It''''s here!!!

[MrIndecisive]

I just picked up my ring from FedEX and it looks AMAZING! When I started looking around a couple of months ago to get an idea of what a 1 to 1.25 ct. diamond looked like in person I was a little disappointed, but this looks NOTHING like what I saw in the stores!

Thanks to everyone who posts here for providiing such wonderful advice and support!

Here is what I ended up going with:

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-5196901

Shape: A Cut Above H&A (Round)
Carat: 1.151
Color: G
Clarity: SI1
Depth: 60.8
Table: 55
Crown Angle: 34.9
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Girdle: 0.7%-1.2%FACETED
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 6.81-6.84X4.15

I went with a simple Tiffany style 6 prong setting (from WF) and plan to let her choose her own setting sometime in the future (if she feels so inclined). The diamond looks so much bigger, brighther, and more "diamondy" than anything I saw in the stores! Pictures don''t even come close to doing it justice, but I will include the pictures Renee at WF sent me. I will also be posting more pictures after the proposal!

Thanks again to everyone on this forum and the good people at Whiteflash!

 

[Kaleigh]

Can you say WOW!!! It''s gorgeous!!! She will love it, good job!!!

 

[devientdrow]

IT''S GORGEOUS!! You did a great job!! I know what you mean about the comparison to like mall stores. Every single jewelry store i''ve been in since I got my diamond from online the sales girls have ALL commented on how beautiful my stone is.....your fiancee will get the same complimenrs i''m sure!

 

[AndyRosse]

Gorgeous, great job!

 

[belle]

Date: 1/11/2006 4:01:29 PM
Author:MrNowIHave2Propose

The diamond looks so much bigger, brighther, and more ''diamondy'' than anything I saw in the stores!

i know what you mean! isn''t amazing how ''alive'' these diamonds are? there are just rainbows of sparke dancing from within them.

congratulations on a beautiful ring and best of luck on the proposal!

 

[Patty]

It''s gorgeous!

Congratulations.

And yup, now you have to propose!

 

[Dee Jay]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

it''s simply fabulous...

 

[MissGotRocks]

... very pretty!

 

[MissAva]

That ring is classic, she is going to love it! Good Luck with the big question!

 

[decodelighted]

You should be over the moon! (& so will she be!) You really did your homework and you both can sit back & enjoy the sparkles & complements for the rest of your lives.

KUDOS! Gorgeous/classic/awesome!

 

[FireGoddess]

Timeless, classic, and beautiful! Love that knife edge band...and look at the arrows on that stone!

 

[Rod]

Absolutely fantastic! She''s going to love it. Agree with you that photo''s rarely do a well cut diamond justice. Still, it''s a requirement that you post finger shots after you''ve proposed and you let us know how it was received.

Best wishes.........

 

[snuga]

just beautiful!! Congratulations!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Very beautiful indeed!!

Question for anyone about that WF Tiffany setting (because I am considering one, too).

Will a wedding band fit up next to it?