Feb
08
2010

Brian Gavin’s “Melissa” Diamond Engagement Ring travels from the USA to Hong Kong, South Africa and then to Shanghai…

In December we blogged about Wayne’s purchase of a beautiful Brian Gavin Signature H & A diamond and a modified Melissa setting with a knife edge here.

Following the proposal in South Africa, we received beautiful pictures and the following excerpt:

Well, I proposed to Emma on the beach at sunset just outside Hermanus on the South East coast of South Africa on 27 December. It was a well planned but nervously executed proposal involving many members of my family. It will go down as a moment to remember for us all. The setting is just perfect. A seemingly low setting without sacrificing the prominence of the single stone. In all Emma is thrilled and continues to draw comments daily here in Shanghai. It really is a standout, without being ostentatious!

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Feb
04
2010

Brian Gavin’s 3 Stone Princess Cut Trellis Engagement Ring for Soldier Deployed to the Middle East…

In June we received an e-mail from a soldier who was deployed to the Middle East:

Good evening (or good morning here in my case)! My name is Michael, I’m currently deployed to the Middle East. I would like to purchase an engagement ring before I get back to the states so I can propose to my gf! I’ve been on pricescope quite a bit and you have come highly recommended, so I’m hoping you can help me out! :)

Michael wanted a 3 stone princess cut trellis ring. We e-mailed back and forth in the middle of the night and he even put a call through to us at 4 a.m. CT! We sourced him 3 GIA certified Princess cut diamonds and created a beautiful 18K white gold three stone trellis engagement ring for his girlfriend Lori. All he had to go by were the e-mails and pictures of the process along the way.

When he got back to the USA in September we shipped the ring to him and did not hear back from him until last week when we received a very warm e-mail and the beautiful pictures below.

From Michael:

Hi Lesley,

I apologize for the huge delay in getting back to you and Brian, but wanted to follow up with you, and include a word from Lori. She absolutely loved the ring and the engagement was perfect! We cannot express enough gratitude for walking me through the ring buying process while deployed, I never thought I'd be comfortable buying an engagement ring sight unseen, but I would recommend you and Brian to anyone, you two were an excellent team from start to finish, I never doubted for a moment that we'd get a ring that was anything less than what we wanted. Thank you! Lori has not stopped staring at the ring, it gets so many comments. We even went into Tiffany's to get ideas for wedding bands and we couldn't help but notice how much this ring sparkled compared to their diamonds, the jewelers even commented on it! Below is a message from Lori too, she wanted to thank you in person.

And after this experience, we couldn't think of anyone else we would rather have make our wedding bands than you and Brian! We have a general idea of what we want and have included pics. We look forward to working with the both of you, and are excited to see your next creations! Thank you again!- Michael

From Lori…

Dear Lesley and Brian Gavin,

I first of all would like to say thank you for the amazing work you did with my engagement ring. I absolutely love my three stone trellis style ring, and it is so much more than I could have ever dreamed. It suits the amazing man that proposed to me in October! My words may not be enough to explain this overwhelming experience, but I hope the pictures will do the job. Michael had a photographer catch the moment of his proposal!

We are so happy with the ring and customer service you provided Michael in creating this perfect ring, that we also are interested in you creating our wedding bands. Michael and I have spent a lot of time looking at wedding bands, and feel that we have a good idea of what we would like. We of course, trust your judgment and would appreciate your thoughts on what would work best with the engagement ring I already have.  We would love to hear your opinion, and maybe some possible pricing for rings. Thank you again for the amazing work you did on my engagement ring, and we look forward to hearing from you! Best Regards, Lori

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Feb
02
2010

Singapore Couple Thrilled With Their Brian Gavin Custom Diamond Engagement ring…

In September of last year we were contacted by a very discerning customer from Singapore looking for a very special Brian Gavin Signature H & A diamond and custom engagement ring (the Twist). The journey is best described in his wonderful pictures and testimonial that follows:

Lesley, you have been a great help ever since I embarked on my first journey into the world of diamonds; seeking the perfect one in my means for my beloved wife. I remembered that you have been ever so patient in answering all my answers pertaining to the diamond that I seek even though you were busy with other clients. Finally I settled on a 0.72Ct D VS2 Brian Gavin Signature hearts and arrows perfect cut to grace my wife’s petite finger around October 2009. The information you gave me via Idealscope and ASET images, AGS certification and the picture of the diamond itself sold me that this is the diamond I want for my wife.

The journey did not end there though. I wanted a unique wedding ring for my wife that none in the B&Ms where I’m at sells. The platinum ring is to be a design blend of a domed 3-row paved s-ring with a ‘Truth’ head. It was a designer nightmare. But at Brian Gavin nothing is impossible and they certainly went out of the way to deliver what you desire. I remembered my elation when Lesley gave me the good news that the head jeweler and designer at Brian Gavin managed to get the design feasible and of course beautiful after they worked during the weekends. This is the sort of dedication the people at Brian Gavin has for their work. They also bend backwards to accommodate my tight timeline.

I finally received the ring 2 days before my wedding after an anxious wait. The diamond is a real sparkler. It easily ‘catches on’ to any light source and then reflects the light back to you either in a dazzling white light or a kaleidoscope of dancing colorful flames of light.

The ring itself is a wonderful sight to behold. The diamond is perfectly at home on the ‘Truth’ head; lending its sparkling beauty to the elegant curves and pinpoint sparkles of the domed 3-row paved s-ring. The ring is still the talk of the town in my wife’s office. Comments such as “What a big diamond!” and “Your ring is so beautiful!” abounds. My wife is basking in the compliments of her ring.

My wife and I would like to thank the team at Brian Gavin for their dedication and perseverance in producing something which is beautiful and memorable and is truly a symbol of the bond that I share with my wife. We will definitely recommend Brian Gavin to anyone who is in search of something truly unique and special. Best regards, Aidil and his beloved wife, Dianna

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Jan
31
2010

Brian Gavin’s Diamond Earrings, Pendants and Rings Continue to Get Rave Reviews….

January has been a very busy month filled with orders for our beautiful diamond earrings, pendants and settings. Following are a handful of testimonials and pictures of our ever increasing following of very satisfied customers.

You can find a more comprehensive overview of testimonials on our website at http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/home/testimonials/

  • Lesley -  I picked up my earrings yesterday.  They are absolutely exquisite.  They are far more beautiful than the one's they replaced.  Maybe I should have the cat's throw more of my jewelry in the recycling bin.  The workmanship is beyond compare.  The trellis work is so delicate and the diamonds so beautiful.  Do you have tiny little leprechaun's working as your bench jewelers creating magic in your shop?  I can't wait to work with you again. Thanks so much.  Susan
  • Hi Brian/Lesley, I just wanted to touch base with you both now to say thank you again – though it was tough holding onto the ring for those weeks between its arrival and the proposal, I'm happy to report that everything went just as planned. We were both thrilled with how the setting turned out, I can easily say that it exceeded my own expectations which, as I'm sure Lesley can attest, were quite high. Even the smallest stones in the setting sparkle as if they were on fire, and I still catch her (and people around her) staring at it for minutes at a time without even realizing it: it's just that hypnotizing. As a special aside to Brian; the first thing she said upon detailed examination of the ring was how much she loved the milgrain finish on the sides of the ring, which of course proves once again how dead-on your sense of aesthetic is (as if it needed any confirmation). So thank you both again for all your help along the way – I truly appreciate it and will happily return as a customer in the future (though I'm done with the engagement rings now – what's next? Earrings?) Best, Patrick
  • Hi Lesley, I just picked up the set and it's beautiful!! Thank you so much!! It has been an absolute pleasure working with you!! Thank you so much for being so patient and reassuring when I have questions and concerns!! Kelly
  • Lesley, finally my friend brought me the package I was waiting impatiently for! The earrings are gorgeous, very brilliant and sparkling, the size is just perfect for my ears. I am so glad I decided to purchase my first diamonds from Brian Gavin, my experience was excellent, thank you very much! Best regards, Zoryana
  • Lesley, Picked up the earrings after work today. Of course, they were gorgeous and stunning. I haven't had a chance to try them on yet but sure they will be stunning on. Too bad they'll be on my ears where I can't constantly oogle them! Thanks for sending the pictures of the earrings with the jackets. How much are the jackets again? After seeing those pictures…. well, let's just say it's sooooooooo tempting. Best, Julia
  • I love them! I can't believe they are K's! They are so white and supersparkly! They are the perfect size for my ears, although I can't guarantee I won't upgrade them at some point! I might as well take advantage of the upgrade policy :) Warm regards, Shelley
  • Lesley! The pendant is beautiful. Absolutely stunning. I am wearing it now (is that wrong??) Lol. Not sure I will be able to pry it off my neck. Thank you sooo much! Tanya
  • lesley,i love, love, love the necklace. it is perfect, just the way i thought it would be. and i love the blue topaz on either side. thank you so much to you and brian for completing such a personal piece for me. Benita
  • Hi Lesley, I love my diamond pendant! Thank you for all your help as I made a decision. BrianGavinDiamonds offers a unique, unhurried, and most of all personal shopping experience. It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks again! Virginia
  • Thank you Lesley, I am so excited for them to be almost here. I'm sure everyone at Pricescope will enjoy having some new eye candy and I will never take them off! Maren :)
  • Hi Lesley, The bracelet is fabulous! I've gotten so many compliments on it already. It's exactly what I had pictured in my mind. Thanks so much for everything. I'm so pleased. Karen
  • Hi Lesley, I just made the proposal tonight. It was excellent; the answer was 'Yes!'. She was over the moon and really appreciated the time and effort put into the making of the ring. Thanks so much! Warm Regards, Alexander

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Jan
29
2010

Brian Gavin is at the Diamond Factory in Antwerp…

Brian is at the diamond factory in Antwerp sorting through his Brian Gavin Signature Hearts & Arrows production. Please let us know if you have any special requests by Monday so that he can hand select for you.

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Jan
28
2010

Wonderful Reactions to the New BrianGavinDiamonds.com Website!!

The reactions to the launch of the website have been absolutely fantastic So many people have written and called in …following are excerpts from some of the e-mails we have received in the past 48 hours…
  • I am an old Pricescoper and even though I am not posting, I have watched your business flourish and it has been thrilling to see you obtain the accolades and praise from the members who know you both so well. Every one holds you with the highest respect and esteem. Your character and skill is second to none I write to tell you the new site is stunning and showcases your work with vivid detail. Each photo in your image gallery is such a delight to discover. The magnify tool is fabulous and allows one to appreciate the intricacy of your detail better than any other. The craftsmanship is simply beyond my expectations. I can't wait until I am ready to find a replacement for my lost stone. It will surely be a BG original…in creation of the cut…to the design of the setting. Again, couldn't be more impressed…so please…ratchet it down a notch…I need to know you all are mortals…
    Emerald Cut and Baguette Custom Platinum Ring

    Emerald Cut and Baguette Custom Platinum Ring

  • The website looks absolutely AMAZING!!!  I love the colors- all the right things pop and they don't overwhelm.  I loooove the special offers page pull down-that's a great touch!!!  I love how everything keeps you on the main page so it's easy to navigate from each tab and go back.  All the pictures make you want to drool!!  Brian is truly an artistic God in my book! :-)   They're uber artistic and still show everything in great detail which will make it easier for people to tell you what they want because you can see everything from all angles. Everything is verrrrrry easy to navigate. I like how you can click on the question mark by each category in the diamond search in case you don't know what you're looking at.  The YouTube videos are an awesome touch as well.  This is definitely not like any other site I’ve ever seen!  All in all- IT'S ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN AMAZING!!!!!!  You guys have done an amazing job!!!! :-)   I'm so proud of you!!!  It definitely reflects your styles and personality!
    Platinum Hand Made Diamonds By The Yard Earrings

    Platinum Hand Made Diamonds By The Yard Earrings

  • It really is a work of much love and dedication and forethought Everyone will be in AWE! Truly fabulous. Just wow. There were certain aspects, images and features that just had me pausing and staring in awe. Revolving menu thing at bottom of earring page is FABULOUS. And you can click on them. Really cool beans. The IMAGE gallery is to die for.
  • Hello Lesley and congrats to you and Brian on your new website! It's pretty impressive!
  • The website is up and running! It looks great!! You guys did a great job :) Congratulations.
  • Congrats on going live…I know it has been a long time coming and I am so happy for you guys :-)
  • I saw the new website first thing this morning. Exciting stuff! It looks very good, well thought out, neat and polished.
    Custom Platinum "Serendipity" Ring

    The Now Famous Custom Platinum "Serendipity" Ring

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Jan
26
2010

BrianGavinDiamonds.com Goes Live!!

We are excited to announce that after months of programming, creating, photographing, writing and discussing, our website is now LIVE!!! It is a work in progress but we felt that we were ready enough to launch and will add to it as we go along.

We would like to thank so many of our dear customers and friends who have been instrumental in helping us to get to this point, and we look forward to continuing and strengthening our relationships as we move forward into this new and exciting phase of Brian Gavin Diamonds.

Please visit our website at www.briangavindiamonds.com.

We would love to hear your comments at contact@briangavindiamonds.com.
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Jan
26
2010

Customer is Thrilled with his Brian Gavin Custom Halo Diamond Engagement Ring…

Right after Thanksgiving we received an e-mail from a satisfied customer who had volunteered to help a work associate with the purchase of an engagement ring:

He was looking at mall rings and I told him to stop!!! We could get better stones for better prices. He is letting me run the project since he has no idea what he is doing. I told him to let me get a hold of you guys and see what we could do. He was looking to purchase a cushion cut and have it set in a halo setting.

He had a very specific budget and also wanted a completely square cushion cut. We managed to source a beautiful diamond for him. We had made a magnificent halo ring previously and he agreed to have us modify it to accommodate the cushion cut. We e-mailed them the CAD renderings and then proceeded to cast the setting and set the center stone and all the Brian Gavin Signature diamond melee.  When it was done, I was so excited that I called our  original customer to share how beautiful it looked. She wrote to me after the call:

I just wanted to drop you a line and share Brad's excitement. Brad is typically a VERY laid back kind of guy and when I called him last night to let him know I spoke to you he was extremely excited. I think it made it all very real for him. He keeps asking what you thought and is on baited breath for the pics!  Just wanted to let you know, you and Brian have done so much for them without him even seeing the ring yet.

In addition to having the opportunity to work with us again on this fabulous project, our original customer will receive a $100 check as a referral gift per our referral policy.

When he received it, our man of few words wrote the following which says it all,

LOOKS GREAT…..I am so happy, thank you.

To view details for this product please click here.

The project in pictures….

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Jan
22
2010

Announcing the Official Brian Gavin Diamonds Facebook Fan Page…

We’re excited to announce, and welcome you to visit the new Official Brian Gavin Diamonds Facebook Fan page. We will be posting the latest diamond and jewelry related news, pictures, videos, offers and updates about our company. Most importantly, this is a fan page for the public. This is the place to discuss all things Diamonds and Jewelry with other people throughout the world.

Please feel free to visit us and become a fan at  www.facebook.com/briangavindiamonds and please let us know what you think and what you’d like to see in the future.

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Jan
19
2010

More Details and Pictures of the “Grace” Solitaire Engagement Ring and Matching Band from BGD…

We have experienced unprecedented interest in our new Grace solitaire and matching band since we unveiled it in December and it was named by its owner, LynnB.  Until our website goes live shortly, we thought that you would find it useful to know the details: Shank width: 2mm Price in 18K white gold
  • Grace Solitaire: $1175 (add $100 for diamonds 2 carats +)
  • Matching Band: $595
Price in Platinum
  • Grace Solitaire: $1475  (add $100 for diamonds 2 carats +)
  • Matching Band: $795

To view details for this product please click here

Following are the pictures of a platinum matching set completed this week (2.45 ct center – ring size 5.5)
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