Cushion Thrills and Trills

[floridagirl]

Hello! This is my first post. I started reading the forum after I became engaged and became addicted very quickly. My fiance proposed with a gorgeous ring several months ago and I''ve been dying to share it with you. I absolutely love it. I think the setting is simple but timeless and elegant. I''ve tried for ages to get great pics but I''ve come to the conclusion that this is the best I can do with my current camera. They aren''t too bad, but I can''t get in really close enough to see the faceting. As everyone says, the pics just don''t do it justice. It is just so white and sparkly - it has a life of its'' own. These pics will have to do for now, as my patience is wearing thin and I''m dying to share them with you. I''m at work so I don''t have all the specs (sshhh, don''t tell) but these are the specs I remember off the top of my head:

1.24, D, VVS2, Cushion Brilliant (not modified), L:W ratio is 1:16 (I think).
Polish and Symmetry: Excellent/Excellent
Flourescence: Faint

The trillions are .75 ct total weight, color F/G.

Setting is platinum. Pics to follow!

I hope you like it!

 

[floridagirl]

My first pic of the ring in the box! Lovely!

 

[floridagirl]

Hmmmmm, the pic isn''t showing - it is just showing a box with an X. Does anyone know why? I thought I had this figured out!

 

[floridagirl]

Trying again

 

[floridagirl]

Under the trees the diamonds glow green

 

[floridagirl]

Think I have the hang of this now.

 

[floridagirl]

In the car it is blinding!

 

[floridagirl]

Another car shot

 

[floridagirl]

So white outside in the grass!

 

[floridagirl]

Another shot outside

 

[floridagirl]

At the beach, it captures the colors of the sand and sky!

 

[floridagirl]

Couldn''t resist the shot with my Sassy cat

 

[widget]

Oh, floridagirl...your ring is beyond gorgeous!!!!!!

You''re so right: simple, classic, and magnificent! Did your fiance put that together without our help???

He sure done good!!

Heartiest congratulations on your engagement...and welcome to PS!

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[Dee*Jay]

LOVE it! And the cat''s pretty cute too, LOL!

 

[Picos]

I love the picture with the cat; he looks so fancy! The ring is very nice, very classic.

 

[Skippy123]

Cool! Your ring looks almost like mine!!! I have trillions w/a round brilliant stone! It is fun to see someone else w/trillions

congrats

 

[floridagirl]

Date: 7/2/2007 3:16:24 PM
Author: widget
Oh, floridagirl...your ring is beyond gorgeous!!!!!!

You''re so right: simple, classic, and magnificent! Did your fiance put that together without our help???

He sure done good!!

Heartiest congratulations on your engagement...and welcome to PS!

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Hi Widget! Thank you so much for your kind comments. Wow, I feel like I know you after reading the forum for so long! How cool is that?

Yes, my guy put this ring together by himself although I know he researched cushion diamonds extensively prior to selecting this one. All I gave him to go on is that I wanted a cushion "someday" and we had one discussion a long time ago where I had mentioned I liked trillion sidestone. He took it from there. I really wanted our engagement and the ring to be a huge surprise and not something I was expecting so I left everything to him. Needless, to say I was very surprised and shocked when the day came! He done good!

 

[floridagirl]

Date: 7/2/2007 3:24:39 PM
Author: Skippy123
Cool! Your ring looks almost like mine!!! I have trillions w/a round brilliant stone! It is fun to see someone else w/trillions

congrats

Hi Skippy - Hooray for trillions! My ring does look like yours. We don''t see many trillions on the forum. Thanks for the congrats!

 

[Ellen]

Very pretty!!

 

[cinnamon013]

Yummy!

 

[Kaleigh]

floridagirl,
Your ering is simply breath taking. I love it. Great pics too, love your kitty!!! Congrats on your engagement!!!! Your FI did an awesome job!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

your FI did a fab job...it''s beautiful...

 

[poshpepper]

Very Nice, I love the 3 stone look w/ the Trillions.

 

[headlight]

Congratulations! My ring resembles yours a bit, as well. It looks great on you! Wow -- great specs!!!

 

[kcoursolle]

What a beautiful ring!!! I really love it! It''s classic, but a little bit different at the same time. A great blend of antique and modern. It also gives you great finger coverage and looks beautiful on your hand.

 

[princesss]

WOW

 

[Jenn5504]

G*O*R*G*E*O*U*S!!!!!!!!!

 

[floridagirl]

Thank you all for you kind comments. I am so excited to be part of the forum! I am home now so I can post all the specs from the GIA as I could not remember everything:

Cushion Brilliant
Meas. 7.01x 6.03 x 3.91
1.24 ct
Color: D
Clarity: VVS1
Depth: 64.8
Table: 55
Girdle Medium to Thick, Faceted
Culet: Medium
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluor: Faint

I''m attaching a few pics my FI took prior to setting the diamond. It is so clean and crystal clear - like a beautiful pool of water.

 

[floridagirl]

Another pic of the stone my guy took prior to having it set.

 

[risingsun]

Congrats on your beautiful ring