AVC moissanite & LGD comparison- which is which?

[GucciGirl13]

Was there any particular reason for choosing the LGD over the moissanite? The moissanite flashes in the sunlight video were dazzling, I'm curious as to what gave the LGD the edge.

The stone will be set in a ring for our 10yr anniversary so I think having it be “diamond “ vs moissanite is a bit of a mental thing for me. Plus the LGD is clearer in certain light. The DG stone is beautiful, but because I’ve always DREAMED of having an AVC diamond this LGD comes closest to what I can get at the moment in the antique look. Plus, the # 3.19 has personal significance to me (hubby’s bday)

 

[Tartansparkles]

The stone will be set in a ring for our 10yr anniversary so I think having it be “diamond “ vs moissanite is a bit of a mental thing for me. Plus the LGD is clearer in certain light. The DG stone is beautiful, but because I’ve always DREAMED of having an AVC diamond this LGD comes closest to what I can get at the moment in the antique look. Plus, the # 3.19 has personal significance to me (hubby’s bday)

Thanks, I can totally understand the diamond v moissanite thinking. Also interesting to hear that the LGD is clearer in certain light. An AVC is on my list too. Congrats on your forthcoming anniversary; your ring will be stunning.

 

[JV36912]

Thanks everyone for your input! Most of you guessed correctly and Stone A is the LGD. I’ve added another link to video comparisons here which shows the AVC moissanite throwing some serious rainbow flashes outside.

https://imgur.com/a/KTucpM9

Both stones are gorgeous & while I’m happy I ordered both to compare, I’ll be keeping the LGD

Both are so gorgeous! I agree that I diamonds "clearer" in certain lights though the cut of both are so beautiful! Congrats on 10 years!! Looking forward to seeing how you set this beauty. Enjoy!

 

[Dreamer_D]

I would have chosen the LGD for the same reasons you mention, I think, even with the price difference. These kinds of purchases are not just logical, they are emotional, and diamond as a mineral holds a lot of deep cultural meaning that is not present for simulants like moissanite.

 

[GucciGirl13]

Both are so gorgeous! I agree that I diamonds "clearer" in certain lights though the cut of both are so beautiful! Congrats on 10 years!! Looking forward to seeing how you set this beauty. Enjoy!

Thank you

 

[GucciGirl13]

I would have chosen the LGD for the same reasons you mention, I think, even with the price difference. These kinds of purchases are not just logical, they are emotional, and diamond as a mineral holds a lot of deep cultural meaning that is not present for simulants like moissanite.

Exactly!! I have another antique/vintage 5 stone ring that is currently being finished with a vendor overseas & that one I chose moissanite. I bought it as a gift to myself & didn’t have the sentiment involved ‍. I know I’d regret sending the LGD back, where I don’t feel the same attachment to the DG stone.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

The stone will be set in a ring for our 10yr anniversary so I think having it be “diamond “ vs moissanite is a bit of a mental thing for me. Plus the LGD is clearer in certain light. The DG stone is beautiful, but because I’ve always DREAMED of having an AVC diamond this LGD comes closest to what I can get at the moment in the antique look. Plus, the # 3.19 has personal significance to me (hubby’s bday)

They are both beautiful and this thread was fun.

 

[lulu_ma]

Of course, the:
LGD via Ritani is a 3.19 carat, VVS2,
G color - IGI, Very good/EX/EX @ $4k.

The DG moissanite is 3.58 carat, VS, D/F color @$2k

Thanks for sharing. I was just curious what the differential was. Can't wait to see the finished ring!

 

[diamondyes]

Fun thread! I guessed right because of the rainbowy ness and also the facet pattern.

 

[diamondyes]

Let’s not forget that diamond is higher on the MOHS scale of hardness, than moissanite.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

This was really cool, I learned something as well. I actually found that I slightly preferred the moissanite in the end if I was just going in with no perceived mind clean or caveat knowledge. That was surprising to me! My eyeballs are apparently big fans of the boost to the pastel flash.
I think I'm going to need to acquire a ring in an old cut.
Huh, who knew?

I can't wait to see what your anniversary ring looks like finished and I love the significance of the carat weight.
Please show us the five stone, too.

 

[GucciGirl13]

This was really cool, I learned something as well. I actually found that I slightly preferred the moissanite in the end if I was just going in with no perceived mind clean or caveat knowledge. That was surprising to me! My eyeballs are apparently big fans of the boost to the pastel flash.
I think I'm going to need to acquire a ring in an old cut.
Huh, who knew?

I can't wait to see what your anniversary ring looks like finished and I love the significance of the carat weight.
Please show us the five stone, too.

And you’re not the only one, some people do prefer the moissanite over the diamond. They definitely do show more of those pastel flashes, which are gorgeous

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Congrats on your anniversary and on choosing a pretty stone. Show pics when you get it set please!

It was nice to read people praising moissanite, too.

 

[GucciGirl13]

Congrats on your anniversary and on choosing a pretty stone. Show pics when you get it set please!

It was nice to read people praising moissanite, too.

Thank you! I’m still a little undecided how & who I will have set it. I will though

 

[Lcorb]

I know this thread is a few months old but how did you find an old mine cut on Ritani? What search parameters did you use?

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I know this thread is a few months old but how did you find an old mine cut on Ritani? What search parameters did you use?

PS members helped PS members by telling us to search for cushion shaped diamonds and choose medium or large culet in the advanced search options. There were about a dozen or so available, then it was down to about 6 that ranged in price from 2 to 11k. Then one night between midnight and 6 a.m. all those remaining antique cushions except one vanished off the site as well as all the criss cross cuts that were available. It was very odd.

 

[Lcorb]

PS members helped PS members by telling us to search for cushion shaped diamonds and choose medium or large culet in the advanced search options. There were about a dozen or so available, then it was down to about 6 that ranged in price from 2 to 11k. Then one night between midnight and 6 a.m. all those remaining antique cushions except one vanished off the site as well as all the criss cross cuts that were available. It was very odd.

Thank you for the tips! I will check back frequently. Right now there are zero with any culets. I appreciate you sharing the info!