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FruityPebbles

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Hi, I'm new to diamonds and looking for opinions on the diamonds below. I've never been a "jewelry person" and never had an engagement or wedding ring (or bought any diamonds), but with my tenth wedding anniversary coming up, I thought it would be fun to try out a ring. My budget for the diamond is $2,300 since I'm not sure I'll wear the ring much. I'm looking for a round lab diamond, 1.3-1.5 carats, D-F (I chose a platinum setting) and eye clean. My ring size is 3.75.

1.44 Carat, Ideal, D, VVS2 - the table is 57.5%, is that too high?​

1.44 Carat Round Lab Diamond | Ritani

1.44 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VVS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG487174084
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com
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1.33 Carat, Ideal, D, VVS2 - table is also 57.5​

1.33 Carat Round Lab Diamond | Ritani

1.33 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VVS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG480156921
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com
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1.30 Carat, Ideal, D, VS1 - I don't know if I've just been staring at too many videos but this one looks a little cloudy to me​

1.30 Carat Round Lab Diamond | Ritani

1.30 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG487197570
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com
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1.30 Carat, Ideal, D, VS1 - I'm leaning towards this one​

1.30 Carat Round Lab Diamond | Ritani

1.30 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG487174052
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com

These two diamonds are "hearts & arrows" - will that make any difference in their appearance? Their crown angles are outside of Pricescope's recommended range.

1.40 Carat, Ideal, D, VS2 - there's an inclusion on the table, should I not consider this one?​

1.40 Carat Round Lab Diamond | Ritani

1.40 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG487198571
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com
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1.30 Carat, Ideal, D, VS1​

1.30 Carat Round Lab Diamond | Ritani

1.30 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG487198573
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com

Thanks for reading!
 
Of the ones you posted, the last one is the one I would choose.

I don't necessarily love any of them, though. I think any of them would be a just fine stone and all are above average, but they all have a little something I don't quite like.

If you're open to other vendors, I have a few suggestions. I just got two lab stones from With Clarity. I'm SHOCKED by how good they are. They look incredible. They were sold as ideal cut, so I expected them to be good, but they actually show really decent patterns with a hearts and arrows viewer. If you're open to another vendor, I'll link to one I found from them that looks really nice to my eyes

1.30 Carat Round Diamond Ideal Cut D Color VVS2 Clarity

www.withclarity.com www.withclarity.com
 
musicloveranthony said:
Of the ones you posted, the last one is the one I would choose.

I don't necessarily love any of them, though. I think any of them would be a just fine stone and all are above average, but they all have a little something I don't quite like.

If you're open to other vendors, I have a few suggestions. I just got two lab stones from With Clarity. I'm SHOCKED by how good they are. They look incredible. They were sold as ideal cut, so I expected them to be good, but they actually show really decent patterns with a hearts and arrows viewer. If you're open to another vendor, I'll link to one I found from them that looks really nice to my eyes

1.30 Carat Round Diamond Ideal Cut D Color VVS2 Clarity

www.withclarity.com www.withclarity.com
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I hadn't heard of this vendor, thanks for the suggestion! This stone looks beautiful. I was looking at Ritani because I liked one of their settings but it's a pretty common design.
 
FruityPebbles said:
I hadn't heard of this vendor, thanks for the suggestion! This stone looks beautiful. I was looking at Ritani because I liked one of their settings but it's a pretty common design.
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Let us know what you end up with! :)
 
IMO the diamond that @musicloveranthony posted from With Clarity is gorgeous, if I was in the market I would be seriously considering that one.

I really love Distinctive Gem but outside of his private reserve stock, the lab diamonds with higher color are going to be out of budget I think.
 
Just wanted to post an update - I ended up going with With Clarity! THANK YOU @musicloveranthony for the suggestion! I just got the ring last week and have been really enjoying the sparkle. The diamond is 1.3 carat, F color, VVS2 clarity, ideal cut (and less than $1,500, so well below budget). I do have a question about the setting that I'll probably post about separately.

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It looks stunning on your lovely hand! Congrats!
 
Oh my gosh that is GORGEOUS!!! Wow!! You chose such an awesome stone!! What a great price, too
 
I'm glad you went with With Clarity which is a Rare Carat vendor. I think Ritani has a lot of stones from the same inventory as other vendors but at a higher price so I was going to suggest expanding your search. Nice stone!
 
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