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How do I evaluate these princess cut diamonds without more photos

spicynoodles

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I am looking at a few lab grown princess cut diamonds at WF for under $1k. Given my budget and my preference for a stone > 1.5 ct, precision lab is outside of my budget.

Have narrowed down below few stones (they are shown as comparisons in each link) based on what I read online about ideal proportion of a princess cut. I am finding it difficult to narrow down further as they only have the photos in grey background and no ASET or ideal scope for non precision lab diamonds. I would like to choose one that has the best light return / least light leakage but I don’t know what to look for.

Would appreciate some help on this! Thank you! :)



 
Both perform well in the videos.
There is a considerable size difference in total carat weight between the two and the 1.77ct has better clarity. However, the inclusions of 2.64ct are clear and do not seem to impact the performance of the diamond.
At this point, this is more about your preferences and what you value most between the two.

Princess Cut #1: Video
Dimensions check out:
IMG_2792.png
Princess Cut #2: Video
Dimensions check out:
IMG_2793.png
 
There is a lab grown sub forum here. You would be better off hitting report concern at the bottom of your post and asking Administrators to move the thread. You will get great info there from posters that are very familiar with lab grown diamonds.
However, I would call Whiteflash to discuss your choices. They are very honest and helpful and would help you sort through these diamonds.
 
There is a lab grown sub forum here. You would be better off hitting report concern at the bottom of your post and asking Administrators to move the thread. You will get great info there from posters that are very familiar with lab grown diamonds.
However, I would call Whiteflash to discuss your choices. They are very honest and helpful and would help you sort through these diamonds.

Great catch!! I agree, but shared my 2 cents. :lol-2:
 
I would definitely contact Whiteflash and ask for help.
 
Both perform well in the videos.
There is a considerable size difference in total carat weight between the two and the 1.77ct has better clarity. However, the inclusions of 2.64ct are clear and do not seem to impact the performance of the diamond.
At this point, this is more about your preferences and what you value most between the two.

Princess Cut #1: Video
Dimensions check out:
IMG_2792.png
Princess Cut #2: Video
Dimensions check out:
IMG_2793.png

Super helpful thank you!!
 
Hello and welcome to PriceScope, spicynoodles!
I like the looks of the 2.64 much better as far as the appearance of the light return and optics in the video. However, I'd also recommend that you reach out to Whiteflash for their expertise to get a full assessment of the CVD material quality...make sure that it isn't going to make the diamond look milky or hazy in certain lighting conditions.
 
Hello and welcome to PriceScope, spicynoodles!
I like the looks of the 2.64 much better as far as the appearance of the light return and optics in the video. However, I'd also recommend that you reach out to Whiteflash for their expertise to get a full assessment of the CVD material quality...make sure that it isn't going to make the diamond look milky or hazy in certain lighting conditions.

Thank you! I asked them to order this stone in I will keep everyone posted with photos and videos :)
 
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