Lightbox 2ctw in 14k preorder

[FL_runner]

Option just posted on the Lightbox site order your 2ctw if you’ve been wanting them!!!

 

[Dhana]

Yup at last got them.

 

[Mamajemmy]

Was anyone else able to get them?? So cool they are doing 14k as many were thinking of resetting because they were in 10k

 

[Dhana]

I probably will still have to reset and I wish that I got the 10k as it's cheaper. Hopefully I will be able to put it towards the cost of the setting ( screw or guardian )

 

[FL_runner]

I pre-ordered today (not surprising since I started the over-excited post!)

 

[ac117]

There are also lab grown diamond studs in 14k on LT right now too!

Lab grown 2 ct diamond earrings 14k screw backs | Loupe Troop

loupetroop.com

 

[Dhana]

Yes I think it's from a PSer and I thought about buying it
But I wasn't sure ( it was purchased recently) and the lightbox popped !
Atleast if I don't like it I can return to lightbox !

 

[Buttercookies]

Can't wait for the 4ctw studs !

 

[Mamajemmy]

I can’t wait to see more reviews on here!

 

[dizzyakira]

Me too! I can't wait to see your reviews and pictures! I'm waiting until I reset my ER to buy anything new (I hope!). So living through y'all for now . I wish they offer different settings instead of going from 10k to 14k...I was fine with 10K! Lol

 

[Mamajemmy]

I was fine with the 10k too! I think they’ve found a way to make a bit more money from these larger stone. They are still so much less than other labs though!

 

[AprilBaby]

I want yg settings!

 

[Dhana]

It's back in stock!
Wow !

 

[123ducklings]

Preorder is up right now

 

[Mamajemmy]

I’ve checked it a few times and it’s been up most of them. They must have gotten a ton made!

 

[123ducklings]

I’ve checked it a few times and it’s been up most of them. They must have gotten a ton made!

I’d been occupied with other things this week so I hadn’t checked in a while. There’s also a great pair on LT right now. Sigh, so tempted but 1ctw is the right size for me (for now at least).

https://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/lab-grown-2-ct-diamond-earrings-14k-screw-backs;35813

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

I wonder if the larger LightBox diamonds suffer from Internal Graining (striations) the way many other CVD diamonds seem to?

 

[Mamajemmy]

If I order them my appraiser is super interested in taking a look. I’ll let you know!

 

[Buttercookies]

I wonder if the larger LightBox diamonds suffer from Internal Graining (striations) the way many other CVD diamonds seem to?

If so, will that affect optical performance or durability in any way?

 

[123ducklings]

If so, will that affect optical performance or durability in any way?

Mined and lab diamonds can both have stria; it seems to be a more common issue with CVD lab diamonds because of the way they’re grown. Stria can sometimes impact optical performance, it depends on the severity. Search “stria” or “striations” on PS — there have been a handful of discussions about it.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/internal-graining-comparison.255344/#post-4694588

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ference-between-natural-and-lab-grown.249513/

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/unique-characteristics-in-mmd.250194/

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-me-to-a-lab-grown-stone.260713/#post-4842445

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

If so, will that affect optical performance or durability in any way?

Not durability,
But it has a bad effect on fire and brilliance.

 

[AprilBaby]

It’s not a problem with under 1 ct stones.

 

[sparklynurse]

It’s not a problem with under 1 ct stones.

Sadly, it is a problem even with under 1ct stones. I had a pair of .76 cttw lab diamond studs which I hated. The performance was so bad - I had to work hard to get any fire out of them. These were IGI graded stones that rated a .9 and 1.2 on the HCA scale and were super ideal cut so, theoretically, should have performed very well. I gave up, returned them and purchased WF mined diamond studs which, needless to say, are freakin spectacular and worth every penny I paid.

On the other hand, I have a 1.13 ct lab diamond ring graded by GCAL also super ideal cut which is amazing! It scored a .7 on the HCA scale and is as beautiful as my WF studs. I think I got very lucky with my ring. If I were to purchase a lab diamond again, I would purchase from a vendor screening for stria and its impact on performance. August Vintage comes to mind.

 

[AprilBaby]

Sadly, it is a problem even with under 1ct stones. I had a pair of .76 cttw lab diamond studs which I hated. The performance was so bad - I had to work hard to get any fire out of them. These were IGI graded stones that rated a .9 and 1.2 on the HCA scale and were super ideal cut so, theoretically, should have performed very well. I gave up, returned them and purchased WF mined diamond studs which, needless to say, are freakin spectacular and worth every penny I paid.

On the other hand, I have a 1.13 ct lab diamond ring graded by GCAL also super ideal cut which is amazing! It scored a .7 on the HCA scale and is as beautiful as my WF studs. I think I got very lucky with my ring. If I were to purchase a lab diamond again, I would purchase from a vendor screening for stria and its impact on performance. August Vintage comes to mind.

I was referring only to Lightbox. Is that what you had?

 

[sparklynurse]

I was referring only to Lightbox. Is that what you had?

No, I had graded lab diamonds purchased through Brilliant Earth. Based on my experience with these stones I am very very hesitant to purchase unvetted lab diamonds. It was a real eye opener as to the performance issues that can happen with lab diamonds.

I purchased my ring first and was very happy with the diamond so I went ahead and purchased studs. Unfortunately, despite being graded as super ideal and scoring very well on the HCA tool, they just did not perform well. They were not fiery at all, it was very disappointing. And then the hassle of returning them . . .

Maybe Lightbox checks their stones for performance? I'm not sure why this issue wouldn't happen with under 1ct Lightbox stones. Again, for me personally, I would not purchase unvetted and ungraded lab diamonds having seen just how poorly some lab stones perform.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Anyone had an issue with a LightBox diamond?

 

[sprinklesparkles]

Anyone had an issue with a LightBox diamond?

I have a .5ct LB necklace that performs very well to my eyes. I don't see stria, but it's small so...could be there.

 

[Mamajemmy]

It should be interesting. It seems like there are a good handful who ordered these studs so we will know more soon! I haven’t heard anything negative about lightbox— which I was kind of expecting to.

 

[sparklynurse]

I have a .5ct LB necklace that performs very well to my eyes. I don't see stria, but it's small so...could be there.

I don't think stria are visible to the naked eye but I could be mistaken.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

I don't think stria are visible to the naked eye but I could be mistaken.

They would not be easily seen when set. They would almost always be parallel to the table and unless they were very near the table they would be hard for a non gemologist to see, even with a loupe.