Proposal Ring - Part 4

[donut24]

Those that bought lab growns in IGI cert gonna have big regrets man. The gradings are way off. Best is to just stick with GIA or AGS.

Ooo the guy we consulted with at JP also mentioned the same! IGI gradings are very off compared to AGS/GIA. I think he mentioned their lab-grown diamonds are certified by AGS but best to check again directly with JP during consultation.

However, since their lab-grown diamonds do not enjoy any trade-in/upgrade policy, I guess it's safe to say lab-grown diamonds do not retain any value, unlike natural diamonds - regardless of how much JP evolves the process to minimize the stria issues.

 

[xiaoxin05]

Hi all, can help me to take a look at this grading cert from Jann Paul? Is it a good diamond? Many thanks in advance! imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1472/39VLd9.jpg

 

[koifishclown]

Hi all, can help me to take a look at this grading cert from Jann Paul? Is it a good diamond? Many thanks in advance! imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1472/39VLd9.jpg

It's their White series round 10 hearts and arrows. 0.68 F VS1 is a very rare size just below 0.70 before the price shoots up. The cert looks good to me. And White series is their better cut range too.

 

[xiaoxin05]

It's their White series round 10 hearts and arrows. 0.68 F VS1 is a very rare size just below 0.70 before the price shoots up. The cert looks good to me. And White series is their better cut range too.

Thanks for the feedback

 

[FuNKySoULyBrO]

Thanks to all the bros/sis recommendations on JP here, finally received my Decagon. Here's some video capture from my mobile phone, 1st part is normal lighting while subsequent are with my phone's flashlight on. The bling is intense with the flashlight.

 

[Mytd88]

Hi there, went for rings shopping with my boyfriend, 2 months back & was introduced lab growth. I did heard from my colleague abt lab growth and my thought was - ah it is not real....

Aft my trip down to jannpaul,I got introduced again so I listened with an open heart and did some research and long story short, I went ahead with lab.
WHY I DECIDE ON LAB
1. Properties - They have similar properties as diamond : hardness and carbon except for that TINY bit of nitrogen
2. tbh, nobody can tell a visible diff unless it is under it using special equipment
3. Cert - Lab growth are usually by IGS, BUT JP's is AGS
4. Price, $$$§ - tbh I didn't realised how much a natural ring can cost till I see the price tag.
Even tho my boyfriend don't mind spending a $7 to $8k for a natural 0.8 carat but I MIND HAHAHAH ( help!! my bf still can't get over that he got a lab, instead of anatural one for me. Any idea what should he say if his friends ask him abt the ring??)

Tbh Nobody IS GONNA ASK ME IF IT is lab or mined so I don't have to worry about answering it.

Spec for lab growth
-1-1.09 CARAT- up $4.2k
- E OR F color
-vs1 or vs2
-AGS cert
-super ideal cut
- 10h10a

Paid for the desposit and we are waiting for to see our lab growth

 

[Nitron]

Hi there, went for rings wedding with my boyfriend 2 months back & was introduced lab growth as well. I did hear from my colleague on lab growth and my thought was - ah it is not real.. Aft my trip down to jannpaul, i listened with an open heart and did some research and long story short, I went ahead with lab.
WHY I DECIDE ON LAB
1. Properties - They have similar properties as diamond : hardness and carbon except for that TINY bit of nitrogen
2. tbh, nobody can tell a visible diff unless it is under it using special equipment
3. Cert - Lab growth are usually by IGS, BUT JP's is AGS
4. Price, $$$§. tbh I didn't realised how much a natural ring can cost till I see the price tag.
even tho my boyfriend don't mind spending a $7 to $8k for a natural 0.8 diamond but I MIND HAHAHAH ( help!! my bf still can't get over that he got a lab, he wanted natural for me. Any idea what should he say if his friends ask him abt the ring??)

Tbh Nobody IS GONNA ASK ME IF IT IS LAB OR Mined, so i don't have to worry about answering it.

Spec for lab growth
1-1.09 CARAT- up $4k
- E OR F color
-vs1 or vs2
-AGS cert
-super ideal
- 10h10a

Paid for the desposit and we are waiting for to see our lab growth

Well, he should count himself lucky that his GF wants to save his wallet from burning. Technically a 1 - 1.09 F costs about $13-14k, so it's a $10k difference.

You just have to defend his honor in the event your friends or family question. They may say "Why he cheapskate, cannot get you a natural diamond?". So long as you say that you requested it, I think that should shut the conversation or speculation down. Anyone else who judges are just A**holes.

Although it is unlikely that people ask, it is possible they will figure it out somehow. The easiest way is when they ask you or your BF how much it costs (could be for valid reasoning like them considering buying from JP vs other stores), then you both have to choose whether to lie or tell the truth.

Just be aware that JP and most stores do not have an upgrade policy for lab-grown diamonds. Whereas JP's upgrade value for natural diamonds is the price you paid minus GST. Something to consider if he wants to buy you a bigger rock when he becomes richer (or strike TOTO).

 

[evelynleebali]

Thanks to all the bros/sis recommendations on JP here, finally received my Decagon. Here's some video capture from my mobile phone, 1st part is normal lighting while subsequent are with my phone's flashlight on. The bling is intense with the flashlight.

Very beautiful diamond ring!! The decagon is very sparkly! Had to re-watch your video afew times. Haha. I like your 4 prongs setting and the way it hold the diamond from the side. Was it a custom design?

 

[FuNKySoULyBrO]

Very beautiful diamond ring!! The decagon is very sparkly! Had to re-watch your video afew times. Haha. I like your 4 prongs setting and the way it hold the diamond from the side. Was it a custom design?

It was based on this setting

 

[donut24]

Hi there, went for rings shopping with my boyfriend, 2 months back & was introduced lab growth. I did heard from my colleague abt lab growth and my thought was - ah it is not real....

Aft my trip down to jannpaul,I got introduced again so I listened with an open heart and did some research and long story short, I went ahead with lab.
WHY I DECIDE ON LAB
1. Properties - They have similar properties as diamond : hardness and carbon except for that TINY bit of nitrogen
2. tbh, nobody can tell a visible diff unless it is under it using special equipment
3. Cert - Lab growth are usually by IGS, BUT JP's is AGS
4. Price, $$$§ - tbh I didn't realised how much a natural ring can cost till I see the price tag.
Even tho my boyfriend don't mind spending a $7 to $8k for a natural 0.8 carat but I MIND HAHAHAH ( help!! my bf still can't get over that he got a lab, instead of anatural one for me. Any idea what should he say if his friends ask him abt the ring??)

Tbh Nobody IS GONNA ASK ME IF IT is lab or mined so I don't have to worry about answering it.

Spec for lab growth
-1-1.09 CARAT- up $4.2k
- E OR F color
-vs1 or vs2
-AGS cert
-super ideal cut
- 10h10a

Paid for the desposit and we are waiting for to see our lab growth

Wow thanks for sharing all these details! How long is the wait time? Looking forward to seeing pics too

 

[evelynleebali]

It was based on this setting

Very nice! I'm sure your gf will be very happy with her ring. Especially on the Decagon

 

[Beta_Tester]

I'm gonna put down deposit for the Decagon. They ran out of stocks.

 

[ludicolo]

Hi everyone, my Round 10 has arrived but I have some reservations due to a feather inclusion on the girdle. From what I've read, this significantly increases the risk of chipping.

Grateful if I can have a second or third opinion on this. Sorry but I am not able to upload the picture or insert a link.

AGS 104114150002

Many thanks for any replies!

 

[unclebutcher]

around $10K w a bespoke designer, incl side gemstones and ring, main diamond is 0.88ct F VS2 HCA0.9 hearts and arrows, is that reasonable?

 

[hearthrob_03]

Hi shifus,

So my gf and I were recently offered a JP Whiteseries Oval diamond 0.858carat, VVS1, G colour. Is there anything we are missing when looking at the Aset scope?

Thanks alot everyone for helping out!

https:// imgur. com/hSWPQQW
https:// imgur. com/tI6XoWw
https:// imgur. com/zX3DQSc
https:// imgur. com/u7sDjM9
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[1000smiles]

Hi everyone, my Round 10 has arrived but I have some reservations due to a feather inclusion on the girdle. From what I've read, this significantly increases the risk of chipping.

Grateful if I can have a second or third opinion on this. Sorry but I am not able to upload the picture or insert a link.

AGS 104114150002

Many thanks for any replies!

Feather inclusions aren’t good if they cut through the girdle. I saw your clarity plot and it doesn’t seem the feather is cutting through (it’s only near the bottom half of the Diamond). Usually if it cuts through, it will show on the opposite clarity plot (top half). I know JP doesn’t take in diamonds that have feathers cutting through the girdle. But you can check this with them again to be safe.

 

[ludicolo]

Feather inclusions aren’t good if they cut through the girdle. I saw your clarity plot and it doesn’t seem the feather is cutting through (it’s only near the bottom half of the Diamond). Usually if it cuts through, it will show on the opposite clarity plot (top half). I know JP doesn’t take in diamonds that have feathers cutting through the girdle. But you can check this with them again to be safe.

Thanks so much 1000smiles.

 

[tc4237]

Hi there, went for rings shopping with my boyfriend, 2 months back & was introduced lab growth. I did heard from my colleague abt lab growth and my thought was - ah it is not real....

Aft my trip down to jannpaul,I got introduced again so I listened with an open heart and did some research and long story short, I went ahead with lab.
WHY I DECIDE ON LAB
1. Properties - They have similar properties as diamond : hardness and carbon except for that TINY bit of nitrogen
2. tbh, nobody can tell a visible diff unless it is under it using special equipment
3. Cert - Lab growth are usually by IGS, BUT JP's is AGS
4. Price, $$$§ - tbh I didn't realised how much a natural ring can cost till I see the price tag.
Even tho my boyfriend don't mind spending a $7 to $8k for a natural 0.8 carat but I MIND HAHAHAH ( help!! my bf still can't get over that he got a lab, instead of anatural one for me. Any idea what should he say if his friends ask him abt the ring??)

Tbh Nobody IS GONNA ASK ME IF IT is lab or mined so I don't have to worry about answering it.

Spec for lab growth
-1-1.09 CARAT- up $4.2k
- E OR F color
-vs1 or vs2
-AGS cert
-super ideal cut
- 10h10a

Paid for the desposit and we are waiting for to see our lab growth

Hi, can I just check if JP does lab grown for certain cuts only or any cut also can?
Also, any idea if they have ready avail stock? or we have to order then they make? (thinking of doing a 0.6-0.7ct lab grown decagon)

 

[freewilly5000]

around $10K w a bespoke designer, incl side gemstones and ring, main diamond is 0.88ct F VS2 HCA0.9 hearts and arrows, is that reasonable?

Can't make a full assessment without the ASET and hearts and arrows scope. You'll need to check it under those scopes to be sure. If the ASET scope shows high light return then its good. If not, it can be overpriced. The HCA tool isn't 100% reliable. It's just to filter out the basic proportions.

 

[spLeenfuL]

Hi shifus,

So my gf and I were recently offered a JP Whiteseries Oval diamond 0.858carat, VVS1, G colour. Is there anything we are missing when looking at the Aset scope?

Thanks alot everyone for helping out!

https:// imgur. com/hSWPQQW
https:// imgur. com/tI6XoWw
https:// imgur. com/zX3DQSc
https:// imgur. com/u7sDjM9
https:// imgur. com/AMSc2xX

Your scopes looks great. I'm not too familiar with oval shaped diamonds but from the ASET, there is alot of red areas which is a good sign. It looks even better than their SICs (no white areas). Maybe others more familiar with ovals and chime in.