Looking for 2ct lgd for pendant

[barkybarkybarky]

I'm new to lab diamonds and am overwhelmed by the choices and am hoping for help. I thought this would be easy, but now there are so many options for sourcing the diamonds that I'm overwhelmed.

I'm looking for a 2ct or so round for a pendant. I was hoping to spend less than 4k for a good quality lab with a 4 prong setting. Is this reasonable?
Thanks.

 

[mayaINaU]

I'm new to lab diamonds and am overwhelmed by the choices and am hoping for help. I thought this would be easy, but now there are so many options for sourcing the diamonds that I'm overwhelmed.

I'm looking for a 2ct or so round for a pendant. I was hoping to spend less than 4k for a good quality lab with a 4 prong setting. Is this reasonable?
Thanks.

Hi, and welcome! I think your budget is more than adequate. My best advice for that budget and size would be to use the diamond search feature on this website. Limit it to "excellent" HCA score and look for a GCAL report that states "8X". GCAL gives you more detail on light return than an IGI or GIA report, and 8x means the diamond scored excellent on all eight measures. Adiamor is a recommended vendor here (I have not used them but you can search the threads--seems like it's all good experiences) and they have lots of GCAL-certed lab diamonds. Here are some examples, but I would ask that more experienced members weigh in on these to help you narrow them down.
Here is the search: https://www.pricescope.com/diamonds...lor=1&maxcolor=4&minclarity=4&labs_other=true
Here is one example with an excellent HCA and GCAL 8x: https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.09-ct-F-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D50645592?rfr=pricescope
adiamor pendant settings: https://www.adiamor.com/Pendants/Search/Settings

 

[Kim N]

I agree with mayaINaU, GCAL 8x diamonds will take the guesswork out of finding a beautifully cut diamond.

2.03 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320962855 Affinity Cut - D50849559

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

I love the proportions on these two.

2.05 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320961250 Affinity Cut - D50847344

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

2.06 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312560806 Affinity Cut - D49725954

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Modern Solitaire Diamond Necklace Setting

Modern Solitaire Diamond Necklace Setting

www.adiamor.com

 

[barkybarkybarky]

I agree with mayaINaU, GCAL 8x diamonds will take the guesswork out of finding a beautifully cut diamond.

2.03 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320962855 Affinity Cut - D50849559

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

I love the proportions on these two.

2.05 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320961250 Affinity Cut - D50847344

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

2.06 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312560806 Affinity Cut - D49725954

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Modern Solitaire Diamond Necklace Setting

Modern Solitaire Diamond Necklace Setting

www.adiamor.com

What do you think of this in comparison?

1.92 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320483591 Affinity Cut - D50180680

www.adiamor.com

 

[barkybarkybarky]

I'm finding quite a few lgd with B2C jewels. Are they reputable?

 

[Kim N]

What do you think of this in comparison?

1.92 Carat F VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320483591 Affinity Cut - D50180680

www.adiamor.com

That stone is beautiful. For a pendant, which isn't scrutinized as much as a ring, you could go a bit lower on color and clarity to save money.

 

[Kim N]

I'm finding quite a few lgd with B2C jewels. Are they reputable?

Yes, I've seen some good reviews for them on the forum.

 

[barkybarkybarky]

Thanks for the help Kim N and mayaINaU.