Concierge Service: Best Lab Created 1 Ct+ Under $2000 (Cushion, Oval, Round)

Brief
Type: Lab Created
Cut: Cushion, Oval, Round
Carat: from 0.85 ct to 1.5 ct
Color Range: D,E,F,G
Clarity: VS1-VS2
Notes: 1. Cushion 2. Oval 3. Round
-I prefer the eye clean look..something that really "Blings!" 
-Budget ~$2k 
-Ring size: 7.5
DiamondPriceVendorSettingMy overall score

1.10 Carat Square Cushion Lab Diamond
E Color | VS2 Clarity
$1,830

18K Rose Gold Jocelyn Delicate Marquise & Round Diamond Ring

97%

1.31 Carat Oval Lab Diamond
F Color | VS1 Clarity
$1,821

Rose Gold Milgrain Marquise & Round Diamond Engagement Ring

96%

1.18 Carat Round Lab-Created Diamond
E Color | VS1 Clarity
$1,870

14K Rose Gold Round and Marquise Shape Diamond Engagement Ring

98%

The most brilliance is always going to be found in an ideal cut round brilliant, so if you want the most sparkle the best choice is the James Allen diamond. I have however found high performance stones in both the cushion and oval shapes at The Art of Jewels and Ritani respectively. All of the stones are excellent choices, as I work hard to make sure only the finest cuts are recommended through my concierge service.

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.

Thomas J Stevens GIA DG CSG