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Ideal_Rock
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I’m so happy with this custom ring and CVD diamond from Distinctive Gem. Here is a glamour shot of a 1.21ct G VVS2 August Vintage round set in a size 6.5 unplated white gold custom setting by @Rhino —
The unplated white gold is lovely. It changes color depending on the light — sometimes looks like a buttery yellow, sometimes looks like a warm grey silver metal.
@Rhino custom designed the setting. I elected the CAD Stuller standard setting as opposed to the master bench handgraving, The cost savings was $800+. The main difference was the size of CAD milgrain. The Stuller standard only went down to 0.5mm. Hand engraving could be more subtle. I was a little apprehensive because I did not want the ring to look like the Shrike from Hyperion. But as you can see the CAD milgrain is is less pronounced than you might think for 0.5mm. Also it does not chafe on my hand. Here is the CAD versus the final outcome:
I actually got the unplated WG because the diamond was graded by IGI, whose color grading is sometimes a little generous and their G could be an H or I under GIA standards. I figured an unplated setting might make an H or I look brighter. But this diamond is a nice bright white. That is probably due to the awesome light return of an AVR.
This CVD diamond does not have any brownish hue. There may be some stria at 40x magnification but it does not appear to affect light return or clarity. Notably there is no post-growth treatment by HPHT that might create a hazy film type of look. Plus you know a DG has been vetted by @Rhino —
Plenty of fire and pastel reflection from this chunky OEC.
And the AV OEC has a spread similar to a MRB, which means the diamond looks bigger than other OECs of similar carat weight.
Thanks again @Rhino and thanks everyone for looking.
The unplated white gold is lovely. It changes color depending on the light — sometimes looks like a buttery yellow, sometimes looks like a warm grey silver metal.
@Rhino custom designed the setting. I elected the CAD Stuller standard setting as opposed to the master bench handgraving, The cost savings was $800+. The main difference was the size of CAD milgrain. The Stuller standard only went down to 0.5mm. Hand engraving could be more subtle. I was a little apprehensive because I did not want the ring to look like the Shrike from Hyperion. But as you can see the CAD milgrain is is less pronounced than you might think for 0.5mm. Also it does not chafe on my hand. Here is the CAD versus the final outcome:
I actually got the unplated WG because the diamond was graded by IGI, whose color grading is sometimes a little generous and their G could be an H or I under GIA standards. I figured an unplated setting might make an H or I look brighter. But this diamond is a nice bright white. That is probably due to the awesome light return of an AVR.
This CVD diamond does not have any brownish hue. There may be some stria at 40x magnification but it does not appear to affect light return or clarity. Notably there is no post-growth treatment by HPHT that might create a hazy film type of look. Plus you know a DG has been vetted by @Rhino —
Plenty of fire and pastel reflection from this chunky OEC.
And the AV OEC has a spread similar to a MRB, which means the diamond looks bigger than other OECs of similar carat weight.
Thanks again @Rhino and thanks everyone for looking.
It's a beautiful ring. 
Hope to see some hand shots of yours soon 
Wanted to add some mani photos and some diffused lighting.
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