Help picking an Emerald cut engagement ring

[alphaprime2]

Hi y'all, I've been looking for a lab grown diamond for my SO, who wants an Emerald Cut for an engagement ring.

Size wise, I was looking between 1.3 and 2 carats and have found a couple that I would appreciate your input on! Would also be open to other suggestions, trying to spend less than $3k

Ritani 2.03 carat, E, VVS2

Whiteflash 1.55 carat, D, VVS2

Whiteflash 1.81 carat, E, VS1

Whiteflash 1.4, D, VVS1


I've attached the reports as a link on the bottom. I think all of these should have 360 images on the site. Mainly, the Ritani one is more expensive and for that I'm wondering if it's a rip off. If I'm just way off base on what I should be looking at/for in a diamond, let me know. I'm still an idiot on this stuff, so many thanks in advance!

 

[HGar]

Calling @DejaWiz as he is the bomb when choosing stone.

 

[momofive]

Congratulations and welcome! I am not an expert. I never understand why they don’t show EC’s as standing on its end when they do the video. I like to evaluate the flashes as its rocked east to west. Can you ask for an ASET scope for any of these? What about video in different lighting conditions?

 

[alphaprime2]

Congratulations and welcome! I am not an expert. I never understand why they don’t show EC’s as standing on its end when they do the video. I like to evaluate the flashes as its rocked east to west. Can you ask for an ASET scope for any of these? What about video in different lighting conditions?

Thanks! Yeah I think only the Ritani one and Whitflash 1.55 carat one have videos standing on end on the website. I asked Ritani if they could send some pics and ASET images, will plan to do the same for the Whiteflash ones a bit later today.

 

[alphaprime2]

I just received the ASET image from Ritani if that helps @momofive @DejaWiz

 

[emmy12]

Calling @Karl_K for step cut help!

 

[Karl_K]

Way to much blue in ASET indicates it could be very dark in close viewing.
Im not at my computer to view the rest but based on the ASET it is not showing high potential.

 

[alphaprime2]

Way to much blue in ASET indicates it could be very dark in close viewing.
Im not at my computer to view the rest but based on the ASET it is not showing high potential.

Can I ask, is the ASET is just a static image of light reflection at the face up view? Like if you move it from side to side, would those blue areas in the center reflect light at a certain angle? or is it always going to be dark there no matter what

 

[Karl_K]

Can I ask, is the ASET is just a static image of light reflection at the face up view? Like if you move it from side to side, those blue spots in the center could reflect light at a certain angle? or is it always going to be dark there no matter what

cant tell if it will dance with motion from an ASET but face up static viewing is a common viewing condition.
Basically you need a combo of face up static with the dancing with motion to make a great EC.

 

[alphaprime2]

cant tell if it will dance with motion from an ASET but face up static viewing is a common viewing condition.
Basically you need a combo of face up static with the dancing with motion to make a great EC.

Thanks, I have some other ASET images coming tomorrow so hopefully those look a little better. Appreciate the help so far!

 

[alphaprime2]

Got the ASET from Whiteflash:

Whiteflash 1.40 carat, d, vvs1


Whiteflash 1.81, e, vs1 (seems not impressive)

 

[momofive]

I’m not an expert, but the 1.4 definitely looks better to me. The center of the 1.81 is dark so will show leakage. The 1.4 has a lot of red. Videos would be great to see.

 

[alphaprime2]

Any thoughts on this diamond? Hopefully getting ASET today. @Karl_K

https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG2466609129 Depth is actually 66.8%, not 4% lol

@momofive I can ask if they have any videos they can take of the 1.4 diamond. She did mention that the 1.81 did have more dark spots in the center when she looked at it.

 

[alphaprime2]

Video of the Whiteflash 1.4 ca diamond they sent me, unfortunately the video quality isn't the best...

WF 1.4 Video

Watch "WF 1.4 Video" on Streamable.

streamable.com

 

[momofive]

What kind of lighting was that video shot in? I don't see any "dancing flashes".

 

[alphaprime2]

What kind of lighting was that video shot in? I don't see any "dancing flashes".

I was told it was "normal office lighting" shot with an iphone

 

[DejaWiz]

Way to much blue in ASET indicates it could be very dark in close viewing.
Im not at my computer to view the rest but based on the ASET it is not showing high potential.

100% agree - too much contrast and it looks like the very center will be light leakage city, population: this diamond.

 

[DejaWiz]

1.4 is much better than the other WF offering, but ask for videos in multiple lighting conditions. The "blue box" may be of some concern.

 

[Karl_K]

wf video link not working.
wonder why I didn't get the @ notification.

 

[alphaprime2]

Hi, just a quick update, looking at some other diamonds. Working with Alina at ID jewelry and she suggested two diamonds, any thoughts? One is 2.03/E/VVS2 and the other is 2.10/F/VVS2. Asking for ASET today as well. @Karl_K @DejaWiz

2.03 E vvs2 on top, 2.10 F vvs2 bottom

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2.03 E vvs2 on top, 2.10 F vvs2 bottom

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[DejaWiz]

Hi, just a quick update, looking at some other diamonds. Working with Alina at ID jewelry and she suggested two diamonds, any thoughts? One is 2.03/E/VVS2 and the other is 2.10/F/VVS2. Asking for ASET today as well. @Karl_K @DejaWiz

2.03 E vvs2 on top, 2.10 F vvs2 bottom

Watch "2.03 E vvs2 on top, 2.10 F vvs2 bottom" on Streamable.

streamable.com

2.03 E vvs2 on top, 2.10 F vvs2 bottom

Watch "2.03 E vvs2 on top, 2.10 F vvs2 bottom" on Streamable.

streamable.com

Do they have any spring-rings/try-on rings that they can be put into?
One seems to have a bit too much contrast and the other seems to have too much center leakage in those videos.

 

[alphaprime2]

Do they have any spring-rings/try-on rings that they can be put into?
One seems to have a bit too much contrast and the other seems to have too much center leakage in those videos.

Streamable Video

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Here’s the 2.03 carat diamond, I didn’t ask for the 2.1 which was the one with the light leakage. They’re also asking for $50 for the ASET, think I should still ask for it?

 

[alphaprime2]

Also looking at this Ritani one:

2.09 Carat Emerald Lab Diamond GIA 2466609129 | Ritani

2.09 Carat Emerald Lab Diamond VG Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #2466609129

www.ritani.com

And the ASET:

Too much green in the middle?

 

[DejaWiz]

Also looking at this Ritani one:

2.09 Carat Emerald Lab Diamond GIA 2466609129 | Ritani

2.09 Carat Emerald Lab Diamond VG Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #2466609129

www.ritani.com

And the ASET:

Too much green in the middle?

This one may be worth bringing in for a look.

Loupe360

loupe360.com

 

[alphaprime2]

This one may be worth bringing in for a look.

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Like buying it and seeing it in person? And what did you think about the 2.03 carat ID one in the ring setting? I only ask cause it’s like $600 cheaper than the ritani one.

 

[DejaWiz]

Like buying it and seeing it in person? And what did you think about the 2.03 carat ID one in the ring setting? I only ask cause it’s like $600 cheaper than the ritani one.

I think it has too much contrast, but that's me.
What do you think?

 

[Karl_K]

Also looking at this Ritani one:

2.09 Carat Emerald Lab Diamond GIA 2466609129 | Ritani

2.09 Carat Emerald Lab Diamond VG Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #2466609129

www.ritani.com

And the ASET:

Too much green in the middle?

Face up B+, dances well, crown height good.
Thanks DW for the video.

 

[Karl_K]

Streamable Video

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Here’s the 2.03 carat diamond, I didn’t ask for the 2.1 which was the one with the light leakage. They’re also asking for $50 for the ASET, think I should still ask for it?

lighting is awful in the video.
From what I can see its not a real bad one, but I can't tell how good it is.

 

[alphaprime2]

Thanks guys, I went for it and bought the Ritani one, hopefully it looks great in person!