Upgrading but I need help

[Brenic]

I am looking to get a lab Diamond upgrade and I am having trouble with the cvd vs hpht, blue nuance, and all the rest of the negative things that a lab can have. I have found a few diamonds but not sure if I’m looking at the right places. I’m wanting the stone to be 1.6 or larger and budget of $3500 for the stone. I’d rather not go lower than a G color but am open to go as low as an H color if it’s not too yellow. These are a few I’m looking at. I saw the clean origin stone in person and thought it was beautiful but after looking at it online, I am wondering if it would look as beautiful without jewelry store lighting. Thanks for any help.

Diamond Sold

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SOLD ITEM 1.72 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | F COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1148228 | The Art Of Jewels

1.72 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | F COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1148228

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SOLD ITEM 1.72 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | D COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 16672 | The Art Of Jewels

1.72 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | D COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 16672

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Affordable Lab Grown Diamonds & Engagement Rings - Clean Origin

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[Kim N]

You have a terrific budget for the specs you want. Here are some options I found with superb cut. The first one is my favorite.

1.92 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313420482 Affinity Cut - D49725557

www.adiamor.com

1.91 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313420472 Affinity Cut - D49725075

www.adiamor.com

1.96 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312560745 Affinity Cut - D49725950

www.adiamor.com

1.91 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313420474 Affinity Cut - D49723544

www.adiamor.com

 

[Kim N]

And a few options in F color.

1.80 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160896 Good Cut - D49726216

1.80 carat, Round, F Color, VS2 clarity, GCAL Certified Diamond, Good Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D49726216

www.adiamor.com

1.82 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312780799 Affinity Cut - D49724274

www.adiamor.com

1.82 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313471175 Affinity Cut - D49724564

www.adiamor.com

1.82 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312780790 Affinity Cut - D49724304

www.adiamor.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Are you OK with an SI1 that would be perfectly eye-clean from normal/casual viewing distances?

B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

www.b2cjewels.com

Here's a search link for you to have a look at:

Diamond Search Results | Real-time Information on 1,000,000+ Diamonds | PriceScope

PriceScope's Diamond Search is the best place to find the best diamond prices. Search and compare over a million natural, lab and fancy color diamonds.

www.pricescope.com

 

[Brenic]

And a few options in F color.

1.80 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313160896 Good Cut - D49726216

1.80 carat, Round, F Color, VS2 clarity, GCAL Certified Diamond, Good Cut Lab Grown Diamond, D49726216

www.adiamor.com

1.82 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312780799 Affinity Cut - D49724274

www.adiamor.com

1.82 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313471175 Affinity Cut - D49724564

www.adiamor.com

1.82 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312780790 Affinity Cut - D49724304

www.adiamor.com

Thank you for the links. I will look into those. Idk if I’m misinformed just by occasionally lurking pricescope but would the hpht Diamond be better for are the cvd diamonds good as well?

 

[Brenic]

Are you OK with an SI1 that would be perfectly eye-clean from normal/casual viewing distances?

B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

www.b2cjewels.com

Here's a search link for you to have a look at:

Diamond Search Results | Real-time Information on 1,000,000+ Diamonds | PriceScope

PriceScope's Diamond Search is the best place to find the best diamond prices. Search and compare over a million natural, lab and fancy color diamonds.

www.pricescope.com

I am ok with eye clean but not sure if I’m ok going that large. I did try on a 2.14 and it looked good. My husband was happy with that size. It does look like a gorgeous Diamond though.

 

[DejaWiz]

I am ok with eye clean but not sure if I’m ok going that large. I did try on a 2.14 and it looked good. My husband was happy with that size. It does look like a gorgeous Diamond though.

Only a 5% face-up difference.

2.14ct Round (8.27×8.3×5.08) vs 2.35ct Round (8.49×8.52×5.28)

Compare 2.14 carat Round (8.27×8.3×5.08mm) vs 2.35 carat Round (8.49×8.52×5.28mm) on actual diamond size and finger coverage (53.91mm² vs 56.81mm²)

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[Brenic]

Only a 5% face-up difference.

2.14ct Round (8.27×8.3×5.08) vs 2.35ct Round (8.49×8.52×5.28)

Compare 2.14 carat Round (8.27×8.3×5.08mm) vs 2.35 carat Round (8.49×8.52×5.28mm) on actual diamond size and finger coverage (53.91mm² vs 56.81mm²)

www.diamdb.com

That is very helpful. Thank you. What are your thoughts on these stones? Also, what are your thoughts on hpht vs cvd. I’m not opposed to cvd. I just want a top sparkling, beautiful stone with no blue or brown, or any haziness.

B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

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B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

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B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

www.b2cjewels.com

B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

www.b2cjewels.com

 

[Kim N]

That is very helpful. Thank you. What are your thoughts on these stones? Also, what are your thoughts on hpht vs cvd. I’m not opposed to cvd. I just want a top sparkling, beautiful stone with no blue or brown, or any haziness.

B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

www.b2cjewels.com

B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

www.b2cjewels.com

B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

www.b2cjewels.com

B2C Jewels | Brilliant Round Cut Certified Natural Diamonds

www.b2cjewels.com

I'm not a fan of these. Are you looking to stay under $3000? Regarding HPHT vs CVD, good stones can be found with either method. They both need to be vetted for potential issues.

 

[Brenic]

I'm not a fan of these. Are you looking to stay under $3000? Regarding HPHT vs CVD, good stones can be found with either method. They both need to be vetted for potential issues.

I can go up to 3500 but I was seeing what I could find under 3000. I do like the ones you recommended but most were cvd except one so I was curious because I’ve seen hpht preferred over cvd. I like the Adiamor site but not sure about their settings. I am looking for a Tiffany replica.

 

[Kim N]

These two are HPHT.

SOLD ITEM 1.8 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | GCAL CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 10644 | The Art Of Jewels

1.8 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | GCAL CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 10644

theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 1.8 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | GCAL CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 10648 | The Art Of Jewels

1.8 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | GCAL CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 10648

theartofjewels.com

These two are CVD but with pricing closer to $3K.

1.85 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312560671 Affinity Cut - D49723762

www.adiamor.com

1.84 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL 8X Certified 313420403 Affinity Cut - D49726421

www.adiamor.com

 

[Kim N]

I can go up to 3500 but I was seeing what I could find under 3000. I do like the ones you recommended but most were cvd except one so I was curious because I’ve seen hpht preferred over cvd. I like the Adiamor site but not sure about their settings. I am looking for a Tiffany replica.

I think these are Adiamor's takes on the Tiffany solitaire.

The Perfect Solitaire Engagement Ring Setting | Adiamor

The Perfect Solitaire is classic and elegant. Made for a specifically for a round brilliant cut center stone, The band is slightly knife edged and the basket is perfectly scalloped. This ring will take her breath away.

www.adiamor.com

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond | Adiamor

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond - This knife-edged setting adds some edge to the classic round cut engagement ring setting from Adiamor.

www.adiamor.com

 

[DejaWiz]

I still vote for the 2.35...heck of a bargain and will solve any DSS before it even sets in.

 

[Brenic]

I still vote for the 2.35...heck of a bargain and will solve any DSS before it even sets in.

I’m seriously considering that one. It’s huge. I believe I have narrowed down the vendor to bc2, Adiamor, and still looking into clean origin due to falling in love with the setting I tried on while visiting in person. I have done more looking on clean origin website and I what are your thoughts on these?

Round Lab Created Diamond

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Affordable Lab Grown Diamonds & Engagement Rings - Clean Origin

Discover ethically sourced stunning engagement rings. Only the cleanest of lab grown diamonds, never mined. Experience the brilliance of affordable luxury....

www.cleanorigin.com

Affordable Lab Grown Diamonds & Engagement Rings - Clean Origin

Discover ethically sourced stunning engagement rings. Only the cleanest of lab grown diamonds, never mined. Experience the brilliance of affordable luxury....

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This is setting that I loved:

Classic Knife Edge Engagement Ring

The Classic Knife Edge Engagement Ring is a timeless piece that highlights the elegance of simplicity. This ring features a brilliant Lab Grown Diamond set in a sleek knife-edge band. The knife-edge design creates a striking profile, enhancing the diamond's brilliance and drawing all attention...

www.cleanorigin.com

 

[Kim N]

I’m seriously considering that one. It’s huge. I believe I have narrowed down the vendor to bc2, Adiamor, and still looking into clean origin due to falling in love with the setting I tried on while visiting in person. I have done more looking on clean origin website and I what are your thoughts on these?

Round Lab Created Diamond

www.cleanorigin.com

Affordable Lab Grown Diamonds & Engagement Rings - Clean Origin

Discover ethically sourced stunning engagement rings. Only the cleanest of lab grown diamonds, never mined. Experience the brilliance of affordable luxury....

www.cleanorigin.com

Affordable Lab Grown Diamonds & Engagement Rings - Clean Origin

Discover ethically sourced stunning engagement rings. Only the cleanest of lab grown diamonds, never mined. Experience the brilliance of affordable luxury....

www.cleanorigin.com

This is setting that I loved:

Classic Knife Edge Engagement Ring

The Classic Knife Edge Engagement Ring is a timeless piece that highlights the elegance of simplicity. This ring features a brilliant Lab Grown Diamond set in a sleek knife-edge band. The knife-edge design creates a striking profile, enhancing the diamond's brilliance and drawing all attention...

www.cleanorigin.com

That setting looks beautiful. I like the last diamond you posted.

 

[DejaWiz]

I’m seriously considering that one. It’s huge. I believe I have narrowed down the vendor to bc2, Adiamor, and still looking into clean origin due to falling in love with the setting I tried on while visiting in person. I have done more looking on clean origin website and I what are your thoughts on these?

Round Lab Created Diamond

www.cleanorigin.com

Affordable Lab Grown Diamonds & Engagement Rings - Clean Origin

Discover ethically sourced stunning engagement rings. Only the cleanest of lab grown diamonds, never mined. Experience the brilliance of affordable luxury....

www.cleanorigin.com

Affordable Lab Grown Diamonds & Engagement Rings - Clean Origin

Discover ethically sourced stunning engagement rings. Only the cleanest of lab grown diamonds, never mined. Experience the brilliance of affordable luxury....

www.cleanorigin.com

This is setting that I loved:

Classic Knife Edge Engagement Ring

The Classic Knife Edge Engagement Ring is a timeless piece that highlights the elegance of simplicity. This ring features a brilliant Lab Grown Diamond set in a sleek knife-edge band. The knife-edge design creates a striking profile, enhancing the diamond's brilliance and drawing all attention...

www.cleanorigin.com

Not a fan of the specs for any of them, TBH. I would want to stick to as close to 34.5° CA for a 40.8° PA and 34.0-34.5° CA for a 40.9° PA.
I am absolutely not saying that these will not be well cut and high performing diamonds...just saying that I, personally, don't like these proportions.

Here's the similar setting at Adiamor:

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond in Platinum

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond - This knife-edged setting adds some edge to the classic round cut engagement ring setting from Adiamor.

www.adiamor.com

And at B2C:

Classic Six Prong Knife-Edge Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum | TSAJ5985

www.b2cjewels.com

 

[Kim N]

Not a fan of the specs for any of them, TBH. I would want to stick to as close to 34.5° CA for a 40.8° PA and 34.0-34.5° CA for a 40.9° PA.
I am absolutely not saying that these will not be well cut and high performing diamonds...just saying that I, personally, don't like these proportions.

Here's the similar setting at Adiamor:

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond in Platinum

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond - This knife-edged setting adds some edge to the classic round cut engagement ring setting from Adiamor.

www.adiamor.com

And at B2C:

Classic Six Prong Knife-Edge Solitaire Engagement Ring in Platinum | TSAJ5985

www.b2cjewels.com

I agree. I was going to add to my post that I like the last diamond more than the other two, but I would prefer proportions closer to super-ideal. The pickings seem a bit slim at Clean Origin.

Your 2.35 pick is quite a deal for the size! If I were buying for myself, I would just want some assurance that it's totally eye-clean to my standards.

 

[DejaWiz]

I agree. I was going to add to my post that I like the last diamond more than the other two, but I would prefer proportions closer to super-ideal. The pickings seem a bit slim at Clean Origin.

Your 2.35 pick is quite a deal for the size! If I were buying for myself, I would just want some assurance that it's totally eye-clean to my standards.

B2C, being a PS vetted vendor, has a safe return policy...I also think it's a heck of a deal for the carat weight so it might be worthwhile to purchase it before someone else snatches it up, then test drive it for a week or three during the 30 day return period:

B2C Jewels Return Policy - 30 Days Return with No Deductions

www.b2cjewels.com

 

[Brenic]

I agree. I was going to add to my post that I like the last diamond more than the other two, but I would prefer proportions closer to super-ideal. The pickings seem a bit slim at Clean Origin.

Your 2.35 pick is quite a deal for the size! If I were buying for myself, I would just want some assurance that it's totally eye-clean to my standards.

Apparently my husband has come home and is now obsessed with GCAL diamonds LOL. Im looking at Adiamor. I do like the big one that was recommended but the extra grading has won us over. I am looking to see which one I like. My husband says they all look the same lol

 

[DejaWiz]

Is this one doable for your budget?

1.86 Carat E SI1 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313070957 Affinity Cut - D49671306

www.adiamor.com

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[Kim N]

Apparently my husband has come home and is now obsessed with GCAL diamonds LOL. Im looking at Adiamor. I do like the big one that was recommended but the extra grading has won us over. I am looking to see which one I like. My husband says they all look the same lol

LOL, I'm obsessed with them too! Isn't the GCAL 8x grading awesome?

I will reiterate that these are my two favorites.

1.92 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 313420482 Affinity Cut - D49725557

www.adiamor.com

1.96 Carat G VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 312560745 Affinity Cut - D49725950

www.adiamor.com

 

[DejaWiz]

$6239 (before tax) in the platinum setting after 1% coupon code LABNOW.

 

[Kim N]

If you want to watch the fire videos or look at the other analyses in detail, just enter the report numbers into the GCAL website.

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

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Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

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[Brenic]

What are your thoughts on this one?

1.91 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320090614 Affinity Cut - D50030136

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[Kim N]

What are your thoughts on this one?

1.91 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320090614 Affinity Cut - D50030136

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

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It's fantastic.

 

[DejaWiz]

What are your thoughts on this one?

1.91 Carat F VS2 Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamond GCAL Certified 320090614 Affinity Cut - D50030136

www.adiamor.com

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

Looks like you found a winner!
Use DiamDB to compare this one to the 2.35

 

[Brenic]

Looks like you found a winner!
Use DiamDB to compare this one to the 2.35

I was happy with the 1.61 I tried on at clean origin. This one will be 15% larger than that and much better cut! I can't wait till it arrives and I hope it comes in time for my anniversary. I'll post pictures when it comes in. Thank you both for your help.

 

[DejaWiz]

I was happy with the 1.61 I tried on at clean origin. This one will be 15% larger than that and much better cut! I can't wait till it arrives and I hope it comes in time for my anniversary. I'll post pictures when it comes in. Thank you both for your help.

Congrats, Brenic!
Looking forward to seeing the pictures and reading about your thoughts and impressions!

 

[Kim N]

I was happy with the 1.61 I tried on at clean origin. This one will be 15% larger than that and much better cut! I can't wait till it arrives and I hope it comes in time for my anniversary. I'll post pictures when it comes in. Thank you both for your help.

I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to see your pictures.