Oval Diamonds, Lab-Grown Alternatives, and Anniversary Traditions: A Conversation at Nekta New York

Oval Diamonds, Lab-Grown Alternatives, and Anniversary Traditions: A Conversation at Nekta New York

 

At Nekta New York, located in the heart of the New York City Diamond District, we recently had the pleasure of helping a couple explore options for their perfect diamond purchase. Their visit brought up some fascinating topics about diamond selection, cost-effective alternatives, and meaningful anniversary traditions—insights we’re excited to share with you.


Oval Diamonds and Cut Quality


During our conversation, we explained a little-known fact about oval diamonds: unlike round diamonds, which are graded for “excellent cut,” oval diamonds don’t receive the same formal classification. That doesn’t mean they can’t shine just as brilliantly. At Nekta New York, we leverage our expertise to help clients choose oval diamonds that maximize sparkle, beauty, and value.

oval cut engagement Ring

 

Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds


The couple also explored the differences between natural and lab-grown diamonds, particularly for larger carat sizes. Here’s what we shared:

• A 2.63-carat natural oval diamond typically costs around $30,000, while a lab-grown version of the same size costs less than half that amount.

• For an eight-carat diamond, a natural version can be priced at $300,000, while a lab-grown diamond with comparable brilliance costs closer to what you’d pay for a three- or four-carat natural diamond.


Lab-grown diamonds are an exceptional choice for anyone seeking to maximize size and brilliance while staying within budget. At Nekta New York, we’re proud to offer both natural and lab-grown options to meet a variety of preferences and needs.


Eight Years, Eight Carats: A Timeless Anniversary Tradition


One of the highlights of our conversation was discussing the tradition of marking eight years of marriage with an eight-carat diamond. This idea—symbolizing love, growth, and enduring commitment—is becoming a popular choice for milestone anniversaries. At Nekta New York, we specialize in designing custom jewelry pieces that celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.


Why Choose Nekta New York?


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I rarely write reviews but working with Mike has been a true pleasure! My fiancé and I flew from Austin to meet with him - and we left with the most exquisite engagement ring! His craftsmanship is impeccable and his true passion for what he does is clearly apparent…not to mention how wonderful his client service is! He sized the ring on the spot and made sure that all the documentation (and the ring) made it safely to Texas. We are now having him create the wedding band of my dreams. If you are looking for exceptional artistry, a lovely experience and a collaborative relationship to design your jewelry - look no further than Mike Nekta!

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I had a fantastic experience with Mike who helped us choose our diamond. He was informative, passionate, and genuinely wanted us to be happy with our decision. His kindness and positive attitude made the process enjoyable. We don’t live in his area so he went above and beyond by texting us to keep us informed of the whole creation process. Highly recommend him!

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I just got my engagement ring through Mike Nekta and I can’t even begin to say how pleased I am! The entire experience has been wonderful from start to finish. First, the uniqueness and quality of the piece itself is outstanding. The pricing was surprisingly good considering all the factors involved. But most especially, Mike’s personal level of interest in pleasing us as his clients- you rarely find that level of personal service anymore! He cared about making my dream come true. He bent over backwards to make my dream ring possible for me! He clearly deals with elites who spend far more but it didn’t matter to him, he cared just as much about my purchase. I really appreciated that. I definitely plan to shop with Mike again!

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Mike is the best! I told him exactly the type of Diamond I wanted for my solitaire engagement ring and he helped my fiancé find the best diamond to not only fit his budget but one I would fall in love with! He really listens to what you like and want and really does exceed to help fit those desires in a ring. Definitely will be coming back to him for our wedding bands and all future jewelry purchases!

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This is my second big purchase with Mike Nekta and as always service education quality of the purchase has been nothing but fantastic! Surprise my wife with an upgrade for our seven year anniversary, Mike Nekta came through with flying colors! This place will always be my first & last stop! I could’ve easily spent more money but Mike made sure that what I was buying was the right ring not the most expensive and that’s what I love about shopping with him.You can find a jeweler that sells you anything you want to buy but when you find a jeweler that guide you in the right direction and builds trust with the customer then you’re not only have a jeweler you have an emotional connection same as you do a friend. Thanks Mike!!!

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