Help me pick a stone, please.

[TWoodman]

Hello,
We are looking to purchase a lab produced diamond stone
Round Brilliant
ideal cut,
Color E-D
VVS2 or better
Carat size 3.25 to .3.75
I found some of these numbers here and online to start with
Pavilion angle (PA): 40.6-40.8°

Crown angle (CA): 34-35°
Table width (TW): 54-56%
Stars: around 50% ( I have not found a site yet to use this one)
Lowers: 75-80%
Depth Percentage 61-62.5%

I have checked both price-scope search
and Stone Algo
This is where I started getting a little overwhelmed.



We have made purchases twice over the last several years, only to return them after getting separate independent appraisals.
Both of us got a little hung up on the price. Both times, the rings were appraised for substantially less than we paid.
Hopefully, the third time, we will be successful in being satisfied.
We both understand that LG diamonds will likely produce diminishing returns with technological advancements.
We have checked with Loose Grown Diamonds, Ritani, and Adiamor
To date, we have found the best pricing in LGD ( when comparing certificates)
I guess we are comfortable with purchasing from either one. If one supplier had any advantage it would be Ritani
They have locations 30- 45 minutes from us where you can view the diamond before accepting possession


Thank you for any help offered



We've selected these 4 to start
https://www.loosegrowndiamond.com/inventory/?sku=1463246144&skuu=1463246144
https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=7473703462
https://www.stonealgo.com/diamond-details/GIA-number-LG1463246144


https://www.loosegrowndiamond.com/inventory/?sku=7473703462&skuu=7473703462
https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=7473703462
https://www.stonealgo.com/diamond-details/GIA-number-LG7473703462


https://www.loosegrowndiamond.com/inventory/?sku=2476525133&skuu=2476525133
https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=2476525133
https://www.stonealgo.com/diamond-details/GIA-number-LG2476525133

https://www.loosegrowndiamond.com/inventory/?sku=1475703806&skuu=1475703806
https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=1475703806
https://www.stonealgo.com/diamond-details/GIA-number-LG1475703806

 

[Kim N]

I like the 3.44 best.

 

[TWoodman]

Thank you for the reply

 

[TWoodman]

How Does this one compare to the 3.44?
https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/3.07-ct-D-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D55464056?rfr=pricescope

 

[DejaWiz]

Any of these jumping out at you?

Inventory

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

www.loosegrowndiamond.com

 

[TWoodman]

Honestly, i would probably pick the most expensive one.
I'm getting lost here.
Im currently on Pricescope (Adiamor looking at the GCal 8x )
3.3 through 3.6
limits the options to 17

 

[TWoodman]

I've tried to put these filters in

Pavilion angle (PA): 40.6-40.8°

Crown angle (CA): 34-35°

Table width (TW): 54-56%

Stars: around 50%

Lowers: 75-80%
Depth 61 -62.5
And then there are no options afterward

 

[DejaWiz]

I've tried to put these filters in

Pavilion angle (PA): 40.6-40.8°

Crown angle (CA): 34-35°

Table width (TW): 54-56%

Stars: around 50%

Lowers: 75-80%
Depth 61 -62.5
And then there are no options afterward

Have a peek at this one...if you like what you see, then try code GET15 to bring the price down to around $3900, which is the best price that I could find amongst the different sellers that have this one listed in their inventory...plus they throw in free 0.25tcw studs (no info on 4Cs, though).
Welcome to the holiday buying season, so move quick...better to get it and use the return policy if needed than to miss out on it, although I don't see any issues that would necessitate a return.

https://www.brilliance.com/lab-grown-diamonds/round/3-65-carat-e-color-super-ideal-make-vs1-clarity-igi-certified-SKU-LG21566571

 

[TWoodman]

Thank you, I've made the purchase
Hopefully, the order will be fulfilled

 

[DejaWiz]

Thank you, I've made the purchase
Hopefully, the order will be fulfilled

Happy to help!
Please let us know your thoughts and impressions when you receive it.

Here's the link to the 360 vendor video:

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Here's the link to the grading report:

Verify Your Report | Verify Your Diamond Online | IGI

IGI's Verify Your Report service permits quick and convenient confirmation that your report matches what is recorded in the IGI database.

report.igi.org

 

[DejaWiz]

Serious typo in my previous post...the free studs are 0.25ctw - I've reported to kindly ask for an admin to edit. My apology.

 

[TWoodman]

Saw this, thank you for pointing this out

 

[TWoodman]

@DejaWiz @​

Kim N​

@Here is The stone we purchased. Someone with more experience can provide their thoughts. Under UV light, it appears to have no fluorescence.

 

[TWoodman]

 

[TWoodman]

 

[TWoodman]

 

[0515vision]

Your YouTube videos aren’t showing. But those ASET photography skills are amazing! Looks so great to me, but wait to hear from the experts. How exciting!

 

[TWoodman]

Thanks. I'm going to try to reload the videos.

 

[Kim N]

The stone looks fantastic and beautifully cut! You did a great job with the images. I'd try uploading the videos to Imgur.

 

[TWoodman]

https://imgur.com/a/3nfQ1HU

 

[TWoodman]

https://imgur.com/Flyz8d2

 

[TWoodman]

The stone looks fantastic and beautifully cut! You did a great job with the images. I'd try uploading the videos to Imgur.

Ok, I thought the stone had quite a bit of light loss, with inconsistent arrows poor symmetry. However, this is the first diamond I've ever looked at under the different scopes

 

[Kim N]

I see no light loss in this ASET image, and the arrows look very symmetrical.

 

[TWoodman]

Ok, I guess it's the camera.
i was under the impression when looking through a scope, if you can see directly through the stone, that is light loss

 

[DejaWiz]

Ok, I guess it's the camera.
i was under the impression when looking through a scope, if you can see directly through the stone, that is light loss

It's not perfectly centered and aligned... assessing for tilt leakage is good, but there will always be some tilt leakage.

This photo shows a well cut diamond that has strong light return and optical performance.




Are you wearing dark/black clothing or using a larger sized camera or phone with a black/dark case when you took those videos?

 

[TWoodman]

Yes, a black hoodie and an XL iPhone. Please, do tell

 

[TWoodman]

Now I understand

https://imgur.com/a/nmlvoTI

 

[DejaWiz]

Now I understand

https://imgur.com/a/nmlvoTI

There ya go! Thought I was seeing some serious environment reflection in the first videos.


IT'S ALIVE

 

[0515vision]

I love data!! Thx for the new video @TWoodman! And CONGRATS on a beautiful stone!!