2.87 Carat Round Lab Diamond

[just_browsing]

It's been a while since I posted and it looks like lab grown diamonds has come a long way in the last few years. I'm considering getting an upgrade and wanted to get some opinions on this 2.87 E VVS2.

When looking for natural diamonds, I only focused on GIA diamonds. Is IGI a reputable lab for lab grown or should I still stick with GIA?
Is IGI ideal cut and "hearts and arrows" an indication that this should be a well cut stone? I ordered this for an in store preview, so I'll let you know my thoughts once I see it in person.




https://diamond-assets.ritani.com/IGI-LG544280133/video.mp4

 

[Kim N]

It has a lot of potential. Can you get an Ideal-Scope or ASET image once it's at the store? IGI is one of the most common grading labs for lab-grown, though we do sometimes see that it's a grade or two off from GIA. Take the H&A designation with a grain of salt, as we'd need to see actual H&A images to verify.

 

[centralsquare]

Is the comment about post growth treatment concerning?

 

[DejaWiz]

Is the comment about post growth treatment concerning?

Not for CVD method...almost all of them need PGT in order to vastly improve color and clarity before the rough goes off for cutting and polishing.