Looking for advice - Diamond Selection/Feedback from these options

[new_learner321]

Hello all,

I am in the process of shopping for a ~1CT Pear Shaped Lab Grown Diamond for an engagement ring.

The jeweler who will be making the ring for me has let me know that he has these 2 stones readily available (I am going in to see them on this Monday).

I would like to solicit some feedback from this forum's experts/enthusiasts in regards to these 2 stones.
Essentially are they good stones, and are they a good value, or is there anything concerning that I should be aware of?

I want to select a diamond that is very clear (no cloudiness), has no yellowish/brownish hues to it, and has great fire and sparkle (apologies if these aren't the proper technical terms, you know what I'm trying to say...) Looking for ~1CT, Colour F or better, Clarity VS2 or better, and near the best cut available.

Here are the two stones he has available:

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Verify Your Report | Verify Your Diamond Online | IGI

IGI's Verify Your Report service permits quick and convenient confirmation that your report matches what is recorded in the IGI database.

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Both are priced at $2200 CAD (or ~$1650 USD)

Thank you all for any feedback

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, new_learner321!
The proportions and angles are quite a bit out of bounds for what we consider recommended and safe. Definitely have them assessed with an ASET or Ideal-Scope (not to be confused or substituted with a Hearts and Arrows scope) to ensure proper optical performance and peace of mind.

 

[Kim N]

I wasn't able to find the first diamond online, but here's a link to the second diamond, for the pear experts on the forum.

Pear 1.04 Carat Lab Grown Diamond, E, VS2, IGI lg533215963

Buy 1.04 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond, E Color, VS2 Clarity, IGI lg533215963 from Brilliance. A huge selection of ethical, sustainable, lab-created diamonds.

www.brilliance.com

 

[new_learner321]

I wasn't able to find the first diamond online, but here's a link to the second diamond, for the pear experts on the forum.

Pear 1.04 Carat Lab Grown Diamond, E, VS2, IGI lg533215963

Buy 1.04 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond, E Color, VS2 Clarity, IGI lg533215963 from Brilliance. A huge selection of ethical, sustainable, lab-created diamonds.

www.brilliance.com

Oh wow great find. Can't believe the markup he is trying to charge me for the stone... Is this typical?
Cost from the website you found ~936USD*1.33 exchange rate x 1.13 tax =~ $1405CAD vs the $2200CAD he said my price is.

Seems nuts, as I recall when I bought a car a few years ago, the car was ~$32,000, and the dealer made ~$700 profit from that huge purchase.

 

[new_learner321]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, new_learner321!
The proportions and angles are quite a bit out of bounds for what we consider recommended and safe. Definitely have them assessed with an ASET or Ideal-Scope (not to be confused or substituted with a Hearts and Arrows scope) to ensure proper optical performance and peace of mind.

Great idea, I managed to find this video:

And he made the same recommendation regarding paying a lot of attention to the ASET picture so see how much light is escaping/dark spots.
I hope he has one handy so I can take a look. Otherwise I may try to buy my own.

 

[DejaWiz]

Great idea, I managed to find this video:

And he made the same recommendation regarding paying a lot of attention to the ASET picture so see how much light is escaping/dark spots.
I hope he has one handy so I can take a look. Otherwise I may try to buy my own.

Ya know, my mistake...I completely missed that these were pear cut, so proportions and angles aren't the same as they are for MRB/RBC. Definitely get ASET images if you can, but pears and most other fancy shapes are best assessed by the buyers eyes, most of the time.