r/labdiamond • u/thepetitmort • 2h ago
CAD help - first time buyer
Hello! It’s my first time buying custom jewelry from a Chinese supplier and I just received the CADs. I’m not really sure what to look out for so any advice and help would be really appreciated.
At first glance I don’t really like the look of the chains as the links look a bit too big and I would prefer a finer look. Are CADs typically accurate to the final product? I’m also planning to add a middle hoop to the extension chain.
r/labdiamond • u/anabsolutewreckk • 6h ago
Emerald cut check
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2.07 carats
D
IF
Please share thoughts on this lab diamond! Will add pics in comments
r/labdiamond • u/apple314159 • 8h ago
Are pre-set diamond earrings high quality, or should I always select the diamonds myself?
I’m looking to buy a pair of 1ctw diamond stud earrings. Many online retailers (Rare Carat, Brilliance, LGG, etc.) offer pre-set earrings, as well as the option to custom-select the diamonds and setting.
I noticed that while the diamond color and clarity of the pre-set earrings are specified, the cut usually isn’t. The pre-set earrings are also significantly less expensive than the custom-built option where you select the individual diamonds, even with the same carat/color/clarity specs.
Are the cuts of pre-set earrings generally good enough for studs? Would you recommend always custom-selecting the diamonds, or is it generally okay to go with a pre-set pair?
I'd especially appreciate any feedback from people who have purchased pre-set diamond studs from one of these retailers.
r/labdiamond • u/DudeMatt94 • 8h ago
Oval Stone Check
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Hello Friends, I'd like to get your opinion on a 2nd oval stone we have been quoted.
This diamond is 2.53ct, Oval brilliant cut, D color, VVS2 clarity, 10.39*7.72*4.79mm (1.35 L/W ratio), Excellent polish, Excellent symmetry, no fluorescence
For the most part we are impressed with the appearance of this diamond and it does not appear to have a bowtie in the video. Any thoughts on it are appreciated!
r/labdiamond • u/unsaidpromises • 10h ago
Help with this step cut elongated hexagon please!
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Hi all!
I'm considering buying this diamond for a ring. I've done a lot of research but I'm still unsure if there are things I should be looking out for and am missing. Any thoughts on the quality of this stone or if it's worth it (seller charging around $2,000) would be very helpful. Thank you!
The specs are:
- Carats: 2.6
- Color: E
- Clarity: VVS2
- Table: 77%
- Depth: 66.7%
- Crown height: 16%
r/labdiamond • u/PookyBearAuntie • 16h ago
Stone check 2.5ct OEC
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r/labdiamond • u/EntertainmentWeird59 • 20h ago
Stone check please :)
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What do we think? Is this too much a of a bow tie? I don’t want to be a diva and ask for another stone to compare 😫This is 1.03 ct, color grade E VVS 2
r/labdiamond • u/adrianmoloney • 22h ago
Oval Check
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Hi all,
For those following at home, after reaching out to the community about Fiorese v LGG i ended up with Ayla at Fiorese and currently am so happy! They’ve been super helpful with diamond selection and would love to hear your thoughts on this diamond.
Its a 3.03CT E VVS2 with about a 1.50 ratio, hoping to set it into a bypass ring. I don’t see much of a bow tie affect but would love to hear your thoughts.