lizzyann
Ideal_Rock
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Ok so I need help...I've looked at Charmy's cushion thread and have searched through a gazillion threads to compare, but I would love to hear from the Antque Cushion pros out there!
In the spring I am going to be building a RHR. It is going to be Tiffany Soleste - esque. Still debating single or double halo...depends on center stone size, but I digress...
Here's the thing...here are my options as I see it currently. Budget is $10K.
1. Run project through ERD - stone and setting. I already got a quote from Mark and it is reasonable and I enjoy talking to him.
2. Buy AVC from GOG, get setting from ERD.
3. Run project through VIctor Canera. I already got a rough idea for my budget.
So in the case of going through ERD or Victor, I would consider their branded cushions or un-branded cushions. But here's my thing...what's the difference? Obviously the branded have better symmetry in my opinion. I seem to notice the maltese cross on most branded. Are their any branded cushions - ERD, Victor, GOG that don't have that? Or ones that look more like chunky facets like an antique but with no maltese. I haven't seen one in person yet but for some reason my eye draws to the maltese and I am not sure if I like it or not. Anyways, advice, thoughts? Which option would you choose? Sorry I'm so scattered....
In the spring I am going to be building a RHR. It is going to be Tiffany Soleste - esque. Still debating single or double halo...depends on center stone size, but I digress...
Here's the thing...here are my options as I see it currently. Budget is $10K.
1. Run project through ERD - stone and setting. I already got a quote from Mark and it is reasonable and I enjoy talking to him.
2. Buy AVC from GOG, get setting from ERD.
3. Run project through VIctor Canera. I already got a rough idea for my budget.
So in the case of going through ERD or Victor, I would consider their branded cushions or un-branded cushions. But here's my thing...what's the difference? Obviously the branded have better symmetry in my opinion. I seem to notice the maltese cross on most branded. Are their any branded cushions - ERD, Victor, GOG that don't have that? Or ones that look more like chunky facets like an antique but with no maltese. I haven't seen one in person yet but for some reason my eye draws to the maltese and I am not sure if I like it or not. Anyways, advice, thoughts? Which option would you choose? Sorry I'm so scattered....