AVC and setting questions

[kmt]

Hi everyone! Although this is my first posting, I have been stalking this site for several months now anxiously waiting until I actually had something to contribute or a good enough question to ask! It''s amazing just how much you can learn by reading other people''s questions!

I will likely be getting engaged sometime within the next several months, and my boyfriend was relieved (that''s putting it mildly) to hear that I wanted to choose my own ring. I''m not ready to buy just yet, but I obsessively research and (over)analyze everything I do - so I''m really trying to get a head start and put all of the info I''ve learned together to come up with my own perfect ring. I have a good idea of what I would like, however, I''m hoping some of the experts out there will be able to help me piece together the details since I have very limited experience.

My heart is set on an AVC - since they''re basically little bundles of perfection, I have no doubt that whatever stone I end up choosing will be gorgeous. However, I''m wondering how the style of stone might look in the type of setting I''m leaning towards. In theory, I love the idea of mixing the old cut appearance of the AVC with a more modern setting - but I don''t want it to look ridiculous or out of place IRL. Here is the type of setting I''m looking at: http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/products/design-1688 I am also toying with the idea of doing it with a split shank, like this one...but plain: http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/products/design-1548

So, I have 2 questions. Where the stone in this picture seems almost flush with the bezel, will the AVC with its higher crown and smaller table look weird in this type of setting? Also, where the entire pavillion is covered - how low could I actually go color-wise without noticing a significant amount of color? I''ve read that most of the color is seen in the pavillion, but will I see much color in the crown when looking at an angle say with a J or a K? I don''t know exactly how color sensitive I am yet, but where I have (as my BF lovingly calls them) "sausage fingers," I''m certainly willing to sacrifice some color for finger coverage!

Thanks in advance for all of your help! You guys are fantastic!

 

[ChunkyCushionLover]

Date: 3/17/2010 3:01:08 PM
Author:kmt
Hi everyone! Although this is my first posting, I have been stalking this site for several months now anxiously waiting until I actually had something to contribute or a good enough question to ask! It''s amazing just how much you can learn by reading other people''s questions!

I will likely be getting engaged sometime within the next several months, and my boyfriend was relieved (that''s putting it mildly) to hear that I wanted to choose my own ring. I''m not ready to buy just yet, but I obsessively research and (over)analyze everything I do - so I''m really trying to get a head start and put all of the info I''ve learned together to come up with my own perfect ring. I have a good idea of what I would like, however, I''m hoping some of the experts out there will be able to help me piece together the details since I have very limited experience.

My heart is set on an AVC - since they''re basically little bundles of perfection, I have no doubt that whatever stone I end up choosing will be gorgeous. However, I''m wondering how the style of stone might look in the type of setting I''m leaning towards. In theory, I love the idea of mixing the old cut appearance of the AVC with a more modern setting - but I don''t want it to look ridiculous or out of place IRL. Here is the type of setting I''m looking at: http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/products/design-1688 I am also toying with the idea of doing it with a split shank, like this one...but plain: http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/products/design-1548

So, I have 2 questions. Where the stone in this picture seems almost flush with the bezel, will the AVC with its higher crown and smaller table look weird in this type of setting?

No it shouldn''t as long as the bezel and halo are flush with the girdle I see no issue it will still look great. See http://www.vimeo.com/6401615


Also, where the entire pavillion is covered - how low could I actually go color-wise without noticing a significant amount of color? I''ve read that most of the color is seen in the pavillion, but will I see much color in the crown when looking at an angle say with a J or a K? I don''t know exactly how color sensitive I am yet, but where I have (as my BF lovingly calls them) ''sausage fingers,'' I''m certainly willing to sacrifice some color for finger coverage!

Set or unset the faceup color should be the same. I would suggest looking at rounds in these colors and seeing how you feel abotu the color especially in lower light conditions. The AVC should show a bit more warmth than a round of the same color but not significantly more, you are the only one who can answer that is you. Also keep in mind you will see more warmth due to the high color melee in the sorrounding halo. If you want to minnimize this contrast I suggest getting melee that is the same color as your centre or at most one color grade higher.

Thanks in advance for all of your help! You guys are fantastic!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/17/2010 3:01:08 PM
Author:kmt
Hi everyone! Although this is my first posting, I have been stalking this site for several months now anxiously waiting until I actually had something to contribute or a good enough question to ask! It''s amazing just how much you can learn by reading other people''s questions!

I will likely be getting engaged sometime within the next several months, and my boyfriend was relieved (that''s putting it mildly) to hear that I wanted to choose my own ring. I''m not ready to buy just yet, but I obsessively research and (over)analyze everything I do - so I''m really trying to get a head start and put all of the info I''ve learned together to come up with my own perfect ring. I have a good idea of what I would like, however, I''m hoping some of the experts out there will be able to help me piece together the details since I have very limited experience.

My heart is set on an AVC - since they''re basically little bundles of perfection, I have no doubt that whatever stone I end up choosing will be gorgeous. However, I''m wondering how the style of stone might look in the type of setting I''m leaning towards. In theory, I love the idea of mixing the old cut appearance of the AVC with a more modern setting - but I don''t want it to look ridiculous or out of place IRL. Here is the type of setting I''m looking at: http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/products/design-1688 I am also toying with the idea of doing it with a split shank, like this one...but plain: http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/products/design-1548

So, I have 2 questions. Where the stone in this picture seems almost flush with the bezel, will the AVC with its higher crown and smaller table look weird in this type of setting? Also, where the entire pavillion is covered - how low could I actually go color-wise without noticing a significant amount of color? I''ve read that most of the color is seen in the pavillion, but will I see much color in the crown when looking at an angle say with a J or a K? I don''t know exactly how color sensitive I am yet, but where I have (as my BF lovingly calls them) ''sausage fingers,'' I''m certainly willing to sacrifice some color for finger coverage!

Thanks in advance for all of your help! You guys are fantastic!

Hi KMT

I see no reason why you couldn''t have an AVC halo set, best to ask Jon in your particular circumstances. Concerning colour, it is possible an AVC might show slightly more warmth than a round stone, but as the AVC are cut with the best visual performance in mind and are unique to GOG, it would be difficult to see something similar in person. In that case I would probably go with J or better for colour, but if you wanted to go lower in colour, Jon might be able to send you the stone for your approval first, then if you like it he can set it for you.

 

[kmt]

Thanks CCL and Lorelei! That''s good advice! I was just a little worried about a setting like that taking away from the beauty of the AVC cut (if that''s even possible). In terms of the color, you''re right. I think I definitely need to see some of the stones in person before making a decision. I guess that gives me an excuse for a road trip to NY!

 

[Bella_mezzo]

kmt I think that will look lovely

the first setting you posted! Have fun on your NYC roadtrip

 

[kmt]

Thanks Bella! I love the clean lines of the enclosed base of the ring. Unfortunately, I haven''t seen many other settings like that. I love this one from Knox, however I believe I read on their website they will only make modifications to the setting (considered custom) if you use their stones. So, I either stick with the first setting as is... which I love, although I''m not sure what sort of wedding band I would be able to wear with it. Or I do the modifications to make it the split shank and see if maybe Brian Gavin could do something similar? Either way, this is such an exciting process! Although, I dread actually having to make the decisions when it comes time...