Thoughts on this Lab Diamond

[KimboSlice]

Is this Oval Hearts and Arrows lab diamond a good choice? I’m looking for excellent cut, maximum light return and maximum sparkle.

2.5 ct E VS1 10.23 x 7.87 x 4.92

https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=5231258747&locale=en_US

https://imgur.com/a/g5FDCqm

 

[lovedogs]

Neither of those are hearts and arrow. They're traditionally cut ovals

 

[KimboSlice]

They are listed as hearts and arrows on the Brian Gavin Diamonds website

 

[lovedogs]

They are listed as hearts and arrows on the Brian Gavin Diamonds website

Can you link to the web page?

 

[lovedogs]

I just checked and Brian Gavin doesn't sell hearts and arrows ovals so I'm confused

 

[KimboSlice]

Here’s the link.

2.5 E VS1 BG Premium Lab Oval

Brian Gavin Diamonds

www.briangavindiamonds.com

 

[molecule]

To my knowledge, JannPaul has the only hearts and arrows oval in the market (please let me know if there are others!).

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That's not to say that there aren't other signature cuts and assessed ovals that have good light performance.
IMO the BG diamond has a big bowtie that reflects light very well.

 

[KimboSlice]

Big bow tie, but not a “bad” bow tie? It looks like it will have a lot of sparkle and brilliance which is what I’m looking for and I’m willing to spend money on quality, I just don’t want to overpay for something that won’t stand out. I will say the L/W ratio is a bit on the low side (still within the 1.3-1.5 range)

 

[lovedogs]

Here’s the link.

2.5 E VS1 BG Premium Lab Oval

Brian Gavin Diamonds

www.briangavindiamonds.com

It's a good oval, but not an h&a oval. As above, I think JP is the only vendor who sells h&a ovals

 

[molecule]

Big bow tie, but not a “bad” bow tie? It looks like it will have a lot of sparkle and brilliance which is what I’m looking for and I’m willing to spend money on quality, I just don’t want to overpay for something that won’t stand out. I will say the L/W ratio is a bit on the low side (still within the 1.3-1.5 range)

Most generic oval cuts have big facets in the center that are a contrast to those at the "points" which are smaller. This produces a differences in how much light is reflected even in the best of generic cuts - in the worst, the bowtie has poor performance.
I like your pick. For my own preference, I would prefer the distinctive gems oval as that is the oval style I like more.

Your Custom Cut Distinctive Oval Lab Grown Diamond

Prices reflected are approximate and will be dependent on the current market.

www.distinctivegem.com

Let me see if I can put together a guide to different oval styles.

 

[molecule]

FrankDarling has a pretty good write up:

Oval Diamond Bow Tie — What To Look For and Why It’s Bad

An oval diamond bow tie is a pair of black triangles across the middle of the diamond. How can you make sure your oval doesn't have one?

frankdarling.com

The left is a bow tie reflecting the camera, meanwhile the right has minimal difference between the size of the center facets vs the points. This amount of facet size and distribution increases the color difference between the points and center as well as causing some concern about light reflection.

Larger picture to show the size of the facets:


Your ASET shows good light reflection, so that aspect is less of a concern.
https://niceice.com/oval-diamond-buying-guide-ideal-proportions/ has a good write up of the different pavillion styles.
JP's hearts and arrows oval:


Distinctive gems has two different types of ovals
The vintage style, based on OEC style cutting

and a modern cut:

A video showing the differences: