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nomadgirl

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I have been looking for a pair of lab grown diamonds to have them mounted into solitaire earrings. I am searching for is 3tw (so 1.5ct per diamond) color D-E, clarity VS1-VVS2. I am really looking for sparkle and shine so have been searching for Ideal/Super Ideal, EX,EX. I have been looking since October 2023 and feel like I am overwhelmed and confused. It was recommended that I look for H&A diamonds but I haven’t been able to find a pair of similar size where one doesn’t look bigger/smaller than the other. Then I was advised to look at the StoneAlgo scores for cut - some Ideal diamonds have better scores than the H&A diamonds so that’s increased my confusion. Then I was told by a jeweler that H&A is a scam. At this point I don’t know how to proceed and would love advice or recommendations from experts. I need to know whether H&A is important for earrings; if I should downgrade on color or clarity to stay between $2000-$2400.
A few weeks ago I thought I found a great pair on Loose Grown Diamonds but they ended up not having one of them available. Here are the 2 pairs I had looked at:
1. H&A: IGI certificate 603330291 and 603330735
2. Not H&A: IGI certificate 581319308 and 581319311
Please provide recommendations or advice. I tried to use the Connect with an Expert option on Pricescope but it wouldn’t let me submit the form. Please help.
 

Kim N

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For me, since earrings aren't scrutinized the way rings are, H&A is not totally necessary for earrings. IGI also doesn't provide actual H&A images, so I take their designation with a grain of salt.

I found a beautiful pair for you. Let me know when you're online and ready to put them on hold.
 

nomadgirl

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Hi Kim I am online now
 

Kim N

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Here you go!


 

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We love photos! :love:
 

nomadgirl

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Hi Kim, I hope you can help. LGD confirmed on Monday that they were able to secure the 2 diamonds. However, today they sent me another email to inform me that they were unable to get the LG607343681 diamond and are proposing instead this one: IGI: https://www.igi.org/verify-your-report/?r=621407791
Video: -https://view.gem360.in/gem360.html?d=0902241733-DDA-271

I am quite disappointed as I think the one I had ordered was a better match to make a pair and the cut seemed superior to the diamond they are proposing. Also I am concerned that the one they are proposing will look different in size. What do you think? Any recommendations please?
 

0515vision

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I’m so curious as to what @Kim N will say about the diamond they offered. Although the angles aren’t what we call ideal at 33.1 (vs 34-35) and 40.5 (vs 40.6-40.9), that stone seems to have no pavilion twist.

Even if she says to pass on this pick, there’s most definitely be a pair waiting for you out there!

PS is so great for learning!
 

Kim N

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Hi Kim, I hope you can help. LGD confirmed on Monday that they were able to secure the 2 diamonds. However, today they sent me another email to inform me that they were unable to get the LG607343681 diamond and are proposing instead this one: IGI: https://www.igi.org/verify-your-report/?r=621407791
Video: -https://view.gem360.in/gem360.html?d=0902241733-DDA-271

I am quite disappointed as I think the one I had ordered was a better match to make a pair and the cut seemed superior to the diamond they are proposing. Also I am concerned that the one they are proposing will look different in size. What do you think? Any recommendations please?

I think the shallow/shallow combo will likely result in unwanted obstruction, so I would pass.

When you're online, I have two potential stones that would go well with LG615366047.
 

nomadgirl

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Hi Kim, I’m online now
 

Kim N

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Hi Kim, I’m online now

Here they are. Either would pair well with your existing stone.


 

nomadgirl

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Hi Kim, will this one (https://www.loosegrowndiamond.com/inventory/?sku=613377596&skuu=613377596) look different in size to the one they have secured sku: 615366048?
I saw you recommended a 1.52 D VS1 that seems like it may be closer in size, but I’d like both diamonds for the earrings to be the same color and clarity. I don’t mind going down in color and clarity for both diamonds but I wasn’t able to find a matching pair.
 

Kim N

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Hi Kim, will this one (https://www.loosegrowndiamond.com/inventory/?sku=613377596&skuu=613377596) look different in size to the one they have secured sku: 615366048?
I saw you recommended a 1.52 D VS1 that seems like it may be closer in size, but I’d like both diamonds for the earrings to be the same color and clarity. I don’t mind going down in color and clarity for both diamonds but I wasn’t able to find a matching pair.

Not at all. About 0.2mm difference is where the eyes begin to detect a size difference. 7.32-7.39mm will match very well with 7.34-7.36mm.
 
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