My Brian Gavin Signature Diamond

[Magnus357]

Hello everyone!

So really I'm doing this in the wrong order, but I figured I'd throw it out there.

I've been lurking in these forums on and off for a while as I've been in the market for a diamond for my wife (we're common law, but haven't done the ring or formal wedding thing yet).

I received my tax return a couple weeks ago and really ratcheted up my search for a diamond. I had been pretty set on going with Whiteflash, but I when I got back on the forums a week ago, I found out that Brian Gavin had left!

When I found his new blog, he had a list of some Brian Gavin Signature diamonds for sale. One of them caught my eye. I was able to see it in Houston, and committed to buy it!

Brian is also going to make the setting for me. I'll be sure to post pictures when they are ready.

What I need now is some support from the community! The diamond was within the budget I set for myself (a very good price actually I think), but DAMN! I've never laid this much cash out at one time for ANYTHING! I put less down on my house

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I know that Brian and Lesley will treat me right, but I'd like a frank analysis of the diamond's stats anyway from the community.

 

[Magnus357]

ASET image

 

[Magnus357]

Ideal Scope Image

 

[jet2ks]

Hi Magnus, welcome to Pricescope.

No worries on the diamond, it will be a beautiful stone. Can''t wait to see pics of the finished ring.

 

[chrono]

What a dazzler! You won''t have a problem with the diamond unless you think you might need a pair of sunglasses for it.

 

[D&T]

Serioulsy! it will blow you away IRL....

 

[mayerice]

Go for it, a keeper, no hesitation.

 

[stone-cold11]

Date: 5/4/2009 12:48:47 PM
Author:Magnus357
EDIT! Ack, my first post and I screw up the subject line. I can''t figure out how to fix it either, oh well.

At least you got people''s attentions. Nice stone btw.

 

[Ellen]

Smashing!

 

[Lorelei]

* kisses fingers*

 

[Stone Hunter]

WOW. Everything you have shared makes that stone look like a winner!! I love the size color etc. What setting are you going with?

 

[Magnus357]

We''re still working on the setting.

I''ve attached the annotated image I sent to Brian and Leslie for the concept.

I should be getting a CAD in the next week or so.

 

[MissGotRocks]

The stone is a winner and the notes on the setting are fabulous! I like the details about the Tacori that you guys have chosen - I''m sure Brian will do an excellent job with execution of the mounting!

This ring is sure to be a crowd pleaser!! Can''t wait to see CAD images!

 

[Magnus357]

I forgot to mention how impressed I was with Brian himself.

He took the time to sit down with me for a couple of hours to discuss the ins and outs of high performance diamond buying.

He also gave me some tips on lighting conditions for the proposal.

All in all, I was blown away with the attention I received pre-sale.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/5/2009 6:12:11 PM
Author: Magnus357
I forgot to mention how impressed I was with Brian himself.

He took the time to sit down with me for a couple of hours to discuss the ins and outs of high performance diamond buying.

He also gave me some tips on lighting conditions for the proposal.

All in all, I was blown away with the attention I received pre-sale.

No surprise here, but we''re used to hearing stories like this.

This ring is going to be stunning. Please, please do a seperate thread in SMTR when it''s done!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The stone will be gorgeous, no doubt! (In fact, if you look in my avatar, it will look very much like mine!

)

I love both of those settings! I can''t wait to see the final design!

 

[vintagelover229]

Date: 5/4/2009 1:28:33 PM
Author: Chrono
What a dazzler! You won't have a problem with the diamond unless you think you might need a pair of sunglasses for it.

Ditto! In my head I said "wow"...you cant go wrong with that one!

 

[tigian]

Cannot wait to see the ring! The stone looks fantastic.

 

[Rhino]

Looks nice. I agree with all the commentary offered. i''d be curious to see the actual Hearts and Arrows imagery if available.

 

[bebe]

Date: 5/5/2009 6:12:11 PM
Author: Magnus357
I forgot to mention how impressed I was with Brian himself.

He took the time to sit down with me for a couple of hours to discuss the ins and outs of high performance diamond buying.

He also gave me some tips on lighting conditions for the proposal.

All in all, I was blown away with the attention I received pre-sale.

Have to agree with you here. Brian really knows his diamonds.

 

[EricaR]

Looks like a beauty!!! Can''t wait to see the final ring!

 

[Imdanny]

Date: 5/6/2009 12:56:20 AM
Author: EricaR
Looks like a beauty!!! Can''t wait to see the final ring!

Ditto!

 

[bee*]

It looks like it''s going to be fab! Can''t wait to see pics.

 

[Magnus357]

Hearts Image

 

[Kelli]

It looks wonderful and I''m not surprised!

 

[neatfreak]

She''s going to LOVE it.

 

[Stone Hunter]

That setting is lovely. Of course it''s custom and will fit the stone perfectly!

 

[Rhino]

Very nice Magnus. Thanks for obliging.

 

[Judah Gutwein]

Magnus,

Gorgeous stone and ring choice.

MayerIce,

Welcome to this forum!
Wishing you Mazal and Bracha.

 

[mrssalvo]

ooo, it''s fantastic!!