How do these LGD look? Open to other suggestions as well!

[Engagement_Diamond22]

My soon-to-be fiance (fingers crossed) decided that she wants a LGD instead of natural diamond and wants to stay ~2cts. I have been looking at JA's inventory mainly because if she decides in the years to come to upgrade to a natural diamond, we can utilize the JA upgrade program. How do these look to you all?

Lab-Created 2.00 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 2 carat Lab-Created F color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

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Lab-Created 2.02 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 2.02 carat Lab-Created E color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

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I had been budgeting ~20k but now not sure how much to spend and am a little lost in LGD land.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Cut is exceptional on both

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I love how the E pops.

 

[GiveMePerfect]

Both have great proportions, but the idealscope on the F looks better.

 

[DejaWiz]

I feel that you can do a bit better for around the $10K mark...here's a 2.27 E VS1 with an 8.4mm spread. This will be a noticeable increase in diameter to almost anyone compared to the 8.1mm spreads of the others.

Lab-Created 2.27 Carat round diamond

This 2.27 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

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Now, if you were shopping for an LGD up to the $20K mark as you mentioned in your opening post, then I would recommend something along the lines of this beautiful 3.22 E VS1 with a much larger 9.5mm spread:

Lab-Created 3.22 Carat round diamond

This 3.22 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Engagement_Diamond22]

Thanks for the help and input, everyone!