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... for a five-stone band?

Five stones of .25 AVRs or Five stones of .25 RBs? And why?

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AVR's hands down. I just prefer the faceting.
 
Ditty Gypsy x 100. I could watch the AVR videos forever.
 
Thritto - for stones that size, chunkier AVRs for me too :sun:
 
Thanks, All! So far, three cheers for five AVRs!

gypsy: do you think the faceting is noticeable with the small size of .25ct?
yssie and packrat: i have never seen an AVR in real life ... because of the chunkier/bolder flashes of light that I've read AVRs give off, would you still be able to tell it was a five stone ring from afar?

:appl:
 
I have never seen an AVR in person so I can't comment, but I wanted to be sure you saw Dreamer's thread in SMTB since she addresses this very subject!

Dreamer_D said:
This OEC is very eye catching and flashy. When the jeweler was looking at it, I was watching it and it looks so flashy! But, it is not as bright as an RB, and so not as eye catching from accross the room. I think that for five-stone rings, or eternity bands, or other jewelry where you have smaller diamonds (like under .30ct), RBs are really great because they are so bold and bright. In those sizes you also cannot really see facets very well, you just get an overall impression of sparkle, so I think the strengths of RBs would outweigh the strengths of OECs. But in a larger solitaire, or earrings, I really do like the OEC faceting a lot.
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https://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/risky-buy-paid-off-oec-goodness-t167685-60.html

Of course an AVR would have superior optics compared to a true OEC, but I thought I should point this out anyway!
 
LittleRiver|1320598868|3055261 said:
I have never seen an AVR in person so I can't comment, but I wanted to be sure you saw Dreamer's thread in SMTB since she addresses this very subject!

Dreamer_D said:
This OEC is very eye catching and flashy. When the jeweler was looking at it, I was watching it and it looks so flashy! But, it is not as bright as an RB, and so not as eye catching from accross the room. I think that for five-stone rings, or eternity bands, or other jewelry where you have smaller diamonds (like under .30ct), RBs are really great because they are so bold and bright. In those sizes you also cannot really see facets very well, you just get an overall impression of sparkle, so I think the strengths of RBs would outweigh the strengths of OECs. But in a larger solitaire, or earrings, I really do like the OEC faceting a lot.
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https://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/risky-buy-paid-off-oec-goodness-t167685-60.html

Of course an AVR would have superior optics compared to a true OEC, but I thought I should point this out anyway!
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I agree with Dreamer on her comment above. I have had 4 .30 ct RBs and one about .27ct OEC (although not AVR) but similar faceting, anyways put them side by side, compare them to see what I would like more in a five stone (when I was considering five stone at the time) and hands down from afar, it was the RBs that caught my eye the most. Now if you were buying this to please yourself and the faceting details are what matters, I would probably go with AVRs but overall the RBs stood out from afar more to me than my oec.
 
LittleRiver|1320598868|3055261 said:
I have never seen an AVR in person so I can't comment, but I wanted to be sure you saw Dreamer's thread in SMTB since she addresses this very subject!

Dreamer_D said:
This OEC is very eye catching and flashy. When the jeweler was looking at it, I was watching it and it looks so flashy! But, it is not as bright as an RB, and so not as eye catching from accross the room. I think that for five-stone rings, or eternity bands, or other jewelry where you have smaller diamonds (like under .30ct), RBs are really great because they are so bold and bright. In those sizes you also cannot really see facets very well, you just get an overall impression of sparkle, so I think the strengths of RBs would outweigh the strengths of OECs. But in a larger solitaire, or earrings, I really do like the OEC faceting a lot.
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https://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/risky-buy-paid-off-oec-goodness-t167685-60.html

Of course an AVR would have superior optics compared to a true OEC, but I thought I should point this out anyway!
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Little River: Thanks so much ! I did not see that post/thread, and it is extremely helpful! It is hard because the GOG video of their first AVR band looks so sparkly, but I can see Dreamer's point about the strength of the RBs.
 
D&T|1320600583|3055276 said:
LittleRiver|1320598868|3055261 said:
I have never seen an AVR in person so I can't comment, but I wanted to be sure you saw Dreamer's thread in SMTB since she addresses this very subject!

Dreamer_D said:
This OEC is very eye catching and flashy. When the jeweler was looking at it, I was watching it and it looks so flashy! But, it is not as bright as an RB, and so not as eye catching from accross the room. I think that for five-stone rings, or eternity bands, or other jewelry where you have smaller diamonds (like under .30ct), RBs are really great because they are so bold and bright. In those sizes you also cannot really see facets very well, you just get an overall impression of sparkle, so I think the strengths of RBs would outweigh the strengths of OECs. But in a larger solitaire, or earrings, I really do like the OEC faceting a lot.
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https://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/risky-buy-paid-off-oec-goodness-t167685-60.html

Of course an AVR would have superior optics compared to a true OEC, but I thought I should point this out anyway!
Click to expand...

I agree with Dreamer on her comment above. I have had 4 .30 ct RBs and one about .27ct OEC (although not AVR) but similar faceting, anyways put them side by side, compare them to see what I would like more in a five stone (when I was considering five stone at the time) and hands down from afar, it was the RBs that caught my eye the most. Now if you were buying this to please yourself and the faceting details are what matters, I would probably go with AVRs but overall the RBs stood out from afar more to me than my oec.
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D&T: Thanks so much for your thoughts! Can I ask what it was about the RBs that caught your eye?
 
the quick twinkling of light play, the rapidness of scintilation and the overall brightness of RB is catchy to me in modern RB of that size, although in dim light the larger facet of oecs is a super wow factor as well, I still gravitated torwards the RB more (in the smaller version), although I'm more of the larger facet pattern lover myself. However, on these five stones ring traditional modern RBs just does it, as well as the cost factors vs the AVRs was more appealing to me. Hope this helps, but these are my own personal thoughts and preference.
 
AVR all the way, love those chunky facets, more unique look over the RB. :appl: :appl:

:bigsmile:
 
I have the 5 stone AVR and I love it. It think you should go for the facet pattern you like better. I have never loved RBs even though my original e-ring has one. I am a lover of OECs and when the smaller AVRs became available, I knew that this was the band for me! No regrets...
 
what is an AVR?
 
DiamondFloor|1320673328|3056018 said:
what is an AVR?
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Hi DiamondFloor, AVR is an august vintage round diamond ... if you do a search on PS you will find many topics with photos of this beautiful stone. It has different faceting from a traditional round brilliant stone. If you look on Good Old Gold's website, there are lots of videos that show the difference between the two types.
Hope this helps and thanks !
 
MrsM|1320631999|3055733 said:
I have the 5 stone AVR and I love it. It think you should go for the facet pattern you like better. I have never loved RBs even though my original e-ring has one. I am a lover of OECs and when the smaller AVRs became available, I knew that this was the band for me! No regrets...
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MrsM: I'm so glad to hear your thoughts ! I think I have only come across your post that shows the band of AVRs... I have never seen an AVR or OEC so it's been hard to decide having not seen it in person. How do you like the lattice setting on your band? Do find that the stones sit high? Any other thoughts you might have on your band would be greatly appreciated! I have 5 AVRs (totaling 1.25 cts) on hold for me ... Also, I"m wondering what the finger coverage is for you ... i"m a size 5.

Thanks!!!
 
AVRs for me...this may be for all the wrong reasons but since I like both I would go with the one that was not so common.
Lets face it, while RBs are gorgeous stones they are very common. I have a 5 stone RB (16 pointers). If I was buying
something to wear as a stand-alone I would really appreciate the uniqueness of the AVRs as well as their beauty.
 
Hmm for me it would depend on how I plan on wearing it. If I was going to wear it as a stand alone ring- I would get the AVC/AVR 5 stone. If I was wearing it with my Ering- which is a RB- I would get the 5 stone RB ring.
 
Thanks to everyone for their opinions!

Aughghgghg I am so torn! We want to order the ring on Wednesday so I have one more day to decide! :errrr:

Here are the options I am considering:

1) Five stone AVR band - 1.24cttw (est. $3,000-$3,300 for the stones)
Color: G
Clarity: SI1-VS1

2) Five stone BGD signature melee - 1.25cttw ($2,884 for the stones)
Color: H/I
Clarity: SI

3) Five stone BGD signature melee - 1.25cttw ($3,250 for the stones)
Color: F/G
Clarity: VS

3) Five stone BGD H&A (30 pointers) - 1.50cttw (est. $3,000 for the stones)
Color: H
Clarity: SI1

My dilemmas!

SIZE: I am a size 5. I tried on 1.25cttw and 1.50cttw bands at two jewelers ---both places said they felt the 1.25cttw was better for my finger, and that was my gut reaction, too. I kinda felt like the 1.50cttw was really over the top? I also thought it was because of the setting they had (it was higher than I like), and I know many of you have been helpful in advising me that the setting makes a difference, and that since this will be both my e-ring AND band, I should go with the bigger stones.

DIAMOND PRICE: As you can see, the diamond prices of the four options range from $2,800 to $3,300. Because of the PS discount BGD can give on the 30pointers, Option 4 actually came out less than Option 3. I am unsure about the quality of the melee stones in Option 2? The AVR diamonds are a good price, and their 6 month financing option is tempting, as we are about to put a downpayment on a new home.

SETTING AND PRICE: I really want to get a platinum setting --- the BGD setting is $1950. The GOG platinum setting is a lattice (which is nice, but I'm more drawn to the BGD u-prong) at $1,400. This makes the AVR band more enticing, even though I like the BGD u-prong. OR I would have to consider WG? WG at GOG is $1,300 and WG at BGD is $1650.

MOST IMPORTANT: I don't know if I am an AVR girl (having not seen one in person) or a RB girl! Again, I would be wearing this alone, not with an e-ring. I am relying on my "gut" from watching the videos and seeing the lovely posts/pictures ... and my gut tells me I am more of a RB gal because of the splintery sparkle/fire and because I like the traditional but modern look of an RB/H&A. BUT there is something about the AVR (it's more rare, unique, and different) that I also like. I think if I were just getting a solitaire, I would go with the RB/H&A. But since this is a five stone, and I want this to dazzle from afar (I am onstage a lot because of my profession, and also in a lot of office meetings/scenarios where I have to shmooze with big donors/corporate folks...) --- I'm not sure which is the better choice?

HELP! AND THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!!! :wavey:
 
Listening to what you said I think you are a RB girl, and that is ok. I still think would go for the larger band since this will be a stand alone ring. I can not tell you how many posts I have read where people picked the smaller and down the road wished they had they chosen something bigger. It is just normally people really aren't use to wearing any bling and then once the get over that newness of have something a little blingy, they want BIGGER blingy.

Good Luck
:bigsmile:
 
I've commented on your other threads, but I don't think you can go wrong with the ideal cut RB diamonds in the 1.5 carat total carat weight. It is a classic timeless look that will hold its own as a wedding ring and believe me you will get used to the size. It really isn't that much bigger than the 1.25 carat total. However I am sure the AVRs are gorgeous in person and you would probably love either one.
 
Since your gut is telling you to go with RBs *and* you prefer the BGD setting then that is what you should do! Also, I really think it is worth the extra for platinum since the difference is only $300. I know that "only" $300 here and there can really add up but I love the heft of my platinum ring and I am so glad my FI insisted on it.

I am sure someone else will snap up those AVRs ;))
 
can you try on any 1.25 vs 1.5 ctw bands in a lower setting? that way you can picture what they will look like on the finger (or I suppose you could ask BGD to make CADs, or ask PSers with 5-stone rings and similar finger sizes what they have?)
 
sherpagirl|1320814205|3057560 said:
purplesilk|1320738994|3056673 said:
I hope MrsM doesn't mind...
... side by side pictures:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/its-here-avr-band.166019/page-2']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/its-here-avr-band.166019/page-2[/URL]
I hope it helps.
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It does and Thank you! Is it me or does the AVR band look more "white" and harder to distinct the specific stones?
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While I think MrsM comparison pictures are lovely and the RB band is no doubt gorgeous!, I don't think they are cut to top light performing optics as that from the Brian Gavin Signature line. I think you need to compare them side by side to top performing RBs stones such as Brian Gavin Signature stones to paint a more accurate picture.

If there is anyway for you to purchase one stone Brian Gavin Signature stone and an AVR stone from GOG to compare (in the size you are after) I think that would be a fair comparison and you would know first hand which you prefer, this way you are not second guessing yourself and spent thousands of dollars after the fact.
 
 
I have another random question --- in natural day/sunlight, would the AVRs or RBs be more eye-catching?
 
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