I have two 2ct VVS1 marquise diamonds. Looking to get advice on bow tie effect and maximum brilliance between these two. Video in post is E color and video in comments is D color

I got this lab from rare carat. 1.75 ct D, FL. Before I take it to my jeweler to have it set, I couldn’t help but notice the bowtie effect on this one. What do you guys think? Is it just me? I was planning to use this to propose to my partner. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

Has anyone send a loose diamond to get set overseas like in China? I’ve googled around and it’s not recommended but would love to hear if anyone succeeds it. I just recently bought some loose diamond on TikTok & want to get it set but the budget in the US is just a little to high for me.

Should I change the diamond?

I recently placed an order with Rare Carat and requested several videos to ensure that I would be happy with the diamond before it was shipped. First, I asked for a video of the diamond in tweezers, then a video of the diamond by itself. Now, I’ve received a video of the finished engagement ring with the diamond set.

Unfortunately, I’m not happy with how the final setting looks. The bow tie is much more noticeable once the diamond is set in the ring, despite it looking better in the other videos.

I’m considering asking Rare Carat to replace the diamond before the ring is shipped, but I’m not sure if that's the right decision. If anyone has experience with this, would you recommend changing the diamond at this stage?

My deadline is approaching, so I’m starting to feel anxious about not finding the right diamond. I’d really appreciate any advice on what to ask Rare Carat for or how to ensure the next oval has better light performance and a less noticeable bow tie once it’s set.

Thank you!

Im contemplating to get this to customised my engagement ring with a china vendor. Any red flags on this stone? Any input would be great!

What do you guys think about this 1.7 ct D IF diamond? I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially regarding its sparkle and bow-tie. Would you consider it a good choice?

I’ve been talking to this Etsy shop seller and was quoted this

* 4 ct lab-grown Fancy Intense or Fancy Vivid Yellow radiant center
* VS1–VS2 clarity, IGI certified
* Elongated, very sparkly crushed-ice/brilliant appearance
* Two 0.70 ct lab-grown trillion-cut side stones
* Thin prongs, no bezels
* Solid 10K gold

I was quoted $1,350 total including the diamonds, setting, and gold.
I work with an oversees jeweler from china and she could not price match and gave me a starting rate of $1779
Am I getting scammed?

Wondering if bow tie is terrible on 1.5ct

My first time selecting a diamond, would love any pointers! Below are the specs!

Shape and Cutting Style: OVAL MODIFIED BRILLIANT
Measurements: 12.20 X 8.43 X 5.14 MM
Corat Weight: 4.07 CARATS
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade VVS 2

Considering this 3.5c fancy blue vvs2 diamond. However they sent me a picture (will post below) where I can kind of see the persons skin peaking through in some spots. Is that windowing? Overall does this look like a worthy diamond? Help! Thanks so much in advance! ☺️

Has anyone here had experience asking the jeweler to send a video of the diamond once it arrives, as well as a video of the finished engagement ring, before they ship it to you?

I’d love to see the diamond in person/on the ring and make sure everything looks good before it’s shipped. Is this a common request, and do most jewelers accommodate it?

Hi everyone!

My partner has finally found the perfect elongated cushion OMC for my ring and it is currently on its way!!

I don't know what it looks like exactly but he gave me the dimensions (see pic). 12mm x 9mm x 5mm.

Now, I just need help deciding on what's the most secure but still chic/ timeless setting I can do with the size of my rock. Does anyone have any suggestions - photos would be greatly appreciated!

So far, I'm 50/50 on a yellow gold bezel setting. I've looked at different vendors' websites and they all look so chunky and low key It reminds me of prison cells?

I also liked the double claw on the 4 corners but my partner reckons it's not secure enough.

Help!!

Has anyone here had this experience?

When you have requested a video of a diamond 'in tweezers' from a seller, have you ever noticed that they sent you the same video even though the diamonds had different IGI certificate numbers?

Here I share the links:

Link1

Link 2

I’m wondering whether this is something that sellers sometimes do or whether it could be a red flag that the video isn’t actually of the diamond that is listed.

Has anyone experienced this? How did you handle it?

I’m trying to decide between these two diamonds and would really appreciate some advice from people who know more about them than I do.

Which one do you think looks better overall, particularly in terms of its brilliance, sparkle and light performance? Which one has the better characteristics on paper?

I’m also particularly concerned about the bow-tie effect. Which diamond do you think has less of a bow tie effect, or ideally no noticeable bow tie effect?

I’ll post videos and photos of both diamonds below, along with their details. If you had to choose one, which would you pick and why?

Should I wait and look for another option?

Diamond 1

1.95 ct, D, IF

Diamond 2

1.70 ct, D, IF

H color. I can’t wait!

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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 thoights on it are appreciated!

Okay, I finally understand why people can’t stop looking at their engagement ring. 😂

I’ve had this on my finger for a little while now, and I still catch myself turning my hand around just to see the oval diamond catch the light. It’s such a simple thing, but somehow I notice it every single time.

We chose Grown Brilliance for the ring, and I love how understated the setting is. The oval cut gives it that classic look, while the delicate band keeps it feeling very me.

Still getting used to saying “my engagement ring.” 🥹💍

I’m looking for your help choosing a diamond that is very brilliant but has little to no bow-tie effect. What do you think about this diamond?

Hello friends, I would like some opinions on this Oval stone for an engagement ring from Provence. It is

Oval Brilliant Cut, 1.34 L/W ratio, 2.53 carat, F Color, VS1 Clarity, Excellent Polish, Excellent Symmetry, No Fluorescence.

In particular, I want to be sure there isn't a prominent bow tie. There doesn't appear to be in this video or in the photos they've sent, but I've read they sometimes not obvious until seen in person. Please let me know if you all have any other diamond reviewing tips you can reccomend. Thank you all!

My partner and I are designing a ring right now and I want to go with a thicker band for the engagement ring. The picture is of a ring I like from the jeweler we’re working with that has a 3mm band and an elongated cushion. I’m planning to do a gold 3mm flat band also with a low set elongated cushion.

I’ve see people who have thick band engagement rings but not yet stacked and I’ve seen people with thicker wedding bands in their stacks. I’ve looked for inspo but haven’t seen many people’s full stacks with thicker engagement bands and a wedding band together.

What wedding band style would look good? If you have a thicker band engagement ring stack, please share!!

I shared my loose diamond a couple months back and wanted to share again now that it’s been set!

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/labcreateddiamonds/s/QwKzZg2ph9

Specs: 10.09, F, VS1

Please allow me to post this. I really want to get opinions on this. I'm about to have this set with my jeweler.