Recommendations please

[dawn117]

Where would you recommend someone look for a ~1.3 ct eye clean, round brilliant Lab diamond to be set in a yellow gold engagement ring setting? Great light performance is priority.

 

[DejaWiz]

Adiamor or Frank Darling.
Look at their GCAL 8X graded diamonds options.
Got a budget in mind for just the diamond?

 

[dawn117]

Adiamor or Frank Darling.
Look at their GCAL 8X graded diamonds options.
Got a budget in mind for just the diamond?

I don't even have a clue about lab diamond pricing! What does a beautiful, sparkly, engagement ring stone of that size go for?

 

[DejaWiz]

I don't even have a clue about lab diamond pricing! What does a beautiful, sparkly, engagement ring stone of that size go for?

Hi, @dawn117 . It will depend on the specs (clarity, color, etc).
Here are some examples:

1.50 D VS1 GCAL 8X
$3100

diamond-LGA438907JA | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

1.38 D VS1 GCAL 8X
$2100

diamond-LGA412407JA | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

1.86 E SI1 GCAL 8X
$2900

diamond-LGA1165026JA | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

1.68 F VS2
$2600

diamond-LGA354917JA | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[dawn117]

Thanks so much! How do you set the specs to select the GCAL 8X stones? What does that stand for/mean?

 

[DejaWiz]

Here are some Adiamor options:

1.32 E VS1
$2000

1.32 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312941485 Affinity Cut - D49726347

www.adiamor.com

1.33 D VS1
$2000

1.33 Carat D VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160503 Affinity Cut - D49723874

www.adiamor.com

1.38 D VS1
$2100

1.38 Carat D VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320483255 Good Cut - D50181896

1.38 carat, Round, D Color, VS1 clarity, GCAL Certified Diamond, Good Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D50181896

www.adiamor.com

1.51 D VS2
$2650

1.51 Carat D VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320556358 Affinity Cut - D50848017

www.adiamor.com

1.52 E VS1
$2700

1.52 Carat E VS1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160672 Affinity Cut - D49670303

www.adiamor.com

1.62 D VS2
$3000

1.62 Carat D VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320483414 Affinity Cut - D50180213

www.adiamor.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Thanks so much! How do you set the specs to select the GCAL 8X stones? What does that stand for/mean?

You're welcome.
I just search through all diamonds filtered for GCAL grading lab on their sites, then start going through them.
Thankfully, most of what they carry now meet the GCAL 8X criteria:

GCAL 8X Cut Grade

www.gcalusa.com

 

[dawn117]

The setting she's interested in comes from James Allen. Better to buy stone and setting separately?

 

[DejaWiz]

The setting she's interested in comes from James Allen. Better to buy stone and setting separately?

James Allen has a very broad inventory of LGD.
A bit on the higher side for pricing, but there are many sellers that are higher priced.
Here are some examples that would likely lean towards more fire/dispersion:

Lab-Created 1.30 Carat round diamond

This 1.3 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.30 Carat round diamond

This 1.3 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.33 Carat round diamond

This 1.33 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.33 Carat round diamond

This 1.33 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.34 Carat round diamond

This 1.34 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[dawn117]

I didn't see any with the GCAL 8X on the James Allen site. How do you look for well cut sparkly stones?

 

[DejaWiz]

I didn't see any with the GCAL 8X on the James Allen site. How do you look for well cut sparkly stones?

I check the proportions and angles on the grading report and look issues that may impact overall performance in the rotational view.
Which setting is the target?

 

[dawn117]

14K Yellow Gold Laurel Leaves Diamond Engagement Ring​

SKU 18018Y14​

 

[Kim N]

The setting she's interested in comes from James Allen. Better to buy stone and setting separately?

Because of the large price difference between James Allen and Adiamor, I would recommend buying the setting and stone separately in this case. Even with a setting fee, you would come out ahead.

This one is one of my favorites, and only $1990.

1.40 Carat D VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160548 Affinity Cut - D49724088

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Or this one at $1820.

1.34 Carat E VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160507 Affinity Cut - D49725356

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[DejaWiz]

14K Yellow Gold Laurel Leaves Diamond Engagement Ring​

SKU 18018Y14​

That's a really cool setting!
Going to be a stunning piece with an icy white diamond showcasing it!

Found a few others to peek at...I really like the looks of the 1.40 E VS1. Are any of the diamonds in budget for you?

Lab-Created 1.46 Carat round diamond

This 1.46 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.41 Carat round diamond

This 1.41 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color si1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.40 Carat round diamond

This 1.4 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Kim N]

The 1.34 E VS2 is also available at Frank Darling for only $1720, though I just realized it has an inclusion on the table.

diamond-LGA2752902JA | Frank Darling

Sustainably grown lab diamonds and conflict-free natural diamonds. Shop competitively priced GIA diamonds in every shape, from emerald cut to round brilliant.

frankdarling.com

 

[dawn117]

Are the angles and proportions to look for in a lab diamond the same as for an earth-mined diamond? I'm guessing they are, but just checking.

 

[Kim N]

Are the angles and proportions to look for in a lab diamond the same as for an earth-mined diamond? I'm guessing they are, but just checking.

Exactly the same.

This stone, being on sale, comes somewhat close to the 1.40 D VS2 from Adiamor.

Lab-Created 1.39 Carat round diamond

This 1.39 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[dawn117]

Thanks very much for your help! I have turned all the info over to the person who asked me to investigate! Always appreciate the knowledgable folks on this forum!