Which lab grown diamond would you choose?

[DenverDiamonds]

After doing some research Ive found 3 lab grown diamonds I like, and need to decide on one so I can get it set for an engagement ring. Im looking for a lab grown diamond with little to no yellow or blue tint, that would be set in three stone ring. Between these options which diamond do you think is the best for my money?

Diamond 1
Price: $2470
Carat: 2.25 ct
Cut: Ideal
Color E
Clarity: VVS1
Table: 59%
Depth: 60.2%
Special Features: Hearts & Arrows
Video: https://www.medialink.email/v1/admin/diamonds/70671815/non_orbit (https://www.medialink.email/v1/admin/diamonds/70671815/non_orbit)

Diamond 2
Price: $2748
Carat: 2.27
Cut: ideal
Color: F
Clarify: IF
Table: 57%
Depth: 61.3%
Special Notes: N/A
Video: https://snapshoot.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/video.1/P1B250-474A.html (https://snapshoot.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/video.1/P1B250-474A.html)

Diamond 3
Price- $3022
Carat: 2.31 ct
Cut: Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: VVS1
Table: 59%
Depth: 60.5%
Special Features: Hearts & Arrows
Video Link: https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG595360054/video/500/500 (https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG595360054/video/500/500)

All diamonds come with IGI certifications. If you would like any further details please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks in advance for any insight or help!

 

[Kim N]

I really don't like those.

Take a look at these options.

2.32 Carat E VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 332212107 Ideal Cut - D54452883

2.32 carat, Round, E Color, VVS2 clarity, GCAL Certified Diamond, Ideal Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D54452883

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

2.30 Carat E VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GIA Certified 1473010788 Affinity Cut - D53857567

2.30 carat, Round, E Color, VVS2 clarity, GIA Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D53857567

www.adiamor.com

V360 Viewer

2.25 Carat E VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 582368828 Affinity Cut - D53543151

2.25 carat, Round, E Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D53543151

www.adiamor.com

2.29 Carat E VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 529267120 Affinity Cut - D51190332

2.29 carat, Round, E Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D51190332

www.adiamor.com

 

[DenverDiamonds]

I really don't like those.

Take a look at these options.

2.32 Carat E VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 332212107 Ideal Cut - D54452883

2.32 carat, Round, E Color, VVS2 clarity, GCAL Certified Diamond, Ideal Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D54452883

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

2.30 Carat E VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GIA Certified 1473010788 Affinity Cut - D53857567

2.30 carat, Round, E Color, VVS2 clarity, GIA Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D53857567

www.adiamor.com

V360 Viewer

2.25 Carat E VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 582368828 Affinity Cut - D53543151

2.25 carat, Round, E Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D53543151

www.adiamor.com

2.29 Carat E VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 529267120 Affinity Cut - D51190332

2.29 carat, Round, E Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D51190332

www.adiamor.com

Hey Kim, can I ask what you don’t like about the above diamonds specifically so I know what to look for specifically in future diamonds?

 

[Kim N]

Hey Kim, can I ask what you don’t like about the above diamonds specifically so I know what to look for specifically in future diamonds?

They show some leakage under the table. The first and third are also 60/60 style diamonds, and we tend to recommend stones with more balanced performance between fire and brilliance.

 

[DenverDiamonds]

okay, interesting. So if im understanding you right, you typically recommend diamonds with a slightly larger or smaller table size, typically in the range of 53% to 58% then? Or what would a better alternative to the 60/60 diamonds shown? Any any advice on what to look for to see light leakage without ASET or Ideal Scope images?

 

[Kim N]

okay, interesting. So if im understanding you right, you typically recommend diamonds with a slightly larger or smaller table size, typically in the range of 53% to 58% then? Or what would a better alternative to the 60/60 diamonds shown? Any any advice on what to look for to see light leakage without ASET or Ideal Scope images?

These are the PS member-recommended proportions.

Diamond Proportions

The physics of light-behavior within a diamond are reliably consistent, which means proportions measurements can be useful.

www.pricescope.com

The black triangles between the base of the arrows are signs of an unevenly cut pavilion, which can indicate leakage.

 

[DenverDiamonds]

After studying your notes, I think this diamond might be a better fit. Tell me what you think:

Video Link: Here

Description	LABORATORY GROWN DIAMOND​
Shape And Cut	ROUND BRILLIANT​
Grading Results
Carat Weight	2.11 Carats​
Measurements	8.24 - 8.29 x 5.05 mm​
Clarity Grade	VVS 2​
Color Grade	D​
Fluorescence	NONE​
Cut Grade	IDEAL​
Additional Grading Information
Polish	EXCELLENT​
Symmetry	EXCELLENT​
Table Size	57%​
Crown Height	15% - 34.6°​
Pavilion Depth	43% - 40.7°​
Girdle Thickness	MEDIUM (FACETED)​
Culet	POINTED​
Total Depth	61.1%​
Comments	HEARTS & ARROWS As Grown - No indication of post-growth treatment This Laboratory Grown Diamond was created by High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) growth process.​

 

[DejaWiz]

After studying your notes, I think this diamond might be a better fit. Tell me what you think:

Video Link: Here

Description	LABORATORY GROWN DIAMOND​
Shape And Cut	ROUND BRILLIANT​
Grading Results
Carat Weight	2.11 Carats​
Measurements	8.24 - 8.29 x 5.05 mm​
Clarity Grade	VVS 2​
Color Grade	D​
Fluorescence	NONE​
Cut Grade	IDEAL​
Additional Grading Information
Polish	EXCELLENT​
Symmetry	EXCELLENT​
Table Size	57%​
Crown Height	15% - 34.6°​
Pavilion Depth	43% - 40.7°​
Girdle Thickness	MEDIUM (FACETED)​
Culet	POINTED​
Total Depth	61.1%​
Comments	HEARTS & ARROWS As Grown - No indication of post-growth treatment This Laboratory Grown Diamond was created by High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) growth process.​

Nice, but not $6600 nice in my opinion...if you're looking at James Allen.
You can get a full custom cut JannPaul Decagon LGD at 2.00-2.19 carats for probably the same or maybe even a little less depending on their current pricing and if you've got 4-6 months for the commissioned work to get completed.

Lab-Created 2.11 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 2.11 carat Lab-Created D color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[DenverDiamonds]

Nice, but not $6600 nice in my opinion...if you're looking at James Allen.
You can get a full custom cut JannPaul Decagon LGD at 2.00-2.19 carats for probably the same or maybe even a little less depending on their current pricing and if you've got 4-6 months for the commissioned work to get completed.

Lab-Created 2.11 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 2.11 carat Lab-Created D color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

The Diamond above is actually priced for $1569 from a reputable Diamond whole seller site. I would prefer to keep the Diamond under $3,000 to stay within my budget. That considered, do you think this Diamond is a good deal?

 

[DejaWiz]

The Diamond above is actually priced for $1569 from a reputable Diamond whole seller site. I would prefer to keep the Diamond under $3,000 to stay within my budget. That considered, do you think this Diamond is a good deal?

At that price...heck yes.

For your consideration, here are some GIA graded HPHT options under $2500.

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You can compare pricing by searching the grading report number at the various sellers (Ritani, Adiamor, DreamStone, etc) then ask for a price match by your preferred seller.

 

[Kim N]

The Diamond above is actually priced for $1569 from a reputable Diamond whole seller site. I would prefer to keep the Diamond under $3,000 to stay within my budget. That considered, do you think this Diamond is a good deal?

At that price, I wouldn't hesitate to buy this diamond.

 

[DenverDiamonds]

At that price...heck yes.

For your consideration, here are some GIA graded HPHT options under $2500.

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You can compare pricing by searching the grading report number at the various sellers (Ritani, Adiamor, DreamStone, etc) then ask for a price match by your preferred seller.

ive actually been shopping around pridomentaly on LGD. Out of these above options what's your favorite? And can I ask why you went with Excellent over ideal cut diamonds? (Im assuming because of the price point?)

 

[DenverDiamonds]

At that price, I wouldn't hesitate to buy this diamond.

Funny enough, I went home after work today to purchase that diamond alongside this setting & band and the diamond had unfortunately been sold. So im back to the drawing board. But the PS member-recommended proportions have helped me narrow my search a ton. Will update once I find more runner ups.

 

[DejaWiz]

ive actually been shopping around pridomentaly on LGD. Out of these above options what's your favorite? And can I ask why you went with Excellent over ideal cut diamonds? (Im assuming because of the price point?)

Those are all GIA, and GIA's top cut grade is Excellent.
Which diamonds are really standing out to your eyes?

 

[DenverDiamonds]

Found a new diamond Im considering buying. It falls well within the PS member-recommended proportions, and visually seems like a decent diamond. But wanted to get some last minute feedback before I purchase the diamond. Here's a link to the diamond certificate for videos and more photos. Ive negotiated this particular diamond down to $2,468. Does this seem like a fair price? Anything you don't like about the diamond I could improve or look for in a new diamond?

 

[DejaWiz]

Everything looks fine as far as cut precision goes, but the CVD material quality may be of a little lower caliber...it appears a smidge fuzzy in the magnified video.

It is also available for a bit less at one of the more popular GCAL 8X discount sellers.

 

[DejaWiz]

DenverDiamonds let me know when you are active on the forum...I want to post an alternative for you that is a clean HPHT E VS1 with a bit more diameter and under $2000!
You will need to move fast because lurkers may pounce immediately once I post it.