Should I purchase this AVR or wait for a larger one?

umbrella · Nov 16, 2014

I've been searching for an OEC, specifically an AVR for quite some months. Some of you may remember giving me wonderful advice in previous posts. Well GOG recently added this diamond to their inventory and I'm considering buying it: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12855/

Even though this diamond is quite modest for Pricescope standards, this is a quite a big purchase for my partner and I so I've come here again just to clarify some concerns and hopefully get some more great advice and opinions

My main worry is that the stone will be smaller than I'm wanting. Ideally I want a 6mm stone, but 3.5 months ago I let one get away from me (http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12317/) and there's been nothing since. This .76ct stone is only $600 cheaper than the .89ct I missed out on, but from what I've seen on diamond size generator websites I think the size difference is quite noticeable. Ideally I'd much prefer to spend the extra $600 on a larger stone, but I don't know if something similar will ever become available some time soon and if that's the case, I don't want to miss out on the .76ct! I'm planning on having a ring setting custom made and I don't plan to upgrade in the future.

I suppose what I'd like to know is if a round stone 5.7 x 5.7mm will look relatively sizeable on size 6.5 hands in a halo? Would the difference between that size and a 6 x 6mm be significant? My custom halo will be based around this one: http://www.estatediamondjewelry.com/product/diamond-engagement-ring-3/

My gut is telling me not to rush into purchasing this stone because I just know I'll regret not waiting just a little bit more if another AVR like the .89ct became available soon. But I'm torn because I don't want to wait another 3.5 months! I've noticed that there are no AVR diamonds in the 3k range, so maybe they'll get a big shipment of stones in that price range which might suit my criteria?

Crystal72384 · Nov 16, 2014

Contact Jonathan and tell him exactly what you are looking for. You could always discuss him custom cutting you one.

Asscherhalo_lover · Nov 16, 2014

Most people around here will say that the visual difference between .20 is where it becomes noticeable, this is .30mm so yes, it would be noticeable. Have you contacted GOG directly and told them what you're looking for? Maybe they can give you more info on future stones.

umbrella · Nov 16, 2014

Crystal72384|1416146373|3784599 said:
Contact Jonathan and tell him exactly what you are looking for. You could always discuss him custom cutting you one.

Yep have done that. We've tried the custom cut option but nothing has come back at 6mm yet.

Asscherhalo_lover said:
Most people around here will say that the visual difference between .20 is where it becomes noticeable, this is .30mm so yes, it would be noticeable. Have you contacted GOG directly and told them what you're looking for? Maybe they can give you more info on future stones.

Ok that's interesting, thank you. I suppose .3mm difference will be quite noticeable then. But whether I need the larger size is what I'm stuck at! Yeah I have been communicating with GOG with my criteria and we've explored custom cuts. Maybe I'll wait until Tuesday when they're open and see if any more stones are coming in.

arkieb1 · Nov 16, 2014

Keep hassling GOG to see if they can get what you want, if you have no luck email Victor and ask him if he could specifically cut you something the lowest he goes is a J in colour but he might be able to cut you a stone if you give him your budget.

umbrella · Nov 16, 2014

arkieb1|1416147688|3784610 said:
Keep hassling GOG to see if they can get what you want, if you have no luck email Victor and ask him if he could specifically cut you something the lowest he goes is a J in colour but he might be able to cut you a stone if you give him your budget.

That's great advice thanks Arkie, I love hearing your suggestions. I already feel like I've been hassling GOG but I think I just need to persist. Surely they'll find something suitable for me! And I never thought of asking Victor Canera for a custom cut, that's a really great option. I just jumped on his website and those European Rounds are delicious too! I particularly love that he uses big culets

diamondseeker2006 · Nov 16, 2014

Umbrella, just so you know, if GOG cuts a stone for you, you can request a larger culet. In addition, if you buy an existing stone, you can have them cut a larger culet facet if you want. The only thing is, you might then have to pay for a new grading report. But aside from that, I don't think there will be a huge difference in the overall appearance of your ring with a 5.7 vs 6.0mm stone. Who is making the setting for you? You may know that Beverley K makes a setting very similar to that.

Just wanted to add that they never get a big shipment of stones. They may add a couple or few as stock gets low. But your best bet is to have them try again to custom cut one.

junebug17 · Nov 16, 2014

If you're doing a halo, I really don't think there will be a big difference in the appearance in the size of the center stone, or the overall ring.

CharmyPoo · Nov 16, 2014

CharmyPoo · Nov 16, 2014

These ones ...

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1-18ct-old-european-cut-diamond-ring-i-j-vs1/

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/1-02ct-est-old-european-cut-diamond-ring-l-m-vs1/

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/0-95ct-old-european-cut-diamond-ring-i-j-si1/

http://www.loveaffairdiamonds.com/0-90ct-est-old-european-cut-diamond-ring-l-m-vs/

umbrella · Nov 16, 2014

diamondseeker2006|1416158208|3784685 said:
Umbrella, just so you know, if GOG cuts a stone for you, you can request a larger culet. In addition, if you buy an existing stone, you can have them cut a larger culet facet if you want. The only thing is, you might then have to pay for a new grading report. But aside from that, I don't think there will be a huge difference in the overall appearance of your ring with a 5.7 vs 6.0mm stone. Who is making the setting for you? You may know that Beverley K makes a setting very similar to that.

Just wanted to add that they never get a big shipment of stones. They may add a couple or few as stock gets low. But your best bet is to have them try again to custom cut one.

Thanks diamondseeker, maybe I'll enquire one last time about the custom cut. David Klass will be making my ring. I love the Beverley K settings, they are all so beautiful. But I'm having David make a ring which will allow a wedding band to sit flush and make some tweaks here and there to create my perfect setting. I've worked with him before and I'm really pleased with his service so far.

junebug17 said:
If you're doing a halo, I really don't think there will be a big difference in the appearance in the size of the center stone, or the overall ring.

I hope you're right. I do love the look of this .76ct diamond. I'm hoping it will have enough presence that it won't get swallowed up by the halo, and the broad facets are visible at that size. I think I might have to go to a B&M store to try on similar sized diamonds in a halo to get an idea of finger balance.

CharmyPoo said:
I am not sure what your criteria is but thought to throw out a few options here. Many of us has gone the ebay route to get a bigger stone within our budget. usually the stones are removed and reset.

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful suggestions. I've tried eBay before and it didn't work out. I'm located in Australia and I've definitely decided that I want to stick to an AVR as I can be guaranteed it will have superb performance. Most of those stone are unfortunately out of my budget too. I'm hoping to stick to 3k or under.

I just can't get this size comparison out of my head, I really want to get 6mm! Am I being selfish and unrealistic?
6.05 x 6.04mm VS 5.67 x 5.70mm

diamondseeker2006 · Nov 16, 2014

There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting 6mm! I think the issue is whether there would be one in budget. But ask GOG again. They cannot predict the end diameter of a stone to be cut in advance, so as you have seen, it can be challenging to get exactly what you want.

That is great that David Klass is making your ring! I think it will be beautiful!

CharmyPoo · Nov 16, 2014

No problem - just throwing out a few suggestions. Personally, I would go for a true larger antique stone.

the_mother_thing · Nov 16, 2014

umbrella|1416181184|3784860 said:
I just can't get this size comparison out of my head, I really want to get 6mm! Am I being selfish and unrealistic?
6.05 x 6.04mm VS 5.67 x 5.70mm

Keep in mind - when looking at that picture - it doesn't show the halo & added coverage it will give. If you were going solitaire, I'd say wait for 6. But with a halo, I think it will be fine.

But I also agree with the suggestion of getting a true antique vs a branded one. Not that avr/avc aren't beautiful ... they are. But a true antique just has IMO more individuality and at a (usually) better price.

mochiko42 · Nov 17, 2014

umbrella, I would normally recommend that you try to wait until the right AVR came along, but I remember reading from a previous post of yours that the diamond hunt was causing some friction between you and your partner and/or there is some time pressure in terms of choosing the ring and moving forward with the engagement.

If it is potentially becoming a stressful factor (ie turning from a positive to a negative), then what I would suggest is that you get a AVR, put it in a plain/simple solitaire setting (no more than $200-300) for now, then UPGRADE in a few years (why hello there...anniversary present~..

), once you've saved up a bit more for a larger AVR and your forever setting. GOG also has a very generous trade-up policy should you wish to trade up to a larger AVR in future, so you'd only be out the cost of the setting and shipping (and any import duties etc)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/About_Good_Old_Gold/Policies/

On ring / rock size, I have the same ring size as you!! You can check my previous threads if you'd like to see a 0.7 AVR on a 6.5 finger.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/0-7-g-si2-avr-in-14k-rose-gold-solitaire-ring.207438/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/0-7-g-si2-avr-in-14k-rose-gold-solitaire-ring.207438/[/URL]

I think a 6mm stone vs 5.7 mm will have a small but noticeable difference if you put them side by side. Once one of the AVRs is on your finger you would forget the actual difference since you can't compare it with the other AVR; it then becomes a pyschological thing (i.e. if you keep thinking about it endlessly and can't let go of the size difference; in that case that's not as easy to resolve, because it can be difficult to shake a thought loose in your head once you've become obsessed with it...in which case you may as well wait for the bigger one, just for peace of mind. )

Vintage OECs are also a good option (I just decided on one in but not to replace my AVR, it's to complement it..lol..) but if it's not what your heart is set on, then "listen to your heart". (Is that a song from the 80s...? Anyways...moving on..

)

Also, depending on buy back / trade up policies, if you buy something that you don't really want (OEC, or some other stone) when you really want an AVR, the learning curve can be pricey... Having said that, from my personal experience, I realize that I didn't know what I wanted, when I first joined PS. There was so much to learn about AVRs, OEC, colored stones, etc. that I didn't know what my actual preferences were... It's great if you are very sure of what you want. That should make your experience less circuitous and more straightforward. (I wasted some money this year on resetting my AVR because I didn't know which setting I really wanted... judging by the number of resets and upgrades on PS, I would bet that I'm not the only one to experience DSS or to change their minds re: stones and settings!

)

Good luck with your decision

umbrella · Nov 17, 2014

mochiko42|1416210214|3785017 said:
umbrella, I would normally recommend that you try to wait until the right AVR came along, but I remember reading from a previous post of yours that the diamond hunt was causing some friction between you and your partner and/or there is some time pressure in terms of choosing the ring and moving forward with the engagement.

It's not causing friction, but it is sort of delaying the engagement and the search is getting quite repetitive and tiresome. I think though that we've decided a small proposal ring might be required which is totally fine by me. Your suggestion of getting the .76ct now and upgrading later is logistically a good idea, but I'm a very sentimental person and I only want one engagement ring and I'm also only willing to spend a particular amount (5k in total) on an engagement ring, no matter what our finances are like now or in the future.

mochiko42 said:
On ring / rock size, I have the same ring size as you!! You can check my previous threads if you'd like to see a 0.7 AVR on a 6.5 finger. [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/0-7-g-si2-avr-in-14k-rose-gold-solitaire-ring.207438/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/0-7-g-si2-avr-in-14k-rose-gold-solitaire-ring.207438/[/URL]

Ummm HELLO BEAUTIFUL RING! I've been waiting AGES to see your AVR and ring, how did I not see this?!

It's beautiful and looks so large on your finger! Does it look that big in person? It looks so much bigger in the rose gold setting than the previous platinum setting. Yay for being finger size twins! I think I'm a 6.25 or 6.5, I'm not actually 100% sure. I recently had David Klass refurb a little antique band which is a size 6.75 and unfortunately it's a tiny bit big for me, so I'm assuming I'm a 6.5.

mochiko42 said:
I think a 6mm stone vs 5.7 mm will have a small but noticeable difference if you put them side by side. Once one of the AVRs is on your finger you would forget the actual difference since you can't compare it with the other AVR; it then becomes a pyschological thing (i.e. if you keep thinking about it endlessly and can't let go of the size difference; in that case that's not as easy to resolve, because it can be difficult to shake a thought loose in your head once you've become obsessed with it...in which case you may as well wait for the bigger one, just for peace of mind.

Your bolded words are all my worries in a nutshell. As much as I'd love to get this .76ct for the convenient timing and friendly price, I think I'm better off waiting just a bit longer for a 6mm stone, considering that this will be (hopefully) my only diamond purchase for an engagement ring. THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping me realise this!

arkieb1 · Nov 17, 2014

I'd also go for the largest size you can afford, it does make a difference with these stones. Maybe you should get a really nice band of some description instead while you are waiting? Or I agree put a slightly larger stone into a cheap temporary setting and buy the setting you want for it at a later date.

ariel144 · Nov 17, 2014

What about this one? You could save up and upgrade later. It has a lifetime guarantee. In a ring it would look just as beautiful as the K and a lot larger at 6.2mm. The medium blue fl. is a plus.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12486/

Niel · Nov 17, 2014

ariel144|1416240472|3785137 said:
What about this one? You could save up and upgrade later. It has a lifetime guarantee. In a ring it would look just as beautiful as the K and a lot larger at 6.2mm. The medium blue fl. is a plus.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12486/

Are you OK with it being CE?
how permanent is the treatment they did?

ariel144 · Nov 17, 2014

Niel|1416242637|3785155 said:
ariel144|1416240472|3785137 said:

What about this one? You could save up and upgrade later. It has a lifetime guarantee. In a ring it would look just as beautiful as the K and a lot larger at 6.2mm. The medium blue fl. is a plus.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12486/

Click to expand...

Are you OK with it being CE?
how permanent is the treatment they did?

That type of treatment is very stable or they wouldn't do it with their AVC/AVR's
and they would not give it a life time warranty. I think Jon has a video on CE stones.
On a budget I personally would buy it for myself and upgrade later. The stone's performance will be killer even
tho it is CE.

Most ppl avoid it like the plague but not a bad deal for those on a very tight
budget and want a larger stone face up.

the OP can discuss it with GOG if she might consider it. would be cool to see a video
of the .7c K vs this .97 L

Niel · Nov 17, 2014

ariel144|1416251981|3785262 said:
Niel|1416242637|3785155 said:

ariel144|1416240472|3785137 said:

What about this one? You could save up and upgrade later. It has a lifetime guarantee. In a ring it would look just as beautiful as the K and a lot larger at 6.2mm. The medium blue fl. is a plus.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12486/

Click to expand...

Are you OK with it being CE?
how permanent is the treatment they did?

Click to expand...

That type of treatment is very stable or they wouldn't do it with their AVC/AVR's
and they would not give it a life time warranty. I think Jon has a video on CE stones.
On a budget I personally would buy it for myself and upgrade later. The stone's performance will be killer even
tho it is CE.

Most ppl avoid it like the plague but not a bad deal for those on a very tight
budget and want a larger stone face up.

the OP can discuss it with GOG if she might consider it. would be cool to see a video
of the .7c K vs this .97 L

I get what you're saying, but her budget is very fair for a k colored stone. Except that it has to be a branded avr. If it wasn't a requirement to be an avr, there'd ve no need to go to a clarity enganced stone.

Crystal72384 · Nov 17, 2014

JoCoJenn|1416196960|3784976 said:
umbrella|1416181184|3784860 said:

I just can't get this size comparison out of my head, I really want to get 6mm! Am I being selfish and unrealistic?
6.05 x 6.04mm VS 5.67 x 5.70mm

Click to expand...

Keep in mind - when looking at that picture - it doesn't show the halo & added coverage it will give. If you were going solitaire, I'd say wait for 6. But with a halo, I think it will be fine.

But I also agree with the suggestion of getting a true antique vs a branded one. Not that avr/avc aren't beautiful ... they are. But a true antique just has IMO more individuality and at a (usually) better price.

This question is completely off topic and I appologize but can anyone tell me what the program is that shows the diamond mm compared to the finger mm shown above? I have seen this a few times but can't seem to figure out where to find it. Sorry again for the hijacking

mochiko42 · Nov 17, 2014

umbrella|1416221562|3785033 said:
It's not causing friction, but it is sort of delaying the engagement and the search is getting quite repetitive and tiresome. I think though that we've decided a small proposal ring might be required which is totally fine by me. Your suggestion of getting the .76ct now and upgrading later is logistically a good idea, but I'm a very sentimental person and I only want one engagement ring and I'm also only willing to spend a particular amount (5k in total) on an engagement ring, no matter what our finances are like now or in the future.

I can understand your sentiment about only wanting one engagement ring.

So it's more important to get it right the first time round, then. I don't think you should settle for a ring that you're not 100% set on if you don't plan to upgrade or change it later.

umbrella|1416221562|3785033 said:
Ummm HELLO BEAUTIFUL RING! I've been waiting AGES to see your AVR and ring, how did I not see this?! It's beautiful and looks so large on your finger! Does it look that big in person? It looks so much bigger in the rose gold setting than the previous platinum setting. Yay for being finger size twins! I think I'm a 6.25 or 6.5, I'm not actually 100% sure. I recently had David Klass refurb a little antique band which is a size 6.75 and unfortunately it's a tiny bit big for me, so I'm assuming I'm a 6.5.

Thanks

I'm really enjoying it. It's actually a tad smaller than the one you posted earlier, 0.70(5.63/5.69 mm) vs 0.76ct (5.67/5.70mm). I think the thinner shank and the single (instead of double prong) make a big difference in helping the AVR to stand out. The plat shank was about 2mm, while the RG shank is about 1.3mm (which is very thin by PS standards, not everyone would be comfortable with a shank less than 2mm, but it is very well made and sturdy so I don't notice any durability issues).

It feels big on my finger because it's so sparkly and attention-grabbing. The cut is so much better than 95% of the diamonds in my city (which are mostly RBs but with some branded cuts like Hearts on Fire, Leo Diamond etc). Some people asked if I had a 1ct rock, lol...

I noticed that you are planning to halo your ring. I would caution that for smaller centre diamonds, if the melee is too big the setting may overpower your center stone and it may get lost amongst all the melee. It does help if you bezel the centre stone, similar to your inspiration setting. I think your suggested halo setting will be fine, but if you decide to change it to other type of halo setting, you may want to keep this in mind.

Here is a reset that I did of some diamonds that I received as earrings/bracelet combo. Since the size of the smaller stones to the size of the centre stone were not that different, I decided to make a daisy/cluster-type halo ring. Still, when viewed from a distance, the stones sometimes just blend together and it just looks a giant sparkly cocktail ring. I don't mind as much for this ring because the stones have sentimental value for me (they were a gift from my mother), and the cuts are just standard rounds so I don't need to have the centre stone stand out as much. For your AVR, I feel the cut is so special, and you pay a premium for the cut, you absolutely want a setting that highlights the AVR and its gorgeous faceting!

mochiko42 said:
I think a 6mm stone vs 5.7 mm will have a small but noticeable difference if you put them side by side. Once one of the AVRs is on your finger you would forget the actual difference since you can't compare it with the other AVR; it then becomes a pyschological thing (i.e. if you keep thinking about it endlessly and can't let go of the size difference; in that case that's not as easy to resolve, because it can be difficult to shake a thought loose in your head once you've become obsessed with it...in which case you may as well wait for the bigger one, just for peace of mind.

Your bolded words are all my worries in a nutshell. As much as I'd love to get this .76ct for the convenient timing and friendly price, I think I'm better off waiting just a bit longer for a 6mm stone, considering that this will be (hopefully) my only diamond purchase for an engagement ring. THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping me realise this!

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Yeah, it's important having a stone that is not only eye-clean, but "mind-clean" for you as well. You can't be looking at your diamond and continuously think, "what if?" (what if I'd held out a few more weeks for THE ONE, what if ...?)

btw, my boyfriend (now husband) proposed without a ring. He actually didn't realize there was a need for engagement ring until I "reminded" him; he only thought that wedding bands were necessary! I ended up choosing my ering later but we split the cost. It wasn't a big deal because in my social circles most people don't wear rings at all (maybe only wedding bands). Jade and 24K gold is more popular in these parts.

I actually treasure more a Tiffany's turquoise and gold pendant necklace that he bought for me for Christmas or birthday (I forgot which, it was so long ago), because he went out on his own and chose by himself. Also our wedding bands, which we picked out together, are what mean the most to me. That has so much more significance for me than my ering ever could. Different things have different symbolism and different sentimental value.. If the engagement ring is the only diamond ring you intend to own, then yes, absolutely, do it right the first time.

(ok just going to stop my rambling here..)

Crystal72384 said:
This question is completely off topic and I appologize but can anyone tell me what the program is that shows the diamond mm compared to the finger mm shown above? I have seen this a few times but can't seem to figure out where to find it. Sorry again for the hijacking

Here you go: http://www.diamdb.com/

apacherose · Nov 17, 2014

Hey umbrella,

Congratulations on your upcoming engagement! I love your inspiration ring. I know what it is like to be overseas when making a purchase of this magnitude. Even though I had been dragging my poor husband to the estate cases for years, in the end, (for many reasons) my husband and I also decided to go the AVR/AVC route, through GOG. For me, whether long ago or today, diamond cutting is an art form and each diamond is very unique.

We also used the site you referenced in choosing the size/stone we wanted. One thing I want to point out is this: diamonds are bigger in 3D. When we went for the a 1.23 over a 1.05 (AVC) we were both happily awed by how lovely and chunky and sizeable it appeared to us. We both said the 1.05 would have been plenty for what we wanted (not sad, actually am happy happy about the extra size, but just telling you our reactions after having been in a similar spot) One beautiful feature of these diamonds is the lovely proportions they are cut to, so your diamond will have a lush and plump profile- I think the .76 K is pretty as can be. In a halo such as the one you chose that lush profile just sends it over the top for me- ugh-gorgeous!!!

It is just really a balancing act. Another AVR will show up, it is just a matter of time, also the prices have been dipping a touch, so, it is tempting to wait a bit and see if that show up on the retail end. But the .76 is lovely, and you want to have a ring on your finger you are not going wrong, IMO with the .76 K.

Good luck with your choice. Keep us posted, I can't wait to see your ring, your inspiration is fantastic.

umbrella · Nov 18, 2014

Thanks everyone! Some really, really wonderful and helpful advice given. I really appreciate it.

ariel144 said:
What about this one? You could save up and upgrade later. It has a lifetime guarantee. In a ring it would look just as beautiful as the K and a lot larger at 6.2mm. The medium blue fl. is a plus.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12486/

Well looks like someone was lurking and has already placed this diamond on hold! But regardless, I'm not a fan of a CE stone and that inclusion all over the table would likely bother me at an SI2 grade. Thanks for the suggestion though

The size does look appealing!

arkieb1 said:
I'd also go for the largest size you can afford, it does make a difference with these stones. Maybe you should get a really nice band of some description instead while you are waiting? Or I agree put a slightly larger stone into a cheap temporary setting and buy the setting you want for it at a later date.

Yep. I think I'll do this. I know I'll appreciate it down the track if I waited a bit longer for a larger stone at the top of my budget. I want to see those big bold old cut flashes! I actually recently purchased a lovely diamond band which we can use in the meantime for an engagement ring if necessary

I love it! I think we'll use it as a wedding band once the engagement ring is done. Seems a bit backwards but it works for us

Mochiko that antique inspired ring is lovely! Thank you for linking the picture. I totally get what you mean about the centre stone getting lost if the halo isn't delicate enough. That's one of my main worries, that the "balance" isn't going to be right. I think a larger stone will help reduce that risk.

apacherose said:
Hey umbrella,

Congratulations on your upcoming engagement! I love your inspiration ring. I know what it is like to be overseas when making a purchase of this magnitude. Even though I had been dragging my poor husband to the estate cases for years, in the end, (for many reasons) my husband and I also decided to go the AVR/AVC route, through GOG. For me, whether long ago or today, diamond cutting is an art form and each diamond is very unique.

We also used the site you referenced in choosing the size/stone we wanted. One thing I want to point out is this: diamonds are bigger in 3D. When we went for the a 1.23 over a 1.05 (AVC) we were both happily awed by how lovely and chunky and sizeable it appeared to us. We both said the 1.05 would have been plenty for what we wanted (not sad, actually am happy happy about the extra size, but just telling you our reactions after having been in a similar spot) One beautiful feature of these diamonds is the lovely proportions they are cut to, so your diamond will have a lush and plump profile- I think the .76 K is pretty as can be. In a halo such as the one you chose that lush profile just sends it over the top for me- ugh-gorgeous!!!

It is just really a balancing act. Another AVR will show up, it is just a matter of time, also the prices have been dipping a touch, so, it is tempting to wait a bit and see if that show up on the retail end. But the .76 is lovely, and you want to have a ring on your finger you are not going wrong, IMO with the .76 K.

Good luck with your choice. Keep us posted, I can't wait to see your ring, your inspiration is fantastic.

Thank you

I'm very excited about the upcoming engagement. I know I might be paying what some believe is a premium price for an AVR vs an antique OEC, but I can have absolute confidence I'm getting the best quality OEC without seeing it in person first. For my ring I'd prefer quality over quantity, but I still do want a level of quantity too

Your ring is absolutely divine and the AVC looks so perfect in that Van C setting. I really love my inspiration ring too, hopefully it's not too difficult to recreate! I will definitely share it once it's done!

Niel · Nov 18, 2014

You are paying a premium, it's not a question of opinion.

But that said, its understandable

If you want quality over quantity, I wouldn't get a CE stone.

I know waiting is the worst, but consider how long you'll wear the thing. I'd hate to have doubts about it.

I had heard VC was considering cutting his antique line in colors around the k range, maybe reach out to him see how that's going?

Missy · Nov 18, 2014

Niel|1416313526|3785667 said:
You are paying a premium, it's not a question of opinion.

But that said, its understandable

If you want quality over quantity, I wouldn't get a CE stone.

I know waiting is the worst, but consider how long you'll wear the thing. I'd hate to have doubts about it.

I had heard VC was considering cutting his antique line in colors around the k range, maybe reach out to him see how that's going?

I agree that I would wait for the right stone. It's worth the wait because this is your forever ring since you will not be upgrading in the future. Congratulations on your engagement and good luck!

umbrella · Nov 19, 2014

Thanks everyone for your help! I did reach out to VC, but I'm going to stick with GOG for particular reasons. I am going to wait until "the one" comes along. I'll know it when I see it! I will definitely keep you all informed

Niel · Nov 19, 2014

umbrella|1416452379|3786924 said:
Thanks everyone for your help! I did reach out to VC, but I'm going to stick with GOG for particular reasons. I am going to wait until "the one" comes along. I'll know it when I see it! I will definitely keep you all informed

I think that's the right decision.

Fingers crossed for you that it comes soon

Should I purchase this AVR or wait for a larger one?

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