Well, hello there... 2.20ct K SI1 August Vintage Cushion

[Elysian]

Hi!

I feel the need to share with you all some pictures. I am stunned by this beauty and I cannot wait to get it set! I don't know if anyone else has worked with David at GOG before, he is just AMAZING! I did my share of changing my mind but he never ran out of awesome. I am glad I went with GOG.

My hubby and I celebrate our 10 years of being together next year (we've been married for 7). He and I agreed on a budget and he gave me full control over this project, "whatever makes Elysian happy." Our original e-ring is an estimated 1.2ct F-G MRB but something about it didn't mesh with me, hadn't worn it in years.
As I began my search, I chose my vendor first because I plan to upgrade. Setting after setting, love.. then meh, love... after a few days, meh... rinse, repeat. Then one day there it was, the setting I simply cannot continue existing without... from this, the choice for my stone was clear(er). But this part is a surprise for a later reveal.

The stone arrived this morning. When I opened the box I wasn't quite prepared for what it did to me... My eyes widened and a gasp, stunned, amazed, flabbergasted, and a brief "am i dreaming?" How could a diamond be this beautiful? And how could a K be this 'white?' I suspect the excellent cut has something to do with it. I'm color sensitive but the vanilla on this stone just works, if you know what I mean. And eye clean. So here are some iphone pics...

 

[IDtoTX]

Holy bling!!! That diamond is amazing! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

 

[VRBeauty]

*thunk!*

That was the sound of my jaw hitting the floor!

Congratulations on your 10-year anniversary, and on the BEEEAUTIFUL diamond you've chosen to commemorate it.

 

[Elysian]

A few more...

 

[Rosebloom]

I adore this stone!!! What are your plans for setting it?

 

[arkieb1]

Stunning stone!!!! Another person wondering which setting you have picked???

 

[Slickk]

That is so beautiful. Love it!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Hi!!!! I could see the 1.8 AVR in the inventory, so I am happy to see that you upgraded during your search!!! I sincerely want an AVC, too, so I can understand why you chose the stone you did! It is a terrific size and gorgeous!

Now I can't wait to see the next thread with the diamond set in the setting you love! Hope it will not take too long!

Oh, and tell us the diameter measurements of the stone and your ring size for perspective, please!

 

[04diamond<3]

um YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's HUGE!!!! I'm feeling so encouraged by all these recent threads about those who've been with their spouses for 10 years! Ours is next year

 

[AprilBaby]

Gorgeous!!!

 

[nowicanseethemoon]

Absolutely to die for. I can't wait to see it set.

 

[Ashleigh]

Yummy vanilla cushion! Hope to see it set soon.

 

[Elysian]

Holy bling!!! That diamond is amazing! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

Thanks!

*thunk!*

That was the sound of my jaw hitting the floor!

Congratulations on your 10-year anniversary, and on the BEEEAUTIFUL diamond you've chosen to commemorate it.

Haha! Thanks!

I adore this stone!!! What are your plans for setting it?

Stunning stone!!!! Another person wondering which setting you have picked???

Thanks, ladies. The brilliant Steven Kirsch will do me the honor, that's the only slip..

That is so beautiful. Love it!!

Thanks!

Hi!!!! I could see the 1.8 AVR in the inventory, so I am happy to see that you upgraded during your search!!! I sincerely want an AVC, too, so I can understand why you chose the stone you did! It is a terrific size and gorgeous!

Now I can't wait to see the next thread with the diamond set in the setting you love! Hope it will not take too long!

Oh, and tell us the diameter measurements of the stone and your ring size for perspective, please!

Hi, DS! I actually came in under budget due to the K and the SI1 versus the 1.8 I VVS1. But yes, definitely an upgrade in terms of the stone size and the lucidity/ relief I now feel. The search is really fun but really tiring... not to be totally boring...I learned a lot about myself in this journey.. cough cough, cheese.

Oh yes, specs on the diamond:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10727/

Width: 7.57mm
Length: 8.04mm
Depth: 5.07mm
Table Percentage: 46.70%
Depth Percentage: 67.00%

My ring size is 5.5

um YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's HUGE!!!! I'm feeling so encouraged by all these recent threads about those who've been with their spouses for 10 years! Ours is next year

Thanks for saying it's huge! When I first saw the stone, my first thoughts were in my first post *and* that I had preconceived it to be a tad larger...probably due to my brain's interpretation of the macro images and vid. Congrats on your 10 yrs next year! Yeah, I noticed a lot of 10 yrs posts too. Pretty cool.

Gorgeous!!!

Absolutely to die for. I can't wait to see it set.

Yummy vanilla cushion! Hope to see it set soon.

Thanks!!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think it is a gorgeous stone! It has such a nice shape! I really hope to get one around that size, and we wear the same ring size so it helps me visualize the size. I can't wait to see how you set it!

 

[hearts-arrows_girl]

It's beautiful! Congrats. Can't wait to see it set.

 

[lknvrb4]

It looks amazing, enjoy!

 

[Niel]

beautiful! K colors are my favorite.

 

[luvmysparklies]

Well hello there... is right!! My gosh, that is a beautiful stone! Congratulations!

I really love the August Vintage line!

 

[pandabee]

omg it is absolutely gorgeous!! Now I know what a beautiful diamond that size would look like on me too hehe. What setting plans do you have for it?

 

[soxfan]

that is SO elegant and beautiful.

 

[Trasid]

Heavens to Betsy. Lord have mercy. It's gorgeous, beautiful, splendid, fantastical, amazing...it's just WOW!!!

 

[Elysian]

I think it is a gorgeous stone! It has such a nice shape! I really hope to get one around that size, and we wear the same ring size so it helps me visualize the size. I can't wait to see how you set it!

I really love the shape too, and hope my plans for it doesn't downplay it somehow... I shipped it off to SK today. Super excited!

It's beautiful! Congrats. Can't wait to see it set.

It looks amazing, enjoy!

beautiful! K colors are my favorite.

Well hello there... is right!! My gosh, that is a beautiful stone! Congratulations! I really love the August Vintage line!

omg it is absolutely gorgeous!! Now I know what a beautiful diamond that size would look like on me too hehe. What setting plans do you have for it?

that is SO elegant and beautiful.

Heavens to Betsy. Lord have mercy. It's gorgeous, beautiful, splendid, fantastical, amazing...it's just WOW!!!

Ha! Thanks!!!! Ok, couple more clues... because it's fun!... Let's just say some pavé is involved, platinum, antique style. I know, it's totally vague!

 

[Rhino]

Hi Elysian!

Thank you for the kind words and I'm so happy you got to "meet" (at least virtually) my son David. He is the newest addition to our Internet staff and your post really encouraged him so I can't thank you enough. More than anything we are happy that you are happy and those pix for an iPhone came out just beautiful!

All the best,
Rhino

 

[Cachette]

It's gorgeous Elysian!

I have a baby version of your stone (1.17 K AVC) You are a very, very lucky woman to have such a big AVC!!

Looking forward to seeing it set.

Cachette

 

[Elysian]

Hi Elysian!

Thank you for the kind words and I'm so happy you got to "meet" (at least virtually) my son David. He is the newest addition to our Internet staff and your post really encouraged him so I can't thank you enough. More than anything we are happy that you are happy and those pix for an iPhone came out just beautiful!

All the best,
Rhino

Hi Rhino! Thanks for the compliment on the pics. It was very nice to work with David, I felt completely at ease asking for his opinion as he earned my trust. He was insightful, honest, patient, and kind even en face of adversity (changes of my mind). Thanks GOG for providing such an amazing and unique diamond buying experience.

It's gorgeous Elysian!

I have a baby version of your stone (1.17 K AVC) You are a very, very lucky woman to have such a big AVC!!

Looking forward to seeing it set.

Cachette

Thanks, Cachette. Yes, I feel very lucky! I LOVE your AVC video that you recently posted! Total pastel light show! WOW!

 

[FirefliesAtSunset]

Oh my goodness!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! So very happy for you! It's really beautiful, I can see how it has taken your breath away! The AVC diamonds from GOG are fabulous Can't wait to see what type of setting you chose! Thank you for sharing