Sudden price increase?

[aapple0112]

These are so so very close!
Showed my wife the comparison video, and without telling her anything about either diamond, she says her eyes see just a hint more colored light flashes in the bottom (2.39) diamond.
Which do your eyes gravitate to more, having seem all of the video, @aapple0112?

@DejaWiz @Kim N

I actually watched videos for an hour. When I was watching single stone video, it was always 2.11 won, but when I was watching comparison video, my eyes always toward to 2.39. So far 2.39 won! I will wait for video under the sunlight to make final decision.
Thank you guys! Your help is much appreciated.

 

[Kim N]

@DejaWiz @Kim N

I actually watched videos for an hour. When I was watching single stone video, it was always 2.11 won, but when I was watching comparison video, my eyes always toward to 2.39. So far 2.39 won! I will wait for video under the sunlight to make final decision.
Thank you guys! Your help is much appreciated.

Eagerly awaiting your final decision! I think if you were worried about DSS, you won't regret going for the bigger one. I was surprised how much the 0.28mm difference looked on the hand.

 

[DejaWiz]

Eagerly awaiting your final decision! I think if you were worried about DSS, you won't regret going for the bigger one. I was surprised how much the 0.28mm difference looked on the hand.

I immediately noticed the size bump, as well.

 

[aapple0112]

@DejaWiz @Kim N

i found out there is another comparison video that FD sent to me. What do you guys think? and I will update video under sunlight once I receive tomorrow.

20221105_103036.mp4

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this is close up video for 2.39E

V360 Viewer

Size difference is very noticeable, and that size looks very juicy. So far I am leaning towards 2.39E

 

[Kim N]

@DejaWiz @Kim N

i found out there is another comparison video that FD sent to me. What do you guys think? and I will update video under sunlight once I receive tomorrow.

20221105_103036.mp4

drive.google.com

this is close up video for 2.39E

V360 Viewer

Size difference is very noticeable, and that size looks very juicy. So far I am leaning towards 2.39E

They both perform stellarly, so it comes down to the size, and the 2.39 is the clear winner!

 

[aapple0112]

@DejaWiz @Kim N

here are videos under sunlight and spotlight.
They don’t turn weird gray color under sunlight and I think they both perform equally.
For the spotlight, what you you think? Somehow I felt 2.11 has better sparkle, or maybe I need to rest my eyes first.

20221108_114518.mp4

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20221108_114627.mp4

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20221108_114748.mp4

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20221108_114833.mp4

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20221108_114902.mp4

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[Kim N]

@DejaWiz @Kim N

here are videos under sunlight and spotlight.
They don’t turn weird gray color under sunlight and I think they both perform equally.
For the spotlight, what you you think? Somehow I felt 2.11 has better sparkle, or maybe I need to rest my eyes first.

20221108_114518.mp4

drive.google.com

20221108_114627.mp4

drive.google.com

20221108_114748.mp4

drive.google.com

20221108_114833.mp4

drive.google.com

20221108_114902.mp4

drive.google.com

I saw more sparkles from the 2.39 except for maybe spotlight. Unless you plan to be under spotlight most of the time, I think the 2.39 showed more activity in the other lighting conditions.

 

[DejaWiz]

@DejaWiz @Kim N

here are videos under sunlight and spotlight.
They don’t turn weird gray color under sunlight and I think they both perform equally.
For the spotlight, what you you think? Somehow I felt 2.11 has better sparkle, or maybe I need to rest my eyes first.

20221108_114518.mp4

drive.google.com

20221108_114627.mp4

drive.google.com

20221108_114748.mp4

drive.google.com

20221108_114833.mp4

drive.google.com

20221108_114902.mp4

drive.google.com

2.39 all the way. Not saying the 2.11 looks bad as it's great, just that the 2.39 looks a little more great.

 

[aapple0112]

2.39 all the way. Not saying the 2.11 looks bad as it's great, just that the 2.39 looks a little more great.

@DejaWiz @Kim N

Thank you guys! Going to tell Alice right away.
Really much appriciate for all your help!

 

[Kim N]

@DejaWiz @Kim N

Thank you guys! Going to tell Alice right away.
Really much appriciate for all your help!

Fantastic! Can't wait for you to get it. Do you know how long it will take?

 

[aapple0112]

Fantastic! Can't wait for you to get it. Do you know how long it will take?

Do you think I should see the stone in person first or its good to go to set on ring?

 

[DejaWiz]

Do you think I should see the stone in person first or its good to go to set on ring?

I would say that you're good to go...it's a perfectly performing diamond!
Up to you...as seeing an immaculate loose diamond is an amazing experience in and of itself.

 

[aapple0112]

I would say that you're good to go...it's a perfectly performing diamond!
Up to you...as seeing an immaculate loose diamond is an amazing experience in and of itself.

Hmm....I never had that experience, but I guess I will skip that.
I've ordered "try at home" ring kits, it might take a little time to start the setting.

 

[Kim N]

Do you think I should see the stone in person first or its good to go to set on ring?

I agree--it's good to go! Is it going to be set in the beautiful tulip-like setting you posted previously? Btw, can you share the link where you got the inspiration photo from for the setting?

 

[aapple0112]

I agree--it's good to go! Is it going to be set in the beautiful tulip-like setting you posted previously? Btw, can you share the link where you got the inspiration photo from for the setting?

So far, my mind is setting on the tulip style, but FD has other beautiful setting and I want to see and try in person first.

I saw the setting from byBonnie Jewelry. I love their setting but they don't set stone from any other source. Anyways, you can check her YouTube or instagram. Her ring is beautiful.

By Bonnie Jewelry | All Things Diamonds ✨ on Instagram: "Take your Platinum pick! Round 6 Prong Tulip Cathedral on Solitaire or French Pave Round 6 Prong on 3/4ths French Pave or U Pave SAVE this post to add to your list of inspiration! #bybonni

1,264 likes, 9 comments - bybonniejewelry on October 28, 2022: "Take your Platinum pick! Round 6 Prong Tulip Cathedral on Solitaire or French Pave Round 6 Prong on 3/4ths French Pave or U Pav..."

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[DiamondsOnly]

Love ByBonnies tulip setting, but chose a similar cathedral setting by FD - The Cathedral Royale.

 

[Kim N]

So far, my mind is setting on the tulip style, but FD has other beautiful setting and I want to see and try in person first.

I saw the setting from byBonnie Jewelry. I love their setting but they don't set stone from any other source. Anyways, you can check her YouTube or instagram. Her ring is beautiful.

By Bonnie Jewelry | All Things Diamonds ✨ on Instagram: "Take your Platinum pick! Round 6 Prong Tulip Cathedral on Solitaire or French Pave Round 6 Prong on 3/4ths French Pave or U Pave SAVE this post to add to your list of inspiration! #bybonni

1,264 likes, 9 comments - bybonniejewelry on October 28, 2022: "Take your Platinum pick! Round 6 Prong Tulip Cathedral on Solitaire or French Pave Round 6 Prong on 3/4ths French Pave or U Pav..."

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bybonniejewelry's version is beautiful. I hadn't heard of her before. Thanks for sharing.

 

[aapple0112]

Love ByBonnies tulip setting, but chose a similar cathedral setting by FD - The Cathedral Royale.

It was your ring made me look into FD. Your ring is beautifu.

 

[aapple0112]

bybonniejewelry's version is beautiful. I hadn't heard of her before. Thanks for sharing.

I was searching some diamond bracelet and her YouTube popped out. What she offers is whole service. You tell them your requirements and they will quote the price range, then they will find stone for you. I like their setting but I want to find my own stone and control the cost. I am glad that I found FD

 

[DiamondsOnly]

It was your ring made me look into FD. Your ring is beautifu.

aww thank you! I can’t wait to see your ring when the time comes.

 

[diamondyes]

Does anyone have an idea of which month LGD prices might return to where they are? Would I be wise to check in January? Or March? Anyone have a crystal ball?

 

[Inked]

Does anyone have an idea of which month LGD prices might return to where they are? Would I be wise to check in January? Or March? Anyone have a crystal ball?

LOL! I feel like prices never seem to really go down on anything once they go up. I am buying now because i think LGD will only continue to go up, but I dont have a crystal ball ... just a feeling!

I bought Ritani, their prices are SO much lower than all the other vendors, i feel like their prices will rise to be more in line with the other vendors.

 

[FutureChocolateMLK]

LOL! I feel like prices never seem to really go down on anything once they go up. I am buying now because i think LGD will only continue to go up, but I dont have a crystal ball ... just a feeling!

I bought Ritani, their prices are SO much lower than all the other vendors, i feel like their prices will rise to be more in line with the other vendors.

I really hope this isn't the case because I'm hoping to purchase one (or 4) soon. Haha!

 

[diamondyes]

I really hope this isn't the case because I'm hoping to purchase one (or 4) soon. Haha!

It was not the case for moissanite… that’s what I’m banking on.

 

[VDK1]

For your infomation:

The Lab-Grown Diamond Contradiction

The lab-grown diamond contradiction. Demand is rising, but prices are falling. They are hot in the US, but not sweeping the rest of the world. It’s a technologically-driven product catering to a young crowd and striving to follow in the footsteps of a centuries-old product, while...

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[DejaWiz]

For your infomation:

The Lab-Grown Diamond Contradiction

The lab-grown diamond contradiction. Demand is rising, but prices are falling. They are hot in the US, but not sweeping the rest of the world. It’s a technologically-driven product catering to a young crowd and striving to follow in the footsteps of a centuries-old product, while...

www.edahngolan.com

https://www.edahngolan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/LG-Diamond-price-history-chart-Index-0.30-1-Ct-Q3-2018-Q3-2022-Edahn-Golan-Analysis.png

The big contradiction is that the LGD market is growing by leaps and bounds, so it isn't in trouble like Edahn is making it out to be.
I'd say he's a bit of an EGD shill, based on his history in the diamond industry.

 

[VDK1]

The big contradiction is that the LGD market is growing by leaps and bounds, so it isn't in trouble like Edahn is making it out to be.
I'd say he's a bit of an EGD shill, based on his history in the diamond industry.

The decreasing trend of price of mmd is a good thing, isn't it?

 

[DejaWiz]

The decreasing trend of price of mmd is a good thing, isn't it?

Absolutely it is.
I'm recalling an article that was recently posted by Karl or Garry (I think) not too long ago: At the same time, it's also hurting growers because now they have to find ways to severely decrease costs for equipment, maintenance, operating, and diamond rough growth to keep profit margins in check and pay their employees.
Will the quality of LGD rough suffer from many existing growers and all the new ones scurrying to get up and running so that they can try grabbing a piece of the pie?

 

[sheezacowgurl]

So far, my mind is setting on the tulip style, but FD has other beautiful setting and I want to see and try in person first.

I saw the setting from byBonnie Jewelry. I love their setting but they don't set stone from any other source. Anyways, you can check her YouTube or instagram. Her ring is beautiful.

By Bonnie Jewelry | All Things Diamonds ✨ on Instagram: "Take your Platinum pick! Round 6 Prong Tulip Cathedral on Solitaire or French Pave Round 6 Prong on 3/4ths French Pave or U Pave SAVE this post to add to your list of inspiration! #bybonni

1,264 likes, 9 comments - bybonniejewelry on October 28, 2022: "Take your Platinum pick! Round 6 Prong Tulip Cathedral on Solitaire or French Pave Round 6 Prong on 3/4ths French Pave or U Pav..."

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I saw ByBonnie Jewelry on YouTube as well, which inspired my custom setting from Frank Darling. Your ring is beautiful!