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Brilliant_Rock
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- May 27, 2013
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So DSS set in. I'm upgrading the upgrade from a 2.23ct (which will be smaller after its BGD recut - won't be finished until August it seems 
) to this little ditty. 
I've been stalking JA, VC, JByG, GOG, and BGD, among other sites, for a (modern or antique cut) cushion or OEC for the past two months. My first choice was an OEC from JByG, but Grace was at the Las Vegas tradeshow when I emailed her and her assistant sold it while she was out. Then I saw this cushion and it was love at first sight but over my budget. So I continued to look elsewhere just in case something showed up that was less expensive. Specs I wanted were 8.3-9mm in size (I disregarded carat size since OEC and cushions need to be treated individually), no lower than I color because I see too much color in J, an eye clean SI1 clarity or better, and fit my budget. That left me tight parameters.
So I called Leon. He was very nice through the whole process. I asked for extra pics and he sent them promptly. Then since Leon will not sell a loose stone by itself, and his settings are expensive (and rightfully so due to the craftsmanship) and the two together exceeded my budget, he was very kind to work a discount for the diamond/setting combo so it worked with my numbers. Plus Leon moved up its completion date so I can have it in time for my vacation.
It'll be set in LM's Princessa solitaire - but I consider this a temp setting bc I really want a CVB antique inspired setting to "go" with the antique cut. That will need to wait now...
3.15ct antique cushion
GIA cert
I color
VS1
8.41 x 8.57mm
https://leonmege.com/index.php/portfolio/loose-gems/gia-3.15-true-antique-cushion-i-vs1-006481-detail
It's being set so I don't have any pics yet besides the glamour shots below from his site. I will have the finished ring on or before July 17. Yay!
) to this little ditty. I've been stalking JA, VC, JByG, GOG, and BGD, among other sites, for a (modern or antique cut) cushion or OEC for the past two months. My first choice was an OEC from JByG, but Grace was at the Las Vegas tradeshow when I emailed her and her assistant sold it while she was out.
Then I saw this cushion and it was love at first sight but over my budget. So I continued to look elsewhere just in case something showed up that was less expensive. Specs I wanted were 8.3-9mm in size (I disregarded carat size since OEC and cushions need to be treated individually), no lower than I color because I see too much color in J, an eye clean SI1 clarity or better, and fit my budget. That left me tight parameters. So I called Leon. He was very nice through the whole process. I asked for extra pics and he sent them promptly. Then since Leon will not sell a loose stone by itself, and his settings are expensive (and rightfully so due to the craftsmanship) and the two together exceeded my budget, he was very kind to work a discount for the diamond/setting combo so it worked with my numbers. Plus Leon moved up its completion date so I can have it in time for my vacation.
It'll be set in LM's Princessa solitaire - but I consider this a temp setting bc I really want a CVB antique inspired setting to "go" with the antique cut. That will need to wait now...
3.15ct antique cushion
GIA cert
I color
VS1
8.41 x 8.57mm
https://leonmege.com/index.php/portfolio/loose-gems/gia-3.15-true-antique-cushion-i-vs1-006481-detail
It's being set so I don't have any pics yet besides the glamour shots below from his site. I will have the finished ring on or before July 17. Yay!
Can't wait to see the finished ring.
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