Help judge my new lab grown studs

[mamalovesgems]

I just bought my first pair of diamond studs (ever!) and I need help. I know that so many of the members of this forum are experts at judging diamonds and would love your opinions! I don't have access to all the tools at your disposal like HCA, ASET etc.

Also, these diamonds are very pretty to me but wondering if warmer diamonds would be more flattering on fair/warm skin?


Details below and trying to upload a photo...

Diamond 1
HPHT
IGI LG470145293
1.10 D SI1, Ideal cut

Polish	EXCELLENT​
Symmetry	EXCELLENT​
Measurements	6.73 - 6.76 x 3.97 mm​
Table Size	59.5%​
Crown Height	13% - 32.9°​
Pavilion Depth	42% - 40.1°​
Girdle Thickness	MEDIUM (FACETED)​
Culet	POINTED​
Total Depth	58.8%​
Fluorescence	NONE​

Diamond 2
HPHT
IGI LG470145290
1.09 D SI,1 Ideal cut

Additional Grading Information
Polish	EXCELLENT​
Symmetry	EXCELLENT​
Measurements	6.70 - 6.73 x 3.99 mm​
Table Size	59%​
Crown Height	13% - 32.9°​
Pavilion Depth	43% - 40.6°​
Girdle Thickness	THIN TO MEDIUM (FACETED)​
Culet	POINTED​
Total Depth	59.4%​
Fluorescence	NONE​

 

[mamalovesgems]

Attempting to get a photo uploaded...

 

[Kim N]

I really don't like the first one. The second one does well on the HCA but only gets Very Good for light return. Personally, I'd prefer more balanced proportions rather than the shallow proportions that these have. If you provide a budget and minimum color requirement, we can help you find alternatives.

 

[mamalovesgems]

I really don't like the first one. The second one does well on the HCA but only gets Very Good for light return. Personally, I'd prefer more balanced proportions rather than the shallow proportions that these have. If you provide a budget and minimum color requirement, we can help you find alternatives.

These were ~$2k from Ritani so I would look for a similar price and I would like 1.5 - 2ct earrings that are set in platinum so probably a H color or better.

 

[MRBXXXFVVS1]

It looks like there's a lot of warmth (brown undertone) and the diamonds are not D color, but it could also be the reflection. Check out Lightbox, you can buy loose stones and get them set in platinum!

 

[mamalovesgems]

I bought a Lightbox 2ct stone, and these studs from Ritani are much much better. They are crisp, clear and you can see a better cutting pattern. My Lightbox stone is a G-H per a gemologist's opinion.

The warmth is a reflection, I'll upload another view.

 

[acaw2015]

In my honest opinion... as soon as you put them in your ear, you will only view them at a distance. As soon as you actually start wearing them and they get just a little bit dirty you will never see the difference. IMHO excellent or a top vg cut, G/H color and vs2 is absolutely fine for studs. No point in paying for what you cant see... I am sorry if this offends anyone. To each their own. I just wanted to add my friendly 2c to put it in perspective.

 

[mamalovesgems]

I bought a Lightbox 2ct stone, and these studs from Ritani are much much better. They are crisp, clear and you can see a better cutting pattern. My Lightbox stone is a G-H per a gemologist's opinion.

The warmth is a reflection, I'll upload another view.

I really don't like the first one. The second one does well on the HCA but only gets Very Good for light return. Personally, I'd prefer more balanced proportions rather than the shallow proportions that these have. If you provide a budget and minimum color requirement, we can help you find alternatives.

Hi Kim, Just trying to understand the difference between the two...Why don't you like the first one?

 

[Kim N]

Hi Kim, Just trying to understand the difference between the two...Why don't you like the first one?

Its proportions are very shallow all around, and the depth is smaller than the table, leading to a very flat-looking diamond.

Maybe take a look at this pair:

1.08 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1.08 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #490191488

www.ritani.com

1.07 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond E Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1.07 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #487115902

www.ritani.com

 

[mamalovesgems]

Its proportions are very shallow all around, and the depth is smaller than the table, leading to a very flat-looking diamond.

Maybe take a look at this pair:

1.08 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1.08 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #490191488

www.ritani.com

1.07 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond E Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1.07 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #487115902

www.ritani.com

Thanks for help with the diamond search! I will probably ask them for photos, because there was only a video of one stone.

I'm also wondering if you could help me find a nice pair of emerald cut studs? What would you look for with emerald cuts? I would want them colorless to near colorless, eye clean and well cut 2 - 2.5 ctw.

 

[Kim N]

Thanks for help with the diamond search! I will probably ask them for photos, because there was only a video of one stone.

I'm also wondering if you could help me find a nice pair of emerald cut studs? What would you look for with emerald cuts? I would want them colorless to near colorless, eye clean and well cut 2 - 2.5 ctw.

You're welcome! Let me know how it turns out.

I'm not very familiar with emerald cuts. I'd suggest starting a new thread for that search so that the experts can see your request in the title.

 

[mamalovesgems]

You're welcome! Let me know how it turns out.

I'm not very familiar with emerald cuts. I'd suggest starting a new thread for that search so that the experts can see your request in the title.

Hi Kim- What do you think about this pair of rounds?

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IGI LG400932132 and
IGI LG395961239

Thanks!!!

 

[Kim N]

Hi Kim- What do you think about this pair of rounds?

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IGI LG400932132 and
IGI LG395961239

Thanks!!!

The cut seems decent on these, but the first one has a pretty big inclusion on the table, and the second one has strain lines. It's possible neither the inclusion or the strain lines would be visible to the naked eye, so if they have a good return policy, it could be worth ordering them to see in person. Are you okay with the color? These are quite a bit more tinted than what you were looking at previously, and IGI can be soft sometimes.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

They are even a bit shallow for me and I am a shallow earring and pendant fan.

 

[mamalovesgems]

What I loved about these studs that I am now second-guessing is that there were super clear and are more sparkly than the Lightbox ones. (I bought both to compare, sigh)

I am buying these as a jewelry basic to go with other jewelry that I don't have coordinating items and don't plan to upgrade. So I want to make sure they are nice and I don't regret them.

What about these? Thanks for the guidance!!

2.02 CTW Round Lab Grown Diamonds | Ritani

Ritani

www.ritani.com

 

[DejaWiz]

What I loved about these studs that I am now second-guessing is that there were super clear and are more sparkly than the Lightbox ones. (I bought both to compare, sigh)

I am buying these as a jewelry basic to go with other jewelry that I don't have coordinating items and don't plan to upgrade. So I want to make sure they are nice and I don't regret them.

What about these? Thanks for the guidance!!

2.02 CTW Round Lab Grown Diamonds | Ritani

Ritani

www.ritani.com

I like these better, but I am a fan of proportions and angles that would lean towards more fire...saves some money, as well.

1.00 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #499116645

www.ritani.com

1.01 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #492125233

www.ritani.com

 

[mamalovesgems]

I like these better, but I am a fan of proportions and angles that would lean towards more fire...saves some money, as well.

1.00 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #499116645

www.ritani.com

1.01 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond D Color VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

1.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #492125233

www.ritani.com

Thanks for the input! Are these that you recommend HCA excellent?

 

[DejaWiz]

Thanks for the input! Are these that you recommend HCA excellent?

They should be since they fall within the PS recommended proportions ranges.