I’m so excited to announce the launch of the new collection of Brian Gavin Select Cushion cut diamonds! I used to purchase cushion cut diamonds from the same diamond cutter who is producing these cushion cut diamonds for Brian Gavin. I know that they offer a high degree of light return and exceptional sparkle factor!

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How to interpret James Allen Ideal Scope Images for James Allen True Hearts diamonds. In-depth review of four JA True Hearts diamonds and the ideal scope images provided. Plus an example of “the ring of death” that you want to avoid, as exhibited in an ideal scope image!

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I’m looking for an engagement ring and have about $12k to spend, including the diamond. My girlfriend is very traditional, so I’m leaning towards the Brian Gavin Tapered Tiffany style solitaire. I’m considering J-color diamonds because that seems to fit my budget. I’m concerned about how a J-color diamond is going to look in a white gold setting. Is a J-color diamond going to look yellow in a white gold setting?”

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“I’ve been reading your blog for awhile. I want to thank you for all of the in-depth diamond grading tutorials and vendor reviews that you provide. They are truly helpful to newbies like myself. My girlfriend really likes the Emilya halo solitaire by Victor Canera. I’m wondering your thoughts on the setting, and would like your opinion on the two diamonds that I am considering.”

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Diamond rough weighing 105.6 carats was recently unearthed by the Alrosa mining group. Could the moderate yellow hue makes it suitable for a Brian Gavin Signature Cape series diamond? I certainly think that it might. Learn more about Cape colored diamonds.

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Ring in the New Year 2016 with these great diamonds which I’ve cherry picked from the best diamond dealers online! There is just enough time to order an engagement ring now, and receive it in time for a New Year’s Eve proposal!

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