Finding a GIA, AGS Ideal Cut Emerald Cut Lab Diamond…Impossible?

[jeaniefish]

Okay, I know where to find such a diamond, if I really wanted to ( make that if I really was able to) , but we are talking $5000- 6000 for a 2.5 to 3 ct. I have searched, and searched ,using GIA certif. In the filters) plus the best numbers for table and depth %, and an AGS Ideal cut just isn’t there.
I know that they do exist . I drool over them on BGD website. Years ago, my husband and I drove to Houston to give him a diamond to recut for me. He spent almost 2 hrs. talking about diamonds and many other things. . He is just the nicest guy. Wish I could afford one of his premium labs, but it is a “want”, not a “need”. Oh.. and he really improved the cut quality of my earth mined EC without losing much of the weight.IDK if he does that any longer. As I said, it was years ago.
So, has anyone in PS land seen a GIA AGS Ideal Emerald (that’s my dream cut,shape) Lab diamond? If so, how did you find one? Or…..could it be that this particular grading has something to do with one of his cutting/polishing patents, and is given only to his diamonds? Hope not but I really want to know if it’s possible to find a special emerald cut, of this top quality, at a lower price. I’m willing to keep searching, unless it’s just gonna be an exercise in futility!
Input from the experts ( @DejaWiz , @Karl_K , @Dreamer_D ,@lovedogs,
anyone else) would really,really be welcomed!

 

[ecf8503]

Jonathan at Distinctive Gem has a concierge service - I would contact him

 

[_diamondsovercoffee]

AGS Ideal isn't specific to BGD, they exist elsewhere. To what extent though, I am unsure. I know Distinctive Gem does AGS Emeralds, but they are probably double the price of BGD. I'll keep your hunt in mind while browsing!

 

[jeaniefish]

Jonathan at Distinctive Gem has a concierge service - I would contact him

I’m aware, but thanks for your reply. When I search lab diamonds on DG, ( general search , not Jonathan’s custom cuts) specifying only GIA certif. In the filters, the certificate screen is either blank or says “ no preview available”. IDK why ?

 

[jeaniefish]

AGS Ideal isn't specific to BGD, they exist elsewhere. To what extent though, I am unsure. I know Distinctive Gem does AGS Emeralds, but they are probably double the price of BGD. I'll keep your hunt in mind while browsing!

I really appreciate that! Anything priced higher than BGD just won’t be possible for me. This isn’t my first major jewelry purchase, or third or 10th. Can’t justify a big $ outlay for this, unless I sell some other pieces first. That,as we all know, is easier said than done!