BGD Loose Stone arrrived ...

[jewels2]

So I'm not sure how I feel :/ I do like it but its not love. It is a D VVS2, is it TOO white? I didnt think that was a thing lol. I think expected more bold flashes of color but it doesnt really have that. Should I be looking for a different color? or ?? I attached a couple of pics but Im not much of a photographer.

 

[DejaWiz]

Do you have any directed lighting sources to view it under, such as halogen style or LED bulbs in a kitchen or bathroom? That should bring out the fire.

 

[jewels2]

Do you have any directed lighting sources to view it under, such as halogen style or LED bulbs in a kitchen or bathroom? That should bring out the fire.

We do have LED lights in both but I cant seem to get a good picture. It is white and sparkly but not seeing any "fire" I guess. I like bold flashes of color but def not seeing that.

 

[Karl_K]

like bold flashes of color

Won't find that in an mrb.
The biggest fire is from the mains(arrows) and they are not that big compared to the size of the stone.

 

[jewels2]

Won't find that in an mrb.
The biggest fire is from the mains(arrows) and they are not that big compared to the size of the stone.

I had a 1.4 MRB F color mined diamond previously and I feel like that had lots of flashes of color. This kind of looks like glass. Is it because its a D color or the fact that it is LGD? Or do I need to look for different specs?

 

[Jax172]

I had a 1.4 MRB F color mined diamond previously and I feel like that had lots of flashes of color. This kind of looks like glass. Is it because its a D color or the fact that it is LGD? Or do I need to look for different specs?

Nothing to do with it being a LGD. Or the color of the stone. Neither has anything to do with how much fire a stone exhibits.

You may not like the cutting style of a super ideal stone. I am sure the cut nuts here can help you determine the best type of cut for bold flashes of fire. Perhaps you would prefer an antique cut instead.

 

[Kim N]

I agree with Jax172--it's nothing to do with the D color or the fact that it's LGD.

The best location I've found for colored light return is under a broad leafy tree on a sunny day.

 

[jewels2]

Nothing to do with it being a LGD. Or the color of the stone. Neither has anything to do with how much fire a stone exhibits.

You may not like the cutting style of a super ideal stone. I am sure the cut nuts here can help you determine the best type of cut for bold flashes of fire. Perhaps you would prefer an antique cut instead.

Thats what is weird, my mined diamond WAS a super ideal cut and I loved that one ???

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

I agree with the others. The D color/LGD has nothing to do with the lack of fire. Did you compare the stats with your mind diamond? Perhaps the proportions are different and therefore giving you a different look?

 

[jewels2]

I agree with the others. The D color/LGD has nothing to do with the lack of fire. Did you compare the stats with your mind diamond? Perhaps the proportions are different and therefore giving you a different look?

I no longer have it

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Hmmm… it looks like there is a lot of splintery fire. This might not be the cut for you if you want broad flashes of fire. IANAE on superideal MRB so cannot say why your other one was fiery-er. FWIW my fiery-est diamond is a cheap antique cushion LGD.

 

[Karl_K]

I no longer have it

Do you know the report # if it had one?
What size or weight was it?

 

[Karl_K]

I agree with the others. The D color/LGD has nothing to do with the lack of fire. Did you compare the stats with your mind diamond? Perhaps the proportions are different and therefore giving you a different look?

Even very well cut rounds have different personalities and a range of looks in different lighting.
But to get a significant difference then another design/cut may be more to your liking.
The days of the modern ideal cut round being the end all of end all are over, never really existed but more people are catching on now.

 

[jewels2]

Do you know the report # if it had one?
What size or weight was it?

I bought it from James Allen it definitely had one and Im sure I have photos somewhere, I have been looking but havent located any yet :/ I have seen BGD diamonds IRL life before and loved them, I have two tennis bracelets from them I wear daily as well as a pendant but for some reason I dont love this diamond

 

[Mlh]

Do you mind posting the report of the new one?

 

[DejaWiz]

Do you mind posting the report of the new one?

AGS Laboratories

agslab.com

 

[Mlh]

AGS Laboratories

agslab.com

Thanks @DejaWiz !! With those stats should be beautiful...I would think. Surprising.

 

[luvmysparklies]

I know this may be a basic question, but is the diamond clean without finger prints from handling, etc.?
Do you have temporary stone holder instead of it being right on your hand? Looking at the report, it seems that it should have more fire.

 

[DejaWiz]

Thanks @DejaWiz !! With those stats should be beautiful...I would think. Surprising.

Should be.
But, as Karl_K mentioned, even the best cut MRBs with nearly identical proportions can have different performance personalities. It can be a trial and error process to find "the one" that exhibits the traits that are desired.

 

[jewels2]

Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it so much. I cannot pinpoint what exactly it is that I am not loving as it is perfect on paper . Maybe its just the D color really is too icy for me? I ordered a pair of earrings also from DG and those should be F/G so hopefully they arrive before my return period is up on this to compare them.

 

[DejaWiz]

Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it so much. I cannot pinpoint what exactly it is that I am not loving as it is perfect on paper . Maybe its just the D color really is too icy for me? I ordered a pair of earrings also from DG and those should be F/G so hopefully they arrive before my return period is up on this to compare them.

If you are thinking of returning/exchanging your BG LGD, then maybe try to find an alternative that has:

40.6-40.7° PA
As close to a 35° CA as possible
Smaller table width, like 54-55%
Slightly taller crown height, around 15.5%
75-76% LGF

Not a guarantee, but may increase your chances of finding the fiery personality that you're wanting.
...and see if BG can provide videos of fire in various direct lighting conditions for any diamonds that you are interested in.

 

[jewels2]

If you are thinking of returning/exchanging your BG LGD, then maybe try to find an alternative that has:

40.6-40.7° PA
As close to a 35° CA as possible
Smaller table width, like 54-55%
Slightly taller crown height, around 15.5%
75-76% LGF

Not a guarantee, but may increase your chances of finding the fiery personality that you're wanting.
...and see if BG can provide videos of fire in various direct lighting conditions for any diamonds that you are interested in.

Thank you I appreciate this very much!

 

[jewels2]

The studs from DG arrived today. They are pretty and these have more movement than the loose stone from BGD which is odd to me.
I attached a pic of both but my photo skills aren’t very good.
I showed the loose stone to my daughter this morning and only asked her What do you think? She held it next to her Ideal cut H color from IDJ and said ummm I’m not sure it looks cloudy or kind of dull maybe, something ….
So I guess it’s not just me lol

The studs are not in the right setting and I’m unsure about keeping them. Jonathan said I could return them and he will reset or if I just return I have to pay shipping.

 

[jewels2]

Also a pic of the DG Labs 2.28 with my current 1.58 mined studs E/F SI2

 

[DiamondsOnly]

The studs from DG arrived today. They are pretty and these have more movement than the loose stone from BGD which is odd to me.
I attached a pic of both but my photo skills aren’t very good.
I showed the loose stone to my daughter this morning and only asked her What do you think? She held it next to her Ideal cut H color from IDJ and said ummm I’m not sure it looks cloudy or kind of dull maybe, something ….
So I guess it’s not just me lol

The studs are not in the right setting and I’m unsure about keeping them. Jonathan said I could return them and he will reset or if I just return I have to pay shipping.

Beautiful earrings! Would you mind sharing the specs on them?

 

[jewels2]

Beautiful earrings! Would you mind sharing the specs on them?

2.28 F/G VS2

 

[DejaWiz]

The studs from DG arrived today. They are pretty and these have more movement than the loose stone from BGD which is odd to me.
I attached a pic of both but my photo skills aren’t very good.
I showed the loose stone to my daughter this morning and only asked her What do you think? She held it next to her Ideal cut H color from IDJ and said ummm I’m not sure it looks cloudy or kind of dull maybe, something ….
So I guess it’s not just me lol

The studs are not in the right setting and I’m unsure about keeping them. Jonathan said I could return them and he will reset or if I just return I have to pay shipping.

Wow...the comparison of the loose stone.
Blows my mind that a D VVS2 would have a bit of a dull or hazy appearance.
Definitely send that puppy back and find an alternative!

 

[Kim N]

The studs from DG arrived today. They are pretty and these have more movement than the loose stone from BGD which is odd to me.
I attached a pic of both but my photo skills aren’t very good.
I showed the loose stone to my daughter this morning and only asked her What do you think? She held it next to her Ideal cut H color from IDJ and said ummm I’m not sure it looks cloudy or kind of dull maybe, something ….
So I guess it’s not just me lol

The studs are not in the right setting and I’m unsure about keeping them. Jonathan said I could return them and he will reset or if I just return I have to pay shipping.

I too am surprised a BGD in-house stone would be dull in person. We would be happy to help you search for a different one once you return this one!

 

[jewels2]

I too am surprised a BGD in-house stone would be dull in person. We would be happy to help you search for a different one once you return this one!

Thanks Kim! So I decided to order a stone you recommended from Ritani. I will post it when it arrives
Im also undecided on the studs as well. My husband thinks I should look for individual stones with GIA or Gcal for those since I have to send the preset ones back bc the setting is wrong anyway, thoughts??

 

[Kim N]

Thanks Kim! So I decided to order a stone you recommended from Ritani. I will post it when it arrives
Im also undecided on the studs as well. My husband thinks I should look for individual stones with GIA or Gcal for those since I have to send the preset ones back bc the setting is wrong anyway, thoughts??

Looking forward to hearing what you think about the Ritani stone!

Are the stud stones ungraded? If so, I agree you'll have more control over the specs if you select individual stones.