Help with 3+ct Round Lab Diamond Purchase

[labellavita81]

Hi All,

I am hoping for some expert help. I have been checking out different websites (Ritani and Loosegrowndiamonds) and feel lost.
I am looking for the biggest (3.5 and up), color isn't a huge deal if it faces up white, and at least eye clean. My budget is very tight at $1,900.00. I found one I liked, that looks good in the video, but I have no idea if its going to be "good" in person. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Kim N]

Most of these videos aren't aligned properly, but these look like they have potential.

3.01 Carat G VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 596345177 Affinity Cut - D54754124

3.01 carat, Round, G Color, VS1 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 596345177, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D54754124

www.adiamor.com

3.02 Carat G VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 487195753 Affinity Cut - D52182407

3.02 carat, Round, G Color, VS1 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 487195753, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D52182407

www.adiamor.com

3.11 Carat G VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 587328391 Affinity Cut - D54461384

3.11 carat, Round, G Color, VS1 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 587328391, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D54461384

www.adiamor.com

3.00 Carat G VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 573373393 Affinity Cut - D54106207

3.00 carat, Round, G Color, VS1 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 573373393, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D54106207

www.adiamor.com

 

[0515vision]

Oooooo love that 3.11! What a find, @Kim N!

@labellavita81, do you have a sense of how high you can go in color? If H or I are still ok to you, I have a feeling the experts here can definitely hit the 3.5 mark.

 

[labellavita81]

Oooooo love that 3.11! What a find, @Kim N!

@labellavita81, do you have a sense of how high you can go in color? If H or I are still ok to you, I have a feeling the experts here can definitely hit the 3.5 mark.

Yup! H color would work as long as it is not too yellow facing up.

 

[DejaWiz]

Found a couple of HPHT diamonds for you to have a look at:

3.07 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 536268190 Affinity Cut - D50997985

3.07 carat, Round, G Color, VS2 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 536268190, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D50997985

www.adiamor.com

3.14 Carat F SI1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified 541275383 Affinity Cut - D52867028

3.14 carat, Round, F Color, SI1 clarity, IGI Certified Diamond, IGI Certificate 541275383, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D52867028

www.adiamor.com

 

[0515vision]

I found a decent looking H 3.50 VS1 in your budget which needs to be vetted by the experts. I'm reluctant to post too early, in case someone scoops it out from under you. @DejaWiz or @Kim N , if I post the video, will people be able to trace the stone?

 

[DejaWiz]

I found a decent looking H 3.50 VS1 in your budget which needs to be vetted by the experts. I'm reluctant to post too early, in case someone scoops it out from under you. @DejaWiz or @Kim N , if I post the video, will people be able to trace the stone?

Possibly. Screenshots of the diamond directly face-up would be the safest start.

 

[0515vision]

Under $1600

Measurements	9.72 - 9.75 x 5.95 mm​
Table Size	59%​
Crown Height	14% - 34.5°​
Pavilion Depth	43% - 40.8°​
Girdle Thickness	MEDIUM (FACETED)​
Culet	POINTED​
Total Depth	61.1%​

 

[Kim N]

Under $1600

Measurements	9.72 - 9.75 x 5.95 mm​
Table Size	59%​
Crown Height	14% - 34.5°​
Pavilion Depth	43% - 40.8°​
Girdle Thickness	MEDIUM (FACETED)​
Culet	POINTED​
Total Depth	61.1%​

There may be slight pavilion twist or leakage, but for the price it could be worth bringing in.

 

[0515vision]

I don't think it's traceable from the video ... it's actually under $1500 ...
https://www.medialink.email/v1/admin/diamonds/69443421/non_orbit

 

[Kim N]

I don't think it's traceable from the video ... it's actually under $1500 ...
https://www.medialink.email/v1/admin/diamonds/69443421/non_orbit

That's quite a deal! Nice find!

 

[labellavita81]

I don't think it's traceable from the video ... it's actually under $1500 ...
https://www.medialink.email/v1/admin/diamonds/69443421/non_orbit

Where do i find this diamond? It is beauty and perfect size and price!

 

[0515vision]

@labellavita81 I’m away from my laptop and at work, but go to loosegrowndiamond.com and input those specs. You should find it!

 

[0515vision]

Ok I’m being sneaky and neglecting my students bc this is so fun!

@labellavita81 It’s the 3.5 on this page. Don’t know how to just show the 3.5.
https://www.loosegrowndiamond.com/i...arat=3.40,3.60&color=5.00,6.00&skuu=578328728

 

[labellavita81]

Ok I’m being sneaky and neglecting my students bc this is so fun!

@labellavita81 It’s the 3.5 on this page. Don’t know how to just show the 3.5.
https://www.loosegrowndiamond.com/i...arat=3.40,3.60&color=5.00,6.00&skuu=578328728

Thanks so much! I bought it, I will update this thread once I get my hands on it - hopefully in the next couple weeks! Now I just have to get someone in my area to make the setting!

 

[0515vision]

Post photos, please! Glad I could help!

 

[labellavita81]

They sent me a live video of the diamond, but I can't seem to upload it here I think its a bit warm for my liking, I plan on setting it in Rose gold halo with pink diamonds and then a white gold band and white diamonds.

 

[0515vision]

There’s a return window, yes? For a video, I think you have to use Imgur. Or YouTube.

That sounds like a lovely project! Reminds me of @kim N’s exquisite ring.

 

[labellavita81]

There’s a return window, yes? For a video, I think you have to use Imgur. Or YouTube.

That sounds like a lovely project! Reminds me of @kim N’s exquisite ring.

That's where I got the idea from, I saw Kim's ring and fell in love. I think I will be doing a double halo though.

 

[labellavita81]

Here is the video, let me know what you think?

 

[DejaWiz]

Here is the video, let me know what you think?

What are the proportions and angles of this diamond?

 

[labellavita81]

@DejaWiz - here is the link:

https://www.igi.org/reports/verify-your-report?r=578328728

 

[DejaWiz]

@DejaWiz - here is the link:

https://www.igi.org/reports/verify-your-report?r=578328728

Any possibility of ASET Scope images?

 

[labellavita81]

@DejaWiz Nope! It was hard enough for me to get the real life video.

 

[0515vision]

@DejaWiz Do you think the two videos are of the same stone? Or is the live video lighting just not ideal? I posted the media link video earlier in the thread.

 

[labellavita81]

@DejaWiz Do you think the two videos are of the same stone? Or is the live video lighting just not ideal? I posted the media link video earlier in the thread.

The more I watch it, the more I think the lighting is just bad.

 

[0515vision]

How long until you receive it?

 

[labellavita81]

How long until you receive it?

I paid for Rush shipping, so hopefully in a couple weeks? I am in Canada, and really don't want to have to deal with returning it.

 

[DejaWiz]

@DejaWiz Do you think the two videos are of the same stone? Or is the live video lighting just not ideal? I posted the media link video earlier in the thread.

Just saw the media link (vendor video) of it...looks like it may have some effects of leakage (a touch of ring of death) under the table, which is what I thought I was seeing in the real-world viewing video.
Could be camera settings and lighting environment, but something to watch out for when it arrives.

 

[labellavita81]

@DejaWiz
What is the ring of death? Truly, this was the best diamond option for the size and the price - it was like $1,439. As long as it has some sparkle (which I think it does) I will be happy.