Show me the Bling - the Laboratory Grown version!

[MMtwo]

Stunning Si1!

Thank you, AprilBaby. I can see the feather under a loupe, but it is eyeclean. I never thought I would like an Si1, but here I am.

 

[Alybird]

It's here! My 1.76 GCAL 8x pendant from Adiamor. And it is so gorgeous, I can't even!!

I initially started looking at lab diamonds after I lost one of my ACA studs and I have to say, I am a total convert. I seriously can't tell the difference.

*_*

 

[Bijouteried]

It's here! My 1.76 GCAL 8x pendant from Adiamor. And it is so gorgeous, I can't even!!

I initially started looking at lab diamonds after I lost one of my ACA studs and I have to say, I am a total convert. I seriously can't tell the difference.

*_*

Beautiful and Timeless!

 

[sd_flp]

I finally redid my 1cttw blue diamond studs I got from Lightbox. Originally they were in the 10k yellow gold martinis and now they’re in 14k white gold basket settings, which I prefer for my ears :





I also asked the jeweler what she thought about the color of my ering lab diamond (graded as a D by IGI) since I knew some people didn’t trust IGI’s color analysis; she looked at it through her loupe told me she thought it was a D or at the very most an E, which made me feel relieved! I have a H earth mined diamond band (not in my avatar) and I knew my ering stone was much whiter than that but I wasn’t sure.

She then showed me a couple F and G colored stones and I have to say I think I preferred those to the icy white. When searching for my engagement ring stone I always hesitated looking at diamonds below E after reading some PSers getting much warmer stones than they anticipated, but after getting my jeweler’s opinion on my current ering I feel a little less wary towards IGI’s color grading. I’ve been wanting to get a warmer stone for my next project anyway, so this makes me more confident with it going forward!

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I finally redid my 1cttw blue diamond studs I got from Lightbox. Originally they were in the 10k yellow gold martinis and now they’re in 14k white gold basket settings, which I prefer for my ears :





I also asked the jeweler what she thought about the color of my ering lab diamond (graded as a D by IGI) since I knew some people didn’t trust IGI’s color analysis; she looked at it through her loupe told me she thought it was a D or at the very most an E, which made me feel relieved! I have a H earth mined diamond band (not in my avatar) and I knew my ering stone was much whiter than that but I wasn’t sure.

She then showed me a couple F and G colored stones and I have to say I think I preferred those to the icy white. When searching for my engagement ring stone I always hesitated looking at diamonds below E after reading some PSers getting much warmer stones than they anticipated, but after getting my jeweler’s opinion on my current ering I feel a little less wary towards IGI’s color grading. I’ve been wanting to get a warmer stone for my next project anyway, so this makes me more confident with it going forward!

I had a similar experience with IGI. A long time ago I had an I-color EGD that was meh. Fast forward quite a bit and the G color LGD I got was very white.

 

[sd_flp]

I had a similar experience with IGI. A long time ago I had an I-color EGD that was meh. Fast forward quite a bit and the G color LGD I got was very white.

Yeah, I think IGI gets a bad rep, which I think is understandable given how they were notoriously soft on coloring long before LGDs became popular on the market. My first ering stone is an E and was graded within the last 3 years and is extremely white. I’m sure they still have some grading issues with color and clarity, but so far I haven’t personally experienced it. *knock on wood*

 

[MoreDiamonds]

This is my lab rose cut. She’s a 1.3 carat E VS2 (I think, can’t quite remember about the clarity and am on vacation). Setting is a Spring Gulch halo in 18k with a platinum bezel and round diamonds. It is beautifully done and so easy to wear. She’s 8mm before the halo so has a lot of presence. This was a personal piece of Caysie’s. I always wanted to try a large rosie but was hesitant to pay mined diamond pricing for a cut I wasn’t sure I would like, so I jumped when I saw this on LT. I looove it. This stone has rainbows! I am surprised at how much I wear her and at how. I’ve been wearing her as an alternate ER.

Caysie was involved in the cutting of the stone so it has a excellent cut. This to me is the big deal about lab stones—trying to ensure they are cut super well. I would love to see more AV branded cuts in lab stones.

Very pretty!

 

[Jax172]

New acquisition. I need to stop looking at FD settings. I bought this diamond because I wanted something set in their French Halo Setting. Love those tiny micro prongs!

https://imgur.com/a/2xJPCep

 

[Candygrl]

Introducing my GIA 3.02 G VS2 in Ritani 6 prong French cut Pave setting. Both purchased from Ritani. I am pairing it with with my Tiffany Soleste. I can definitely see the blue in this stone but I actually really like it! The previous smaller stone I ordered looked more brown and I did not care for that at all. I am struggling a little to get the perfect picture.

 

[Candygrl]

Forgot to add rind size is 5.75

 

[Candygrl]

New acquisition. I need to stop looking at FD settings. I bought this diamond because I wanted something set in their French Halo Setting. Love those tiny micro prongs!

https://imgur.com/a/2xJPCep

Beautiful

 

[Candygrl]

It's here! My 1.76 GCAL 8x pendant from Adiamor. And it is so gorgeous, I can't even!!

I initially started looking at lab diamonds after I lost one of my ACA studs and I have to say, I am a total convert. I seriously can't tell the difference.

*_*

Love love!

 

[JV36912]

New acquisition. I need to stop looking at FD settings. I bought this diamond because I wanted something set in their French Halo Setting. Love those tiny micro prongs!

https://imgur.com/a/2xJPCep

This is gorgeous!

 

[JV36912]

Introducing my GIA 3.02 G VS2 in Ritani 6 prong French cut Pave setting. Both purchased from Ritani. I am pairing it with with my Tiffany Soleste. I can definitely see the blue in this stone but I actually really like it! The previous smaller stone I ordered looked more brown and I did not care for that at all. I am struggling a little to get the perfect picture.

What a beautiful stone and setting!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Trying to improve that picture quality.

That is gorgeous and I love the band with it! I would never think to put a chevron band with that shape of diamond but it is beautiful together!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

One more.

Gorgeous! It looks so crisp and sparkly!

 

[cushioncutnut]

We're out and about again.

LOVE!!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Introducing my GIA 3.02 G VS2 in Ritani 6 prong French cut Pave setting. Both purchased from Ritani. I am pairing it with with my Tiffany Soleste. I can definitely see the blue in this stone but I actually really like it! The previous smaller stone I ordered looked more brown and I did not care for that at all. I am struggling a little to get the perfect picture.

I love it in that gorgeous setting too!

 

[SCARLETTE]

Feels great to be able to add my lab moi et toi ring from Alex Park. It’s a real sparkler in every way!

 

[emmy12]

Feels great to be able to add my lab moi et toi ring from Alex Park. It’s a real sparkler in every way!

Wha! I saw him post this and say it was a client's order, but didn't expect it to be a PS'er! I love the little petal feeling on the side. So gorgeous!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Feels great to be able to add my lab moi et toi ring from Alex Park. It’s a real sparkler in every way!

It turned out amazing. That added touch with the petals might be my favorite moi et toi ring! <3

 

[Bijouteried]

Feels great to be able to add my lab moi et toi ring from Alex Park. It’s a real sparkler in every way!

Just beautiful!

 

[dkata]

I’m shamelessly posting my ring here too

3.4 carat LGD in David Klass Tiffany inspired setting:

 

[cushioncutnut]

I’m shamelessly posting my ring here too

3.4 carat LGD in David Klass Tiffany inspired setting:

Beautiful! If I ever change my setting, this is exactly what I would want!

 

[dkata]

One more.

I love your set! May I ask you, where the band is from?

 

[dkata]

I love your set! I may be biased, because I also have a knife edge solitaire. May I ask you, where your band is from?

 

[MMtwo]

I love your set! May I ask you, where the band is from?

Thank you! The band is a lab "cheapie" from Ouros at Etsy.

 

[jewels2]

I love your set! I may be biased, because I also have a knife edge solitaire. May I ask you, where your band is from?

Thank you! The band is from Tiffany

 

[JV36912]

I’m shamelessly posting my ring here too

3.4 carat LGD in David Klass Tiffany inspired setting:

Oh how I love this! Enjoy!

 

[springsparkle]

My new 3.53 GVS1 emerald cut LGD has amazing fire! Still trying to figure out a setting.

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