Help finding an Oval Diamond

[CADCMN]

Hi so I've looked from a distance and you guys are so kind to help people find their dream stone.
I have been to the LA jewelery district but was just so lost with all the options. I found a stone I like besides the color. It was a 1.9 L VS1 EX, sparkled beautifully but the yellow was so obvious.
We plan on setting it in rose gold so I am ok going down in color (up to an I).

I would like a stone that is close to 9.0mm long if possible, eye clean, and performs well.

I am no expert and I would love your help.

We would love to stay under 8k for the stone but may be able to go up to 10k.

Can anyone please help?

Thanks!

 

[lovedogs]

We can definitely help you! Don't buy in the jewelry district of any City unless you 100% know what you want. Otherwise you'll get totally screwed. I'm not an oval expert but I'll look for options later and hopefully some ppl who have more expertise can chime in.

 

[CADCMN]

Thank you!

We can definitely help you! Don't buy in the jewelry district of any City unless you 100% know what you want. Otherwise you'll get totally screwed. I'm not an oval expert but I'll look for options later and hopefully some ppl who have more expertise can chime in.

 

[OoohShiny]

Quick skim:

1.24 E VVS2
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12740505
'Windows' (goes see through) at some tilt/rotation angles, but most 'classic' ovals do. High colour and clarity. Chunky faceting. Not too much 'bow tie' (dark line across the centre facets).

1.23 G VS2
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12784581
As 'window-y' as the first in this post, so not too bad. No real bow-tie(!) and colour/clarity should be acceptable if you are colour/clarity sensitive.

1.21 D VVS2
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD10580422
High colour and clarity. Good faceting from the head-on and near-head-on positions, with the ends/sides working as well as the centre. No bow-tie(!). High crown(!). Windows quite a lot at tilt/rotation angles, though, and spread (size) is smaller than other options (due to the high crown taking up weight).

 

[OoohShiny]

This one looks like a very unusual Oval cut - it looks different enough that I think @AV_ would approve!
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.71-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7789088
Seems to perform well at all angles with little windowing, doesn't really have any bow-tie (although it does have a lot of lively/moving contrast patterns), although the colour looks quite tinted and the inclusion in the centre of the table might not be suitable.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.57-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7608410
High crown, not too much windowing, chunkier faceting with little bow-tie effect and is remarkably balanced across the stone.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.65-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7623974
Strong central band of facets but seemingly no bow-tie. A touch windowy at some angles but the ends and sides are performing well. Spread!! at 9.7mm x 6.5mm. Might be too low in colour but VS1 looks very clean.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.30-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7710753
Chunky faceting, ends and sides working pretty well, a bit windowy, a hint of bow-tie but not too bad, colour might be too tinted?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.28-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7759867
Minimal bow-tie and windowing, high colour and clarity, chunky faceting, ends and sides working well.

 

[OoohShiny]

There are a few Elyque ovals from August Vintage that might be of interest, or are at least good indicators of possible price if you went for a custom cut:
https://augustvintageinc.com/collections/opulence?_=pf&sort=price-descending&pf_p_price=300:11002&pf_t_carat=Carat_1.20-1.49ct&pf_t_carat=Carat_1.50-1.69ct&pf_t_carat=Carat_1.70-1.99ct&pf_t_carat=Carat_2.00-2.19ct

 

[lovedogs]

Quick skim:

1.24 E VVS2
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12740505
'Windows' (goes see through) at some tilt/rotation angles, but most 'classic' ovals do. High colour and clarity. Chunky faceting. Not too much 'bow tie' (dark line across the centre facets).

1.23 G VS2
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12784581
As 'window-y' as the first in this post, so not too bad. No real bow-tie(!) and colour/clarity should be acceptable if you are colour/clarity sensitive.

1.21 D VVS2
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD10580422
High colour and clarity. Good faceting from the head-on and near-head-on positions, with the ends/sides working as well as the centre. No bow-tie(!). High crown(!). Windows quite a lot at tilt/rotation angles, though, and spread (size) is smaller than other options (due to the high crown taking up weight).

oOoOO the last one!!

 

[lovedogs]

But my all time favorite ovals are AV.

 

[tyty333]

These hit the 9mm mark

You would need to ask if this is eye-clean
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...NDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&catalogView=true
May not be eye-clean either
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...NDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&catalogView=true
This one may be worth looking into. Its difficult to evaluate the ones that rotate this way but looks like it could be nice.
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/1.70-ct-G-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Oval-Diamond/D43355423

 

[KKJohnson]

9.3mm
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.29-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7805045

9.24mm
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.51-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7294529

8.8mm
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.30-carat-d-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-7542682

8.48 but absolutely stunning
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.27-carat-h-color-if-clarity-sku-7814626

9.7 might be too elongated for you
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.65-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7623974

Yummy color 9.25mm
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-7728993

9.27mm
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.30-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-7711697

8.92mm
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...MONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=sameTab

9.4mm-i am concerned about a slight bow tie
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...MONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=sameTab

8.88mm-really good value and nice looking stone
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...MONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=sameTab

 

[elizat]

A little different and hits 9mm in length:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/119ct-f-si2-oval-diamond-r8604

 

[KKJohnson]

A little different and hits 9mm in length:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/119ct-f-si2-oval-diamond-r8604

Love this, great find

 

[lovedogs]

A little different and hits 9mm in length:

http://www.diamondsbylauren.com/index.php/jewelry/119ct-f-si2-oval-diamond-r8604

Love movals.

 

[CADCMN]

Thank you all so much! I'm currently comparing them but ivevseenna couple that fit the bill!

 

[CADCMN]

But my all time favorite ovals are AV.

What are AV? Sorry I'm a newbie

 

[OoohShiny]

What are AV? Sorry I'm a newbie

August Vintage Inc., as run by Jonathon (Rhino on this forum).