Finalist LGD to complete my e-ring - thoughts?

[littledeb]

My jeweler (thank you to Pricescope!) sourced this lab grown diamond to complete my new engagement ring. The hard part is my setting calls for a substantial diamond of a radiant, emerald or oval shape and only the oval is really in my budget. This is my first lab grown diamond and my first oval which I know are hard to get right. I think the dimensions and video look great. I see the stone in person next week. Any red flags you guys see? Thank you!

From IGI report
10.10 x 7.47 x 4.55
2.20 carats
H / VS2
Very Good/ Very Good
Table 55.5%
Total Depth 60.9%
Crown Height 14.5%
Pavilion Depth 43.5%
Girdle Thin to Medium (Faceted)
Length to Width ratio: 1.35

 

[AprilBaby]

Good luck, I don’t know much about ovals.

 

[littledeb]

Good luck, I don’t know much about ovals.

Thank you for the well wishes. I appreciate it. This is nerve wracking and exciting at the same time.

 

[monipod]

It looks good to me though it's a short video that you can't play with. As long as your vendor has a good return policy, it's worth bringing in to see. Good luck!

 

[littledeb]

It looks good to me though it's a short video that you can't play with. As long as your vendor has a good return policy, it's worth bringing in to see. Good luck!

Thank you - I see the stone in person today. I am so nervous.

 

[littledeb]

@yssie Can you provide some advice on what to look for in this stone? I value your insights.

 

[littledeb]

This is the setting I'm working with

 

[littledeb]

Also I should have said that the price of the stone that is the leading contender right now is USD $7,170
Thanks!

 

[tyty333]

Just for comparison

Lab-Created 2.15 Carat oval diamond

This oval cut 2.15 carat Lab-Created G color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

What is your budget?

 

[yssie]

Hello!

So the facets are larger and brighter in the center, which means that the circled are will be whiter and brighter IRL (when not obstructing). And with that pavilion main patterning you’ll see an obstruction bow-tie IRL - the video is diffuse backlit. But I don’t see mushy facets under the table, and I see even facet size outside of the circled area, and equitable distribution of obstruction as it turns - I think it’s a nice stone

The oval @AprilBaby linked won’t ever bow-tie - different pavilion main pattern. So if you dislike the bow-tie obstruction IRL a stone like that might be a better fit.

 

[tyty333]

Also...another one

2.52ct H VS1 Oval Lab Grown Diamond

This is a great 2.52ct H VS1 Oval Shape Lab Grown Diamond. I love the slightly chunkier flashes to this oval. Great value for the size!

www.diamondsbylauren.com

 

[littledeb]

It looks good to me though it's a short video that you can't play with. As long as your vendor has a good return policy, it's worth bringing in to see. Good luck!

The video that the jeweler sent me allows me to move it around. I guess I didn't upload it to Youtube correctly. Sorry.

Just for comparison

Lab-Created 2.15 Carat oval diamond

This oval cut 2.15 carat Lab-Created G color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

What is your budget?

Thank you!! I'll check it out. My budget is up to $8k

 

[littledeb]

Hello!

So the facets are larger and brighter in the center, which means that the circled are will be whiter and brighter IRL (when not obstructing). And with that pavilion main patterning you’ll see an obstruction bow-tie IRL - the video is diffuse backlit. But I don’t see mushy facets under the table, and I see even facet size outside of the circled area, and equitable distribution of obstruction as it turns - I think it’s a nice stone

The oval @AprilBaby linked won’t ever bow-tie - different pavilion main pattern. So if you dislike the bow-tie obstruction IRL a stone like that might be a better fit.

Thank you! I really value your time and expertise. I'm trying to learn as much as I can. The stone I saw today was gorgeous in real life - it looked beautiful and I could only see a small bowtie. However, it was an H but the jeweler and I aren't sure the grading was right because next to my setting it looked more I. Either that or my setting is just so white I need to go up a color? My search continues. Thanks again!