Hi!
So my soon-to-be-fiancée (knock on wood) and I have talked engagement rings. Our budget is up to $9K for the stone, and we *want* a lab-grown diamond. I used to work in jewelry (boutique handmade bridal and semiprecious stuff) so I'm fairly knowledgeably about the ratio that we're looking for, the general weight, and sacrifices in depth for spread, for example. I'm not knowledgeable about evaluating eye-cleanness and light retention with this particular cut (Emerald) & carat weight (2.15-2.65ct)...which is where I could use some help!
I found two on Yadav, and two on Brilliant Earth. My question is about evaluating the eye-cleanness of the stones, and their relative value. To add onto the complexity, the two sites use different grading systems (IGI and GCAL)...what do people think about their relative reliability and usefulness? The videos on Yadav make the stones I'm considering appear significantly cleaner despite having the same clarity and notable inclusions in the grading report...to the point that I'm almost suspicious.
Here they are for comparison below. I'd love to hear more educated or experienced opinions...I think I may be driving my partner mad! PLEASE HELP!
Thanks!
-LL
P.S. We are going with these color grades because we intend to set it in yellow gold, and hear that up to a J should look fine. Feel free to correct me if you think otherwise!
Yadav 1. https://www.yadavjewelry.com/products/emerald-diamond-j-vs1-yd5643927 (2.25, J, VS1)
Yadav 2. https://www.yadavjewelry.com/products/Emerald-diamond-J-VS1-YD5983839 (2.16, J, VS1 - similar LxW, less deep)
BE 1. https://www.brilliantearth.com/lab-diamonds-search/view_detail/7609930/ (2.65, I, VS2)
BE 2. https://www.brilliantearth.com/lab-diamonds-search/view_detail/7563149/ (2.62, J, VS1)
So my soon-to-be-fiancée (knock on wood) and I have talked engagement rings. Our budget is up to $9K for the stone, and we *want* a lab-grown diamond. I used to work in jewelry (boutique handmade bridal and semiprecious stuff) so I'm fairly knowledgeably about the ratio that we're looking for, the general weight, and sacrifices in depth for spread, for example. I'm not knowledgeable about evaluating eye-cleanness and light retention with this particular cut (Emerald) & carat weight (2.15-2.65ct)...which is where I could use some help!
I found two on Yadav, and two on Brilliant Earth. My question is about evaluating the eye-cleanness of the stones, and their relative value. To add onto the complexity, the two sites use different grading systems (IGI and GCAL)...what do people think about their relative reliability and usefulness? The videos on Yadav make the stones I'm considering appear significantly cleaner despite having the same clarity and notable inclusions in the grading report...to the point that I'm almost suspicious.
Here they are for comparison below. I'd love to hear more educated or experienced opinions...I think I may be driving my partner mad! PLEASE HELP!
Thanks!
-LL
P.S. We are going with these color grades because we intend to set it in yellow gold, and hear that up to a J should look fine. Feel free to correct me if you think otherwise!
Yadav 1. https://www.yadavjewelry.com/products/emerald-diamond-j-vs1-yd5643927 (2.25, J, VS1)
Yadav 2. https://www.yadavjewelry.com/products/Emerald-diamond-J-VS1-YD5983839 (2.16, J, VS1 - similar LxW, less deep)
BE 1. https://www.brilliantearth.com/lab-diamonds-search/view_detail/7609930/ (2.65, I, VS2)
BE 2. https://www.brilliantearth.com/lab-diamonds-search/view_detail/7563149/ (2.62, J, VS1)
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