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My new 1.59ctw BGD studs set in Leon inspired martinis......

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DianaBanana

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Do you have a favorite store that you like to shop at just for the pleasure of the experience? You stop in and browse around even when you don''t actually need anything? That''s what Brian Gavin Diamonds is like for me...I had such a great experience buying my 1.74 RB that I decided I really NEEDED some diamond studs!

I saw two diamonds in their inventory that appeared to be a great match in table size, depth and lgf% - one is an H and one is an I but I can''t tell them apart for the life of me! Lesley assured me that they were a perfect match so I went ahead and pulled the trigger.

I really love the delicate look of Leon''s martinis and asked if they could use his design as the inspiration for my platinum setting. They came out beautifully!!!
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Here are the diamond specs:

AGS#: 1040375560008
Report Type: The Platinum Light Performance Diamond Quality® Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.97 - 6.00 x 3.65 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 2.0 (H)
Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1)
Carat Weight 0.793
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments:
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 56.0%
Crown Angle: 34.3
Crown Height: 15.1%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.2% to 3.4%
Pavilion Angle: 40.7
Pavilion Depth: 42.9%
Star Length: 58%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.0%
Culet: Pointed

AGS#: 1040375560007
Report Type: The Platinum Light Performance Diamond Quality® Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.98 - 6.00 x 3.64 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 2.5 (I)
Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1)
Carat Weight 0.795
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments:
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 56.2%
Crown Angle: 34.3
Crown Height: 14.9%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.2% to 3.7%
Pavilion Angle: 40.7
Pavilion Depth: 42.9%
Star Length: 55%
Lower Girdle Length: 78%
Total Depth: 60.7%
Culet: Pointed


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And the inspiration set by Leon....

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BEAUTIFUL!!!
 
I forgot to mention the incredible service I received with this purchase. I knew I had a good bonus coming to me which is what got me thinking of buying the studs....then I found out that my bonus was going to be delayed and along with it, my purchase of the studs.

Brian and Lesley came to my rescue and generously reserved the stones and let me pay in a couple of installments. Yippee!!
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I have some ''ear shots'' but my daughter swiped my camera and took it to school so I''ll have to post them later.
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Love them!!
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WOW, those are great!
 
Oooooh la la!!!
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Oh I love diamond studs and the setting is beautiful!
 
beautiful!!! Can''t wait to see ear shots
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Wowee!
 
They came out beautifully!
 
Those studs are g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s.!!!! I can''t wait to see earshots. Please, please take many.
 
Nice studs DB. Might just have to hop on a plane for a looksee! I know what you mean about Brian and Lesley. I'm not sure I need to shop anywhere else! I'm pretty sure I will end up sending them my new Rubellite, once I've got my head around what I want.

I'm going to be starting a thread on a JKT project that Lesley moved heaven and hell to help for. She was just wonderful. And when you add to that the fact that they have really nice diamonds, well it's just a marriage made in heaven isn't it.

Can't wait to see them in your ears. I see you have the Poucette posts and grip. I just love them. They don't give me a minute's worry, and so much less fiddly than screw-ons.
 
Those are stunning!!!!!!!! What a terrific siize. Brian and Lesley do fine work...
 
Gorgeous! Would love to see ear shots!
 
They''re beautiful!!


Congratulations on your acquisitions
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Date: 12/11/2009 1:01:38 PM
Author: DianaBanana
And the inspiration set by Leon....
Are those my BGD-Leon beloved martini's? Aren't they gorgeous?
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ETA: I just checked LM website. I think he must have posted mine on his website. The earrings shown even have the double grooves I asked for, specifically for my posts (because of my paranoia - turned out not to be necessary after all because the La Pousette backs really grip the posts very tight).

LOVE yr studs!!
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Congrats!!
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Can't wait to see earshots.
 
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These are beautiful, beautiful earrings.. congratulations. . I''m sure these will light up any room you are in. . Thanks so much for sharing these photos

AND, I just found Phoenix''s photos of hers. oh wow

I would so love a pair of really great diamond studs and that martini setting is so open and wonderful. From any angle, that diamond will shine.

I''ve been on the Brian Gavin website all morning.. thanks for the inspiration ladies.
 
Some additional photos....the beautiful box

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Another...

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The whole BGD family....an H and I along with my 1.74 K

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Another of the family...the K faces up pretty darn white next to the H/I

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A big ear.....nice claws, huh?

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Last one, not a great shot but a good "real life perspective" showing the size

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Thank you everyone for all the lovely comments....Skippy and Phoenix, I''m glad you like them - your sets were my inspiration!


Hi Gailey

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...the pousette backs are great, aren''t they? They''re comfy and incredibly secure. I can''t wait to see what you do with that gorgeous rubellite!

 
I''m not usually an earring person but I absolutely LOVE your setting. It so reminds me of the aspect of my future ering that I love (Verragio''s Lumino setting).

Absolutely beautiful, Congrats on the beauties!
 
They are beautiful, can''t wait to the earshots, that is the size of I am thinking of getting myself
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Just scrolled down and saw the other pics Diana, just gorgeous they are the perfect size. I am definitely having myself a set of those in the not too distant future............
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Love your engagement ring too.
 
Beautiful studs...just gorgeous. Sparkly little disco balls. I love the dark shot. I need to know how to take those. Congrats!!
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