you have to spend

 

[lovedogs]

A larger diamond will be less of a wasted coat than necklace, wedding band, etc