Advice on 1.62 MMD Diamond from Ritani

[xoulsinz]

Please scratch what I posted above, I found out that James Allen has a huge inventory and I searched using the following parameter:

All Diamonds - Magnified in 360° HD | JamesAllen.com

James Allen offers a wide selection of GIA, IGI and AGS certified conflict-free loose diamonds, all viewable in 360° HD. Take the guesswork out of buying a diamond.

www.jamesallen.com

I ran the HCA tool and got the following score. Can I bother you guys to take a look at these for me? Much appreciated!

@anangel
@lovedogs

HCA score 1.1, 1.59 carat, ideal cut, $3910

Lab-Created 1.59 Carat round diamond

This 1.59 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs1 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Cut Advisor Score 1.1
Factor Grade Light Return: Excellent Fire: Excellent Scintillation: Excellent Spread: Very Good HCA Score : 1.1 - Excellent - within TIC range

Looks Like size

Explain
Should sparkle beautifully and look a good size for its carat weight. Confirm with an Ideal-scope, ASET scope or send to an appraiser.
Diamond Stats

Carat:	1.59
Depth:	61
Table:	57.5
Crown:	34.1

Pavillion:	40.8
Symmetry:	Excellent
Measurements:	7.5x7.53x4.59
GIA/AGS report # :

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HCA score 1.2, 1.57 carat, true hearts $3870

Lab-Created 1.57 Carat round diamond

This 1.57 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Cut Advisor Score 1.2
Factor Grade Light Return: Excellent Fire: Excellent Scintillation: Excellent Spread: Very Good HCA Score : 1.2 - Excellent - within TIC range

Looks Like size

Explain
Should sparkle beautifully and look a good size for its carat weight. Confirm with an Ideal-scope, ASET scope or send to an appraiser.
Diamond Stats

Carat:	1.57
Depth:	61.8
Table:	56
Crown:	35.1

Pavillion:	40.7
Symmetry:	Excellent
Measurements:	7.44x7.48x4.61
GIA/AGS report # :

 

[anangel]

I like the first one better. I felt the image on the second had a slightly dark center.
First one is has good contrast, good color and will be eye clean.

 

[xoulsinz]

I like the first one better. I felt the image on the second had a slightly dark center.
First one is has good contrast, good color and will be eye clean.

Thank you so very much again Anangel!

 

[xoulsinz]

Just got the diamond today, I think it looks great and I love the contrast. Thanks again @anangel

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Love it!

 

[xoulsinz]

Sorry for reviving an old thread but I'm in the market for another lab diamond with the same spec. I'm wondering if someone could help me with the following list from James Allen:

All Diamonds - Magnified in 360° HD | JamesAllen.com

James Allen offers a wide selection of GIA, IGI and AGS certified conflict-free loose diamonds, all viewable in 360° HD. Take the guesswork out of buying a diamond.

www.jamesallen.com

Thanks in advance!

 

[DejaWiz]

Little bit bigger spread, but these jumped out and grabbed my eyes.

Lab-Created 1.81 Carat round diamond

This 1.81 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.75 Carat round diamond

This 1.75 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.72 Carat round diamond

This 1.72 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.71 Carat round diamond

This 1.71 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.70 Carat round diamond

This 1.7 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Here's a 1.53 E VS1 with a GCAL 8X report.

SOLD ITEM 1.53 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | GCAL CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 3134013 | The Art Of Jewels

1.53 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | GCAL CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 3134013

www.theartofjewels.com

 

[Kim N]

Some True Hearts options, and the first one is on sale.

Lab-Created 1.71 Carat round diamond

This 1.71 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.67 Carat round diamond

This 1.67 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.67 Carat round diamond

This 1.67 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.68 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 1.68 carat Lab-Created E color vs1 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

I also found options under $4000 since I noticed that was the price range you were looking in before.

This one has my favorite proportions: smaller table, taller crown, nice and fiery!

Lab-Created 1.58 Carat round diamond

This 1.58 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.58 Carat round diamond

This 1.58 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.58 Carat round diamond

This 1.58 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.59 Carat round diamond

This 1.59 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.59 Carat round diamond

This 1.59 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.59 Carat round diamond

This 1.59 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.59 Carat round diamond

This 1.59 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.62 Carat round diamond

This 1.62 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[xoulsinz]

Wow thanks so much guys! I'll look these over and hopefully I will be able to narrow it down.

 

[xoulsinz]

I'm back to bother you guys again, apologies in advance but I didn't end up buying the diamond last time.

Could I borrow your eyes again on these?

All Diamonds - Magnified in 360° HD | JamesAllen.com | Page 5

James Allen offers a wide selection of GIA, IGI and AGS certified conflict-free loose diamonds, all viewable in 360° HD. Take the guesswork out of buying a diamond. | Page 5

www.jamesallen.com

Or would you suggest a different vendor than James Allen? Thanks again!

 

[Kim N]

I'm back to bother you guys again, apologies in advance but I didn't end up buying the diamond last time.

Could I borrow your eyes again on these?

All Diamonds - Magnified in 360° HD | JamesAllen.com | Page 5

James Allen offers a wide selection of GIA, IGI and AGS certified conflict-free loose diamonds, all viewable in 360° HD. Take the guesswork out of buying a diamond. | Page 5

www.jamesallen.com

Or would you suggest a different vendor than James Allen? Thanks again!

Found some good ones at various price points.

Lab-Created 1.68 Carat round diamond

This 1.68 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.69 Carat round diamond

This 1.69 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.67 Carat round diamond

This 1.67 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.73 Carat round diamond

This 1.73 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Would you be OK with a completely eye-clean SI1?

Lab-Created 2.02 Carat round diamond

This 2.02 carat Lab-Created round diamond F color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 2.01 Carat round diamond

This 2.01 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color si1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 2.01 Carat round diamond

This 2.01 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color si1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 2.01 Carat round diamond

This 2.01 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color si1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Kim N]

One of these HPHT GCAL 8x would be my pick.

1.75 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313471144 Affinity Cut - D49671249

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

1.74 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160852 Affinity Cut - D49671126

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Nice GCAL picks, Kim N!

Speaking of GCAL, FD has some nice ones within budget, like this one:

diamond-LGA420707JA | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

 

[xoulsinz]

Thank you both! I'm thinking 2 carat might look too big on size 4.75. Realistically I'm trying to stay under 4k delivered.

Right now I'm leaning towards the 2nd one:

D-49671126​

1.74 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160852 Affinity Cut - D49671126

www.adiamor.com

and it falls within all of the specs I defined.

Or do you guys think I should just save the 600 dollars on the setting? It seems to me like the 1st one is a bit cleaner? Or do you think the difference would be negligible?

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[Kim N]

Thank you both! I'm thinking 2 carat might look too big on size 4.75. Realistically I'm trying to stay under 4k delivered.

Right now I'm leaning towards the 2nd one:

D-49671126​

1.74 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160852 Affinity Cut - D49671126

www.adiamor.com

and it falls within all of the specs I defined.

Or do you guys think I should just save the 600 dollars on the setting? It seems to me like the 1st one is a bit cleaner? Or do you think the difference would be negligible?

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They both look quite clean, so the difference will be negligible. If it were me, I would save the $600, as I have a slight preference for the proportions on the F.

 

[DejaWiz]

Thank you both! I'm thinking 2 carat might look too big on size 4.75. Realistically I'm trying to stay under 4k delivered.

Right now I'm leaning towards the 2nd one:

D-49671126​

1.74 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160852 Affinity Cut - D49671126

www.adiamor.com

and it falls within all of the specs I defined.

Or do you guys think I should just save the 600 dollars on the setting? It seems to me like the 1st one is a bit cleaner? Or do you think the difference would be negligible?

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Apologies...the link that you posted to the JA search showed a max price of $5000, so that's what I ran with.

I don't think 2ct would be too big on a size 4.75 at all! That's me, though.

You can use the site DiamDB.com to get a visual comparison between a 1.75 and a 2 carat and it'll even tell you what the surface area difference is.

If you would prefer to stick around 1.75 carats, then here are some others with GCAL 8X to take a look at... although that 1.75 F VS1 that Kim N posted above is a heck of a nice deal.

diamond-LGO5990023JA | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

diamond-LGA1203126JA | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

Here are a couple of D color options with GIA reports:

diamond-PR5024-17AEL | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

diamond-L34-119EL | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

 

[xoulsinz]

Thank you so very much again Kim & DejaWiz!

 

[xoulsinz]

Just out of curiosity, what's the advantage of purchasing one with a GIA report?

 

[DejaWiz]

Just out of curiosity, what's the advantage of purchasing one with a GIA report?

Other than the familiarity worldwide with the GIA brand-name, nothing, in my opinion.
To many the name is critical and crucial...nothing wrong with that.
AGS Triple Zero and GCAL 8X would be my recommendations for getting a top performing diamond.