Show me the Bling - the Laboratory Grown version!

[oodlesofpoodles]

Should I do a post on the general section?

I'm not sure of the rules of where you can post but wherever that is yes - certainly post your own thread!

 

[Simple and Sparkly]

So these just arrived SQUEEEEEE!!! I'll do an official post soon, but life is crazy the next few days and wanted y'all to see these beauties, all 8 cut by Yoram

2.53ct Octavia (Yoram's first MMD) solitaire
1.67ctw vintage asschers 7 stone band

The settings are by David Klass. Size 5.5 (size 5 finger)

 

[123ducklings]

So these just arrived SQUEEEEEE!!! I'll do an official post soon, but life is crazy the next few days and wanted y'all to see these beauties, all 8 cut by Yoram

2.53ct Octavia (Yoram's first MMD) solitaire
1.67ctw vintage asschers 7 stone band

The settings are by David Klass. Size 5.5 (size 5 finger)

Beautiful!! I can’t wait to read your full post!

 

[AprilBaby]

Wow! Lucky you! Turned out spectacular!

 

[strawrose]

I will have to settle for home lighting, because California skies look like the apocalypse right now.


this is a 1 ct 11-stone band from New World Diamonds. I wouldn’t call this PS quality by a long shot, but I like it. The 3mm diamonds are the perfect size for a size 4 finger.

 

[Eeveepenny]

This is my 1.6 H VS2 Diamond Foundry diamond from 1215 Diamonds. It was love at first site! Custom setting made by a local jeweller!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

My newest ring is here. Yes my lozenge is set.
It is pretty over the top but I love it.
Now I need a manicure ASAP.
Nia manicure

Woooooow
Id say can i try it on but what if it got stuck and i couldn't get it off

 

[vintageloves]

Stunning !

The band in the middle looks to be gold? Love the contrast. Wear it all in good health.

So these just arrived SQUEEEEEE!!! I'll do an official post soon, but life is crazy the next few days and wanted y'all to see these beauties, all 8 cut by Yoram

2.53ct Octavia (Yoram's first MMD) solitaire
1.67ctw vintage asschers 7 stone band

The settings are by David Klass. Size 5.5 (size 5 finger)

 

[vintageloves]

Wow! Your ring turned out so lovely! I usually don’t like pave, but this is such a gorgeous setting. I can’t believe your diamond is an H! It looks really white.

This is my 1.6 H VS2 Diamond Foundry diamond from 1215 Diamonds. It was love at first site! Custom setting made by a local jeweller!

 

[vintageinjune]

May I introduce you all to my 1.84 cttw, F, VS1/VVS2 lab grown diamond studs? ^_^ Diamonds sourced from Jonathan at Distinctive Gems and custom 3 prong platinum settings made by Stuller through him as well. They will receive their own thread soon, but I wanted to share.

 

[vintageinjune]

Apologies for both the in/out of focus of the videos, as well as the fact that my bird is chatting in the background. We had a long discussion about the fact that these pretty shiny things in my ears are NOT new chew toys for her.

 

[GreenPapaya]

Wow! So gorgeous! They look amazing and huge on you. I wish lightbox would hurry up and restock their 2 ctw earrings
And your fingers are so long! Goodness you have pretty fingers.

 

[AprilBaby]

Wow! So gorgeous! They look amazing and huge on you. I wish lightbox would hurry up and restock their 2 ctw earrings
And your fingers are so long! Goodness you have pretty fingers.

Lightbox will be back soon because I finally gave up and bought a new enga ring instead. Now I can’t get the earrings.

 

[vintageinjune]

Wow! So gorgeous! They look amazing and huge on you. I wish lightbox would hurry up and restock their 2 ctw earrings
And your fingers are so long! Goodness you have pretty fingers.

Thank you, they are a bit more substantial than originally envision but I do believe I'll manage to get used to them. Ha, and thank you for the lovely compliment on my fingers, my hands get to beat up with all the hand washing at work I feel like my hands look way older than me!

 

[Jeweljunke]

Lightbox emailed me about the 2ct earrings this morning. I ordered immediately. I think they may be sold out now though.

 

[123ducklings]

Lightbox emailed me about the 2ct earrings this morning. I ordered immediately. I think they may be sold out now though.

I’m so excited for you! They’re showing as sold out for me. Please post lots of pics when they arrive!

 

[Jeweljunke]

I’m so excited for you! They’re showing as sold out for me. Please post lots of pics when they arrive!

They should be here Monday!

 

[FL_runner]

They should be here Monday!

Congrats! I'm sure they will be gorgeous! They were sold out by the time I saw the email, it's probably a sign that I should chill out on spending money for a while

 

[OoohShiny]

So these just arrived SQUEEEEEE!!! I'll do an official post soon, but life is crazy the next few days and wanted y'all to see these beauties, all 8 cut by Yoram

2.53ct Octavia (Yoram's first MMD) solitaire
1.67ctw vintage asschers 7 stone band

The settings are by David Klass. Size 5.5 (size 5 finger)

Ooooh, I didn't see this post before now!

That looks amazing


Are the asschers MMD as well??

You and @Matthews1127 will have sister 7-stone bands!

 

[Simple and Sparkly]

Ooooh, I didn't see this post before now!

That looks amazing


Are the asschers MMD as well??

You and @Matthews1127 will have sister 7-stone bands!

Thanks so much!!! The Asschers are mined- the Octavia is still the one and only MMD that Yoram has cut - It is still the most amazing diamond I could imagine!!!

 

[Matthews1127]

Thanks so much!!! The Asschers are mined- the Octavia is still the one and only MMD that Yoram has cut - It is still the most amazing diamond I could imagine!!!

Love this combo!
So beautiful!!!

 

[Matthews1127]

Thanks so much!!! The Asschers are mined- the Octavia is still the one and only MMD that Yoram has cut - It is still the most amazing diamond I could imagine!!!

I have to add that this post is evident of how important a role CUT plays in performance.
Granted, Yoram uses quality material; mined or lab grown.
BUT, craftsmanship and skill determine how authentic MMD appear next to their mined counterparts.
You CANNOT tell the difference in these photos, and that is ALL skill.
Well done, @diagem!!

 

[Simple and Sparkly]

I have to add that this post is evident of how important a role CUT plays in performance.
Granted, Yoram uses quality material; mined or lab grown.
BUT, craftsmanship and skill determine how authentic MMD appear next to their mined counterparts.
You CANNOT tell the difference in these photos, and that is ALL skill.
Well done, @diagem!!

This is SPOT ON!!! Thank you for your thoughts! This Octavia is truly magnificent! Yoram (@diagem) is an incredibly talented, educated and impeccable artisan-- as you know!! The weeks that were poured into this diamond created a masterpiece that I am honored to wear! It is perfection in a stone!

 

[jaysonsmom]

Received my first MMD purchase yesterday, 0.5tcw studs from James Allen. They are beautiful, and the can definitely see arrows in these little sparkles. This will be the first of many MMDs for sure! Please excuse the fuzzy pics, I’m terrible at taking pictures according to my teens.

 

[sparklyshrink]

Got my 1 carat emerald cut lab diamond necklace from Vrai! Wow, I'm surprised by how pretty it is. I was really worried about the stone appearing brown. I went with a yellow gold setting to be sure it wouldn't look have too much color, but I must say I think it looks pretty white (or maybe I'm not very color sensitive?) It came with one of their 'GIA certificates' (done in house, not to be confused with an actual objective certificate from GIA). It says the stone is an H VS1. I'd be interested in thoughts. I think I'll likely keep it...

 

[sparklyshrink]

More pics. Sorry I'm not uses to how pics upload on this site and I think it went a bit wonky when I tried adding these pics to my other post.

 

[AprilBaby]

Finally a good photo!

 

[GreenPapaya]

I got the 1 1/8 ctw princess cut necklace from lightbox. I thought there was a lightbox thread somewhere but can't find it. Anyway, it sparkles more than I thought. I thought it would look glassy and flat but it doesn't. It's really pretty and lively. Kinda wish I bought 2 to make earrings!





With my F, VS (something) Hearts on fire diamond, .70 ct. Sadly it's barely bigger than it.


In indirect sun


Hope this helps someone decide! Special thanks to @Buttercookies for the coupon

 

[GreenPapaya]

Oops sorry! I resized to 10% and it's still huge.

 

[Niel]

2tcw studs from Parks Fine Jewelry.