Help comparing or finding a lab grown diamond

[tkeg11]

Hello,
I am looking for a decent quality lab grown round diamond in the 2.4-2.8 carat range. On my own research I have decided to stick to CGAL 8x certified rounds (these are still within my budget vs other companies proprietary cut lines like Whiteflash or JannPaul - which I would love one someday). I am now stuck on the limitation of seeing diamonds only online and am worried about strain and striations due to the CVD process. I have already returned one diamond from the retailer I'm working with (loose grown) and can only return one more diamond this year.
Here are the certificate numbers of the two diamonds on my short list: ( I am a size 7.5-7.75 ring size and want a decent sized/coverage diamond as a e-ring upgrade)
321700108 and 330380169

I would appreciate any input on these diamonds or if you have recommendations for an improved quality of stone w/o too much of a price increase, I'd appreciate that too.

Thanks so much for this community.

 

[BarbieB]

Hello,
I am looking for a decent quality lab grown round diamond in the 2.4-2.8 carat range. On my own research I have decided to stick to CGAL 8x certified rounds (these are still within my budget vs other companies proprietary cut lines like Whiteflash or JannPaul - which I would love one someday). I am now stuck on the limitation of seeing diamonds only online and am worried about strain and striations due to the CVD process. I have already returned one diamond from the retailer I'm working with (loose grown) and can only return one more diamond this year.
Here are the certificate numbers of the two diamonds on my short list: ( I am a size 7.5-7.75 ring size and want a decent sized/coverage diamond as a e-ring upgrade)
321700108 and 330380169

I would appreciate any input on these diamonds or if you have recommendations for an improved quality of stone w/o too much of a price increase, I'd appreciate that too.

Thanks so much for this community.

The experts here can help you! They found me a beautiful 2.81 hearts and arrows round diamond for under $1200. I was prepared to spend more around $3000 for a 2 carat stone and was so surprised and happy when they found all the options. This is an amazing community. Good luck!

 

[tkeg11]

The experts here can help you! They found me a beautiful 2.81 hearts and arrows round diamond for under $1200. I was prepared to spend more around $3000 for a 2 carat stone and was so surprised and happy when they found all the options. This is an amazing community. Good luck!

I saw your thread as I was browsing.... I sound a bit like you, haha.

 

[BarbieB]

I saw your thread as I was browsing.... I sound a bit like you, haha.

Haha oh yes I’m a mess haha.

@DejaWiz any chance you can help out here to find some beauties?

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, tkeg11!
I'm off to search and hopefully come back with a bunch of kinks for you.
Quick question: is GIA graded with the new optional AGS Light Performance addendum OK, as well, or are you just wanting GCAL 8X?

 

[tkeg11]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, tkeg11!
I'm off to search and hopefully come back with a bunch of kinks for you.
Quick question: is GIA graded with the new optional AGS Light Performance addendum OK, as well, or are you just wanting GCAL 8X?

I just wanna decent diamond that sparkles and looks great to the naked eye. I don't care about the certificate. I also don't mind g-h color,.it will be set in yellow gold and inclusions up to VS2 okay, more comfortable with VS1 sight unseen. I felt like without seeing it in person 8x was my best best. I'm also open to HPHT but noticed those tend to be more pricey. Thx

 

[DejaWiz]

I just wanna decent diamond that sparkles and looks great to the naked eye. I don't care about the certificate. I also don't mind g-h color,.it will be set in yellow gold and inclusions up to VS2 okay, more comfortable with VS1 sight unseen. I felt like without seeing it in person 8x was my best best. I'm also open to HPHT but noticed those tend to be more pricey. Thx

Check these out - hopefully at least one grabs your eyes.

Inventory

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

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Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

 

[tkeg11]

Check these out - hopefully at least one grabs your eyes.

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

out of these this one is the one I like most

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I did want to compare it to this 8x just because the cut is a bit more precise and you can almost see all 8 arrows. The color is higher and the clarity is less.

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I'm trying to these these to fit our budget... would it be worth it to wait a bit and keep looking or do you have to buy when you see them?

 

[DejaWiz]

out of these this one is the one I like most

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

I did want to compare it to this 8x just because the cut is a bit more precise and you can almost see all 8 arrows. The color is higher and the clarity is less.

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

I'm trying to these these to fit our budget... would it be worth it to wait a bit and keep looking or do you have to buy when you see them?

The difference in appearance is because of the difference in lighting conditions between the two diamonds.

 

[tkeg11]

The difference in appearance is because of the difference in lighting conditions between the two diamonds.

I actually never looked at this one because I can't source a video.

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

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[DejaWiz]

I actually never looked at this one because I can't source a video.

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Here you are!

Loupe360

loupe360.com

 

[tkeg11]

Here you are!

Loupe360

loupe360.com

thanks. I also like the videos on Adiamore bc I can zoom in and out. It's not showing on their site (nor can I look there for a price comparison). This one is a top contender

 

[0515vision]

Here you are!

Loupe360

loupe360.com

This one is GORGEOUS!!! Nice find, @DejaWiz!

 

[DejaWiz]

thanks. I also like the videos on Adiamore bc I can zoom in and out. It's not showing on their site (nor can I look there for a price comparison). This one is a top contender

You're very welcome!
Here's the full size video (just add /video to the end of the loupe360 URL after the grading report number).

Loupe360

loupe360.com

 

[Dreamer_D]

You're very welcome!
Here's the full size video (just add /video to the end of the loupe360 URL after the grading report number).

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Agreed this is a really stunning diamond. OP you should jump and buy it because most likely some lurker will grab it otherwise.

 

[tkeg11]

Agreed this is a really stunning diamond. OP you should jump and buy it because most likely some lurker will grab it otherwise.

Sadly, it is not available anymore

 

[DejaWiz]

Sadly, it is not available anymore

Well darn it!
Any of the others will be just as amazing.

 

[0515vision]

I love this pick from @DejaWiz, too!

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

 

[Dreamer_D]

I love this pick from @DejaWiz, too!

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Yes also very nice.

 

[jeaniefish]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, tkeg11!
I'm off to search and hopefully come back with a bunch of kinks for you.
Quick question: is GIA graded with the new optional AGS Light Performance addendum OK, as well, or are you just wanting GCAL 8X?

Please forgive me if I’m hijacking this thread but how do you search for GIA with AGS light performance in other cuts, especially emerald cut? I have mentioned before that BGD has them. I can’t find them anywhere else, even when filtering for GIA certif. only. What other filters should I be using, ( speficic range for table, depth) ?

 

[DejaWiz]

Please forgive me if I’m hijacking this thread but how do you search for GIA with AGS light performance in other cuts, especially emerald cut? I have mentioned before that BGD has them. I can’t find them anywhere else, even when filtering for GIA report only. What other filters should I be using, ( specific range for table, depth) ?

No easy way to quickly find them - I go through them one by one until I see one with the AGS Light Performance addendum at the GIA site.

 

[jeaniefish]

Thanks, DejaWiz. I appreciate your super speedy reply. I will keep slogging through them, as I have been doing. They seem to be as rare as unicorns, maybe even more so.