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Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Diamond

alpha238

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This week DH and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. I’ve had two rings designed by Brian Gavin and purchased beautiful milgrain studs from him, so it was an easy decision to have him design and make this very special ring for me. The quality has always been top notch and the prices have been competitive with the other PS vendors. I’ve worked with Lesley and Denise and they are both great to work with.

I have always loved the ring that Brian designed for his wife Lesley and the engagement ring he designed for his daughter, too. Using these two beautiful rings as inspiration, I contacted Brian with some ideas I had for my ring. Both those rings had Brian’s signature ACA’s and marquise diamonds. I wanted the ACA’s but I wanted to use pears instead of the marquise.

I met with Brian and we drew up some ideas. He had his best guy design the CAD and create the setting. Throughout the process, Lesley sent me pictures which I will now share with you. The ring is absolutely gorgeous and I couldn’t be happier with the process.

Here are some pictures of the CADs and wax.

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Wax ring shank 1.jpg

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alpha238

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Here are more pictures of the ring in the wax state.

Wax Ring Top 3a.jpg

Wax Total Ring 1a.jpg
 

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

The next step in the process is casting the metal. Here are some pictures in this stage.

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Here's are pictures of the completed ring.

Ring top angle 1a.jpg

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Looks stunning! Bet you can't wait to get it! What size are the stones? I love the pears!
 

alpha238

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Look at the milgrain - it's perfect! :love:

Ring side and shank 1a.jpg
 

alpha238

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

April - The total weight of the pears is approx. .94 ctw (F/G VS) the two larger AVA's are approx. .30 each G SI1 and the rest are approx. 14 ctw. of x F/G Brian Gavin Signature round melee.
 

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The millgrain is gorgeous! Make sure to post hand shots when it comes in! Happy anniversary!!!
 

Lotus99

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It looks fabulous!
 

tyty333

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Gorgeous!!!
 

Gypsy

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Looks fantastic! Seriously gorgeous ring!
 

mrssalvo

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Wow, beautiful! Thanks for sharing the process pics too!
 

Sparkle524

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

OMG that's beautiful! I can't wait to see the hand shots!
 

alpha238

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Thank you so much for the compliments Lotus, Tyty, Gypsy, Mrs. Salvo and Sparkle. I still can't believe how beautiful it came out. I keep finding new details which just enhance the design.
 

alpha238

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Here's a couple of hand shots. Enjoy!

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Amys Bling

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It's so unique and stunning!!
 

Mico

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

oh, this is beautiful!!! Thanks for posting the whole process!
 

alpha238

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Nicstx - it's been my pleasure sharing the "Brian Gavin Diamond" experience! I learn so much from Brian about diamonds and find the jewelry making process fascinating.

Lesley just sent me a hand shot Brian took when I picked up my ring on Friday.

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pregcurious

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

Neat ring! It's great to read about your good experience.
 

Sparklelu

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Beautiful!,, I think it is stunning! Wear it in good health and HappyAnniversary
 

Sky56

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

It is gorgeous! Enjoy! =)
 

chel180

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Re: Wonderful Experience Designing Ring with Brian Gavin Dia

i absolutely love it :love:
 
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