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Brian Gavin Signature Modern Cushion Cut

P: 11/6/2009 8:48:03 AM
gemgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,534 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	I know I'm not alone in my curiosity. Ever since I heard that Brian Gavin had developed his own signature cushion cut diamond, I've been dying to see one. This morning for the first time, there were pictures of one of his new stones on his website. [Link removed by Moderator- no links to blogs allowed. Please follow forum policies] And this is the stone. It's just grgeus!
Posted: 11/6/2009 8:48:03 AM

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P: 11/6/2009 9:21:14 AM
FancyDiamond Cut Rock Total Posts: 304 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/16/2009	I love the look. Would be nice if Brain has ASET and video for this beauty on his website. Wonder how its performance (brilliance, fire, and scintillation) is compared to GOG's chunky cushion? I think the video will be helpful to answer this question. I have been eyeing on GOG's 3-plus ct cushions, but want to get something slightly more affordable. Hope this new cut matches my needs.
Posted: 11/6/2009 9:21:14 AM

P: 11/6/2009 9:57:37 AM
gemgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,534 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	My apologies to the mods for the blog link. For anyone who would like to see the stone, the ring, the ASET image and the new stone's comparison to our other popular cushion cut, you can visit Brian & Lesley's website and click on the link to the left on the bottom and that will bring you to all of their most recent projects. http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/
Posted: 11/6/2009 9:57:37 AM

P: 11/6/2009 10:37:36 AM
Laila619 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,211 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/28/2008	Wow, those cushions look really pretty! _________________________ Married my sweetie on 11.8.08 Happily addicted to Pricescope and sparklies!
Posted: 11/6/2009 10:37:36 AM

P: 11/6/2009 11:48:40 AM
lilyfoot Cut Rock Total Posts: 420 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 8/19/2009	gawd, cushions of any sort just make me drool That's gorgeous! LOVE
Posted: 11/6/2009 11:48:40 AM

P: 11/6/2009 12:17:02 PM
FancyDiamond Cut Rock Total Posts: 304 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/16/2009	Date: 11/6/2009 9:57:37 AM Author: gemgirl My apologies to the mods for the blog link. For anyone who would like to see the stone, the ring, the ASET image and the new stone's comparison to our other popular cushion cut, you can visit Brian & Lesley's website and click on the link to the left on the bottom and that will bring you to all of their most recent projects. http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/ gwmgirl, You are so sweet to share the info with us. Now that I see the ASET, I am still lost. The problem is that I do not know how to interpret the ASET. The big lesson I have learned from owning an ACA RB is that a photograph and all the corresponding evaluation images cannot capture the true beauty of a top cut diamond. This is why I find GOG's videos extremely helpful, short of seeing the diamond in real life. Their videos have convinced me to take a trip out there someday. Besides, Long Island, NY is close enough by car for me. Unfortunately, Houston is too far from my home and I do not see any trip out there at all in the near future. Therefore, I hope to see a video of BGD's new cushion.
Posted: 11/6/2009 12:17:02 PM

P: 11/6/2009 12:46:23 PM
tlh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,060 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/31/2008	YUMMMY "I like smiling. Smiling's my favorite!" Will Ferrell ~ Elf
Posted: 11/6/2009 12:46:23 PM

P: 11/6/2009 3:30:15 PM
elle_chris Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,968 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/19/2004	Dare I say that I'm not loving it? elle
Posted: 11/6/2009 3:30:15 PM

P: 11/6/2009 3:50:00 PM
hisdiamondgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 520 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 10/23/2007	I want one
Posted: 11/6/2009 3:50:00 PM

P: 11/6/2009 4:17:17 PM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	Date: 11/6/2009 3:30:15 PM Author: elle_chris Dare I say that I'm not loving it? Not "my style" of cushion either. But it isn't really surprising to me as Brian is a Brilliant Cut guru ... so its kinda more "brillianty" than older-style cushions. It looks "pinched" to me. Dunno ...
Posted: 11/6/2009 4:17:17 PM

P: 11/6/2009 4:22:36 PM
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008	Date: 11/6/2009 4:17:17 PM Author: decodelighted Date: 11/6/2009 3:30:15 PM Author: elle_chris Dare I say that I'm not loving it? Not 'my style' of cushion either. But it isn't really surprising to me as Brian is a Brilliant Cut guru ... so its kinda more 'brillianty' than older-style cushions. It looks 'pinched' to me. Dunno ... I like it, but I'm a RB girl to the core, so that's prolly why. Run turkey, RUN! (Little man in the avatar is my nephew.)
Posted: 11/6/2009 4:22:36 PM

P: 11/6/2009 4:44:28 PM
Tuckins1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,392 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/13/2008	Wow, it's stunning!!! "If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!"
Posted: 11/6/2009 4:44:28 PM

P: 11/6/2009 5:10:39 PM
yssie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 605 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/14/2009	I don't love it either, but to me the prettiest cushions have big chunky facets. Bizarre, since I adore my RB.. Gecko, your turkey made me literally LOL
Posted: 11/6/2009 5:10:39 PM

P: 11/6/2009 5:11:29 PM
Stone Hunter Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,778 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 5/12/2006	Ah I missed that it was BGD the first time I read this thread. Very nice. Not the OMC (which is how I think of GOG) but a Cushion cut. Thanks for sharing!!
Posted: 11/6/2009 5:11:29 PM

P: 11/6/2009 6:54:07 PM
Luckyeshe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,110 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 6/8/2009	It's a beautiful cushion! Definitely not OMC, but pretty in its own way!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It doesn't matter if the boy is perfect or if the girl is perfect as long as they're perfect together. Soon to be Mrs. M.
Posted: 11/6/2009 6:54:07 PM

P: 11/6/2009 7:53:40 PM
Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,581 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008	Gotta say it's not my favorite, but I think that's because if I wanted a brilliant cut, I'd go with a round (which I did). The reason I'd want a cushion would be to have something different, so the chunkier facets definitely call my name! If I could have whatever I wanted, I'd take a BG H&A, a GOG old mine cushion, and have someone find me a super gorgeous emerald cut. Then I'd have the best of all worlds as far as white diamonds go!
Posted: 11/6/2009 7:53:40 PM

P: 11/7/2009 3:42:33 AM
Phoenix Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,028 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 10/5/2006	Date: 11/6/2009 7:53:40 PM Author: Kelli Gotta say it's not my favorite, but I think that's because if I wanted a brilliant cut, I'd go with a round (which I did). The reason I'd want a cushion would be to have something different, so the chunkier facets definitely call my name! If I could have whatever I wanted, I'd take a BG H&A, a GOG old mine cushion, and have someone find me a super gorgeous emerald cut. Then I'd have the best of all worlds as far as white diamonds go! My sentiments exactly! Hmmm...I wonder who cuts the best EC?
Posted: 11/7/2009 3:42:33 AM

P: 11/7/2009 3:51:28 AM
Smo Rough Rock Total Posts: 88 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 6/11/2008	This doesn't appeal to me either, I much prefer the GOG cushion cuts. Love those chunky facets!
Posted: 11/7/2009 3:51:28 AM

P: 11/7/2009 4:38:08 AM
Rose-E Cut Rock Total Posts: 196 Last Post: 11/9/2009 Member Since: 3/30/2009	I prefer the chunkier faceting too on a cushion, but it's pretty. "Do what you like, like what you do" - Life is good
Posted: 11/7/2009 4:38:08 AM

P: 11/7/2009 6:42:46 PM
Callisto Cut Rock Total Posts: 290 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/11/2009	Hmm I like it, but it isn't exactly what I think of when i think cushion. Still pretty though.
Posted: 11/7/2009 6:42:46 PM

P: 11/7/2009 7:06:34 PM
miraclesrule Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,565 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/29/2008	It's eye-catching. Sort of like how I would look at a really "haute" person walking into a room. But I would probably wouldn't abandon my Octavia to leave the room with Brian's cushion. I've been hypnotized by Octavia. Maybe it's better described as brainwashed. Brian is one talented dude though. I spend a lot of time on his site....drooling. Dreaming. _____________________________ Feeling Blue and Blech Today
Posted: 11/7/2009 7:06:34 PM

P: 11/7/2009 7:23:32 PM
HopeDream Cut Rock Total Posts: 494 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2009	I't always nice to see an new cut. The ASET is way too green for my liking (reflects light collected from beside the stone) It's certainly true to the roots of the cushion cut (designed to reflect firelight and candle light), but perhaps not yet optimized for our modern lighting systems that have light coming down from the roof. It's a good start.
Posted: 11/7/2009 7:23:32 PM

P: 11/8/2009 6:39:16 PM
Laila619 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,211 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/28/2008	I would much prefer a H&A round from Brian, but I think it's cool he's cutting these cushions too. _________________________ Married my sweetie on 11.8.08 Happily addicted to Pricescope and sparklies!
Posted: 11/8/2009 6:39:16 PM

P: 11/8/2009 9:43:07 PM
bebe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,998 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/20/2007	I like it, a little more elongated and I'd love it !!
Posted: 11/8/2009 9:43:07 PM

P: 11/8/2009 10:32:47 PM
TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,337 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004	I thought I would be the only one who didn't love it. It reminds me of the ice crystals that I see in freezer burned ice-cream. Not the best, but ice cream is never terrible. _______________________ Travel quote of the week: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain
Posted: 11/8/2009 10:32:47 PM

P: 11/8/2009 10:34:16 PM
gemgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,534 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	Date: 11/8/2009 6:39:16 PM Author: Laila619 I would much prefer a H&A round from Brian, but I think it's cool he's cutting these cushions too. My next loose diamond purchase is going to be a BG signature round for a pendant I have planned, but I have an appreciation for all well cut diamonds in all shapes. I think they're all beautiful in their own unique way. Wouldn't it be nice to have one of everything?
Posted: 11/8/2009 10:34:16 PM

P: 11/9/2009 1:39:20 AM
freefly Cut Rock Total Posts: 290 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2008	I hate to say it, but I'm not loving it either. I much prefer the look of chunkier facets. Still a pretty cushion though.
Posted: 11/9/2009 1:39:20 AM

P: 11/9/2009 3:57:07 AM
kittybean Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,070 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/2/2008	I'm not a huge lover of cushions per se, and this looks to me like a slight improvement over a regular ol' brilliant cushion. The type of cushions that have drawn me in are Jon's at GoodOldGold. One of my friends ordered one of Jon's (in an "L"), and it is hands-down the loveliest cushion I've ever seen. Anyway, I'll stay my judgment on the BGD Signature Cushion 'til I see some shots on the wearer.
Posted: 11/9/2009 3:57:07 AM

P: 11/9/2009 5:39:42 AM
swedish bean Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,877 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2008	I feel terrible saying that I am not in love with this cut. I admire and applaud that they are doing new cuts, but the GOG chunky cushion really has a special place in my heart :D I think my problem with it, is that it reminds me too much of a princess cut with rounded edges, and I'm not googly-eyed about princess cuts (though, I don't mind them on other people, just indifferent I guess) Basically, OK, Yes, I'm sure it's still stunning, but it would NOT be my first choice. Maybe we just need to see it in more settings and some vids? hint hint hint
Posted: 11/9/2009 5:39:42 AM

P: 11/9/2009 5:43:35 AM
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,241 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	I think these are beautiful examples of modern cushions, personally my taste runs towards the vintage types with chunkier facets but it is a personal preference choice I believe. So good we have well cut cushions out there now to suit every taste!! Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn
Posted: 11/9/2009 5:43:35 AM

P: 11/9/2009 1:15:45 PM
Laila619 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,211 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/28/2008	Date: 11/9/2009 5:39:42 AM Author: swedish bean I think my problem with it, is that it reminds me too much of a princess cut with rounded edges, and I'm not googly-eyed about princess cuts (though, I don't mind them on other people, just indifferent I guess) Yes, now that you mention it, it does sort of look like a princess cut with softened edges! _________________________ Married my sweetie on 11.8.08 Happily addicted to Pricescope and sparklies!
Posted: 11/9/2009 1:15:45 PM

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