Connie C.

I have worked with Jonathan before, so I knew what to expect of his products, exacting standards, and level of service. Somehow he exceeded even that very high bar. His responses were impossibly timely, informative, thoughtful, empathetic, candid and transparent. His wife Vicki makes this a dynamic duo, and her communication is also professional and timely. If you don't know anything about him, Google any combination of "Rhino" and/or "August Vintage" and revel in the plethora of videos on YouTube and Instagram and PriceScope and Reddit testimonials (in addition to his own created content, he makes occasional appearances on forums in a way that is both informative and humble.) If you watch his videos, you will never read his words without hearing his..."distinctive" way of speaking ever again. It's very conversational and easy-going, but not in any way lacking technical and important details. Great stuff. Although I did not buy one of his custom cuts, I got an unbelievable deal on one of his personally hunted/vetted "Steal of the Day" Lab grown round modern brilliants, and if he feels that he can put his name on something he found, then that is more than good enough for me. I had an existing Vatche U-113 setting in platinum that once housed a mined stone of basically the same size that I had sold years ago, into which the new lab stone was mounted for a small and reasonable setting fee. I love my new ring. Can't wait to come back someday for an August Vintage Old European Cut Lab someday when I celebrate another milestone, and can't wait to see where this disrupted and exciting custom cut lab diamond market looks like then.