How is This 2.01ct CVD from Tianyu?

[Kickskid21]

I think it depends on the stone. You'll need to be careful to look at the stone from the side (in video) to make sure there isn't a brown tint, and that might rule out some options.

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[lovedogs]

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That looks good as well. Did you check the HCA? It should be under 2 or very close to it

 

[Kickskid21]

That looks good as well. Did you check the HCA? It should be under 2 or very close to it

Yeah it’s around 1.7 I believe. Them damn inclusions just make me worrisome!

 

[lovedogs]

Yeah it’s around 1.7 I believe. Them damn inclusions just make me worrisome!

On which stone? The newer one you posted? It's super unlikely you'll notice them IRL. They are incredibly small.

 

[Kickskid21]

On which stone? The newer one you posted? It's super unlikely you'll notice them IRL. They are incredibly small.

Yeah, but even any I look at for that matter. I guess I always assumed VS1/2 would have next to nothing

 

[lovedogs]

Yeah, but even any I look at for that matter. I guess I always assumed VS1/2 would have next to nothing

It will have next to nothing. You are looking at a giant image. VS2 means "inclusions seen at 10x magnification".

 

[Kickskid21]

It will have next to nothing. You are looking at a giant image. VS2 means "inclusions seen at 10x magnification".

So circling back around, how much different do you think the original Tianyu stone would differ from the most recent one I sent? Like, a side by side difference once in a platinum setting?

 

[lovedogs]

So circling back around, how much different do you think the original Tianyu stone would differ from the most recent one I sent? Like, a side by side difference once in a platinum setting?

I honestly can't say. But I know for sure if I was spending 4-5K I would want something with a solid return policy and numbers in the "safest" range since you won't be getting advanced images like ASET or IS that we recommend with natural diamonds. In the end it's completely up to you. If it weren't an engagement ring (e.g. if it were a right hand ring or a fun ring), then I'd probably say that the Tianyu one is good enough and not to worry and save money, or that you could ask Tianyu for a stone within a more ideal cut range. But I just think this is an important purchase that you want to get right.

 

[Kickskid21]

I honestly can't say. But I know for sure if I was spending 4-5K I would want something with a solid return policy and numbers in the "safest" range since you won't be getting advanced images like ASET or IS that we recommend with natural diamonds. In the end it's completely up to you. If it weren't an engagement ring (e.g. if it were a right hand ring or a fun ring), then I'd probably say that the Tianyu one is good enough and not to worry and save money, or that you could ask Tianyu for a stone within a more ideal cut range. But I just think this is an important purchase that you want to get right.

Thanks a ton for your help! Don’t hesitate to post if ya find any more stones!

 

[Kickskid21]

I honestly can't say. But I know for sure if I was spending 4-5K I would want something with a solid return policy and numbers in the "safest" range since you won't be getting advanced images like ASET or IS that we recommend with natural diamonds. In the end it's completely up to you. If it weren't an engagement ring (e.g. if it were a right hand ring or a fun ring), then I'd probably say that the Tianyu one is good enough and not to worry and save money, or that you could ask Tianyu for a stone within a more ideal cut range. But I just think this is an important purchase that you want to get right.

How’s this one? https://www.rarecarat.com/product/7...efd95-2a30-41ce-94b6-08d81dd51ee3&postalCode=

 

[lovedogs]

How’s this one? https://www.rarecarat.com/product/7...efd95-2a30-41ce-94b6-08d81dd51ee3&postalCode=

I REALLY like that one!!!!

 

[Kickskid21]

I REALLY like that one!!!!

Nothing looks off to you with it? Some of the ones around $6500 look better, but it might just be the lighting/camera angle and distance

 

[lovedogs]

Nothing looks off to you with it? Some of the ones around $6500 look better, but it might just be the lighting/camera angle and distance

what's an example of one you think looks better?

 

[Kickskid21]

what's an example of one you think looks better?

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You're right that this one has fatter and more defined arrows, but both are very nice. You'll always be able to find a "better " stone that is more expensive, so I think you need to decide on a budget an find the best stone you can within the budget.