Another custom beauty from ERD.

[journalists_do_it_better]

Hi everyone...I wanted to take a moment to share my custom ring from Mark at Engagement Rings Direct.
He is a true professional, and I have nothing but good things to say about him and his company.

After selecting the perfect cushion cut for me (1.56 carats, E, VS1), we set off to work on a custom setting...and on a very tight schedule!

He was very receptive to my ideas, suggestions and changes...and never failed to interject his (very valuable) two cents into the mix.

The ring turned out beautifully...and so did the custom band he made to match!

I wouldn''t hestitate to recommend his services to anyone!

 

[journalists_do_it_better]

And another.

 

[Joolskie]

WOW! That setting is gorgeous! Love the profile and how it really shows off that gorgeous cushion. Congratulations!

 

[mrssalvo]

it''s just beautiful!!!

 

[Jelly]

Wow, what a beautiful cushion! Congratulations!

 

[sunshine14]

That is really beautiful!! Congratulations!

Oh and of course we need more pics!

 

[decodelighted]

NOVO-licious!!! It looks SO GORGEOUS! I came *this* close to picking a similar sized cushion and

... would have been YUM! *sigh*

You have to give up more deeets, lady! Other stone stats (depth, l/w ratio) and ring size ... and MORE PICTURES!!!!!!

 

[Ellen]

What a yummy ring, very nice!! Congrats!

 

[journalists_do_it_better]

Man...you guys are thorough!

Here are more stats:
1.56 carats
E color
VS1
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Flour: None
Cutlet: None
Table: 57%
Depth: 63.3%
Girdle: Very thin-thick

 

[journalists_do_it_better]

This is all I have with me today...some "action" shots from the wedding!

 

[journalists_do_it_better]

One more.

 

[decodelighted]

OH WOW ... is that your WEDDING DRESS???!! Sooooooooo groovy!!!!! And the flowers! Oh man - you have to tell the hitchin'' story!

I want that dress too!!!

 

[Skippy123]

Beautiful!!! Congrats

 

[Catmom]

It''s just beautiful. Congratulations!!

 

[journalists_do_it_better]

Well,
Long story short, my hubby is deploying to Iraq and we had to act fast!

We had planned a trip to Grand Cayman a few months before, so we figured, better to tie the knot on a beach than in a courthouse!

We''re planning a big reception in ''08 when he returns.

 

[poshpepper]

Beautiful ring and wedding! Congratulations and I wish your hubby the best overseas.

 

[iwannaprettyone]

OMG! I got chills see you guys smooch! wow, congratulations!

 

[journalists_do_it_better]

Thanks everyone..I appreciate all the comments!

In case you''re interested, here''s the matching band Mark created.

My hubby''s is a 6mm Raphael band from Signed Pieces (they offer a 10% military discount!)

 

[dani13]

Thats gorgeous, journalists!! Congratulations to you and your new hubby!! Your pics are beautiful!!! Any pics of the 2 rings together on your hand??

 

[DMBsGirl]

Gorgeous ring! Mark never disappoints! Congratulations on your marriage!

 

[woobug02]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I love it !!! How very pretty

 

[woobug02]

Just saw the part that your hubby is leaving.... my heart is with you...my hubby has deployed 3 times since 2003

Thinking of you!!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Love the wedding pics. Your rings are gorgeous. Best wishes to your hubby as he gets deployed.

 

[Love in Bloom]

Just beautiful! Your flower shots are stunning and congrats on getting married

 

[february2003bride]

It''s beautiful!! Congratulations!!

 

[door knob solitaire]

Congrats on everything!! Your ring has a unique head on it. It appears to swoop from side to side...is that in design or was it the photo? I love it!! Sounds like it all was a whirlwind...but aren''t you glad to be caught up in that?

Please convey my respect and appreciation to your husband and his service. It is an honor to be part of a country with patriots such as him! ( I assume you are in the USA...) I realize you are new to the board...but there are several other posters who are wives of deployed. So please come back for support...and keep us abreast on your husband and his efforts.

Which one of you is a journalist?

Congrats to you...you are now a MRS!!!

DKS

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Your ring is beautiful, and congratulations to you and your new husband! May you have many years of happiness...he will be home before you know it and you can have your big party!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Your rings are just beautiful! Congratulations on your marriage and prayers for safety for your husband in Iraq.

 

[Haven]

Your ring and your ceremony look just gorgeous!

Congratulations!

 

[rainydaze]

your rings are beautiful, i love the profile detail and the way the prong stems (?) wrap at the bottom. beautiful!

my eyes teared when i saw the sweet photograph of you and your husband and read that he is to be deployed. from the bottom of my heart, i wish you both strength and thank you for your sacrifice and service. may he return quickly.