Finally pulled the trigger, what do you think?

[maggiec123]

purchased this on a whim last night while sleep shopping. Been looking for a gcal 8x at a reasonable price an a lot of the option I’ve been seeing were bought up. Picked this up for 1,700 last light on frank darling. I purchased an eternity band from them earlier this year and was really happy with their customer service.

thoughts on the diamond? Decent for price? When I compare these specs to a natural diamond I can’t find anything within a reasonable price! A little nervous because I never make large purchases on a whim but feel
comfortable with their return policy if I
change my mind.

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello, maggiec123!
Definitely worth a look with your own eyes, but watch out for haziness/blurriness in certain lighting conditions...there does seem to be a bit of graining.
If it all checks out OK, then you've scored a heck of a nice GCAL 8X graded diamond!

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[maggiec123]

Hello, maggiec123!
Definitely worth a look with your own eyes, but watch out for haziness/blurriness in certain lighting conditions...there does seem to be a bit of graining.
If it all checks out OK, then you've scored a heck of a nice GCAL 8X graded diamond!

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

thanks for the feedback!

Oh man I hope it's nice in person. What light conditions do you think would bring out haziness/blurriness? I am so clueless when it comes to this stuff and it all feels too good to be true that these luxuries are finally in a more affordable range. Never in my life did I imagine I would be able to afford something like this...even if I could I don't think I could rationalize a diamond in a natural price range this size/quality

 

[DejaWiz]

Every lighting condition that you normally encounter...if it takes on a hazy or blurry, subdued or lifeless appearance, then the graining is interrupting the light transmission.

 

[musicloveranthony]

Hello, maggiec123!
Definitely worth a look with your own eyes, but watch out for haziness/blurriness in certain lighting conditions...there does seem to be a bit of graining.
If it all checks out OK, then you've scored a heck of a nice GCAL 8X graded diamond!

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

I echo these concerns - do make sure you check it out in several different scenarios to make sure you like the way it looks I also think it's possible it has a faint brown/grey tint to it which will lower the cost. I have a stone w/ a faint grey tint that doesn't bother my eyes whatsoever; so your mileage can vary

 

[Kim N]

Hello, maggiec123!
Definitely worth a look with your own eyes, but watch out for haziness/blurriness in certain lighting conditions...there does seem to be a bit of graining.
If it all checks out OK, then you've scored a heck of a nice GCAL 8X graded diamond!

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

I agree. It does have more graining than I usually see in GCAL 8x.

 

[maggiec123]

Thanks all! Would this be a better option in your opinion?

2.60 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 322021685 Affinity Cut - D59372334

2.60 carat, Round, G Color, VS2 clarity, GCAL 8X Certified Diamond, GCAL 8X Certificate 322021685, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D59372334

www.adiamor.com

 

[Kim N]

Thanks all! Would this be a better option in your opinion?

2.60 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 322021685 Affinity Cut - D59372334

2.60 carat, Round, G Color, VS2 clarity, GCAL 8X Certified Diamond, GCAL 8X Certificate 322021685, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D59372334

www.adiamor.com

Yes, I like this one better.

 

[DejaWiz]

One possibly for you to look at:
HPHT (no blue nuance) with IGI Hearts and Arrows designation...cut precision and optics look quite nice.
Kim N can you lend us your thoughts?

2.65 Carat F VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 602323124 Affinity Cut - D55798176

2.65 carat, Round, F Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D55798176

www.adiamor.com

Ask for a price match to $1498

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[musicloveranthony]

One possibly for you to look at:
HPHT (no blue nuance) with IGI Hearts and Arrows designation...cut precision and optics look quite nice.
Kim N can you lend us your thoughts?

2.65 Carat F VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 602323124 Affinity Cut - D55798176

2.65 carat, Round, F Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D55798176

www.adiamor.com

Ask for a price match to $1498

Inventory

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Much prefer this option

 

[Kim N]

One possibly for you to look at:
HPHT (no blue nuance) with IGI Hearts and Arrows designation...cut precision and optics look quite nice.
Kim N can you lend us your thoughts?

2.65 Carat F VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 602323124 Affinity Cut - D55798176

2.65 carat, Round, F Color, VVS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D55798176

www.adiamor.com

Ask for a price match to $1498

Inventory

Shop your perfect lab grown diamond from thousands of ethically sourced certified lab created diamonds inventory.

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Yes, this one is beautiful and better than either of the GCAL 8x. Nice find!