Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Please?

[ShinySearcher]

After months of searching these are my two options. Brian Gavin Signature (link and cert pics below, ASET, Idealscope, H&A at link) versus GIA local stone (link to other post and cert pic below)

Local option is beautiful in person and is a GIA Ex cut, Ex polish, VG symm, 1.21, G, Si2, HCA 1.1 [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/true-eye-clean-si2-need-some-input.195847/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/true-eye-clean-si2-need-some-input.195847/[/URL]

Since other post asked about above GIA stone I am mainly asking about this Brian Gavin Signature
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.124-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104064814004#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/3/

Do any of you have experience with this Brian Gavin Sig. line? What do you think of this stone? It scores 1.6 on HCA (Vg, Ex, Ex, VG). Do the images all look good? I was set on the GIA Ex 1.21 from other post because its local and I no for a fact its beautiful but after taxes these are about same price and the brian gavin is Si1 vs si2 and triple 000 vs GIA X cut, X polish, VG symm.

I'm torn between the two. The size for either works for me as I am not that concerned that the GIA is 6.85mm vs the AGS is 6.71mm.

Brian Gavin:


GIA:

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

Well, naturally the BG stone will be smaller since it is 1.12 cts. But I'd take the better cut stone any day and I'd far rather have an SI1 over an SI2.

 

[zz00ter]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

Can someone really tell the difference between a 6.85mm vs 6.71mm diamond?

 

[RockyRacoon]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

I'm torn between the two. The size for either works for me

If size is not a factor, this one is a no brainer: BG Signature all the way. SI1 improvement over SI2 + guaranteed top-quality cut make this decision easy.

In addition, BGD offers an upgrade program, while the other vendor may not.

 

[leoshraeder]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

Given that both diamonds cost around the same, I would go with Brian Gavin.

 

[ShinySearcher]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

I am awaiting respones from brian gavin site regarding the clarity of this stone. I am concerned there is a large dark crystal in middle of table that is eye visible and possibly reflected throughout the stone? It seems that way from the 3d rotating pic at following link?

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.124-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104064814004

 

[RockyRacoon]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

Here's another option to consider -

1.13ct, H, VS2:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.130-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067973010

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

Here's another option to consider -

1.13ct, H, VS2:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.130-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067973010

Yes, I would rather have this one. I did not see the inclusion in the middle of the other one until now.

 

[ShinySearcher]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

Here's another option to consider -

1.13ct, H, VS2:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.130-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067973010

Yes, I would rather have this one. I did not see the inclusion in the middle of the other one until now.

This looks nice but I am not open to H color. G is the absolute lowest and I have viewed a large number of all these colors side by side in different cuts including triple 000 and triple X. I am very color sensitive and ring has F side stones so H will not work.

So you dont recommend the Brian Gavin Sig 1.124 Si1 G because of the crystal?

 

[kaoms352]

Re: Brian Gavin Signature 1.12 AGS 000 Stone - Thoughts Plea

If the inclusion bothers you, go with this...and its cheaper!

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.130-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104067973010#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/4/