- Is E color worth it over F in a round diamond?
- Barely. Both are colorless, and the gap is only visible to a grader comparing against master stones. If value matters more than the top grade, F VS2 looks the same to the eye.
- Will I see the VS2 inclusions without a loupe?
- In most round stones, no. VS2 inclusions are small and visible at 10x magnification, and the round's brilliant faceting breaks up light and hides them. Ask to see the certificate plot to confirm on this specific stone.
- What does the IGI certificate cover?
- It documents carat weight, color, clarity, cut and measurements, and confirms the stone is lab grown. It is a respected grading lab, though some buyers weigh GIA reports more heavily for natural diamonds.
- How does a lab grown diamond compare with a natural one?
- They are chemically and optically the same, and a lab grown stone is graded the same way. The difference is origin and resale: lab grown stones cost far less and hold much less value on the secondary market.
- What size setting fits a 7.4 mm round?
- A standard 1.5 carat round setting, usually sold as a 7.4 mm or 1.5 ct seat. Confirm the exact millimeter measurement with your jeweler, since settings are cut to the stone, not the carat weight.
- What comes with the stone?
- The loose diamond and its IGI certificate. A setting, ring and any jewelry work are separate purchases.
- Where is the 1.5 Carat Round Loose Lab Grown Diamond, E Color, VS2 Clarity, IGI Certified cheapest?
- At Grown Leo, for $399.00, as of our latest check.