Concierge Service: Best 2.00-2.50 Ct Lab Created Round Diamond

Brief
Type: Lab Created
Cut: Round Brilliant
Carat: from 2 ct to 2.5 ct
Color Range: Colorless (D-E-F)
Clarity: VVS1,VVS2,VS1
Message: I’m looking for an engagement ring for my lady. Either a pave or cathedral setting works. I can settle for near colorless too if it’s recommended. Trying to stay between 6-8k if possible.
DiamondImagePriceVendorSetting
Lab-Created 2.00 Carat Round Diamond
E Color | VS1 Clarity		$6,670
Lab-Created 2.10 Carat Round Diamond
E Color | VS1 Clarity		$7,330
Lab-Created 2.39 Carat Round Diamond
D Color | VS1 Clarity		$6,950
Lab-Created 2.06 Carat round diamond
E Color | VS1 Clarity		$6,870

My Overall Score is a measure combining a number of factors including:

  • the AGS cut guidelines potential cut grade; What is AGS? See this article;
  • how confident I am that the recipient will absolutely love love love the diamond;
  • good contrast
  • optical precision
  • the value I believe it represents;
  • must be deemed eye-clean by me;
  • how well it fits the brief.

I tend to recommend 6 prong settings over 4 prong settings as there are more instances of recipients returning 4 prongs in favor of 6 prongs than vice versa. Reasons cited include six prongs giving the appearance of a more secure hold on the diamond, as well as looking more rounded with a crown-like appearance.

Thomas J Stevens GIA DG CSG