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[zhus]

Hi @Kimn and @DejaWiz, and anyone else that could possibly help! I am looking to buy a lab diamond, and found that you guys have been so incredibly helpful to so many on this website asking for assistance in finding their dream stone. I’ve been waffling between a ~4+ carat pear or a ~6+ carat emerald cut, and have almost pulled the trigger on buying from Alex Park several times, but have gotten cold feet at the last minute. Could you please lend me your expertise with some suggestions?

Lab Pear— Ideally I would like to spend less than $5000 for a ~4+ carat eye clean stone, but I can go up to ~$6500 for a perfect match. If possible, I would like to stick to a high H color or whiter, but the most important thing to me is how brilliant it is and that it has as small/nonexistent a bow tie as possible.

https://www.b2cjewels.com/dd/211518...m_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

https://www.stonealgo.com/diamond-details/igi-number-LG566395499

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Lab Emerald— I’m also looking for a spready, well cut, eye clean ~6 carat emerald diamond. Ideally eye clean and as white as possible (not darker than H in color). My budget is anything under ~$7,500 but ideally less than $6,500.

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/6....-Cut-Emerald-Diamond/D52822426?rfr=pricescope

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/6....-Cut-Emerald-Diamond/D52833801?rfr=pricescope

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/6....-Cut-Emerald-Diamond/D52901669?rfr=pricescope

I’ve found some on Alex Park’s IG, StoneAlgo, and the Pricescope search (Adiamor and B2C showed matches), but I am a novice when it comes to judging stones on the internet. Could you please help me?

 

[zhus]

I just purchased this one because it was at a ridiculously low price at $4,100. Was this a good buy?

Emerald 6.02 Carat Lab Grown Diamond, E, VS1, IGI lg569385546

Buy 6.02 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond, E Color, VS1 Clarity, IGI lg569385546 from Brilliance. A huge selection of ethical, sustainable, lab-created diamonds.

www.brilliance.com

 

[Txborn79]

I just purchased this one because it was at a ridiculously low price at $4,100. Was this a good buy?

Emerald 6.02 Carat Lab Grown Diamond, E, VS1, IGI lg569385546

Buy 6.02 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond, E Color, VS1 Clarity, IGI lg569385546 from Brilliance. A huge selection of ethical, sustainable, lab-created diamonds.

www.brilliance.com

I don’t know much about ECs but this one looks to have large facets and I don’t think you want that at all. Pretty sure you’re just going to be able to see right through it.

 

[musicloveranthony]

I just purchased this one because it was at a ridiculously low price at $4,100. Was this a good buy?

Emerald 6.02 Carat Lab Grown Diamond, E, VS1, IGI lg569385546

Buy 6.02 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond, E Color, VS1 Clarity, IGI lg569385546 from Brilliance. A huge selection of ethical, sustainable, lab-created diamonds.

www.brilliance.com

Respectfully, I don't like the appearance. It has poor on/off contrast. So much so that I actually often can't tell whether I am looking at the front or the back of the stone. @kenny is better at the lingo than I am, though

 

[zhus]

Thank you both for your input!! I’m not sure what to look at visually for a nice stone, so I basically saw “super ideal cut,” VS1, and “E” and trusted that it would be a good buy.

 

[Txborn79]

Thank you both for your input!! I’m not sure what to look at visually for a nice stone, so I basically saw “super ideal cut,” VS1, and “E” and trusted that it would be a good buy.

Definitely don’t go by the “super idea cut” any vendor uses unless it for a branded diamond. That’s just a gimmick. You want lots of small steps that flash off/on at different times. I’ll see if I can find an example but again I’m definitely not we’ll versed on emerald cuts.

 

[Txborn79]

This is one another member purchased that several members, who know a lot more about emeralds, verified was a good looking emerald. https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG542209572

 

[musicloveranthony]

Definitely don’t go by the “super idea cut” any vendor uses unless it for a branded diamond. That’s just a gimmick. You want lots of small steps that flash off/on at different times. I’ll see if I can find an example but again I’m definitely not we’ll versed on emerald cuts.

This is the kind of on/off flashing you want to see

https://diamond-assets.ritani.com/IGI-LG567352183/video.mp4

 

[zhus]

I didn’t know if the video quality was just bad… ‍I saw IGI’s “Ex Ex” grading and thought that was standardized language for an excellent cut. I’m so glad that I double checked here— thanks again for getting back to me about this so quickly! I think I’ll hold off on purchasing again until I’m advised on specific stones by the experts.

 

[lovedogs]

I just purchased this one because it was at a ridiculously low price at $4,100. Was this a good buy?

Emerald 6.02 Carat Lab Grown Diamond, E, VS1, IGI lg569385546

Buy 6.02 Carat Round Lab Grown Diamond, E Color, VS1 Clarity, IGI lg569385546 from Brilliance. A huge selection of ethical, sustainable, lab-created diamonds.

www.brilliance.com

I would definitely avoid this one. The facets are large so there will be light leakage.

 

[zhus]

Thank you guys so much, I went ahead and canceled my order.

 

[Txborn79]

@zhus not sure if this one sold but this one is beautiful if you want to contact Alex. Lots of people have purchased from him here, including me, and had a great experience.

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[zhus]

Funny you should mention it— I’m actually talking with Alex about finding a stone for me now, and I used that one as reference! He sent me this one. Any thoughts?

D360° View

https://www.igi.org/viewpdf.php?r=LG566396673

 

[Txborn79]

Funny you should mention it— I’m actually talking with Alex about finding a stone for me now, and I used that one as reference! He sent me this one. Any thoughts?

D360° View

https://www.igi.org/viewpdf.php?r=LG566396673

It looks good to me. I’d trust Alex as he’s pretty picky, and makes it known, when it comes to selecting good ones.

 

[momofive]

Respectfully, I don't like the appearance. It has poor on/off contrast. So much so that I actually often can't tell whether I am looking at the front or the back of the stone. @kenny is better at the lingo than I am, though

I thought the same thing. I couldn't tell if I was looking at the back or the front.