Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opinions?

[njs86]

I bought a Brian Gavin cushion cut tonight. See attached pictures. I'm confident it is a solid stone. It's a Gavin signature. Size is what it is. It's within my Budget and I am planning on setting it in a halo pave band setting which should help fill it out.. I'm in Vancouver BC, Canada. Does anyone have a suggestion of where to get a beautiful setting? Comments of the stone?

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

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[sharonyanddave]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

I bought a Brian Gavin cushion cut tonight. See attached pictures. I'm confident it is a solid stone. It's a Gavin signature. Size is what it is. It's within my Budget and I am planning on setting it in a halo pave band setting which should help fill it out.. I'm in Vancouver BC, Canada. Does anyone have a suggestion of where to get a beautiful setting? Comments of the stone?

The BGD cushions are nice, I would get it set by them as well. As for pricing I would check it against Bluenile Signature cushions which are very similar.

 

[tyty333]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

What's not to like? It will/should be a beautiful stone. James Allen is having a 25% off sale on their settings right now.
Might be worth taking a look. What is your budget? That might help us to direct you to a vendor/store.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

From the reviews I've read on blue Nile signature and bgd signature I feel more comfortable with the consistency and quality of bgd. I spent a LOT of time researching stones, viewing stones, and going back and forth. The price in this stone was actually less then what I was planning on spending but compared to spence it was cheaper for a bigger stone with an actual lab cert and the extra $1000 fora .714 carat bgd that was less than .4mm bigger didn't seam worth it. I feel a good setting will make this stone shine.

I would like to stay around $2000 for a setting but could go up a bit if needed. I wasn't too fond of bgd settings that I saw. Can you buy a James Allen setting and then have a local jeweler mount it?

I do worry about the size of the stone but I think I got a fair price on it and the setting will help fill out her finger I hope. She's a size 6

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

So james allen will mount a loose diamond but it needs to be from within the USA and I am in Canada. Also, since its a cushion they only make fittings if they can have the stone in hand which is too bad because they have a fitting I like quite a bit. There are some decent ones at BGD but they are $1000 more than the james allen one with sale and not as nice.

 

[sharonyanddave]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

So james allen will mount a loose diamond but it needs to be from within the USA and I am in Canada. Also, since its a cushion they only make fittings if they can have the stone in hand which is too bad because they have a fitting I like quite a bit. There are some decent ones at BGD but they are $1000 more than the james allen one with sale and not as nice.

BGD should be able to send the diamond to JamesAllen I would ask.

 

[LLJsmom]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Minimize your own headaches especially since you are on Canada. I would choose a setting from BGD since you are buying your stone from them. Is there something BGD can do to modify one of their existing settings to make it more to your liking? Your diamond will be stunning. I would definitely choose BGD over BN, like you. Congratulations on choosing a gorgeous stone.

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

I will probably go with BGD like you said to save the headache. I really like this design http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-hand-engraved-cushion-shape-halo-engagement-ring-item-49480 from JA but it won't fit a cushion. To have BGD do something like that though the setting is $3000 CAD and the extra for the dimpling and engraving/scroll work on the bottom of the band. Might just have to bite the bullet to get the ring I want for my lady

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Here is a setting to consider: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/pave-and-side-stones/the-anita-halo-18k-white-gold-5950w18

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

That is the setting I will probably get but I want to add some detailing to it

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Handengraving?

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

So i went with the Anita setting in 18k white gold from Brian Gavin Diamonds. its nice because all the stones in the halo and pave are hearts and arrows to match the centre stone and the extra carat weight brings it up to almost 1.2 carats total carat weight which feels like a good number to me. Thanks for all the advise. Ill post pics when i receive it if you guys are interested in seeing the finished product.

 

[JDDN]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

That sounds like it'll be gorgeous. Definitely post pictures when you get it and of course hand shots!!

 

[LLJsmom]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

It will be very beautiful. I cannot wait to see it! Congratulations!!

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

So here are the photos of the actual stone itself. I'll post the final glamour shots when I get them of the completed ring

 

[MarionC]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Beautiful! yes, photos when it is set, please.

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Here are the glamour shots I received from BGD today. It ships today and should arrive in Canada by tomorrow so they say. Looks like it will be Christmas Eve proposal. I'll post again when I have it in hand.

Ps- bloody exchange rate

 

[telephone89]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Very beautiful. I looove the heart!
I hope you post some real life shots and hand shots too!

 

[canuk-gal]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Here are the glamour shots I received from BGD today. It ships today and should arrive in Canada by tomorrow so they say. Looks like it will be Christmas Eve proposal. I'll post again when I have it in hand.

Ps- bloody exchange rate

I hear ya on the exchange rate

But bloody nice ring!

cheers--Sharon

 

[16ocean]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

glad you got the stone and the setting from the same vendor.
You saved yourself a big headache & everything I have read here on PS points to Brian Gavin doing great work. The photos look gorgeous!!

 

[njs86]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Done

 

[Gypsy]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Congratulations!

 

[Shannon74]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Ahh, I love seeing proposal pics! My husband didn't officially propose, so I live vicariously through proposal stories and pics.

Congrats on the beautiful ring and beautiful fiancé! You did great!

 

[Sphene]

Re: Bought a Brian Gavin hearts and arrows cushion cut.Opini

Congratulations beautiful choice