Opinion on 2 lab diamonds

[jon826]

Hello, I've recently purchased some diamonds for an engagement ring and was hoping to get some opinions on what some of you think would be the better diamond. Here are the certificates for each, I've already purchased them and I'm just waiting for arrival to compare both IRL before making a decision on which to return.


Lab diamond 1 - https://diamond-assets.ritani.com/GCAL-323350314/certificate.pdf

2.28 Carat Round Lab Diamond GCAL 323350314 | Ritani

2.28 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GCAL #323350314

www.ritani.com

lab diamond 2 - https://diamond-assets.ritani.com/IGI-LG564364160/certificate.pdf

2.33 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG564364160 | Ritani

2.33 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG564364160

www.ritani.com

 

[momofive]

It's hard to tell from just the reports. Do you have the links to the diamonds on Ritani?

 

[jon826]

It's hard to tell from just the reports. Do you have the links to the diamonds on Ritani?

Yes, I've edited the post to include the links on Ritani!

 

[Kim N]

This might be the first GCAL 8x I've seen on Ritani. They're both beautiful, but I like the 2.33 better due to being HPHT.

 

[jon826]

This might be the first GCAL 8x I've seen on Ritani. They're both beautiful, but I like the 2.33 better due to being HPHT.

First one I found as well! From my research I noticed some concerns with CVD and potentially being hazy after additional treatment, is that the main reason you would select the HPHT over the CVD here or is there something else I'm missing?

 

[Kim N]

First one I found as well! From my research I noticed some concerns with CVD and potentially being hazy after additional treatment, is that the main reason you would select the HPHT over the CVD here or is there something else I'm missing?

Yes, CVD can have striations, haziness, brown or grey tint, or birefringence. Not saying that the GCAL 8x has any of that, but HPHT has fewer issues to watch out for.