You're right.
I give up.
You win.
I appreciate the advice but you are right, paranoia will destroy you.
You're right.
I give up.
You win.
I think if you buy from a well known company (e.g. Canada mark, brilliant earth), it's reasonable to trust that the diamond is Canadian if its advertised as such.
I agree the only hesitation I have with BrilliantEarth is that they haven't given me any sample documentation/info to support origin and I've been going back and forth with them for weeks now. Very frustrating bc the whole time they were my frontrunner due to the large selection and now I'm forced to pivot and go plan B.
Here is a link of the 1.2 CanadaMark (the consensus best of my initial 3 options), that a local jeweler is having sent in. Any thoughts:
1.20 Carat round diamond
This 1.2 carat round diamond H color vs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIAwww.jamesallen.com
I am not a fan, to be honest. But If this is the only way you'll feel comfortable about origin then thats important.
Do you mind explaining what you don't like about it so that I can be more informed when I look at more stones in the future? Thanks.
Have you reached out to these folks?
It says each is inscribed and have a cert of authenticity.
Found this one that looks promising but the inclusion makes me a bit nervous. I would ask them if it's eye clean, and at what distance.