LightBox Basics

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Just got an email ad for LightBox Basics, guaranteed minimum SI clarity, faint color and very good cut. $600 per ct. I know a number of posters are really pleased with their Lightbox diamonds - has anyone purchased one of these?
I wonder if this reminds anyone of the old pork processing saying, "Everything but the squeal."

 

[DejaWiz]

I would hope for most PS shoppers, a slight bump in price would be worth the payoff for colorless with ideal CA and PA angles.
Nothing against those that choose to do business with LightBox...they are still the leader of price/carat, but the gap seems to lessen every day, which is a great thing for every consumer!

1.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG533206912 | Ritani

1.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG533206912

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1.18 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG517295734 | Ritani

1.18 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG517295734

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[Ibrakeforpossums]

My thoughts but much more eloquently put. Thanks, DW!

 

[Kim N]

I would hope for most PS shoppers, a slight bump in price would be worth the payoff for colorless with ideal CA and PA angles.
Nothing against those that choose to do business with LightBox...they are still the leader of price/carat, but the gap seems to lessen every day, which is a great thing for every consumer!

1.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG533206912 | Ritani

1.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG533206912

www.ritani.com

1.18 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG517295734 | Ritani

1.18 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG517295734

www.ritani.com

I agree 100%. When you can get graded stones from Ritani or other similar vendors where you know exactly what you're getting, there's no contest.

 

[Kya]

To me, lightbox basics is the online lab grown version of a mall / chain jewelry store stock stone.

 

[Kim N]

To me, lightbox basics is the online lab grown version of a mall / chain jewelry store stock stone.

It probably doesn't reach the frozen-spit levels of mall jewelry.

 

[Kya]

It probably doesn't reach the frozen-spit levels of mall jewelry.

Haha trueeee
I was thinking along the lines of the mall stores officially ‘branded’ lines…

 

[DejaWiz]

It probably doesn't reach the frozen-spit levels of mall jewelry.

Give LB some time to perfect that process...

 

[Kim N]

Give LB some time to perfect that process...

Below Basic
Far Below Basic

 

[diamondyes]

I would hope for most PS shoppers, a slight bump in price would be worth the payoff for colorless with ideal CA and PA angles.
Nothing against those that choose to do business with LightBox...they are still the leader of price/carat, but the gap seems to lessen every day, which is a great thing for every consumer!

1.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG533206912 | Ritani

1.01 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG533206912

www.ritani.com

1.18 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG517295734 | Ritani

1.18 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color SI1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG517295734

www.ritani.com

Grateful for you sharing this knowledge! Do the deals extend to the 2ct level or are we seeing less of that with competitors?

 

[DejaWiz]

Grateful for you sharing this knowledge! Do the deals extend to the 2ct level or are we seeing less of that with competitors?

Not quite...well proportioned D-E VS1-SI1 diamonds with IGI grading are still in the $2k and higher mark from the cheaper sellers, from what I'm seeing.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Below Basic
Far Below Basic

We swept the floor.

 

[MamaBee]

I bought a LB 1 carat pendant when they first came out. I wanted to see what a lab diamond looked like compared to my ACA and Tiffany diamond pendant. I must have been really lucky because the color is like an F or G..I can’t see any tint. The cut isn’t an ACA but it’s really good. Maybe they only sold the cream of the crop in the beginning. I recently had the LB diamond set in a solitaire bangle after I had a diamond cushion removed from the bangle to make into a ring…I’m really happy with it. It certainly doesn’t look like a mall diamond. I’m feeling pretty lucky that I didn’t get stuck with a dud!

 

[diamondyes]

Not quite...well proportioned D-E VS1-SI1 diamonds with IGI grading are still in the $2k and higher mark from the cheaper sellers, from what I'm seeing.

$2k for a beautiful 2ct??? Wow. I’ll have to get your help in finding one some time!

 

[DejaWiz]

$2k for a beautiful 2ct??? Wow. I’ll have to get your help in finding one some time!

Just say the word...Kim N and I will find you an absolute jaw-dropper.

 

[AdaBeta27]

Just got an email ad for LightBox Basics, guaranteed minimum SI clarity, faint color and very good cut. $600 per ct. I know a number of posters are really pleased with their Lightbox diamonds - has anyone purchased one of these?
I wonder if this reminds anyone of the old pork processing saying, "Everything but the squeal."

I can't find the thread or posts. But somebody bought a 10k cz ring and installed a 2ct Lightbox Basics diamond in it. It might be a man's ring? The owner said the color looks like an L/M range, and said it's a nice looking diamond and good deal for someone who isn't too picky. Some of the reviews at Lightbox mention things like a slight "rose" tint. So my guess is the colors of this category could vary quite a bit.

 

[AdaBeta27]

Here's the 2ct Basics L/M ring I was thinking of. I had to use the computer to find it. https://www.pricescope.com/communit...-became-available.269685/page-18#post-5143774

There might be woman on here who has a 1.75 ct Basics in a ring. Not sure if I saw that here or on Reddit.

 

[Jax172]

I have a 2 ct Lightbox diamond. I had a setting made by Etsy and set but a local jeweler. They graded it as an I I think. Which I would agree with. It’s very well cut and face up it is super white. It’s only in some lighting that it shows a slight yellow tint.

 

[diamondyes]

I have a 2 ct Lightbox diamond. I had a setting made by Etsy and set but a local jeweler. They graded it as an I I think. Which I would agree with. It’s very well cut and face up it is super white. It’s only in some lighting that it shows a slight yellow tint.

Would love to see a pic!!

 

[Jax172]

Would love to see a pic!!

I think I posted it the Lightbox post

 

[Jax172]

I think I posted it the Lightbox post

I did. Found the pics.

 

[HerefortheBling]

That's gorgeous! I love the setting!

 

[diamondyes]

I did. Found the pics.

Wow that’s NICE!!!!!