August Vintage vs. Fred Leighton

[Diamond_14]

What are the differences between the Fred Leighton round (https://www.fredleighton.com/fred-leighton-round-diamond/) and the August vintage round (https://www.distinctivegem.com/pages/the-august-vintage-european-cut)?

both look stunning to me and I am looking to purchase a round OEC style cut. So I am researching the different ones out there.

Are there any other OEC like cuts which are similar to these that I should look into as well? Thank you all!

 

[Kim N]

I can't comment on those two as I haven't seen them in person, but check out the Canera European Round as well.

 

[Bravissimo]

You are paying a premium for the fancy Madison Avenue kwiat/Leighton collab and from what I could tell no actual guarantee beyond a GIA Cert. I visited and saw them but would rather see an ASET and an AGS cert and then inspect it to know 100% what I’m getting from August Vintage.

 

[Diamond_14]

I can't comment on those two as I haven't seen them in person, but check out the Canera European Round as well.

Thank you. I will look o to those too.

 

[Diamond_14]

You are paying a premium for the fancy Madison Avenue kwiat/Leighton collab and from what I could tell no actual guarantee beyond a GIA Cert. I visited and saw them but would rather see an ASET and an AGS cert and then inspect it to know 100% what I’m getting from August Vintage.

Thank you for your input. That’s really helpful.

 

[mrsctobe]

August vintage was a pleasure to work with and their cuts are impeccable imo

 

[Diamondbug]

You cannot go wrong with August Vintage stones, they are stunning and their customer service is top notch!!

 

[Diamond_14]

You cannot go wrong with August Vintage stones, they are stunning and their customer service is top notch!!

Thank you so much. I reached out the Jonathan and he is super helpful!

 

[Diamond_14]

August vintage was a pleasure to work with and their cuts are impeccable imo

Thank you so much

 

[Diamond_14]

Thank you so much for everyone's input! I am excited to say I just purchased this stone https://www.distinctivegem.com/coll...ct-n-vs1-august-vintage-european-cut-74457697 to see in person. It was within my budget and appears to be a clean stone at VS1. I really wanted a mined stone. The color is an N, but I am hoping in a gold setting it will look quite nice

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Thank you so much for everyone's input! I am excited to say I just purchased this stone https://www.distinctivegem.com/coll...ct-n-vs1-august-vintage-european-cut-74457697 to see in person. It was within my budget and appears to be a clean stone at VS1. I really wanted a mined stone. The color is an N, but I am hoping in a gold setting it will look quite nice

That stone is gorgeous! The petals are perfect. And I think those old cuts look best with a Cape colored diamond. We can’t wait to see!!

 

[Diamond_14]

That stone is gorgeous! The petals are perfect. And I think those old cuts look best with a Cape colored diamond. We can’t wait to see!!

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I will definitely share photos when it comes in I am very excited.

 

[blingmeupscotty]

Thank you so much for everyone's input! I am excited to say I just purchased this stone https://www.distinctivegem.com/coll...ct-n-vs1-august-vintage-european-cut-74457697 to see in person. It was within my budget and appears to be a clean stone at VS1. I really wanted a mined stone. The color is an N, but I am hoping in a gold setting it will look quite nice

That color?!? SWOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNN

 

[Diamond_14]

That color?!? SWOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNN

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I haven't seen a diamond this color in person so I am excited to see.

 

[MiniMinerva]

Thank you so much for everyone's input! I am excited to say I just purchased this stone https://www.distinctivegem.com/coll...ct-n-vs1-august-vintage-european-cut-74457697 to see in person. It was within my budget and appears to be a clean stone at VS1. I really wanted a mined stone. The color is an N, but I am hoping in a gold setting it will look quite nice

Beauuutiful! Congrats, how exciting…the color looks like it would positively glow in gold! Do you happen to know if August Vintage has an upgrade policy, by the way?

 

[Diamond_14]

Beauuutiful! Congrats, how exciting…the color looks like it would positively glow in gold! Do you happen to know if August Vintage has an upgrade policy, by the way?

Thank you so much I am looking forward to seeing it. Unfortunately they said they don't currently have an upgrade policy for the mined stones, only the lab created ones when I asked. They do allow a two weeks no questions asked return though.

 

[MiniMinerva]

Thank you so much I am looking forward to seeing it. Unfortunately they said they don't currently have an upgrade policy for the mined stones, only the lab created ones when I asked. They do allow a two weeks no questions asked return though.

Thank you for sharing that! I’ve been stalking some of the AV stones (also natural) and have been too shy to inquire about their policy. The cut looks spectacular and I expect to be even more tempted after seeing pictures of yours!

 

[lulu_ma]

Thank you so much for everyone's input! I am excited to say I just purchased this stone https://www.distinctivegem.com/coll...ct-n-vs1-august-vintage-european-cut-74457697 to see in person. It was within my budget and appears to be a clean stone at VS1. I really wanted a mined stone. The color is an N, but I am hoping in a gold setting it will look quite nice

Looks so lovely! Please post pics when you get it!

 

[blingmeupscotty]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I haven't seen a diamond this color in person so I am excited to see.

buttery crisp gorgeousness!!!!

 

[musicloveranthony]

None of the photos on the Fred Leighton website appear to have the optical symmetry I'd want from a newly cut antique-style diamond.

The one you chose from Jonathan looks fantastic

 

[Diamond_14]

Thank you for sharing that! I’ve been stalking some of the AV stones (also natural) and have been too shy to inquire about their policy. The cut looks spectacular and I expect to be even more tempted after seeing pictures of yours!

Glad I could help. I will post some photos once it comes in.

 

[Diamond_14]

Looks so lovely! Please post pics when you get it!

Thank you so much. I will post photos

 

[Diamond_14]

buttery crisp gorgeousness!!!!

I think so too. When I saw it, that one spoke to me.

 

[Diamond_14]

None of the photos on the Fred Leighton website appear to have the optical symmetry I'd want from a newly cut antique-style diamond.

The one you chose from Jonathan looks fantastic

Thank you so much. I am super happy you all like the look of it.

 

[Diamond_14]

Hi everyone.
I just wanted to follow up with the aset images in case people wanted to see. should get the Diamond in hand soon and will share more photos after I get it since people seemed interested

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Hi everyone.
I just wanted to follow up with the aset images in case people wanted to see. should get the Diamond in hand soon and will share more photos after I get it since people seemed interested

amazing! Can’t wait to see!

 

[mrsctobe]

Hi everyone.
I just wanted to follow up with the aset images in case people wanted to see. should get the Diamond in hand soon and will share more photos after I get it since people seemed interested

Woohoo!

 

[MiniMinerva]

Hi everyone.
I just wanted to follow up with the aset images in case people wanted to see. should get the Diamond in hand soon and will share more photos after I get it since people seemed interested

So cool to see these images for your particular stone! Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to hear what you think when you meet it in person!

 

[Diamond_14]

Thank you all. I love sharing the experience with everyone

 

[Diamond_14]

Hey everyone! I got the diamond in this past week. I am excited about the stone. Pictures as promised below and I would love to hear any thoughts you have!

I am thinking about a setting now and what to get. I like the golden undertone the stone has but I also like how it appears closer to white in certain lighting too. It is a bit of a chameleon which I like a lot so far.

In terms of the setting, I don't know how a basket (or partial basket) would affect the optics (if at all). I also think a gold band would complement the color well but I am not 100% sure on that either or what karat of gold would be best. Any thoughts on the setting would also be super helpful! I would love to hear your personal experiences.

Thank you!