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Looking for *Unique* ring - AVC, POH? And Rose gold halo

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yopeyone

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Hey all,

Been lurking here quite a bit. I have some "guidance" on what I should be looking for, but the rest is up to me now. I'm humbly requesting some help.

What I know:

-She likes "Different" - something unique
-No rounds, no princess (as they are so common)
-Likes Cushions and Asschers

-Wants a rose gold setting; solitaire, halo w/ some accents down the side of the ring. Something like this, except diamonds. Preference is a diamond that is not raised above the halo, but flush with the halo: http://indulgy.com/post/aA6DVzApG1/this-is-my-ringhopefully-im-in-love-rose-gol

My preferred vendor would be GOG as I have done business with them in the past. Been in contact w/ them already but I want to see what you guys think:

Had them put this together, and then narrowed it down to the AVC & POH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYvv2BAIFaY&list=UUEV7slr-i-VduBBnfv9MxhA&index=3&feature=plcp

She hates princess, but I think the only similarity between a princess and a princess of hearts is the name. But that's just my opinion. So I narrowed it down to:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9388/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8912/

If POH, considering this setting, but it does sit a little bit above the halo: http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/style/ER7266W44JJ

Anyway, just looking for some feedback, thoughts & recommendations from you guys.
 
JMHO, but a POH will look "round" unless the setting is squared along the lines of the stone. It is cut - facet style wise - like a round brilliant. If you go that route, you'd have to find a setting with an octagonal shape (clipped corners). I had a Jubilee stone for a bit (which is also a clip cornered square) and it looked round from a distance.

If she wants "unique" I'd go for the AVC. No one around her will have one! :)
 
NO ONE will be able to tell that Princess of Hearts is something other than a princess. She'll know it, sure. But no one looking at it will and it will drive her crazy, all the princess comments. And the name will only make it worse. I have an asscher and still get "princess' comments.

Also... the ring she has pictured is with a round. I know you said no modern round brilliant, but have you considered an AVC? http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9482/ (look at the measurements not the carat weight, it's actually bigger than the POH you were looking at.) It's round, but a VERY unique one.

I would do either the AVC or AVR in this setting (GOG carries Beverly K) http://www.beverleyk.com/semi-mounts/8wr1222-d-d-m.html Since it's an exact match (look at the shanks) to the one she said she likes. They can make it for either shape center.
 
Good points there. Definitely have considered an AVC (and still am considering an AVC) - would not go for an AVR though - just because of the shape alone.

I think if I went the POH i would have to be very careful to set it in such a way where it does not cover the corners (and thus make it look like a princess). Not sure how to do that though...
 
An AVC in a rose gold halo would be gorgeous!
 
tyty333|1347556321|3267581 said:
An AVC in a rose gold halo would be gorgeous!
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Agreed. I think this might be an AVC. The photo is from Style Me Pretty. I wonder if the bride is a PSer.

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That's actually perfect. Nice find. Is the stone pink though or is it just the background coming through?
 
yopeyone|1347559821|3267631 said:
That's actually perfect. Nice find. Is the stone pink though or is it just the background coming through?
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I think it's just a reflection of the flowers. AVC's are known for their gorgeous pastel reflections.

According to the comments on the Pinterest page, it's a Leon Mege setting.
http://pinterest.com/pin/91620173639464621/
 
I have a POH in a bezel with a halo and have never gotten princess comments - people can clearly see it's something unique. I've gotten one asscher comment. I concur on not prong setting a POH - it'll just look like a round.

AVCs are awesome too - as is GOG's service!

BTW - GOG does custom settings and has some similar to the above posted ring.
 
lisamarie|1347560477|3267638 said:
yopeyone|1347559821|3267631 said:
That's actually perfect. Nice find. Is the stone pink though or is it just the background coming through?
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I think it's just a reflection of the flowers. AVC's are known for their gorgeous pastel reflections.

According to the comments on the Pinterest page, it's a Leon Mege setting.
http://pinterest.com/pin/91620173639464621/
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Must have been an old AVC before Leon said he would no longer set them. It was only the first few that got though before he nixed those-he only set a handful of them and I think that was even before they got *really* popular. There were a few of us who bought the protypes before they became a big hit. Beautiful setting though!


I'd check with GOG to see if they have something (I know Gabriel and co does rose gold) and they also do custom work.
http://goodoldgold.com/engagementrings/index.php
 
webdiva|1347567927|3267715 said:
I have a POH in a bezel with a halo and have never gotten princess comments - people can clearly see it's something unique. I've gotten one asscher comment. I concur on not prong setting a POH - it'll just look like a round.

AVCs are awesome too - as is GOG's service!

BTW - GOG does custom settings and has some similar to the above posted ring.
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I'm glad to hear that. My main goal is "unique"- so I don't want it to be mistaken for a princess for sure.
 
vintagelover229|1347568411|3267724 said:
lisamarie|1347560477|3267638 said:
yopeyone|1347559821|3267631 said:
That's actually perfect. Nice find. Is the stone pink though or is it just the background coming through?
Click to expand...

I think it's just a reflection of the flowers. AVC's are known for their gorgeous pastel reflections.

According to the comments on the Pinterest page, it's a Leon Mege setting.
http://pinterest.com/pin/91620173639464621/
Click to expand...


Must have been an old AVC before Leon said he would no longer set them. It was only the first few that got though before he nixed those-he only set a handful of them and I think that was even before they got *really* popular. There were a few of us who bought the protypes before they became a big hit. Beautiful setting though!


I'd check with GOG to see if they have something (I know Gabriel and co does rose gold) and they also do custom work.
http://goodoldgold.com/engagementrings/index.php
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That's exactly where I'm looking: Gabriel.

I think it may come down to how the diamonds can be set
 
Whoa, Leon won't set AVCs? I think I missed that discussion. That sucks.
 
So... again, this setting is exactly like the one in her picture-- so it's a perfect match to what she wants. Comes in rose gold. Is better quality than the Gabriel. And is carried by GOG and can be customized (at no charge) for any type of center and can be set however you want it. I would do either the AVR in this setting (GOG carries Beverly K) http://www.beverleyk.com/semi-mounts/8wr1222-d-d-m.html

:confused: It's a no brainer.
 
Have you seen these cushions on JA they are unique. Haven't seen an ASET for one of these yet but they are cut in the mid 60% depth so they face up nice and large:
this 2.10 J VVS1 is less than half the price of this 2.18 I VVS1....and they face up about the same size...oops! Almost 8 x 8 mm Interesting!

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VVS1-Very-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1519064.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS1-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1515399.asp

They also have a few of the POH's although the sales people don't have a clue what they are...LOL

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS2-Very-Good-Cut-Radiant-Diamond-1481140.asp

And one more time I will recommend this cushion brilliant 1.66 K IF which is very lively and faces up very white according the to gemologist at JA. It is back on their site and they even lowered the price: $7,300 for an awesome cushion cut stone that faces up over 7x 7 mm. there is a thread on PS with the ASET but I can't find it.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/K-IF-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1471593.asp

that POH and the AVC are both great. I also LOVE the AVR that Gypsy posted...they are my fav. although previously I preferred a square cut stone but the faceting on the AV Rounds is just so unique and lovely. But here are some more choices to confuse you...LOL!

And why can't they cut more like these??? "antique" cushion brilliant with Kozibe effect on JA...never seen one like this on their site before...the faceting that makes you go "OH MY!" got 31k? (sorry just had to post this stone)

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VVS2-Very-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1511028.asp
 
webdiva|1347567927|3267715 said:
I have a POH in a bezel with a halo and have never gotten princess comments - people can clearly see it's something unique. I've gotten one asscher comment. I concur on not prong setting a POH - it'll just look like a round.

AVCs are awesome too - as is GOG's service!

BTW - GOG does custom settings and has some similar to the above posted ring.
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Yes, I was just thinking of Web Diva's ring when I read your original post! Hers is very obviously cut-cornered, not princess-y. The setting, the halo, I think it sounds like something you're looking for? I'm sure they can make it in rose gold?
 
Well, I was all but sold on the AVC I posted originally. Looks like somebody else was too - put on hold by somebody else. It was the only one GOG holds that was within my parameters. Note to self: don't post the *exact* diamonds you are interested in on PriceScope, just similar ones. Now what?

Does anybody have ideas on how to set a POH in a rose gold halo so it doesn't look like a princess OR RB?
 
Here are some examples I put together. Look round? Look princess?

Obviously one of them shows white gold it will be rose gold.

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The POH is a radiant. Does she like radiants?


If she likes asschers and cushions... shouldn't you stick to that?
 
You are working with a full service vendor.

Have them find you the biggest clean I or better asscher or cushion-- generic-- they can find for you with the best performance. Put them to work for you and your lady. :!: :!: :!: :!:
 
Main criteria: different. Some examples were cushion and asscher. Unfortunately, the AVC I was considering was put on hold by somebody else now.
 
Thanks Gypsy. I am actually going to visit GOG for an in person visit. Will be comparing POH, AVC (another one I guess) and Standard Cushion.
 
And emerald cut would be beautiful against that rose gold. And she likes step cuts. And they are so elegant.

Good luck on your trip there.
 
And one more time I will recommend this cushion brilliant 1.66 K IF which is very lively, well cut, and faces up very white ( a high K color) according the to gemologist at JA. It is back on their site and they even lowered the price: $7,300 for an awesome cushion cut stone that faces up over 7x 7 mm. there is a thread on PS with the ASET but I can't find it.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/K-IF-Good-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1471593.asp

Specifications for Item #: 1471593
Shape: Cushion
Carat Weight: 1.66
Cut: Good
Color: K
Clarity: IF
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 66.2%
Table: 58.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Girdle:
Culet: Small
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.26*7.05*4.67
Ratio: 1.03
 
That does seem like a really good value and stone - but as I said above, it needs to be GOG.
 
yopeyone|1347649412|3268187 said:
That does seem like a really good value and stone - but as I said above, it needs to be GOG.
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I would consider this AVR then ...the depth is 61.75% so it faces up really large for an AVR. It can be set in any shape halo to look like a cushion or a radiant. As you know, You cannot go wrong with a GOG stone.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9057/

Here are some RB's set in cushion shaped halos. You will get a different look with the antique facet pattern of an AVR though.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-halos-with-plain-shanks.157864/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-halos-with-plain-shanks.157864/[/URL]


Here is another thread you might enjoy.
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-avc-avoec-diamonds.123446/page-6']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/show-me-your-avc-avoec-diamonds.123446/page-6[/URL]
 
Not sure about an AVR. I think at this point it's between the POH and some other AVC (as again, the original one I posted got sniped on me). My optuions now seem to be a super high color (D,E,F) but lower ct weight (1ct) or a VERY warm color with a higher weight. Will see when I go to GOG in person.

Now: If I go w/ the POH above, can anybody guide me in the right direction as to how to set it in a halo without it looking like a princess OR a round? A halo that is octagonal in shape maybe? How about prongs? I'd like to avoid bezel is possible.
 
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