Looking for an oval diamond for my nephew.

[Shimmer45]

My nephew asked me to help him find an oval mined diamond as he plans to get engaged very soon.
His stone budget is $4,800.
I was hoping to find a stone 1.20 or larger, H color or above, VS2 clarity or above with a fatter ratio and beautiful flashes.
@tyty333 would you or someone else be able to assist me?

Thank you!

 

[tyty333]

Let me go take a look...

 

[Shimmer45]

Let me go take a look...

Thank you!!

 

[tyty333]

Here are a few to start with ...I'll keep looking though. If you have any feedback on these, let me know.

4 mains

1.20 Carat E VS2 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D67285349

1.20 carat, Oval, E Color, VS2 clarity, GIA Certified Diamond, Excellent Cut Natural Diamond, D67285349

www.adiamor.com

(this one is a little over budget)

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-23748549?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthdiamonds-ps&a_aid=ps

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-23777596

Decent looking 8 main

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-23545118?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthdiamonds-ps&a_aid=ps

 

[tyty333]

1.20 Carat H SI1 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 3515454404 Excellent Cut - D66763041

www.adiamor.com

Diamond | 1.20 ct G SI1 Oval Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | GIA7513175904 | GIA

This fabulous 1.20 carat Oval None cut diamond has a clarity grade of SI1 and color grade of G.It is a great choice for those seeking the finest in diamond cut. | 167134708 | GIA

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.21 ct H SI1 Oval Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | GIA2487010088 | GIA

This fabulous 1.21 carat Oval None cut diamond has a clarity grade of SI1 and color grade of H.It is a great choice for those seeking the finest in diamond cut. | 157917399 | GIA

www.whiteflash.com

 

[Shimmer45]

Here are a few to start with ...I'll keep looking though. If you have any feedback on these, let me know.

4 mains

1.20 Carat E VS2 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D67285349

1.20 carat, Oval, E Color, VS2 clarity, GIA Certified Diamond, Excellent Cut Natural Diamond, D67285349

www.adiamor.com

(this one is a little over budget)

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-23748549?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthdiamonds-ps&a_aid=ps

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-23777596

Decent looking 8 main

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-23545118?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthdiamonds-ps&a_aid=ps

I like the look with the 4 mains and would prefer faint or no fluorescence.

 

[tyty333]

"None" but have a little something on the table (although may still be eye-clean).

1.20 Carat H SI1 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 3515454404 Excellent Cut - D66763041

www.adiamor.com

1.20 Carat H SI1 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D65249313

www.adiamor.com

Faint, clean table, but has a little darkness on each end

1.20 Carat H VS2 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 5513640517 Excellent Cut - D67240484

www.adiamor.com

Faint, clean

1.20 Carat H VVS2 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 1515640502 Excellent Cut - D67232674

www.adiamor.com

1.20 Carat H VVS2 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 2507511099 Excellent Cut - D64954910

www.adiamor.com

Quite a few at Adiamor

 

[Shimmer45]

"None" but have a little something on the table (although may still be eye-clean).

1.20 Carat H SI1 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 3515454404 Excellent Cut - D66763041

www.adiamor.com

1.20 Carat H SI1 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D65249313

www.adiamor.com

Faint, clean table, but has a little darkness on each end

1.20 Carat H VS2 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 5513640517 Excellent Cut - D67240484

www.adiamor.com

Faint, clean

1.20 Carat H VVS2 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 1515640502 Excellent Cut - D67232674

www.adiamor.com

1.20 Carat H VVS2 Oval Natural Diamond GIA Certified 2507511099 Excellent Cut - D64954910

www.adiamor.com

Quite a few at Adiamor

@tyty333 Thank you for listing these. There are a couple here that catch my eye. I will see if my vendor can get them in for me.

I'm posting these two ovals (H&G color) as I would like learn more about ovals.
Is it common for G stones to appear this much lighter than a H? Is the color grade of an oval the same as a round? My eyes prefer the G color stone. Oval colors just look darker to me. JA has the G listed as "Ideal Cut" and the H as "Very Good Cut". Is the cut of one of these diamonds going to show more darkness in the stone? I see darkness in the middle but I see that in every oval. Does "Ideal Cut" mean anything in an oval? Here are the H & G diamonds with 2 different views.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-23748549?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthdiamonds-ps&a_aid=ps

Loupe360

loupe360.com

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-24290747?a_aid=ps

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Thank you for your help @tyty333 it is very much appreciated.

 

[tyty333]

Hey @Shimmer45

Oval colors are defined the same as RBs, as well as every other cut (under GIA). Remember color is graded from the pavilion and
not the front of the stone. "Mushy" areas of ovals (lots of virtual facets) will hold on to color much more so than facets that light
up red/green in an ASET image. So, if the stone is not cut that well, you will have a greater possibility of seeing more color in it. This
becomes more apparent in the lower colors (IJK).

If you are saying that oval colors appear darker to you, compared to well-cut RBs, this is probably why. Well-cut RBs return light
so much better than ovals.

Did I link that last "G" you posted? I dont think that one is doing as good a job at returning light as the others. I can look for
more 4 main G+ if you want.

If you can see the difference between G/H probably best to stick with a G colored stone to eliminate any second guessing.

As far as Ideal/Very Good Cut for fancy cut stones (Ovals) is usually only based on the depth and table which tell you nothing
about how an oval is actually performing .

There are some guidelines around here. Let me see if I can find them. But again, they dont actually tell you how well a stone
reflects light.