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Candygrl

Candygrl

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Hello everyone. I purchased a lab 2.8 G VS2 from Ritani. I received it Friday and although it is absolutely beautiful I feel like I want it to be a little larger. I don’t mind if it’s IGI as long as it is the equivalent of what the GIA looks like in terms of cut color and clarity. I need help picking out a replacement for my exchange. Looking for a 3ct for $3k or a little less. Anyone want to help? TIA :)
 
Candygrl said:
Hello everyone. I purchased a lab 2.8 G VS2 from Ritani. I received it Friday and although it is absolutely beautiful I feel like I want it to be a little larger. I don’t mind if it’s IGI as long as it is the equivalent of what the GIA looks like in terms of cut color and clarity. I need help picking out a replacement for my exchange. Looking for a 3ct for $3k or a little less. Anyone want to help? TIA :)
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Hi!

When it comes to IGI versus GIA, IGI does not indicate whether CVD diamonds specifically have post-growth treatment. Their reports state only that a CVD diamond "may include post-growth treatment." Both GIA and GCAL reports I reviewed during a recent project stated if post-growth treatment was detected.

I sent an email to IGI about it and—as expected— I did not receive a reply.

I ended up using HPHT diamonds instead because IGI does state whether post-growth treatment was detected in them (it wasn’t).

Of course, this might not be a dealbreaker or important at all to some buyers ;)2
 
Bijouteried said:
Hi!

When it comes to IGI versus GIA, IGI does not indicate whether CVD diamonds specifically have post-growth treatment. Their reports state only that a CVD diamond "may include post-growth treatment." Both GIA and GCAL reports I reviewed during a recent project stated if post-growth treatment was detected.

I sent an email to IGI about it and—as expected— I did not receive a reply.

I ended up using HPHT diamonds instead because IGI does state whether post-growth treatment was detected in them (it wasn’t).

Of course, this might not be a dealbreaker or important at all to some buyers ;)2
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Wow, I actually did not know this! So my GIA report will have this info? What treatments do they typically do?
 
Kim N said:
Here are two for you to take a look at.

3.07 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond G Color VVS2 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

3.07 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut G Color VVS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG544241539
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com

3.39 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond G Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

3.39 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut G Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG561266549
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com
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Thank you! Do you think IGI G would be warm we than my current GIA G?
 
I am going to wear her for a couple days and make my decision then. The diamond and setting are gorgeous. I will post pictures tomorrow.
 
Candygrl said:
Wow, I actually did not know this! So my GIA report will have this info? What treatments do they typically do?
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I didn’t know, either, until a couple of weeks ago. I read an article about how HPHT diamonds have all these color and inclusion issues, but my diamonds are pretty nice IMO (H color, VS1/VVS2) and IGI-graded.

Honestly, I did not look much into what kind of post-growth treatment is applied because I knew I just wanted mine “as grown,“ so the possible treatments didn’t matter. But, I think—based on the very little I’ve read—HPHT is done post-growth to permanently improve color.

Likely not a big deal, but I’m just picky about some things. ;)2
 
I’m jealous! The 3.39 is now less expensive than my 2.9
 
Candygrl said:
Thank you! Do you think IGI G would be warm we than my current GIA G?
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Possibly, but it's not always true that IGI is softer than GIA. Inked had an IGI G VS2 recut, and GIA re-graded it as F VS1.

Here are some F options.

3.06 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond F Color VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

3.06 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut F Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG564366990
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com

3.10 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond F Color VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut | Ritani

3.1 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut F Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG563204774
www.ritani.com www.ritani.com
 
I found a 3.02 G VS2 GIA. Sending the other one back tomorrow to have it swapped out. I will come back and post pictures once I receive it
 
Bijouteried said:
I didn’t know, either, until a couple of weeks ago. I read an article about how HPHT diamonds have all these color and inclusion issues, but my diamonds are pretty nice IMO (H color, VS1/VVS2) and IGI-graded.

Honestly, I did not look much into what kind of post-growth treatment is applied because I knew I just wanted mine “as grown,“ so the possible treatments didn’t matter. But, I think—based on the very little I’ve read—HPHT is done post-growth to permanently improve color.

Likely not a big deal, but I’m just picky about some things. ;)2
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The new diamond I chose does not show that this treatment has been done. Thank you for bringing it to my attention that this was even a thing :)
 
Candygrl said:
The new diamond I chose does not show that this treatment has been done. Thank you for bringing it to my attention that this was even a thing :)
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I hope you'll post lotsa pics!
 
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