Anything to worry about with this diamond?

[RMOO]

My son just put the following GCal8x diamond on hold. Do you see anything to be concerned with?

https://www.gcalusa.com/certificate-search.html?certificate_id=LG321352234

 

[Kim N]

I like this one a bit more if it's a possibility.

2.27 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 321882890 Affinity Cut - D52923234

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[RMOO]

Well, he is working with a trusted local jeweler, so I'm not sure. He was also looking for something a little larger than the 2.27. I like the crown in your suggested stone, but is the 2.72 something he should pass on?

 

[RMOO]

Apparently, she looked at this one as well, but like the 2.72 better.
https://www.gcalusa.com/certificate-search.html?certificate_id=LG321373134

 

[momofive]

I am not an expert but, I think you get more sparkle and scintillation with a higher crown (but I know there is a ratio with the pavilion that is acceptable, but I don't remember what it is.) I also don't see a lot of red in the ASET image so I don't think you'll get as much light return with this one. But, again, I'm not an expert. I'm sure Kim will come back and let you know her observations.

 

[Kim N]

Apparently, she looked at this one as well, but like the 2.72 better.
https://www.gcalusa.com/certificate-search.html?certificate_id=LG321373134

Between the two, I like the 2.72 better as well.

He could also see if the jeweler is able to get one of these in.

2.73 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320483922 Affinity Cut - D50178754

2.73 carat, Round, F Color, VS1 clarity, GCAL Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D50178754

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

2.82 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 321700161 Affinity Cut - D51891045

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[RMOO]

Thank you @Kim N . I passed along the info. He has asked the jeweler to see if they can get them, and any other GCal8x with similarly ideal proportions.

 

[RMOO]

Calling @Kim N and @DejaWiz , please. I am helping my son, and the jeweler has sent these to new options:

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.70-ct-F-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D52955001?rfr=pricescope

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.73-ct-F-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D52955506?rfr=pricescope

Either of these worth bringing in?

 

[Kim N]

Calling @Kim N and @DejaWiz , please. I am helping my son, and the jeweler has sent these to new options:

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.70-ct-F-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D52955001?rfr=pricescope

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.73-ct-F-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D52955506?rfr=pricescope

Either of these worth bringing in?

Yes, the 2.73 is beautiful!

 

[RMOO]

@Kim N @DejaWiz They both score under 1 on the HCA. I thought that might be a problem. What in particular do you like about the 2.73? I'm learning here: I would have thought the 15% crown height and the slightly less green in the optical symmetry score would have made that the better one. No?

 

[Kim N]

They both score under 1 on the HCA. I thought that might be a problem. What in particular do you like about the 2.73? I'm learning here: I would have thought the 15% crown height and the slightly less green in the optical symmetry score would have made that the better one. No?

HCA under 1 isn't a concern with these stones. The 2.70 appears to have a bit more painting/digging than the 2.73.

 

[RMOO]

Oh gotcha.

 

[DejaWiz]

Is $4300 the budget?
We can definitely find an IGI or GIA D color HPHT with no blue nuance and ideal proportions and angles for about the same or maybe even less, if you're interested in seeing some options.

 

[RMOO]

Is $4300 the budget?
We can definitely find an IGI or GIA D color HPHT with no blue nuance and ideal proportions and angles for about the same or maybe even less, if you're interested in seeing some options.

Absolutely! He actually has room in his budget, just wanted to stay in this approx. carat weight. Doesn't have to be GIA D color tho. I saw a GIA lab F color and it was very white, much whiter than the GCal F that we saw at the same time.

 

[Kim N]

Absolutely! He actually has room in his budget, just wanted to stay in this approx. carat weight. Doesn't have to be GIA D color tho. I saw a GIA lab F color and it was very white, much whiter than the GCal F that we saw at the same time.

If this is in the budget, it looks beautifully cut.

2.74 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG536203270 | Ritani

2.74 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG536203270

www.ritani.com

 

[DejaWiz]

These are a little larger spread, but look quite promising.
Kim N can you please lend us your eyes?
(video links below each diamond)

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[RMOO]

Ok - the jeweler was able to call in @Kim N 's suggested 2.73

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2....-Cut-Round-Diamond/D52955506?rfr=pricescope&#

and one other the jeweler found, of which I can not seem to locate a 360 view:

https://www.igi.org/reports/verify-your-report?r=LG563231934

questions on the 2.76:
1. "may include post growth treatment" - how bad is this?
2. what does type IIa mean exactly?

@Kim N @DejaWiz and anyone else, opinions?

 

[momofive]

I think just about all LG diamonds say "may include..." And yes, you have to look for that, but it doesn't necessarily mean there is post growth of any consequence.
2a is what you want. Here is a simple explanation:

Also known as a diamond type 2a diamond, a Type IIa is one of four diamond classifications. Around 1-2% of all diamonds are classified as Type IIa (or 2a).

These gems are purely, or almost purely carbon, and are considered to be the purest and most valuable of all.

Type IIa diamonds have zero or exceptionally few nitrogen atoms within the crystal lattice structure. These diamonds can be completely colorless. However, some have a brown, light gray, pink or yellow hue.

 

[Kim N]

These are a little larger spread, but look quite promising.
Kim N can you please lend us your eyes?
(video links below each diamond)

Inventory

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www.loosegrowndiamond.com

V360 Viewer

Inventory

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V360 Viewer

They both look very good, especially the second one. I'd want to see an ASET image on the first one to verify there's no leakage.

 

[Kim N]

Ok - the jeweler was able to call in @Kim N 's suggested 2.73

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2....-Cut-Round-Diamond/D52955506?rfr=pricescope&#

and one other the jeweler found, of which I can not seem to locate a 360 view:

https://www.igi.org/reports/verify-your-report?r=LG563231934

questions on the 2.76:
1. "may include post growth treatment" - how bad is this?
2. what does type IIa mean exactly?

@Kim N @DejaWiz and anyone else, opinions?

Many CVD stones have post-growth treatment. It's not necessarily a bad thing. You'd still want to check for issues that are common with CVD--striations, haziness, brown or grey tint.

 

[DejaWiz]

They both look very good, especially the second one. I'd want to see an ASET image on the first one to verify there's no leakage.

Thanks for taking a look, Kim!