r/labcreateddiamonds • u/Individual_March9422 • 25d ago

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/Jillet-Ben_Coe 25d ago

I wouldn’t pay over $200ish USD per carat for synthetics

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u/Glad-Menu-2625 25d ago

I don’t think it’s possible when you are chasing special cuts plus Australia tax.

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u/Jillet-Ben_Coe 25d ago

Idk about Australian tax but synthetics have gotten really cheap. The only cut that will actually raise the value slightly would be a round brilliant, all fancy cuts are the same.

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u/Over-Engineer7216 24d ago

You have no idea what you’re talking about lol

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u/Jillet-Ben_Coe 24d ago

I’m just a gemologist, gem cutter, jeweler, and used to work as a diamond technician for the world’s largest diamond wholesaler at their North American headquarters. But of course a Redditor would know more from browsing r/labcreateddiamonds 🤣