Thoughts on this AVC please.

[luvsdmb]

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11115/

.90ct AVC M VS1

I decided to have this stone sent to me so I could take a look and see what I think of it.
It's very pretty, the size is good, I'm still trying to decide on the color.

I guess since this is my first time seeing a diamond in the lower colors, I'm not sure how to take it.
It seems to change all of the time, and that is the part I need to figure out if I am okay with.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I know exactly what you mean! I love, love AVC's and their chunky facets, but I sent for an L and an M one time, and they were beautiful but the color was new to me. I felt that I would like those colors better in a halo, maybe, to play up the color. What are you thinking of doing with it?

 

[Trasid]

I have heard people describe their warmer colored diamonds as chameleons. Only you can decide if you are okay with the warmth of an M. Place it in a few different settings to see how that affects the color. When I was on vacation in NY I saw the AVC's in person so I know how beautiful that ring on your finger is! I love it!

 

[luvsdmb]

Few more....

 

[luvsdmb]

Settings...

 

[luvsdmb]

Here are a few settings I'm considering if I keep it.

http://www.stuller.com/products/122047/5267970/?groupId=117213

 

[Fancygems]

Hi,
I had a .86 M color AVC sent out to me and I had the same reaction to the color as it was my first view of a warm color diamond. My thoughts were that in over cast weather I adored the soft color more than I ever enjoyed any color. However, in direct sunlight it was the color of cider or gingerale and I wished it appeared as it did when it was cloudy all the time. See if you enjoy the moods of the stone, I think a halo for contrast would be pretty as well as rose gold.

 

[Trasid]

I really like the lynda7 setting! That one is my favorite. I like photo 40 too. The same one you said you liked. Very nice!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I like the last GOG setting the best (are you sure that is an antique setting? It looks like a new antique reproduction). I also like the one that says lynda7 under it. I really think the stone is going to look best in a halo and will also boost the overall size appearance. It is sort of like having a frame on a painting. The right one can complete the overall look!

 

[luvsdmb]

Hi,
I had a .86 M color AVC sent out to me and I had the same reaction to the color as it was my first view of a warm color diamond. My thoughts were that in over cast weather I adored the soft color more than I ever enjoyed any color. However, in direct sunlight it was the color of cider or gingerale and I wished it appeared as it did when it was cloudy all the time. See if you enjoy the moods of the stone, I think a halo for contrast would be pretty as well as rose gold.

That's exactly it, gingerale color. I have realized that is does not like the color green, blah. Did you keep your .86 stone? Or did the color bother you to much?

 

[Trasid]

Who makes the photo marked lynda7?

 

[luvsdmb]

I like the last GOG setting the best (are you sure that is an antique setting? It looks like a new antique reproduction). I also like the one that says lynda7 under it. I really think the stone is going to look best in a halo and will also boost the overall size appearance. It is sort of like having a frame on a painting. The right one can complete the overall look!

No it wasn't a true antique setting, it was a ring from the company Venetti. It was the first setting that looked the best in the store, but not in the pictures.
I think the Lynda is the best way to go. I have talked to Grace and I can change the Lynda a little bit, I was thinking of a different engraving pattern or maybe adding diamonds to the halo, OR I even had the thought to just have a milgrain edge. (like the Astin setting)

 

[luvsdmb]

Who makes the photo marked lynda7?

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/

By the way your Leigh Jay Nacht setting is wonderful, if only this stone was bigger
I actually had a few setting ideas e-mailed to me that would work with this stone, however I think it really needs a halo.

 

[Fancygems]

Hi luvsdmb,

I kept the stone for about 6 months

 

[Trasid]

Thanks lubsdmb! I like my LJN setting but it is probably temporary. My goal is to one day have a single stone setting.

I will tell you what my mom always told me ... "if in doubt, don't" but if you buy from GOG you can always trade up later. I've traded once and GOG was terrific about it.

 

[luvsdmb]

http://singlestone.com/index.php?page=collections&catID=3&pID=399&startRow=9

I hear ya, I was checking them out last night, I love this one. I also love their bands, oh how pretty!!

Funny you mention that doubt=don't. I usually go by that, but this situation is a little tricky for some reason.
A seven stone shared prong band that I really like would probably not look right with this diamond, because of the the color.
If I spend the amount I spent on this diamond for five or seven stones for a band, I feel a little let down.
Investing this amount of money, or more actually, on another diamond without the trade seems not-possible as of right now.

And now that I've seen the beauty of these AVC am I going to be happy with a H&A band? (or even a non-H&A)
If this stone was a J/K color I would be very pleased.

 

[Trasid]

It's a big decision and I understand about the H&A. They never really sang to me like the AVR and AVC. There are times that I have wished my diamond was a little larger and a little whiter and I have wished that my setting was a little nicer but I have never wished my diamond to be a H&A but of course ... it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind at any given time!

If it's not exactly what you want maybe you can tell Jon and he can get you something a little higher in color and a tad lower in clarity. If you bezel it, it may hide some of the side body color as it probably faces up pretty white. '

If you keep it I can't wait to see what setting you pick so keep us posted.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Is a .90ct cushion your dream stone in terms of size and color?

If not, then spend the money you have now to get a piece you will love NOW for exactly what it is. The wedding band. Then you will have a completed project and can just love and enjoy it. Buying a diamond with the plan to upgrade just prolongs the "decision" and stops you from enjoying the diamond you have because you are planning for the next thing.

I think upgrading is ok when you are happy with the "for now" stone and love it and the upgrade comes out of the blue, as it were. But buying a stone with the plan of upgrading... been there, done that... and it was not fun for me.

 

[ecf8503]

I had an L color 1.18ct AVC for a while, and it was just too tinted for me in most lighting. But I am very pale, and it just seemed to blend in with my fair skin. It was just a tad too much for me - I find I'm ok down to about I-J, but beyond that I just don't love the look on me.

I just got a small AVR, and I put it in the Stuller setting you linked to (http://www.stuller.com/products/122047/5267970/?groupId=117213). You can see pics of it here: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-baby-avr-is-here.199679/.

I also liked the Lynda you linked to - that's a JbEG, right? It's very pretty and would work well with an AVC!

 

[packrat]

I have an M center and L sides in my avc three stone and I love love love them to pieces. But, that's me, and I like the lower colors.

 

[luvsdmb]

I have an M center and L sides in my avc three stone and I love love love them to pieces. But, that's me, and I like the lower colors.

I just saw your topic on diastasis, I just found out a few months ago I have the same thing. Did you have surgery?

Oh and btw since this is a topic about the AVC, it's growing on me.

 

[luvsdmb]

Is a .90ct cushion your dream stone in terms of size and color?

If not, then spend the money you have now to get a piece you will love NOW for exactly what it is. The wedding band. Then you will have a completed project and can just love and enjoy it. Buying a diamond with the plan to upgrade just prolongs the "decision" and stops you from enjoying the diamond you have because you are planning for the next thing.

I think upgrading is ok when you are happy with the "for now" stone and love it and the upgrade comes out of the blue, as it were. But buying a stone with the plan of upgrading... been there, done that... and it was not fun for me.

No, I wouldn't say this is my dream stone. A little larger around 1.5ct or so and maybe H,I,J or even K color would be my dream stone. But I think I could be happy with it in the right setting for a long time.
Here are my thoughts as of today........keep the stone so when I trade up years from now I'm not starting all over. I could buy a band anywhere, I think maybe J colored stones could work with this stone?
Or just send it back and get 7 non H&A stones and have a band made. (or get 5 H&A stones) And if I every wanted another AVC just start over.

I really don't know why this is such a hard decision for me.

 

[luvsdmb]

I had an L color 1.18ct AVC for a while, and it was just too tinted for me in most lighting. But I am very pale, and it just seemed to blend in with my fair skin. It was just a tad too much for me - I find I'm ok down to about I-J, but beyond that I just don't love the look on me.

I just got a small AVR, and I put it in the Stuller setting you linked to (http://www.stuller.com/products/122047/5267970/?groupId=117213). You can see pics of it here: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-baby-avr-is-here.199679/.

I also liked the Lynda you linked to - that's a JbEG, right? It's very pretty and would work well with an AVC!

I love your AVR and I was so excited to see your setting, I just found the same one a few days before.
Yes, the Lynda is a JbEG setting, I loved it the moment I saw it.
I saw your Julia setting and that AVC, WOW it was so pretty. If you don't mind me asking, what happened, did you decide a cushion stone wasn't for you? (sorry I haven't had a chance to check out your posts)

 

[pixgirl]

The Lynda7 setting will look beautiful on your hand. The halo emphasizes the diamond and I love the plain shank. Perfect!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I would not do a band with H&A stones if you plan to have an antique style e-ring. My Memoire band would not have gone with my AVR and that is why I sold it. But my 2mm Tiffany Legacy band just has tiny melee, so it can work especially since it has a milgrain edge and is a low band. Honestly, I'd start with a plain band or maybe Victor's gorgeous engraved band and put all the money into the diamond. Then I'd get a diamond band for an anniversary sometime and you can then wear both bands as long as they are 1.8-2mm each. If you do the opposite and get a 7 stone H&A band or something, you'll find that it just won't look right with an antique style e-ring. So settle the e-ring first, at least in your mind.

 

[luvsdmb]

I would not do a band with H&A stones if you plan to have an antique style e-ring. My Memoire band would not have gone with my AVR and that is why I sold it. But my 2mm Tiffany Legacy band just has tiny melee, so it can work especially since it has a milgrain edge and is a low band. Honestly, I'd start with a plain band or maybe Victor's gorgeous engraved band and put all the money into the diamond. Then I'd get a diamond band for an anniversary sometime and you can then wear both bands as long as they are 1.8-2mm each. If you do the opposite and get a 7 stone H&A band or something, you'll find that it just won't look right with an antique style e-ring. So settle the e-ring first, at least in your mind.

Good point. I'm so confused.

I am almost to the point of returning this stone and waiting until they get enough AVR for a band.
I would happily take five(or 7) .25ct AVR and have a band made,
Then I would be getting best of both worlds in one ring and this would go with a AVC in the future.

Is this crazy?

 

[yssie]

I would not do a band with H&A stones if you plan to have an antique style e-ring. My Memoire band would not have gone with my AVR and that is why I sold it. But my 2mm Tiffany Legacy band just has tiny melee, so it can work especially since it has a milgrain edge and is a low band. Honestly, I'd start with a plain band or maybe Victor's gorgeous engraved band and put all the money into the diamond. Then I'd get a diamond band for an anniversary sometime and you can then wear both bands as long as they are 1.8-2mm each. If you do the opposite and get a 7 stone H&A band or something, you'll find that it just won't look right with an antique style e-ring. So settle the e-ring first, at least in your mind.

Good point. I'm so confused.

I am almost to the point of returning this stone and waiting until they get enough AVR for a band.
I would happily take five(or 7) .25ct AVR and have a band made,
Then I would be getting best of both worlds in one ring and this would go with a AVC in the future.

Is this crazy?

No, it is very, very sensible.
Give yourself some breathing room, as Dreamer and I suggested in your other thread.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I would not do a band with H&A stones if you plan to have an antique style e-ring. My Memoire band would not have gone with my AVR and that is why I sold it. But my 2mm Tiffany Legacy band just has tiny melee, so it can work especially since it has a milgrain edge and is a low band. Honestly, I'd start with a plain band or maybe Victor's gorgeous engraved band and put all the money into the diamond. Then I'd get a diamond band for an anniversary sometime and you can then wear both bands as long as they are 1.8-2mm each. If you do the opposite and get a 7 stone H&A band or something, you'll find that it just won't look right with an antique style e-ring. So settle the e-ring first, at least in your mind.

Good point. I'm so confused.

I am almost to the point of returning this stone and waiting until they get enough AVR for a band.
I would happily take five(or 7) .25ct AVR and have a band made,
Then I would be getting best of both worlds in one ring and this would go with a AVC in the future.

Is this crazy?

No, it is very, very sensible.
Give yourself some breathing room, as Dreamer and I suggested in your other thread.

Ditto. ETA: we are not offering that advice in a condescending way, either. We are offering it as two who have EXACTLT been in your shoes! Go back and look through our threads for similar indecision and sometimes hysterics

And in a band I think MRBs give the most bang for the buck. The faceting is not very apparent to my eyes in small old cuts, and I assume its the same in smaller AVRs. For your budget, you could make a KILLER five stone with five MRBs and just have a perfect completed peice to love now!

I don't personally recommend buying with a plan to upgrade many many years in the future. First, it just prolongs the time you don't have what you really want, which from experience, is very frustrating. Second, your tastes may change. Third, you don't know what prices will do. I say, but what you love now and then get something different later if the fancy strikes. As I also know from experiences, life changes a lot in three years and all the best laid plans can go in the toilet when it comes to $$$... so buying something now that you don't love 100% on the plan of upgrading later could be a recipe for frustration. Judging from your posts and the way you think about this issue, I really caution against going the upgrade route.

 

[packrat]

I have an M center and L sides in my avc three stone and I love love love them to pieces. But, that's me, and I like the lower colors.

I just saw your topic on diastasis, I just found out a few months ago I have the same thing. Did you have surgery?

Oh and btw since this is a topic about the AVC, it's growing on me.

Nope, I never have had it fixed. I had a consult on it and it was around 8k for the surgery soooo yeah totally not going to happen any time soon! Sucks to have it tho, I feel you there!

ETA I agree w/the advice to take a step back and breathe a little, go thru your options and take some time to think on what you really and truly want. I wasted a lot of money...and time..so much anxiety and chewing hangnail trying to get it right, and it's not worth it to keep getting things if you're unsure. Took me three tries.