Need help deciding between two GCAL 8x Lab Rounds for Tulip Setting

[Sunshine812]

You're very welcome!
They are all very close in regards to proportions and optics, so there's no wrong choice.
Which one do your eyes keep getting drawn to the most?

Which one would you pick? If these are out of the park stones, why do you think none of them have been snatched up?

 

[DejaWiz]

DejaWiz, hi again it is me. I wanted to ask you a question. I’ve been all over this site especially on the Lab Grown Diamonds, Show me the Bling, and the LRBs pictures are beautiful!!! From the 5 stones above, would any one of these look spectacular like some of theirs?

Literally any of these five - they all have great proportions and angles, great cut precision, and great optics.

Which one would you pick? If these are out of the park stones, why do you think none of them have been snatched up?

Bear in mind that there are a couple key things at play here:
They are 3+ carats which are considered large diamonds.
They are $2500+ in this economy, especially with the end of year holiday expenses approaching fast.

If it were me shopping, then I'd probably put them in the following order:
1. 3.30 or 3.42
2. 3.03
3. 3.20
4. 3.49

...bearing in mind that they are all worthy of "first place", but I ordered them after applying unnecessary nitpicking and hair splitting.

 

[Sunshine812]

Literally any of these five - they all have great proportions and angles, great cut precision, and great optics.



Bear in mind that there are a couple key things at play here:
They are 3+ carats which are considered large diamonds.
They are $2500+ in this economy, especially with the end of year holiday expenses approaching fast.

If it were me shopping, then I'd probably put them in the following order:
1. 3.30 or 3.42
2. 3.03
3. 3.20
4. 3.49

...bearing in mind that they are all worthy of "first place", but I ordered them after applying unnecessary nitpicking and hair splitting.

Good morning! Thank you so much for your help and expertise! Thoughts on having LGD make a custom ring?

 

[DejaWiz]

Good morning! Thank you so much for your help and expertise! Thoughts on having LGD make a custom ring?

You're very welcome - no opinion about LGD making a custom ring as I have no experience or read any testimony from those that have, sorry.

 

[Sunshine812]

You're very welcome - no opinion about LGD making a custom ring as I have no experience or read any testimony from those that have, sorry.

Well I did it, here is the stone I finally chose, https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=5506682233

Your thoughts…..

 

[DejaWiz]

Well I did it, here is the stone I finally chose, https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=5506682233

Your thoughts…..

Here's the 360 rotational video for that one:

Loupe360

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Looks to be a fine diamond - nice choice!

 

[Sunshine812]

Here's the 360 rotational video for that one:

Loupe360

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Looks to be a fine diamond - nice choice!

Thank you! Just to make sure, as fine as the 3.30 and 3.42 previously?

 

[DejaWiz]

Thank you! Just to make sure, as fine as the 3.30 and 3.42 previously?

For certain

 

[Sunshine812]

For certain

Good evening, can you tell me your thoughts on these two stones, please

$3,283 3.77ct D VVS2

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$3,512 3.87ct D VVS2

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[DejaWiz]

Good evening, can you tell me your thoughts on these two stones, please

$3,283 3.77ct D VVS2

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$3,512 3.87ct D VVS2

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Both look well cut and proportioned, with my eyes preferring the 3.87 a smidge more.

Too big?
(costs less than either of those two and has the growth method listed on the GIA report!)

Loupe360

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[Sunshine812]

Both look well cut and proportioned, with my eyes preferring the 3.87 a smidge more.

Too big?
(costs less than either of those two and has the growth method listed on the GIA report!)

Loupe360

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That one looks a bit big, I tried saying id stay under 4. Out of all the ones we have tossed back and forth, which one would you choose, the fireball?

 

[Sunshine812]

Both look well cut and proportioned, with my eyes preferring the 3.87 a smidge more.

Too big?
(costs less than either of those two and has the growth method listed on the GIA report!)

Loupe360

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Hi DejaWiz, me again, if you were to look for the “best - most radiant - fireball” and you did not want to spend over $4000, which round would you pick and why. I’m ready to hit the final on the ring being built and I want to make sure I have the right stone! I thank you and appreciate all your time!

 

[DejaWiz]

Hi DejaWiz, me again, if you were to look for the “best - most radiant - fireball” and you did not want to spend over $4000, which round would you pick and why. I’m ready to hit the final on the ring being built and I want to make sure I have the right stone! I thank you and appreciate all your time!

Min and max carat weight so that I can search within a determined range?

 

[Sunshine812]

Min and max carat weight so that I can search within a determined range?

You rock! Min 3.00ct - Max 4.00ct

 

[Sunshine812]

You rock! Min 3.00ct - Max 4.00ct

Min and max carat weight so that I can search within a determined range?

Sorry, nothing more than 3.30 it starts looking too big. So 2.90 to 3.30.

 

[Sunshine812]

Min and max carat weight so that I can search within a determined range?

Sorry, nothing more than 3.30 it starts looking too big. So 2.90 to 3.30.

 

[DejaWiz]

OK, I've got a list for ya - please holler when you're here on the forum and I'll list them.

 

[Sunshine812]

OK, I've got a list for ya - please holler when you're here on the forum and I'll list them.

You are awesome, I am here

 

[Sunshine812]

OK, I've got a list for ya - please holler when you're here on the forum and I'll list them.

Will they be like 1-10 with 1 being best and so on or will they all be excellent? I know your eye sees things I dont… lol

 

[Sunshine812]

OK, I've got a list for ya - please holler when you're here on the forum and I'll list them.

How could you send me a list for just me and no one else, so someone doesn’t grab my list?

 

[DejaWiz]

How could you send me a list for just me and no one else, so someone doesn’t grab my list?

Can't do that here because the private/direct messaging system is disabled.

Any of these really grab your eyes?

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[Sunshine812]

Can't do that here because the private/direct messaging system is disabled.

Any of these really grab your eyes?

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3.03 and 2.91, which one?

 

[DejaWiz]

3.03 and 2.91, which one?

2.91 = 9.14mm @ $1108/carat
3.03 = 9.27 @ $837/carat

The 3.03 is calling your name!

[EDIT]
One more calculation:
3.20 = 9.43mm @ $836/carat

 

[Sunshine812]

2.91 = 9.14mm @ $1108/carat
3.03 = 9.27 @ $837/carat

The 3.03 is calling your name!

[EDIT]
One more calculation:
3.20 = 9.43mm @ $836/carat

Hello, remember me? I currently have the 3.03 on hold but was wondering if there were any other ones I needed to look at before I have it set?
Around 3cts, Icy White (D,E,F), Clean, Sparkly Eye Catcher, HPHT?, GIA?
Looking once again for your expertise, please
No $ limit but a deal is great!!!
Thank you

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello, remember me? I currently have the 3.03 on hold but was wondering if there were any other ones I needed to look at before I have it set?
Around 3cts, Icy White (D,E,F), Clean, Sparkly Eye Catcher, HPHT?, GIA?
Looking once again for your expertise, please
No $ limit but a deal is great!!!
Thank you

Hello, Sunshine812!
Not all of these will be pristine, but if you pick out a few or so, we'll help you scrutinize to see if you can find a better option at a better price point.

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[Sunshine812]

Hello, Sunshine812!
Not all of these will be pristine, but if you pick out a few or so, we'll help you scrutinize to see if you can find a better option at a better price point.

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Thank you, I’ll look these over, one question what do you mean by pristine?

 

[DejaWiz]

Thank you, I’ll look these over, one question what do you mean by pristine?

Pristine meaning great diamond crystal quality, true ideal proportions and angles, and/or very tight cut precision.
in other words: some may be run of the mill GIA 3X whereas the "PriceScope ideal" (not to be confused with true super ideal cut, or SIC) diamonds are the ones you want to narrow down to and compare with the 3.03 that you have on order.

 

[Sunshine812]

Pristine meaning great diamond crystal quality, true ideal proportions and angles, and/or very tight cut precision.
in other words: some may be run of the mill GIA 3X whereas the "PriceScope ideal" (not to be confused with true super ideal cut, or SIC) diamonds are the ones you want to narrow down to and compare with the 3.03 that you have on order.

OMGosh, that is a huge list. So… is Pristine ideal or Pricescope ideal better?

 

[DejaWiz]

OMGosh, that is a huge list. So… is Pristine ideal or Pricescope ideal better?

My usage of "pristine" here at this forum means "PriceScope ideal", so same thing

 

[Sunshine812]

My usage of "pristine" here at this forum means "PriceScope ideal", so same thing

lol, how would you go about narrowing this list down to those you call “pristine”