Brian Gavin recently launched the next generation of his popular Truth head with his beautiful “Truth” friction back stud earring settings. The settings are available in 18K White, 18K Yellow and 14K Rose Gold as well as in Platinum.**

Dear Lesley and Brian,

I got the earrings yesterday! They are so beautiful, I am extremely happy how they turn out. I absolutely adore the truth setting, it’s so delicate, unique and compliments the stones beauty. My worries regarding the clarity are blown away as I truly can’t see the difference to my IF ering. I might try and get the loupe though, as I am very curious to see those "birthmarks of the stones".

It was a pleasure to work with you, Lesley. I definitely have never experienced that great customer service here in Germany. Talking to Brian was a highlight in my diamond education, I felt I could trust his opinion and experience. Please, let him know that I am a very happy customer, he mentioned on the phone that that is very important for him to know:)

With many thanks and best wishes from Berlin, Ekaterina F

**The Truth Settings are eligible for our Diamond Stud Earring Sale which ends on February 10, 2012. Get $175 off the earring setting of your choice when you purchase  a pair of Brian Gavin Signature diamonds. No other discounts or offers apply.

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In June 2010 Shane contacted us to discuss his upcoming diamond engagement ring purchase. He was planning to propose to his girlfriend of 8 years and wanted to purchase a very high quality center stone and a magnificent setting. He selected the Platinum "Summer" 3 stone open basket setting with a 1.10 ct Brian Gavin Signature Hearts and Arrows diamond.

About a year later he contacted us to get started with the wedding bands. After much discussion he decided to order the Platinum Dream Half Eternity Band and a Palladium 6 mm Men's Three Textured Band. We set a "Surprise" Emerald and Diamond inside both bands and engraved a special note.

About 2 months before the wedding Shane contacted us for the wedding jewelry.  We created a magnificent Custom 18k White Gold Necklace set w/ 0.99 ctw F/G SI Brian Gavin Signature diamond melee for him and he added the 14k White Gold Leverback Huggies to his order.

The wedding was on Saturday, October 15 and we received this e-mail and the beautiful pictures below:

Hi Lesley,

Thanks for making stunning pieces of jewelry for my wife and I.

Your helpful advice helped us choose the perfect combination for our BGD wedding

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Gwen contacted us wanting to purchase a pair of Brian Gavin Diamond Earring Jackets featuring our F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature melee. She had originally wanted to order a design that had been discontinued, but ended up purchasing our beautiful Hearts Jackets.

 Hi Jamie, I picked up the earring jackets on Friday and … I LOVE them! I like the design from the front, the diamonds are super sparkly, and I think the proportion of the melee to the center diamond is just perfect! I'm also glad that we went with the larger size because the center diamonds fit all the way down into the jackets. There is a little bit of space in between the center diamonds and the jackets, but it's actually less noticeable in person than in pictures, and will also give me some extra room if I ever want to upgrade my center diamonds. They also fit really nicely with my pearl studs, which was an unexpected bonus! I was definitely nervous picking them up because as you know, it's been a process, but I think these were the right choice for me given the options, and I am really happy with them. Thank you again so much for your help, and for being so responsive to all of my questions! I'm attaching some pics for you. Gwen

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At the beginning of January Michele wrote in explaining that she was unhappy with the setting that had been made for her by her local jeweler and wanted to know if we could either fix the setting or discuss creating a new setting for her to be completed by her 10^th anniversary which was February 10. She sent in pictures of her current ring and then we had her ship it in. The design of her ring did not lend itself to being fixed or modified so we created a magnificent new one for her.

This is going to be my "FOREVER" ring so I want to make sure I get exactly what I want.

Her asscher cut diamond was bezel set with hand milgraining, with a round diamond and a kite set princess cut bezel set on either side, two surprise amethysts in the gallery of the basket and finished with milgrain.  She also ordered a narrow spacer band to wear between her band and new engagement ring. While the setting was being created Michele was also selected to win the January prize on our Diamonds in your Facebook Sweepstakes on Facebook. She won a pair of titanium and diamond earring hoops which were shipped with the new rings.

Michele is based in Chicago, but the weather was causing chaos with FedEx shipments, so we shipped directly to Hawaii where she was going with her husband to celebrate their anniversary.

Jamie, I got the ring and the earrings! WOW!!! They are all so amazing!!!  I told hubby today that I already know what my next BGD project is!  LOL  I want a re-do of my eternity band with alternating diamonds and amethysts….but not for awhile…LOL You guys have a customer for life!  :-) Thank you again for EVERYTHING!  You all made this so easy and stress-free.  (The only stress was the weather – lol)  I truly think the world of you all!  The ring is amazing and has surpassed my expectations!

The picture gallery below tells the story….

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Michele Katzenmaier, a medical social worker for critically ill patients in Chicago, IL is the winner of the January “Diamonds in Your FaceBook” Sweepstakes. Her prize is a pair of our magnificent Titanium Diamond Hoop Earrings.

Brian Gavin Titanium Diamond Hoops

Every month our Facebook Fans have a chance to win a piece of diamond jewelry.

The February prize is a Titanium and Diamond Channel Set Bangle. If you have previously entered any of our Facebook Sweepstakes your name will automatically be entered into the drawings. To enter to win a Brian Gavin Titanium Rose Diamond Pin, simply “like” us on FaceBook and submit the online form. You will automatically be entered into the monthly drawing.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

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Following are just 5 of the projects we have shipped in the past few weeks. Details and Pictures follow for our readers to enjoy!

• PROJECT 1

Custom 18kt 2- Tone Diamond Halo setting  featuring approximately .75ctw of F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature Melee size (yellow gold bezel and white gold shank) – set with a  Jeff White cushion cut canary stone – approx 10 x 10mm

It is so beautiful! I can't wait to receive it Tuesday! Thanks much! Jackie

• PROJECT 2

Halo Pendant with airline using F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature melee and 16" cable chain. Center stone is a .52 G SI1 Brian Gavin Signature H & A.

Lesley, I absolutely LOVE the necklace! It is exactly what I pictured in my mind. Thank you so much for all of your help!  Amy

• PROJECT 3

Custom Double Row Diamond Huggie style earrings in 18k White Gold set w/ 24 x 0.03 = 0.72 ctw F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature melee

Hi Denise, I'm been rather busy but just wanted to let you know how much I love my earrings. They are so sparkly and absolutely comfortable. As a matter of fact, I can't even feel them on my ears. I had a couple of miscues with our local fedex office but finally picked them up on Wednesday before Christmas and I have worn them every day since. Please tell Brian and Lesley how absolutely perfect they are and that I am one very happy customer. Happy New Year to all of you. Warmly, Gayle

• PROJECT 4

Custom Platinum Ladies Diamond band featuring approx 1.40ctw of F/G VS Square Cut Diamonds

Custom Platinum Men's Wedding band featuring alternating diamonds of approx 3- 2×2 Square Cut diamonds and 3- 3×3 Square cut diamonds F/G VS

Lesley, I picked up the rings today – they are beautiful! We're both really excited to wear them. I'll send some pictures of our wedding and some close ups of the rings, especially Kirby's wedding and engagement rings together. Thanks, Kyle

• PROJECT 5

Platinum 6mm fancy comfort fit men's band with 5 (2.3 x 2.3mm) G/H VS princess cut diamonds (approx .40 ctw)

Platinum 3mm full eternity bead set band featuring 2.8mm F/G VS Brian Gavin Signature melee

Thanks Lesley, They look beautiful. The rings look amazing in person. Steven

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Two very loyal customers recently contacted us to discuss bezel setting projects for their princess cut diamonds.

Kareyn had been given a pair of princess cut diamonds – 0.88 ctw – and wanted us to created hand made bezels earrings with square corners against the diamonds and slightly softened outer corners.

Terry had a custom wedding band that had 8 x .09 ct  – 0.72 ctw – princess cut diamond melee. She wanted us to unmount the diamonds and create a 6.5 inch Diamonds By the Yard type bracelet with 18k white gold "Kite Set" bezels and  18k yellow gold chain.

• heeeeey lesley! great earrings! thank you so much for the lovely and extremely speedy job you did on my earrings. they're exactly what i wanted and came up beautifully. i've been wearing them daily since they arrived – which was, of course, the plan; i wanted them to be my every day go-to studs, and they're perfectly fitting this role. please give my appreciation to the benchman who did the bezeling – it's delicate and lovely. thank you again – i'll be wearing them a LOT! Kareyn
• Thank you so much again for taking on my never ending projects I absolutely love to work with you guys!!!! it turned out beautifully and the bezels are soooo delicate! love it! Terry

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Lesley and the BGD team join me in thanking all of you, our wonderful customers and prospective customers, for the genuine interest and great support that you have given us over the past 2 years. Without you all, we would not be the successful, growing company that we are today. We look forward to continuing to make sure that you purchase only the most beautiful diamonds and most discerning settings and jewelry. Take a look back at some of the amazing pieces of jewelry that we have had the privilege to create for you this past year!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Brian Gavin

P.S. There is also a sneak peak of the 3D videos that we are working on with our Signature background

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