Aug
30
2010

Brian Gavin Delights Customer with his Custom Diamond Halo Setting for her Swala Tsavorite…

We were excited to hear from Lisa in July when she wrote in inquiring about commissioning us to create a custom halo setting using her 2.95 carat Swala tsavorite. She had purchased a pair of A Cut Above diamond earrings from us previously and was eager to work with us again. This was her first custom ring and gemstone project and she was both excited and nervous!

Jamie worked with her to fine tune all the details of the setting and the CAD rendering was e-mailed to her for approval. Once approved, the ring was cast and then set with our magnificent F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature melee. The actual setting of the tsavorite took a long time as gemstones are much softer than diamonds and need additional care during the setting process. The result was spectacular!

Jamie, Wow!! It's amazing!! The perfect setting for my stone. Thank you for all the photos and thanks for sending some without the company logo so I can post them on Pricescope. I can't wait to get it on my hand. :) :) Lisa
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Aug
27
2010

Brian Gavin’s Shared Prong Diamond Huggies are a Big Hit…

At the beginning of the month a loyal customer contacted us to discuss ordering a customized pair of five stone shared prong diamond huggie earrings. She had seen the ones on our website using .10 ct F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature melee but she wanted us to use larger stones.  She was interested in ordering them in platinum but we advised her against it as we felt that they would be too heavy in her ears. We ended up making them in 18K White Gold using .20 ct F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature melee – 5 stones in each with a total carat weight of 2 carats.

Hi Lesley, The earrings are fantastic. They are amazing and of course the workmanship is outstanding. They are everything I imagined and so much more. Thank you so much for getting them done so fast. I absolutely love them…… there are no words!!!! Jean R.


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Aug
25
2010

Brian Gavin’s Customer Proposes in Chicago, at Buckingham Fountain…

Matt contacted us back in May asking for help purchasing a diamond and setting for his pending proposal. Denise worked with him to find a beautiful Brian Gavin Select diamond from one of our trusted vendors. We set it into our popular platinum 3/4 eternity fishtail pave setting featuring Brian Gavin Signature melee F/G VS with the classic Tiffany Style 6 prong head. We received the following e-mail and pictures today!

Denise, She said yes!  We got engaged on Saturday. She was totally surprised. It was perfect. I have attached pictures… She is obsessed with the ring. It really is perfect, thank you again for everything. Matt


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Aug
24
2010

Singapore Customer Proposes with a Brian Gavin Signature Hearts and Arrows Diamond…

In May we received an e-mail from a customer in Singapore asking for assistance with the purchase of a Brian Gavin Signature Hearts and Arrows diamond. We covered  some of the questions he had on Live Chat and he ended up deciding to buy the diamond only and have it set in Singapore.

When he received the package he wrote in:

Hi Lesley, Just to let u know, I've received the diamond in great timing!! :) Thank you so much!! =) It looks FABULOUS to me!! But… i can't say i know how to tell a good diamond from another just by visual inspection… nor do i have a whole stash of diamonds to compare with! So, i'll be taking it to a trained eye for assessment & will let u know how it goes from there! I'm quite sure it'll turn out ok, probably just a matter of how much above expectations it is! :) Will let u know soon.

We then heard this from him:

Hi Lesley, i've proposed! Everything went well :) Thank you so much for all ur time & effort in helping me make the decision to go with Brian Gavin. she really loved the diamond! :) we haven't taken any photos of the diamond on her finger yet, but if/when we do, i'll send it over to you! :)

Last week we received the proposal pictures below:

Please find attached the photos as promised. Thank you once again for making this proposal such a special one! :) N.T.


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Aug
23
2010

Brian Gavin's Customers' Ring Will Be an Important Part of Them for the Rest of Their Lives…

  • Lesley, I want to thank you and Brian again for helping me through the process of designing and purchasing an extremely special engagement ring.  I proposed to Christine a few weeks back while we were on a trip to Japan and everything went perfectly, except for the weather – but that just gives us another reason to go back one day.  I honestly have to say that the ring looks absolutely beautiful and pictures of it really don't do it justice.  It goes without saying, Christine loved the ring.  The service and care for the customer that you guys provided really impressed me through the entire process and certainly gave me peace of mind in making such a significant purchase from long-distance.  Christine and I look forward to working with you again in creating our wedding bands in the future.  Please pass the message on to Brian.  Many, many thanks. Jim L.
  • Denise, First of all, thank you so much for helping me through this process and helping me find the perfect ring and stone. That being said, WOW! The stone and setting are phenomenal. Simply stunning. Pictures do not do it justice. I have not seen a stone that sparkles that nice at any local jeweler, even under their lights! My only problem now is trying to wait another six weeks to pop the question. I'm not sure I am going to make it! Thank you again for everything! I will make sure to send pictures along once I give it to her. Please give Brian my thanks as well, speaking with him on the phone was very nice. Best regards, Matt H.
  • Jamie, The package arrived safe and sound. Words cannot describe how beautiful the ring is. It's been an hour since I opened the box and can’t stop staring at it!!! The girls in my office are also amazed at the intricate details of the setting. You were right Jamie, I am floored and it was WELL worth the wait ;) I'll keep you guys posted on proposal. Best Regards, Stanley T.
  • Hi Lesley,  I just picked up the ring from Fedex and it SURPASSES all of my expectations, it is one of the few times I can honestly say that the photos don't do it justice. I love everything about it. It has the perfect amount of flow in the design, the pavee diamonds in the band look amazing, but my favorite feature of it has to be the mount that the main stone is set in. It looks stunning and is so well done. I cannot sufficiently express how happy I am with this ring. The box it came in even looks great! I'll definitely be using it when I propose.  The proposal isn't until August 14th (so 1.5 weeks) and I'm going to have a hard time waiting to give it to her. I have no doubt that she will love it. I'll be sure to email you once she has the ring :)   I hope that I can keep you in mind when it comes time for wedding bands! Thanks, Neil W.
  • Hello Denise, I wanted to let you know that Julia loves her wedding band. She can't stop looking at it so I actually hid the box. I think she would start wearing it now if I didn't take it away. My band looks great as well. We are both very happy with the bands and look forward to working with you on future projects. Thanks again, Patrick S.
  • Lesley, I got the ring and it looks amazing. The craftsmanship is really is top notch – worth the wait. Can't wait to get it on her finger. Thanks again for everything. Roy Y.
  • Lesley, Denise and Brian, Thank you so much for the magnificent work on my ring and pendant. As usual, BGD's work is just perfect, and the e-ring diamond is beautiful! I have told several friends about your work, and I honestly have to say that the pieces speak for themselves in terms of the quality and beauty of BGD's diamonds and workmanship! Sorry I am just emailing you – we are in the last day of a 3-day, 34-home community garage sale. I spent Tuesday and Wednesday evening until midnight staging and tagging items, and spent all day Thursday and Friday with the sale. Although I was able to pick up my package from Fedex after work Wednesday, I wasn't able to wear my jewelry until this morning (not working the sale today – actually suffered from heat exhaustion yesterday evening since it has been so hot here, so the hubby took over today!) I am looking forward to working on my next item – a half eternity band with channel set princess cuts – when I get back from vacation. Thanks again, all of you are THE BEST!!!! Very respectfully, Gayle I.
  • Hi Jamie, Just picked up the ring. It looks amazing thanks for all the help. Hopefully that was the hardest part and all else will go smoothly. Thanks again. -Erik
  • Dear Jamie, I received my bracelet on Saturday and was able to have it to wear to my party Saturday night!  It is gorgeous! Well worth the wait.  Thank you so much for all your help with this project.   Susan
  • Hi Lesley, Wendell and I just returned from our honeymoon, and are now trying to get back into the swing of things. We wanted to tell you how pleased we are with the rings. They look wonderful. Thank you, Lisa and Wendell Woo
  • Dear Leslie, I finally got to see it in person after drooling over the e-mailed photos for weeks. It is just magnificent! It has so much more sparkle than I expected. The effect of having 5 BG branded stones side by side is just unbelievable! The setting is really lovely too, lets in so much light. I also appreciate how the arrows on all the stones are perfectly lined up with each other.  The only constructive critisism I would have: It would be nice to have a BGD logo inside the band. (sign your art!) I am so proud of my ring. Thank you for another masterpiece! Tytti
  • I have picked up the ring. It is finally complete and i feel very much at rest now that the ring is ready and looking incredible. I will be making a small ring box out of wood (probably spalted and figured maple) so that it can fit in my pocket and serve as a personal touch. Thank you for replacing the ring box so that she may use it to store the ring once i give it to her. I will send you picks of the ring in the box after I make it and let you know how the proposal goes (may be a while since my August vacation with her got postponed). The ring is now flawless in my eyes and i am very happy that i chose Brian Gavin Diamonds. Even the photography is a work of art!  Words really can't express how i feel about this ring and it will be an important part of us for the rest of our lives.  Thanks for everything, Christopher S.


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Aug
16
2010

Magnificent Brian Gavin Custom Rose Gold and Platinum Diamond Ring for Lesley’s Birthday…

Over the past several months I have been dreaming up what I was going to create for Lesley for her birthday which was at the end of July. I knew that she loved both the Serendipity and Elaine’s Reverie, and had hinted more than once how much she would love a right hand ring based on that design in rose gold and platinum.  We used  Brian Gavin Signature melee and marquise cut diamonds, all F/G VS and each one was carefully hand bezeled. Because of the different melting points of rose gold and platinum the joining process was more complicated than we originally imagined it would be but I am sure that you will agree that it was a major success. Needless to say, Lesley is thrilled!! It was definitely one of our professional highlights for this year, and we are admittedly proud of the way it turned out in the end. I am going to let the pictures below do the talking!! Brian.


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Aug
13
2010

Magnificent Pictures of Brian Gavin’s Novela Diamond Engagement Solitaire …

Stanley wrote in to start discussions about the setting he wanted to have us create for the cushion cut diamond he had purchased locally. He considered the Grace Solitaire and the Fishtail Pave w/Straight Head and ultimately ended up ordering our famous Novela Setting.

I basically fell in love with this setting. I would love to have it exactly like this – OMG!!!!!!!!!!

http://blog.brianthecutter.com/2010/03/05/brian-gavin-signature-hearts-arrows-diamond-the-novela-perfection/

Stanley sent in his diamond  and we created his Novela setting to the exact specifications of his stone. We also set a surprise pink sapphire and black diamond inside the shank.

When he received his ring he sent in this e-mail:

Jamie, The package arrived safe and sound. Words cannot describe how beautiful the ring is. It's been an hour since I opened the box and can’t stop staring at it!!! The girls in my office are also amazed at the intricate details of the setting. You were right Jamie, I am floored and it was WELL worth the wait ;) I'll keep you guys posted on proposal. Best Regards, Stanley

Following is a Gallery of our Brian Gavin Glamor Shots and Stanley’s magnificent shots.


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Aug
09
2010

Brian Gavin Diamond Engagement Ring Gives Satisfied Customer the Best Value for Money…

Michelle contacted us at the end of May, looking to purchase her engagement ring:

My Fiancé and I are in the market for an engagement ring. I have been looking through pricescope and admiring the work you guys do for months!

They were on a tight budget but at the same time wanted to make sure that they purchased a Brian Gavin Signature hearts and arrows diamond so that they could take advantage of our generous upgrade policy in the future. We worked with her to select a beautiful 0.75 carat Brian Gavin Signature Hearts and Arrows diamond set into a 14K white gold 6 prong tiffany style solitaire:

I have to tell you….I am so excited!!! The idea of owning my very own BGD has me going through the roof.

We received this e-mail when she had received her ring:

Hi Lesley, My fiancé FINALLY gave me the ring on Saturday (my birthday). I can honestly say that I was speechless when I saw it. It's absolutely gorgeous. I can barely get any work done because I am staring at it all the time…..even walking down the street. You guys were the third vendor I tried to purchase this ring from…..and the process couldn't have been easier. You made me feel very at ease about what I was buying. But most importantly the finished product superseded our expectations….this ring is exactly what my fiancé and I wanted, very timeless. I will make sure to share my wonderful experience on pricescope and amongst my friends. My mom loved the ring so much that she even wants and upgrade (today is their 30th wedding anniversary…..maybe I can get my dad to give her one for their 31st) I was so inspired by the ring that I even purchased my wedding dress on Sunday……now I truly feel engaged and like a bride to be. Thank you with all my heart. Michelle and Craig


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Aug
02
2010

Another Satisfied Brian Gavin Customer Purchases the Novela Platinum Diamond Solitaire Setting…

Jason started out on a Live Chat session discussing diamond options for his upcoming diamond engagement ring purchase. After we were done on Live Chat he e-mailed in a list of finalists in our Brian Gavin Signature Hearts & Arrows inventory and called in. He selected a magnificent 1.80 ct Brian Gavin Signature H & A diamond and decided to have us set it into our very popular Novela setting. We received his wonderful testimonial and pictures a few days ago:

Hi Lesley, I want to thank you again for all your help and for the tremendous buying experience. The proposal went off without a hitch and the Novela ring is as beautiful as the setting where it debuted. I surprised Alissa with a private sail across Lake Champlain in Vermont and popped the question while precariously perched on the bow of the boat. The ring looked especially brilliant with the sunset reflecting off the lake.  I know Alissa was surprised and thrilled (as evidenced by her inability to take her eyes off of it). I’ve included a few shots from the evening. It’s refreshing to deal with a business that takes so much pride in their customer experience and recognizes what a big decision the ring purchase is for so many. I’m fully aware of how busy you all are, and yet you were always responsive and attentive to all of my inquiries. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Brian Gavin Diamonds and look forward to purchasing our wedding bands.  Many thanks! Jason


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Jul
29
2010

Brian Gavin Speaks on Hearts and Arrows Diamond Grading Standards and Internet Diamond Marketing at American Society of Appraisers (ASA) International Conference in Las Vegas.

Yesterday, July 28, Brian Gavin was a featured speaker at the ASA International Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Conference  covered several disciplines and ran from July 26 – 28, at the J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa. The Gems and Jewelry Program featured many different specialists in the field including Peter Yantzer and Patrick Stout from the American Gem Society Laboratories  and Nancy Stacy, a well known and respected appraiser from California.

Brian detailed the development of his Hearts and Arrows Grading System and the strict parameters he enforces to ensure true, symmetrical hearts and arrows patterning. He also recounted his entry into the Internet “e-tail” marketing business in 1999 and described his exciting journey of growth and success in the years since.

The conference was attended by appraisers from all across the country and it was a great honor to be able to network with this professional group of men and women.


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