9.5mm lab diamond good or bad buy??

[Skidiamond41]

Great videos - this diamond looks outstanding

thank you!!! This makes me excited!!!

I did buy two other stones to compare both F color.

One is 3.55 that Kim N recommended. I got for $3,300

The other is a 3.68 with almost identical proportions of the one pictured above 34.6/40.8/58 table. I’ll post a link once I get confirmation I secured it. This one was $3,500. I pulled the trigger cause I like the proportions, decided I could cancel my next two hair appointments to cover the extra cost if hubby agrees to the cost and my cost saving method!

The one in pictures above is the 3.46 H Vvs2 34.6/40.8/57.5 that I got for $2910.

Last one I’m debating on is the 3.42 F si1 that is $2,800… is 4 over kill???

 

[DejaWiz]

thank you!!! This makes me excited!!!

I did buy two other stones to compare both F color.

One is 3.55 that Kim N recommended. I got for $3,300

The other is a 3.68 with almost identical proportions of the one pictured above 34.6/40.8/58 table. I’ll post a link once I get confirmation I secured it. This one was $3,500. I pulled the trigger cause I like the proportions, decided I could cancel my next two hair appointments to cover the extra cost if hubby agrees to the cost and my cost saving method!

The one in pictures above is the 3.46 H Vvs2 34.6/40.8/57.5 that I got for $2910.

Last one I’m debating on is the 3.42 F si1 that is $2,800… is 4 over kill???

Never overkill...the more to compare, the better the outcome!
Are you considering buying an ASET scope?
Dave Atlas (oldminer) sells them on his site:

New ASET Kit

datlas.com

 

[Skidiamond41]

Never overkill...the more to compare, the better the outcome!
Are you considering buying an ASET scope?
Dave Atlas (oldminer) sells them on his site:

New ASET Kit

datlas.com

I’m debating if I will buy one. It’s $80 after shipping. I reached out to Continental diamonds to see if I could pay them to assess stones I already purchased. I’d rather pay them $100 and walk me through it than me playing a guessing game at what I’m looking at. But if they say no I will probably cave and buy one.

 

[DejaWiz]

I’m debating if I will buy one. It’s $80 after shipping. I reached out to Continental diamonds to see if I could pay them to assess stones I already purchased. I’d rather pay them $100 and walk me through it than me playing a guessing game at what I’m looking at. But if they say no I will probably cave and buy one.

That's a great idea, seeing if Continental will help you out!

 

[Skidiamond41]

I caved and bought an Aset Scope kit. It should get here in time for the other two diamonds to arrive. I was going to buy a fourth but somehow that one sold even though it was on hold.

I have a back up at B2C Jewels… but not posting a link to that one cause I don't want it to get nabbed.

I am home sick today recovering from a second cold in 2 weeks so I was messing around with my diamonds and snapped some pictures. Seeing some darkness in the pavilion of the new diamond is what triggered me to buy the Aset Scope. Pictures below are a few of the 3.46 Ct diamond and also one of each of my diamond earrings and my shallow cut engagement ring. The endgame t ring was hard to get good pictures of.

 

[Kim N]

I caved and bought an Aset Scope kit. It should get here in time for the other two diamonds to arrive. I was going to buy a fourth but somehow that one sold even though it was on hold.

I have a back up at B2C Jewels… but not posting a link to that one cause I don't want it to get nabbed.

I am home sick today recovering from a second cold in 2 weeks so I was messing around with my diamonds and snapped some pictures. Seeing some darkness in the pavilion of the new diamond is what triggered me to buy the Aset Scope. Pictures below are a few of the 3.46 Ct diamond and also one of each of my diamond earrings and my shallow cut engagement ring. The endgame t ring was hard to get good pictures of.

Your pictures are terrific! I also think it's great that you bought the ASET scope. Looking forward to seeing the ASET images of the three stones.

 

[Skidiamond41]

@Kim N and @DejaWiz are you guys around??? I purchased a 3.68ct diamond from friendly diamond that is from an outside vendor and they just offered me a free upgrade to a 4.19ct with similar stats that is from their in-house inventory. I’d love to post the cert and videos of each to see what you feel I should go with but don’t want poachers to steel them.

 

[DejaWiz]

@Kim N and @DejaWiz are you guys around??? I purchased a 3.68ct diamond from friendly diamond that is from an outside vendor and they just offered me a free upgrade to a 4.19ct with similar stats that is from their in-house inventory. I’d love to post the cert and videos of each to see what you feel I should go with but don’t want poachers to steel them.

I'm here.

 

[Kim N]

@Kim N and @DejaWiz are you guys around??? I purchased a 3.68ct diamond from friendly diamond that is from an outside vendor and they just offered me a free upgrade to a 4.19ct with similar stats that is from their in-house inventory. I’d love to post the cert and videos of each to see what you feel I should go with but don’t want poachers to steel them.

I'm here too.

 

[DejaWiz]

LGD Team Supreme is standing by!

 

[Skidiamond41]

@DejaWiz

Here is the one I bought without getting others opinion. Purchased cause of stats and size. I knew I already loved the one from Ritani, here is a link to the video: https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG563204781/video/500/500 and cert: https://www.igi.org/reports/verify-your-report?r=563204781

This is what they are offering! It’s massive!

Round 4.19 Carat, Color G, Clarity VS1, Cut Ideal

Shop online IGI-certified 550262847 Round lab diamond of 4.19 carat, color G, Ideal cut, and VS1 clarity at Friendly Diamonds.

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First glance at the replacement is potential striations… they said if I say no to this they will proceed bringing the first one I chose in-house.

 

[Kim N]

@DejaWiz

Here is the one I bought without getting others opinion. Purchased cause of stats and size. I knew I already loved the one from Ritani, here is a link to the video: https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG563204781/video/500/500 and cert: https://www.igi.org/reports/verify-your-report?r=563204781

This is what they are offering! It’s massive!

Round 4.19 Carat, Color G, Clarity VS1, Cut Ideal

Shop online IGI-certified 550262847 Round lab diamond of 4.19 carat, color G, Ideal cut, and VS1 clarity at Friendly Diamonds.

friendlydiamonds.com

First glance at the replacement is potential striations… they said if I say no to this they will proceed bringing the first one I chose in-house.

I have to say I don't like either of them. I see unevenly cut pavilions and leakage under the table.

 

[Skidiamond41]

And @Kim N see above you guys rock!!

 

[Skidiamond41]

Nuts!!! Haha that’s what I get for going rouge

 

[DejaWiz]

Agree with Kim N - I just checked both videos and they both exhibit a bit of cut slop as well as stria/grain.

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

 

[Skidiamond41]

Well I’m down to the one I bought and the 3.55 @Kim N you found.

Anything on friendly diamonds for $3550 or under spark your eye?

I was also thinking this…

3.51 carat (ct) IGI Round Loose Diamond F Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

 

[Skidiamond41]

I am honestly NO GOOD at this! I am thankful for both @Kim N and @DejaWiz you both are amazing!

 

[DejaWiz]

Well I’m down to the one I bought and the 3.55 @Kim N you found.

Anything on friendly diamonds for $3550 or under spark your eye?

I was also thinking this…

3.51 carat (ct) IGI Round Loose Diamond F Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

It has potential. It does have some visible graining in the magnified view as well as plotted on the report, so you'd need to assess it in various lighting conditions to ensure that it doesn't go hazy/blurry.

 

[Kim N]

Well I’m down to the one I bought and the 3.55 @Kim N you found.

Anything on friendly diamonds for $3550 or under spark your eye?

I was also thinking this…

3.51 carat (ct) IGI Round Loose Diamond F Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

This one may have too many striations and some pavilion unevenness but is labeled H&A.

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

Can you ask for the report for this one?

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

 

[Kim N]

It has potential. It does have some visible graining in the magnified view as well as plotted on the report, so you'd need to assess it in various lighting conditions to ensure that it doesn't go hazy/blurry.

I agree. I also see a very small amount of pavilion twist.

 

[Skidiamond41]

They also offered this one I’m guessing that inclusion would be obvious.

https://inventory.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/360/upload/loose/imaged/M92023/video.mp4

https://www.igi.org/viewpdf.php?r=563223427

 

[Kim N]

They also offered this one I’m guessing that inclusion would be obvious.

https://inventory.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/360/upload/loose/imaged/M92023/video.mp4

https://www.igi.org/viewpdf.php?r=563223427

I agree on the inclusion, and the cut isn't good either.

 

[Skidiamond41]

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

This one may have too many striations and some pavilion unevenness but is labeled H&A.

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

Can you ask for the report for this one?

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

Here is the link to the cert:

https://www.igi.org/viewpdf.php?r=563222574

 

[Skidiamond41]

I kinda like the last one you shared above. The one without the cert.

 

[Kim N]

I kinda like the last one you shared above. The one without the cert.

I just looked at a different video of it, and it's leaky.

Loupe360

loupe360.com

My favorite of the ones above is this:

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

 

[Skidiamond41]

I just looked at a different video of it, and it's leaky.

Loupe360

loupe360.com

My favorite of the ones above is this:

Shop Certified Loose Diamonds Online - Friendly Diamonds

At Friendly Diamond, find the perfect certified loose diamonds in a variety of shapes, colors, clarities, carat weights and lab grown options.

friendlydiamonds.com

Alright I reached out to them to see if they’d swap out the 3.68 with the 3.5 you found in this post above.

Again thank you both!!!

 

[Skidiamond41]

Back to the drawing board diamond isn’t estimated to arrive until 2/23 and I need to return diamond one by 2/21 and Ritani already rejected my request for an extension.

I am maxed out at Ritani so no more purchases there.

There are no options at friendly that will get here before 2/20 I did request some more In house options. But it’s almost just too much to deal with. I’m afraid I’m just pissing them off now.

Maybe I can find something at another site.

 

[Skidiamond41]

I am so bad at this haha!!! They offered this one to me… I try to see what you guys do but I don’t have the trained eye!! @Kim N and @DejaWiz

Round 3.34 Carat, Color F, Clarity VS1, Cut Excellent

Shop online GIA-certified 6452243723 Round lab diamond of 3.34 carat, color F, Excellent cut, and VS1 clarity at Friendly Diamonds.

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[Skidiamond41]

Is at the light loss at the top two arrows? That dark triangle?

 

[DejaWiz]

I am so bad at this haha!!! They offered this one to me… I try to see what you guys do but I don’t have the trained eye!! @Kim N and @DejaWiz

Round 3.34 Carat, Color F, Clarity VS1, Cut Excellent

Shop online GIA-certified 6452243723 Round lab diamond of 3.34 carat, color F, Excellent cut, and VS1 clarity at Friendly Diamonds.

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It's very well proportioned, but wow it has quite some graining going on.
You can see it clearly: