Minimum start for 4ct on LGD

[Lavy]

Good morning, I'm just starting my trek in looking for a 4ct lab grown diamond. Looking at LGD there are so many diamonds with such a wide variation of pricing. Is there a minimum price I should start at to get a good diamond. I find at the $2500 mark most are CVD with potential for treatment, is it more realisitic to look at the $4000 price point for an as grown?

Minimum specs
Size 4ct
Clarity Vs2
Color G
Cut Excellent

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello, Lavy!
I have a recommendation for you, when you're here and ready (in case you want to put it on hold before it gets sniped by a lurker).

 

[Kim N]

I found two beautiful options for you between $3300-$4000.

 

[Lavy]

Sorry I'm late to respond, I'm buying for my mother so I want to be ready to go when I get your suggestions so I don't miss out.

She is wondering what the incremental cost to go to a 5 ct diamond with similar specs would be? Would it be an incremental $1000-$2000 or significantly more?

TIA

 

[Kim N]

Sorry I'm late to respond, I'm buying for my mother so I want to be ready to go when I get your suggestions so I don't miss out.

She is wondering what the incremental cost to go to a 5 ct diamond with similar specs would be? Would it be an incremental $1000-$2000 or significantly more?

TIA

Here are suggestions closer to 4ct.

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[Kim N]

The second and third ones below aren't cut as precisely as the others, but if she's not too picky about cut, they could work.

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[Lavy]

Here are suggestions closer to 4ct.

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Thank you!

 

[Lavy]

Here are suggestions closer to 4ct.

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Is the depth at 62% an issue on the second one?

 

[Kim N]

Is the depth at 62% an issue on the second one?

Not at all.

 

[Lavy]

Here are suggestions closer to 4ct.

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I am kind of at a loss for which one I should get, which would you pick if the price was the same for both? The video for the F color actually looks more yellow than the G color but that's probably just the video? Go for clarity or color? Thoughts?

 

[Kim N]

I am kind of at a loss for which one I should get, which would you pick if the price was the same for both? The video for the F color actually looks more yellow than the G color but that's probably just the video? Go for clarity or color? Thoughts?

The color discrepancy you're seeing is likely just the result of the photography environment. I would go for color.

 

[DejaWiz]

Is $5500 out of budget for clean HPHT five and a quarter carat?

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[Lavy]

Is $5500 out of budget for clean HPHT five and a quarter carat?

Loupe360

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It's beautiful but yes a bit high for our budget. Any 4ct candidates?

 

[DejaWiz]

It's beautiful but yes a bit high for our budget. Any 4ct candidates?

$3300 - PA is a touch shallow but couples well with the slightly steeper CA...will be quite the firecracker because of the proportions.

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[Lavy]

The color discrepancy you're seeing is likely just the result of the photography environment. I would go for color.

Thank you! I ended up ordering the 4.02 F VS1 you suggested on Adiamor on sale for $3000. I hope she loves it!

 

[Kim N]

Thank you! I ended up ordering the 4.02 F VS1 you suggested on Adiamor on sale for $3000. I hope she loves it!

You're very welcome! I hope you'll come back and share photos!

 

[DejaWiz]

Excellent choice, Lavy!
Nice find, Kim N!

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[Engrgrl1]

Is $5500 out of budget for clean HPHT five and a quarter carat?

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That's a nice stone! Is that the going price for a nice 5 ct these days? $5000-$6000?

 

[DejaWiz]

That's a nice stone! Is that the going price for a nice 5 ct these days? $5000-$6000?

Hello, Engrgrl1!
Yep, seems so - at least from the popular online sellers. In fairness, I'd say $5000-12000 should be the expected range depending on color, clarity, cut precision, grading lab used, and business overhead/margin.

 

[Lavy]

Here it is! It’s big and sparkly, anything else I need to look for? Definitely a different perspective compared to the smaller diamonds I have.

https://imgur.com/a/IMrMYnU

 

[Engrgrl1]

It's beautiful!! Can't wait to see it in the setting!!

 

[0515vision]

Just for fun, I'd enjoy it in different lighting while it's still out of a setting. Go outside in direct sunlight and then under a tree. In Costco/mall lighting then low indoor lighting. Overcast day. Side lighting from a window as the sun goes down.

It'll show you some amazing flashes and colors and sparkles. Congrats!

 

[Lavy]

Just for fun, I'd enjoy it in different lighting while it's still out of a setting. Go outside in direct sunlight and then under a tree. In Costco/mall lighting then low indoor lighting. Overcast day. Side lighting from a window as the sun goes down.

It'll show you some amazing flashes and colors and sparkles. Congrats!

It funny you say that, I’ve been taking it with me wherever I go to look at it sparkle!

 

[Kim N]

It's stunning and so sparkly, Lavy!

 

[Kim N]

Just for fun, I'd enjoy it in different lighting while it's still out of a setting. Go outside in direct sunlight and then under a tree. In Costco/mall lighting then low indoor lighting. Overcast day. Side lighting from a window as the sun goes down.

It'll show you some amazing flashes and colors and sparkles. Congrats!

Ooh yes, my favorite lighting is under a broad leafy tree on a sunny day. The pastels are amazing.