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Just Arrived - BGD Novela Cushion :):):)

T.Stanley

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Hey PS'ers,

First off I would like to thank Jamie, Lesley and the BGD crew for everything they've done to procure this project. After countless emails and calls to Jamie, she has been brilliant in her understanding and patience with my meticulous OCD-like questions. I would and will come back for more projects in the future (once I recuperate from this one).

My soon to be finance has alway been in love with the Tiffany Novo. She has always expressed interest in cushion diamonds since we brought up marriage a couple years back (we've been dating for 6.5 yrs). As always I usually go online to research whatever product I am about to purchase, regardless of price. After searching online for a couple days I come across Pricescope and was instantly hooked. I've probably logged about 70-80 hours in reading before I made a decision in contacting our trusted vendors here.

The diamond was purchased from Troy at Liberty Diamonds in Irvine, CA. He is a wealth of knowledge and would recommend him to anyone that prefers a local dealer. He's top notch with a great facility and that was a plus for me. I was pretty specific with what I wanted (thanks to PS of course) so I came prepared with a spec sheet. After several visits I found my signature cushion brilliant with the nice facets I wanted.

I never thought choosing a setting was equally as hard. There are a ton of outstanding settings offered by our respected vendors but one stood out, which was BGD. Their attention to detail is second to none. I've seen about 8 different hand made setting manufacturers and no one compares to BGD's intricate finishing details. Their work is appealing to the naked eye, but even more stunning under a 10x loupe!! After changing my mind several time I decided on their Novela setting and couldn't be happier with my decision :)

Now I just have to plan the proposal...


Anyway here are the specs and pictures -

Size: 1.5 Ct Cushion Brilliant 4 Main
Clarity: SI1 GIA eye-clean
Color: F
Symmetry: EX
Polish: EX
Girdle: Mid-Thick
Table: 61.9%
Depth: 68%
Fluorescence - None

** Not shown are two hidden secret stone. 1 Pink Sappire and 1 Black Diamond underneath @ 11 & 1 o'clock.

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jaysonsmom

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It's beautiful, congratulations. Your fiancee must have tiny fingers. That cushion looks way bigger than 1.5 ct on that ring!
 

vbnet

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V E R Y N I C E ! ! ! I love it. Can we have more pics please!!! Maybe another profile?? :lickout:
 

bebe

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Beautiful ring. The cushion is beyond perfection, you must be so pleased.
congratulations!
 

T.Stanley

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vbnet said:
V E R Y N I C E ! ! ! I love it. Can we have more pics please!!! Maybe another profile?? :lickout:


I'll take some more pictures when I get home ;-)
 

tyty333

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Its gorgeous...And very drool worthy!!!
 

tigian

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Gorgeous ring! Please come back after the proposal with handshots. :appl: :appl: :appl:
 

yssie

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Beautiful! Can't wait for handshots :love:
 

AprilBaby

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VERY PRETTY! :love: :love: :love:
Love the pink and black hidden stones!
 

legra

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Absolutely beautiful! Your ff will love it. Would be great to see hand shots after the proposal. Congrats!
 

peonies

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What a beautiful ring, you did an excellent job picking it out. This is the setting I want as well, do you happen to know how wide the band is in mm? I know that Tiffany's Novo is 2mm, so I was wondering if it was the same.

Your girlfriend is going to be so happy!
 

Cachette

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Stunning stone and setting!!!!! :love:

Best of luck with the proposal.

Cachette :))
 

Laila619

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Wow, that is perfection! Your girlfriend will be ecstatic! :love:
 

T.Stanley

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jaysonsmom said:
It's beautiful, congratulations. Your fiancee must have tiny fingers. That cushion looks way bigger than 1.5 ct on that ring!

Lucky for me she is a size 4.25 :rodent:



peonies said:
What a beautiful ring, you did an excellent job picking it out. This is the setting I want as well, do you happen to know how wide the band is in mm? I know that Tiffany's Novo is 2mm, so I was wondering if it was the same.

Your girlfriend is going to be so happy!


I believe it feels and looks around 2mm which is about the same specs as the Novo.

Here are BGD's Novela specs -

Top Width: 1.84mm
Bottom Width: 1.76mm
Top Height: 2.87mm
Bottom Height: 1.52mm
 

junebug17

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Oh my gosh, that's gorgeous!!! It's perfect in every way, your gf is going to faint!
 

Gypsy

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Lovely!
 

peonies

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Thank you for all the amazing pictures! This is the best thread ever!
 
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