#JOTW "Otterly" filled with joy: Proposal story & Octavia e-ring!
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It is a gorgeous ring and a lovely proposal story. I hope your 'otterly' in love forever!
It is a gorgeous ring and a lovely proposal story. I hope your 'otterly' in love forever!
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Thanks everyone! <3
He was wearing a loose fitting jacket with big pockets, and the clam box was so flat it didn't really make a bump. I actually was looking at his pockets to see if I could make out the outline of a ring box... but I didn't see anything so I figured he wasn't going to propose then. I was wrong
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One thing that comes to mind as I try to photograph this ring is a post Kenny made a while back about how using a crummy camera can cause a diamond to look dark in the center simply because one has to bring the lens so close to the diamond that it starts reflecting it back at the viewer. Wish I could find that post. Anyway, trying to photograph this diamond has been a very enlightening experience for me because in most of my photos, the facets under the table look really dark, and in real life they're not at all. I must have looked at tons of other step cuts on the internet and thought that they had dark centers when in actuality, they were probably just not photographed with a nice camera. I'd love a better camera, but for now my phone will have to do. The other problem with photographing this stone is that in many cases it is just TOO DANG BRIGHT! for me to be able to get a good photo. I threw out tons of pics that would have been nice except that the stone was so bright that it washed everything else out. Knock it off with that awesome light performance!
I did make a short YouTube video though-- I tried to capture the brightness and liveliness of this stone and though the video isn't as good as real life, it does show it off pretty nicely. Change the quality to 1080p.
http://youtu.be/LZ4lao0m5PE
I think the video really captures the true colors of the metal and the center stone. They both appear to be a very soft butter color in most lighting environments that I've seen so far.
Thanks everyone! <3
Niel said:
He was wearing a loose fitting jacket with big pockets, and the clam box was so flat it didn't really make a bump. I actually was looking at his pockets to see if I could make out the outline of a ring box... but I didn't see anything so I figured he wasn't going to propose then. I was wrong
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One thing that comes to mind as I try to photograph this ring is a post Kenny made a while back about how using a crummy camera can cause a diamond to look dark in the center simply because one has to bring the lens so close to the diamond that it starts reflecting it back at the viewer. Wish I could find that post. Anyway, trying to photograph this diamond has been a very enlightening experience for me because in most of my photos, the facets under the table look really dark, and in real life they're not at all. I must have looked at tons of other step cuts on the internet and thought that they had dark centers when in actuality, they were probably just not photographed with a nice camera. I'd love a better camera, but for now my phone will have to do.
The other problem with photographing this stone is that in many cases it is just TOO DANG BRIGHT! for me to be able to get a good photo. I threw out tons of pics that would have been nice except that the stone was so bright that it washed everything else out. Knock it off with that awesome light performance! I did make a short YouTube video though-- I tried to capture the brightness and liveliness of this stone and though the video isn't as good as real life, it does show it off pretty nicely. Change the quality to 1080p.
http://youtu.be/LZ4lao0m5PE
I think the video really captures the true colors of the metal and the center stone. They both appear to be a very soft butter color in most lighting environments that I've seen so far.
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I love your ring, the setting is just perfect with that spectacular diamond! Your pics are great.
Such a sweet proposal too, a wonderful memory for years to come- congrats! 
I love your ring, the setting is just perfect with that spectacular diamond! Your pics are great.
Such a sweet proposal too, a wonderful memory for years to come- congrats! 
pandabee
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cyg - I think kenny had recommended to cut a pinhole out of a piece of white cardstock to hold over the lens..that way the lens can still capture the image but it allows the stone to reflect mostly the white stock! maybe try that if you have a chance to set that up?
cyg - I think kenny had recommended to cut a pinhole out of a piece of white cardstock to hold over the lens..that way the lens can still capture the image but it allows the stone to reflect mostly the white stock! maybe try that if you have a chance to set that up?
woofmama
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Adorable proposal story....and amazing ring! I love the setting, fantastic choice, I think asschers look perfect in settings that are wide in the front and taper away from the stone
And an Octavia
Congratulations!
Adorable proposal story....and amazing ring! I love the setting, fantastic choice, I think asschers look perfect in settings that are wide in the front and taper away from the stone
And an Octavia
Congratulations!
gregchang35
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Well done! Congrats!!!
Lovely fire!
Do u think you could post some profile shots? Love to see the crown height and those steps!!! Yum I!
Wow- and love the band that u are choosing to go with it. My favorite eternity.
Well done! Congrats!!!
Lovely fire!
Do u think you could post some profile shots? Love to see the crown height and those steps!!! Yum I!
Wow- and love the band that u are choosing to go with it. My favorite eternity.
gem_anemone
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I've been looking forward to seeing the finished product since seeing your thread in LIW! Love, love, love Octavia's and love your setting. This ring is perfection. Congratulations!
I've been looking forward to seeing the finished product since seeing your thread in LIW! Love, love, love Octavia's and love your setting. This ring is perfection. Congratulations!
ManhattanLawyer
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What a great proposal and gorgeous ring! We love otters, too!
What a great proposal and gorgeous ring! We love otters, too!
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That proposal is Otterly adorable!!!
I love your ring! He did a great job! I've always told SO that Octavias and Asschers remind me of ripples in water, perhaps that is something that will also remind you of your love! So excited for you!!!
That proposal is Otterly adorable!!!
I love your ring! He did a great job! I've always told SO that Octavias and Asschers remind me of ripples in water, perhaps that is something that will also remind you of your love! So excited for you!!!
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Aw! Your story is so sweet! Congrats on your engagement!! Your ring is beautiful and where he proposed is adorable! Otters are the cutest!
Aw! Your story is so sweet! Congrats on your engagement!! Your ring is beautiful and where he proposed is adorable! Otters are the cutest!
stargurl78
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Love, love, love your ring!!!!!!! The Octavia is stunning and that setting is perfect for it And what a cute proposal story! Congrats
Love, love, love your ring!!!!!!!
The Octavia is stunning and that setting is perfect for it And what a cute proposal story! Congrats 
AudiLover
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I have heard a lot of proposal stories, but I must say, this one is the SWEETEST one! From the pun (I LOVE PUNS) to the clam shell to that beautiful ring... my, my! What a perfect proposal! Congratulations! Your ring is amazing!
I have heard a lot of proposal stories, but I must say, this one is the SWEETEST one! From the pun (I LOVE PUNS) to the clam shell to that beautiful ring... my, my! What a perfect proposal! Congratulations! Your ring is amazing!
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G's proposal sounds otterly adorable and your ring is GORGEOUS!!!! We already knew the stone is a supermodel, now she's *home* - the setting is beautiful! And I'm honestly surprised by how much difference the slightly squared-off prongs make...
I'm jealous of anyone who gets to see this in-person before I do!!
(You're coming to the next PS GTG in Vegas, right? )
G's proposal sounds otterly adorable
and your ring is GORGEOUS!!!! We already knew the stone is a supermodel, now she's *home* - the setting is beautiful! And I'm honestly surprised by how much difference the slightly squared-off prongs make...I'm jealous of anyone who gets to see this in-person before I do!!
(You're coming to the next PS GTG in Vegas, right?
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Snicklefritz
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Beautiful, beautiful pics! Ring, aquarium, and otters included. Congratulations
So glad to see another stunning Octavia!
Beautiful, beautiful pics! Ring, aquarium, and otters included. Congratulations
So glad to see another stunning Octavia!
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Cygnet, the finished ring is just magnificent! So happy for you and congratulations!
Cygnet, the finished ring is just magnificent! So happy for you and congratulations!
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Awwwwww. What an adorable proposal!
The diamond and setting are AMAZING! They compliment each other perfectly. I love your wedding band choice too!
Congratulations on your engagement and beautiful rings!!!!
Awwwwww. What an adorable proposal!
The diamond and setting are AMAZING!
They compliment each other perfectly. I love your wedding band choice too!Congratulations on your engagement and beautiful rings!!!!
NOYFB
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What a cute proposal story!
But, more importantly, what an absolutely GORGEOUS ring! I thought I spied some carre cuts in the setting.
It's absolutely divine! And I love the carre band that you've chosen. That is going to be one spectacular set, young lady! Enjoy and congrats!!!!
What a cute proposal story!
But, more importantly, what an absolutely GORGEOUS ring! I thought I spied some carre cuts in the setting.
It's absolutely divine! And I love the carre band that you've chosen. That is going to be one spectacular set, young lady! Enjoy and congrats!!!!
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Loved the proposal story and that ring...AMAZING!!!! Just gorgeous@@@
Loved the proposal story and that ring...AMAZING!!!!
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