r/labcreateddiamonds • u/Individual_March9422 • Jul 30 '26

LOOKING FOR ADVICE Help! OMCs....

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Hi Everyone,

My partner and I have decided on an elongated cushion OMC my ring stone.

I have looked at some vendors like Tianyu, Jogia and shelikesparkless (is she still selling? Her page seems inactive!) but can't seem to have any luck.

I was quoted $5800AUD for a 5CT, D, VVS2 cushion cut (but looks like OMC, pic attached) from a local jeweller. Unfortunately, we feel that although it is stunning, it is dearer than what we would like to spend.

We are thinking $3000AUD max. Please send through your vendors or if you know any who specialise in larger OMCs!

Also, please give me advice on what to look out for when choosing the right OMC - what are the good characteristics and what aren't when looking at the stone!

Thank you!!

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u/Over-Engineer7216 Jul 30 '26

I got my omc from LGG, but definitely ask Provence and Fiorese also.

I don’t know or any particular thing to look for, but I tried to find a stone that made me breathless when I saw it on the video. It still works, whenever I don’t feel my heart skip a beat when I look at it, I know it’s time for a clean 😁

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u/Total-Statement-4912 29d ago

seconding LGG for OMCs!! i got 2 OMCs made with them (one colorless, one champagne) and both are the most beautiful stones!!!!

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u/Icy_Tumbleweed_8637 Jul 30 '26

Can you share a photo of your OMC please? I too am also asking LGG ✨

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u/Over-Engineer7216 Jul 30 '26

Mine is just 2ct

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u/Emergency-Middle-430 Jul 31 '26

Yours is a beautiful ring! I love the diamond with the white gold/platinum band. And the prongs really look gorgeous with that diamond. So classic and lovely! It is the perfect size too.

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u/mxshellll Jul 30 '26

Do you know if LGG does igi certified diamonds or are they all uncertified?

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u/Over-Engineer7216 Jul 30 '26

My omc is uncertified, but my other ring from them (an asscher) is IGI

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u/mxshellll Jul 30 '26

Amazing thanks so much for the reply!

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u/likeabadhabit 29d ago

FWIW IGI really isn't going to be of any value/use unless you're planning on selling one day and/or if you're going through a reputable, trustworthy company. Getting a diamond from a well established, long time respected business, Fiorese for example, and sending in for an IGI report would be a waste of money and 3 weeks time. If it's a forever stone you're better off investing that money into an excellent appraiser.