#JOTW my 5.318ct H VS2 ideal-cut diamond

[Skippy123]

oh PHX I am so HAPPY for you!!!! Holly is gorgeous!!

 

[bebe]

Oh my goodness! PHX, gorgeous beyond words, beautiful, beautiful!!

A stunning ending for your journey. Congrats.

 

[hlmr]

Stunning!! What an amazing ring!!! Congrats to you, Phoenix, on your heavenly 'Holly' grail!! Looking forward to hand shots!

 

[Alexiszoe]

Phoenix,

The ring is absolutely exquisite! If I were you I probably can't sleep too. Can't wait to see some stunning handshots!

 

[04diamond<3]

HOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! That is absolutely PERFECT!!!!!! I'm SO excited for you and cannot wait to see pictures!!!!! How could they not overnight this to you????? lol, I'm lacking the in the patience department. But just WOW. I'm beyond ecstatic for you. Congrats!!!!

 

[Phoenix]

Setting looks beautiful!

Thank you.

 

[Phoenix]

Woot! I can't wait for your reactions and pics!

He he, I think I am going to be soooo nervous and excited at the same time!

 

[Phoenix]

I've been sitting here for quite some time, trying to figure out how to express my sentiments about this ring....I'm afraid that i'm still speechless and out of words...This unbelievable beauty is the most gorgeous piece of jewelry i've ever seen in my life....Wear her in good health Phoenix...I'm so happy for you

Wow, you're soooo kind!! Thank you very much.

 

[Phoenix]

Wow, the ring is absolute perfection! It shows Holly off perfectly and she looks right at home in it.

I can't wait to see pictures when it arrives!!! Congratulations!

It does, doesn't it?!

Thank you. Pics coming up very soon (well...am dying here waiting for her, lol)

 

[Phoenix]

I am personally an antique cut lover but your stone in that solitaire setting totally gorgeous and is making me lust over it!! Super huge congratulations! It turned out beyond beautiful. I can't wait to see hand shots!!!

What a wonderful compliment! Means a lot to me!

 

[Phoenix]

WOW

I'm so happy for you Phoenix -you've been working towards this for so long and now you've got your dream stone (and more!).
That setting is just perfect for her

Yes, I have indeed. It's been soooo well worth the long wait. She really is perfect in every way.

 

[Phoenix]

I have died and gone to bling heaven. Incredible stone. I'M so happy you finally have the stone of your dreams. I can't wait to see it on your hand. Congratulations.

So kind of you. Holly is incredible and certainly is the stone of my dream. Thank you.

 

[Phoenix]

Wow, it looks amazing, looking forward to some pics when you get it.

Thank you.

 

[Phoenix]

WOWZERS!!! Holy cow Phoenix!!! You're gonna tip over when you walk!!

This - I was going to warn you that you might have a hard time getting through small places like doorways

I cannot wait to see handshots; Holly is beautiful and she has great taste in clothes.

LOL!! Too funny!!

She certainly is and yes she does, indeed!

 

[Phoenix]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!! That is one amazing gorgeous perfect beautiful stunning ring

What a giant rock and that setting is absolute perfection!!! Those prongs are so yummy and Leon actually got the height right!! Seriously PERFECTION.

Thank you! Thank you!

The prongs are really TDF and Leon did everything I asked for and more. RE the height - I discussed it for a while with Leon and I stipulated a range of spacing between the culet and the finger (and that I'd like to be able to see the culet from the side) and he asked me to let him decide what is appropriate. I deferred to his artistic judgement and am very glad that I did.

 

[Phoenix]

I can't get to it on youtube!!

Can someone post some screenshots?!

I am sorry to hear you can't see the video, Yssie. I wish I knew how to capture a screenshot. I really wish I could, especially since thanks to you that the setting has four yummy double-claw-prongs instead of being a "cage", lol! I can't wipe that image off my memory!

 

[Phoenix]

oh PHX I am so HAPPY for you!!!! Holly is gorgeous!!

Thank you, Skippy.

Btw, I wanted to tell you I made chicken Pho the other day and it was really fast! It only took me 1.5hrs all in all - from the time I started preparing all the ingredients to the time we sat down to eat. I just cut down on the portion size and that helped to cut down the cooking time.

 

[soocool]

Phoenix, words cannot express the beauty of this ring. I am happy your search has been successful! Oh, and if you ever get tired of it, she can come live with me

 

[GreenBling]

Wow congratulations Phoenix! Holly is one gorgeous babe! Can't wait to see hand shots.

 

[Phoenix]

This is such a stunning ring. I can't wait to see handshots. Leon did a magnificent job on the setting. Have you been getting much sleep from all this excitement?

Thank you.

Yes, he definitely did.

Not much, I am just faaaar too excited, lol!

 

[justginger]

Holly is STUNNING, the setting is just perfect. I still love Leon's work, the diamond is showcased with such elegance. I hope it brings you years of happiness, Phoenix.

 

[Rosebloom]

I just saw the video - what a spectacular ring!!!!! I love that the diamond is almost the size of the band. It's the most exquisite solitaire. You made the perfect choice!!!

 

[frankiextah]

here are some screen shots for those who cannot access the video !!

it is absolutely mind blowingly gorgeous !! congrats phoenix !!!!!!!!!

 

[yssie]

Holy f*n cr*p


Good god. PERFECTION. The ROCK, the super simple setting that shows it off so cleanly... Seriously. It's just perfect in every way. And to think you have to wait for it to ship... you must be climbing the walls!!!



Ohhhh and we have the same ring size, I know what I'll be dreaming about tonight
Thanks for posting those frankie

 

[princessfeedme]

Holy f*n cr*p


Good god. PERFECTION. The ROCK, the super simple setting that shows it off so cleanly... Seriously. It's just perfect in every way. And to think you have to wait for it to ship... you must be climbing the walls!!!



Ohhhh and we have the same ring size, I know what I'll be dreaming about tonight
Thanks for posting those frankie

+1 x 10^6 and it's even better in my dream bc my ring size is "only" a 4

 

[JaneSmith]

Thanks for posting the pics frankiextah.
Congrats on the massive, stunning ring Phoenix!

 

[pregcurious]

What Yssie said.

 

[wishingstar]

Holly is absolute PERFECTION!!!! I'm speechless...and drooling.

 

[Phoenix]

Frankie, thank you for the amazing screen shots and lovely words!

 

[Phoenix]

Holly is with me now!!

She's absolutely MAGNIFICENT!! Everything about her is just *perfect*!! The diamond is amazing fiery, white and clean - I now understand what others (inclg Dreamer and Yssie) have said about the larger facets, shooting off broad flashes!! The arrows are HUUUUGE!!! I sooooo enjoy watching the fires being shot all over the place, wherever I am!!

The setting is yet another amazingly beautiful thing about Holly. Leon's really surpassed my expectations - in every single way!! He's done everything I've asked for ...and MORE!! The height is just *perfect*, not too low, not too high, and I can see the culet from the side. The shank is very slim (I haven't measured it yet, but think it should be around 1.8mm or thereabout, as requested), thus making the diamond pop even more! The shank is dome-shaped and so delish!! the double-claws are TDF!! The polish is just totally fault-less!!

What I am really touched about is that Leon asked me to call him just when the ring was being finalised. He kindly offered to have the inclusions covered by one of the double-claws. I am double-guessing myself now and wonder if I should've taken up his offer; but I guess I can just look at them as Holly's birthmarks, lol, and they make her unique! Besides, I can't see the inclusions with my bare eyes but I can totally see the table and the symmetrical claws at the four corners as well as the symmetrical arrows....absolutely bewitching!!