Recently, Brian Gavin Diamonds just launched their Deluxe Lab Round collection. As quoted from their website:
Deluxe lab diamonds not only meet but often exceeds the quality of other precision-cut lab diamonds in the market.
Crafted using premium HPHT or CVD materials from across the globe, these diamonds embody Brian Gavin's exceptional standards.
Enjoy the unmatched allure of relaxed yet captivating Hearts and Arrows patterns, presenting a collection that defines accessible luxury.
So, what can you expect? Well, you can expect a mixture of IGI graded lab grown diamonds that are grown using either HPHT or CVD method. FYI, under normal circumstances, HPHT commands a higher price. Usually CVD is less preferred unless you know it has not gone through any treatment, which is not shown in the report most of the time, as far as IGI grading report is concerned.
Nonetheless, there is a good selection of HPHT lab grown diamonds that fall under Deluxe Lab collection. Of course, since these diamonds are in-house diamonds, the usual mark-up is expected. This is it f you are in the market looking for one lab-grown diamond that shows it all - Hearts & Arrows and ASET image. The mark-up will be more obvious as the diamond gets bigger (or heavier in terms of carat).
For this diamond: 1.13 D VS1 BG Deluxe Lab Round, the final price will be USD 1383.89 + USD 150 for shipping, making the total to be USD 1543.89, which converts to RM 7,363.76. As far as lab grown is concerned, this is not exactly cheap, instead it is far from cheap, but well, it is what it is, an excellent lab-grown diamond.
Do note that in their statement, it is said that the hearts and arrows can be "relaxed". This mean that the hearts and arrows may not be as consistent as Brian Gavin's more premium selection, such as the Premium Lab collection. Nonetheless, I find this to be nitpicking because if a diamond is as good as the one shown above, I will already consider it an excellent hearts and arrows diamond.
Again, the problem with buying from Brian Gavin Diamonds is actually the shipping cost. To send to Malaysia, this will cost USD 150, and it is under the expense of the customers.
Alternatively, you can consider Brian Gavin Premium Lab, where the diamonds are great. The diamonds are grown using CVD method but the final production is guaranteed not treated:
Experience the excellence of our premium CVD diamonds, meticulously grown by Clarity in Texas. These diamonds are shaped and polished according to Brian Gavin's patented process and stringent standards to achieve superior light performance and exacting hearts and arrows. Each piece is graded by the GIA and comes with an AGS Ideal® certification, testifying to its outstanding quality.
Also, Brian Gavin Premium Lab diamonds are graded by GIA and usually they will state there that:
Additional growth remnants are not shown. This is a man-made diamond produced by CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) growth process. No evidence of treatment was detected.
Most importantly, they are cheaper too most of the time, if not all. Just take a look at this diamond: 1.1 D VS1 BG Premium Lab Round. It costs USD 1023.35 and USD 150 for shipping, making the total to be USD 1,173.35, which converts to RM 5,596.96. The price is again, not the cheapest, but it is quite similar to the price of 1.1ct from ZCOVA,
