Professional opinion on lab diamond

[DejaWiz]

Hey! Still in process of getting pics and videos with the holidays and such. It looks great, but I am highly considering ordering another loose diamond to compare while I'm still in the return period. I am looking into GCAL 8x diamonds just to be safe that I'm getting the best cut possible without seeing in person. What are your thoughts on this and is there anything specific I should look for in these (optical brilliance and optical symmetry images)? I'd post examples, but there are only a very small amount of HPHT stones that fall into my specs and one has already been sold since yesterday!
My biggest concern at this point is that I'm pretty certain we've overpaid, so trying to get other options while we have a chance to change our minds. Even if its light performance is amazing (and it really is great), I feel like we can get an even better cut for far less than what we paid for this one.

Let us make some recommendations - my preference would be to find you some diamonds with clean HPHT material and equal or better in the color and clarity grades with smaller tables and angles that maybe drive a bit more fire.
Any thoughts on budget cap?

 

[Melissa Dillingham]

Hey! Still in process of getting pics and videos with the holidays and such. It looks great, but I am highly considering ordering another loose diamond to compare while I'm still in the return period. I am looking into GCAL 8x diamonds just to be safe that I'm getting the best cut possible without seeing in person. What are your thoughts on this and is there anything specific I should look for in these (optical brilliance and optical symmetry images)? I'd post examples, but there are only a very small amount of HPHT stones that fall into my specs and one has already been sold since yesterday!
My biggest concern at this point is that I'm pretty certain we've overpaid, so trying to get other options while we have a chance to change our minds. Even if its light performance is amazing (and it really is great), I feel like we can get an even better cut for far less than what we paid for this one.

 

[Melissa Dillingham]

Let us make some recommendations - my preference would be to find you some diamonds with clean HPHT material and equal or better in the color and clarity grades with smaller tables and angles that maybe drive a bit more fire.
Any thoughts on budget cap?

Maybe around $3,500 for a 1.9 to 2.20 ct?

 

[DejaWiz]

Maybe around $3,500 for a 1.9 to 2.20 ct?

Here you go!

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[DejaWiz]

Another one:

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[DejaWiz]

And another one:

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[Kim N]

I also like this one.

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[Melissa Dillingham]

I also like this one.

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This one looks like its gone already!

 

[Kim N]

This one looks like its gone already!

Yes, lurkers tend to snatch them up if you don't put them on hold right away.

 

[Kim N]

Here's another option.

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[Melissa Dillingham]

Yes, lurkers tend to snatch them up if you don't put them on hold right away.

How do I put them on hold? Do I need to contact someone there?

 

[Melissa Dillingham]

Here you go!

Inventory

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www.loosegrowndiamond.com

Video:

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Grading report:

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I like this one, the 2.16 and one that Kim N suggested. Are they all better than this one?

2.30 Carat F VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 332610037 Affinity Cut - D56246247

2.30 carat, Round, F Color, VVS2 clarity, GCAL 8X Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D56246247

www.adiamor.com

 

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I'm a newbie, but I wonder if the 2.30 F VVS2 has a bit more pavilion twist than the 2.07, 2.16, and 2.12, as well as your 2.09. But you've got @Kim N and @DejaWiz on your case, so you're in good hands!

 

[Kim N]

How do I put them on hold? Do I need to contact someone there?

Yes, you need to call or chat with them to put them on hold.

 

[Kim N]

I like this one, the 2.16 and one that Kim N suggested. Are they all better than this one?

2.30 Carat F VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 332610037 Affinity Cut - D56246247

2.30 carat, Round, F Color, VVS2 clarity, GCAL 8X Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D56246247

www.adiamor.com

The 2.30 has blue nuance.

 

[DejaWiz]

I like this one, the 2.16 and one that Kim N suggested. Are they all better than this one?

2.30 Carat F VVS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 332610037 Affinity Cut - D56246247

2.30 carat, Round, F Color, VVS2 clarity, GCAL 8X Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D56246247

www.adiamor.com

That is a GCAL 8X that shouldn't be an 8X due to that pavilion twist and spots of light leakage under the table.
Blue nuance indeed, Kim N.

 

[Kim N]

That is a GCAL 8X that shouldn't be an 8X due to that pavilion twist and spots of light leakage under the table.
Blue nuance indeed, Kim N.

I agree, they missed the mark with this one.

 

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Looks like vendors are testing the limits of GCAL 8X

 

[Melissa Dillingham]

That is a GCAL 8X that shouldn't be an 8X due to that pavilion twist and spots of light leakage under the table.
Blue nuance indeed, Kim N.

Wow! I'm so glad I asked first. I'm a newbie for sure, but how do you see the twisted pavillion and light leakage under the table? I think I see it on the optical brilliance image.

 

[Kim N]

Wow! I'm so glad I asked first. I'm a newbie for sure, but how do you see the twisted pavillion and light leakage under the table? I think I see it on the optical brilliance image.

Yes, the brilliance image does a good job of showing the problem areas.

I circled the signs of an uneven pavilion and some of the leakage spots.

 

[0-0-0]

If you want to stick with GCAL 8X and Adiamor I think this looks promising

2.32 Carat D VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 332360794 Affinity Cut - D54887606

www.adiamor.com

 

[Melissa Dillingham]

Yes, the brilliance image does a good job of showing the problem areas.

I circled the signs of an uneven pavilion and some of the leakage spots.

I see it now. This is the other GCAL 8X that I was looking at. Do you see anything going on in this one? https://www.adiamor.com/Lab-Diamonds/1.81-ct-F-VS1-Affinity-Cut-Round-Diamond/D55856926?rfr=search
Trying to contact someone to get some of the ones you both suggested put on hold as well.

 

[Melissa Dillingham]

If you want to stick with GCAL 8X and Adiamor I think this looks promising

2.32 Carat D VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 332360794 Affinity Cut - D54887606

www.adiamor.com

Not necessarily trying to stick with them. I just like all of the information they provide, even though I'm still learning how to decipher it.

 

[DejaWiz]

I see it now. This is the other GCAL 8X that I was looking at. Do you see anything going on in this one? https://www.adiamor.com/Lab-Diamonds/1.81-ct-F-VS1-Affinity-Cut-Round-Diamond/D55856926?rfr=search
Trying to contact someone to get some of the ones you both suggested put on hold as well.

Beautiful diamond!

 

[0-0-0]

Have you seen this one? I’m sure Rhino would be happy to provide you with any information you want.

STEAL OF THE DAY 2.17ct E VS1 GIA XXX Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Lab Grown Diamond

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[DejaWiz]

If you want to stick with GCAL 8X and Adiamor I think this looks promising

2.32 Carat D VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 332360794 Affinity Cut - D54887606

www.adiamor.com

Looks decent, but I'm seeing a bit of potential twist and light leakage. Although not as severe as the previous GCAL 8X posted.

 

[Melissa Dillingham]

Beautiful diamond!

How would you compare this to some of the others that you and Kim N suggested? I like all of the information that's provided on the GCAL 8X cert, so not stuck on them. Just want to make the best decision.

 

[DejaWiz]

How would you compare this to some of the others that you and Kim N suggested? I like all of the information that's provided on the GCAL 8X cert, so not stuck on them. Just want to make the best decision.

Calculate price per carat, keeping in mind things like the growth method, material quality, cut precision, color grade, and clarity grade.
1.81 F VS1 is $1061 per carat.
2.33 D VS2 is $771 per carat.
There's a very, very clear winner here.
And one that you should consider placing a hold on ASAP.

 

[Kim N]

I see it now. This is the other GCAL 8X that I was looking at. Do you see anything going on in this one? https://www.adiamor.com/Lab-Diamonds/1.81-ct-F-VS1-Affinity-Cut-Round-Diamond/D55856926?rfr=search
Trying to contact someone to get some of the ones you both suggested put on hold as well.

This one is fantastic.

 

[Melissa Dillingham]

Calculate price per carat, keeping in mind things like the growth method, material quality, cut precision, color grade, and clarity grade.
1.81 F VS1 is $1061 per carat.
2.33 D VS2 is $771 per carat.
There's a very, very clear winner here.
And one that you should consider placing a hold on ASAP.

Calculate price per carat, keeping in mind things like the growth method, material quality, cut precision, color grade, and clarity grade.
1.81 F VS1 is $1061 per carat.
2.33 D VS2 is $771 per carat.
There's a very, very clear winner here.
And one that you should consider placing a hold on ASAP.

Definitely! After yours and Kim N's comments, I went ahead and ordered the 1.81 since they wouldn't place on hold. But now that I look at the others that you and Kim N suggested, they are way more per carat without the scope images. Does this mean they would be better quality? And how would someone like me know if there are any concerns of leakage just based on the images of the stone itself? Sorry for all the questions, but this is pretty interesting stuff!