Calling @DejaWiz and LGD lovers!

[FL_runner]

I’m thinking about going for my dream solitaire at around a 10mm diameter, budget up to 5K…. Found this H&A stone with a 1.1 HCA. Table is a little bigger than I prefer but maybe worth checking out as the pics/video look good, is CVD a total no-go though? Thoughts?

 

[Kim N]

This one seems to have a wonky pavilion. You can see it from the black areas between the arrow shafts. I also prefer HPHT because the striations may be more readily apparent in this size.

 

[Kim N]

I had trouble finding HPHT around $5K, but here are some options that might be good to get ASET images for.

3.91 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG544250732 | Ritani

3.91 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut G Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG544250732

www.ritani.com

3.77 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG550255236 | Ritani

3.77 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut F Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG550255236

www.ritani.com

3.77 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG547259511 | Ritani

3.77 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut F Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG547259511

www.ritani.com

3.67 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG546230797 | Ritani

3.67 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG546230797

www.ritani.com

 

[FL_runner]

I had trouble finding HPHT around $5K, but here are some options that might be good to get ASET images for.

3.91 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG544250732 | Ritani

3.91 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut G Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG544250732

www.ritani.com

3.77 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG550255236 | Ritani

3.77 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut F Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG550255236

www.ritani.com

3.77 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG547259511 | Ritani

3.77 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut F Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG547259511

www.ritani.com

3.67 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG546230797 | Ritani

3.67 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG546230797

www.ritani.com

Thank you I’ll take a look!!

 

[FL_runner]

This one seems to have a wonky pavilion. You can see it from the black areas between the arrow shafts. I also prefer HPHT because the striations may be more readily apparent in this size.

Thank you! I do think the still shot caught it just off center, but I see what you’re saying. It does seem like it could be a bit wonky though. https://inventory.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Vision360.html?d=M60752

 

[DejaWiz]

This one seems to have a wonky pavilion. You can see it from the black areas between the arrow shafts. I also prefer HPHT because the striations may be more readily apparent in this size.

This X two...thousand.
Definitely find some alternatives with tighter specs and symmetry.

 

[FL_runner]

This X two...thousand.
Definitely find some alternatives with tighter specs and symmetry.

Thank you both! No rush, I’ll keep looking

 

[lovedogs]

I'm not a fan of the one OP posted, unfortunately. It definitely looks a bit wonky to me

 

[FL_runner]

What do you all think about these? Sorry it’s a lot to go through! I specifically narrowed down a search to GCAL 8x and went down a bit on size to stay near budget…

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/322162220.pdf

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/322162024.pdf

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/321700202.pdf

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/321513296.pdf

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/321602712.pdf

 

[Kim N]

What do you all think about these? Sorry it’s a lot to go through! I specifically narrowed down a search to GCAL 8x and went down a bit on size to stay near budget…

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/322162220.pdf

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/322162024.pdf

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/321700202.pdf

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/321513296.pdf

https://dtol-cert-images.s3.amazonaws.com/GCAL_pdf/321602712.pdf

My favorite is the first one, followed by the 3rd and 5th ones tied.

 

[DejaWiz]

Here are the GCAL links, in order:

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[FL_runner]

Here are the GCAL links, in order:

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Thank you! This is super helpful!!! Let me know if you think any of these is a winner

 

[FL_runner]

My favorite is the first one, followed by the 3rd and 5th ones tied.

Thanks between them I am thinking number 3 or number 5, I had originally wanted to stay with at least an H for color. I’ll keep mulling it over appreciate the insight!

 

[DejaWiz]

Some potential E color alternatives, various clarity:

3.31 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG512202940 | Ritani

3.31 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG512202940

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

3.12 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG536279323 | Ritani

3.12 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG536279323

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

3.11 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG512231022 | Ritani

3.11 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG512231022

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

3.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG517225534 | Ritani

3.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG517225534

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

 

[FL_runner]

Some potential E color alternatives, various clarity:

3.31 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG512202940 | Ritani

3.31 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG512202940

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

3.12 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG536279323 | Ritani

3.12 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG536279323

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

3.11 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG512231022 | Ritani

3.11 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG512231022

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

3.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG517225534 | Ritani

3.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG517225534

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Oh I really like that last one!!!

 

[Kim N]

Another one very similar to the last one DejaWiz posted.

3.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG522223575 | Ritani

3.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG522223575

www.ritani.com

And a few others.

3.50 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG549214521 | Ritani

3.5 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut G Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG549214521

www.ritani.com

Loupe360

loupe360.com

3.57 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG530295850 | Ritani

3.57 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut G Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG530295850

www.ritani.com

3.56 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG516242171 | Ritani

3.56 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut F Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG516242171

www.ritani.com

 

[AprilBaby]

The last one is not hitting your 10 mm diameter.

 

[FL_runner]

I decided to try the 1.57 From Ritani @Kim N posted above! It hit the mark on size and cost, thank you!!

 

[Kim N]

I decided to try the 1.57 From Ritani @Kim N posted above! It hit the mark on size and cost, thank you!!

Yay, I'm so excited for you and glad to have helped! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!

 

[Kim N]

Here's the interactive video for your enjoyment!

Loupe360

loupe360.com

 

[FL_runner]

It should arrive this week! I picked a simple solitaire setting- they were very reasonable on the site. I’m nervous…. There are so many gorgeous stones out there and I really hope this one is excellent. I keep looking on all the other threads and second guessing myself!

 

[FL_runner]

The diamond arrived and it’s gorgeous! I may sound a little crazy though, but my first impression is that this may be too big of a stone to be practical for me- although part of that may be the setting (simple six prong solitaire, pretty thin, and the head is generic and higher set than I’d like). I know DSS is a thing but I’m going to have to wear it around the house a little. It’s so funny how you can be so sure of something and then in person it’s not quite right. I do really love my 2ct MRB lab diamond, the halo just makes it a little unwieldy… maybe I just need to consider a reset of the stone I already own. Or a second stone in the 2-2.5 carat range. Glad there is a 30 day window to think it over!

 

[Kim N]

The diamond arrived and it’s gorgeous! I may sound a little crazy though, but my first impression is that this may be too big of a stone to be practical for me- although part of that may be the setting (simple six prong solitaire, pretty thin, and the head is generic and higher set than I’d like). I know DSS is a thing but I’m going to have to wear it around the house a little. It’s so funny how you can be so sure of something and then in person it’s not quite right. I do really love my 2ct MRB lab diamond, the halo just makes it a little unwieldy… maybe I just need to consider a reset of the stone I already own. Or a second stone in the 2-2.5 carat range. Glad there is a 30 day window to think it over!

I love the arrows flashing in your photo! It definitely looks huge on you, but in a good way! You might find that it feels perfectly at home in the next couple days or week.

 

[DejaWiz]

It looks absolutely terrific!

 

[DiamondsOnly]

The diamond arrived and it’s gorgeous! I may sound a little crazy though, but my first impression is that this may be too big of a stone to be practical for me- although part of that may be the setting (simple six prong solitaire, pretty thin, and the head is generic and higher set than I’d like). I know DSS is a thing but I’m going to have to wear it around the house a little. It’s so funny how you can be so sure of something and then in person it’s not quite right. I do really love my 2ct MRB lab diamond, the halo just makes it a little unwieldy… maybe I just need to consider a reset of the stone I already own. Or a second stone in the 2-2.5 carat range. Glad there is a 30 day window to think it over!

Wow…this is beautiful! I had to get used to wearing my 2.40 out and about, but I wear it all the time now and sometimes wear my original on my right.
Can’t wait to see how you feel about it in the days to come.

 

[luvmysparklies]

You have a beautiful diamond! Yes, it does look big and I really think you will get used to it. Looks quite at home on your hand! Congratulations and another shout out to the D&K dynamic duo for their phenomenal talent at finding super deals for gorgeous diamonds. Also, I've noticed Lovedogs (who helped me) has some homed skills as well. Y'all are like a diamond justice league! I love these threads where "a plan works out!"

 

[JV36912]

I admired your ring in another post and just had to come back and read the specs. It's beautiful and a great size on you!! Have all your feelings of it being too big gone away? Also, how are you liking the ritani setting? (Holding up well, high setting getting in the way of anything etc.) Would you recommend?

 

[FL_runner]

I admired your ring in another post and just had to come back and read the specs. It's beautiful and a great size on you!! Have all your feelings of it being too big gone away? Also, how are you liking the ritani setting? (Holding up well, high setting getting in the way of anything etc.) Would you recommend?

I love it! I got used to the size and it’s perfect. The setting is not getting in the way but I am not wearing it to work- I wear gloves a lot so that would not work.

 

[MMtwo]

I admired your ring in another post and just had to come back and read the specs. It's beautiful and a great size on you!! Have all your feelings of it being too big gone away? Also, how are you liking the ritani setting? (Holding up well, high setting getting in the way of anything etc.) Would you recommend?

Hi JV36912,

I have several of the Ritani solitaire settings and I find them well made. I like the high setting and do not find them intrusive, but then again, I have a desk job.

 

[JV36912]

Thank you @FL_runner and @MMtwo ! This is exactly what I was curious about.