Shhh... *finally* got my cushion mounted... now have to pop the question...

[Rhea]

It''s gorgeous! Do my eyes deceive me or does it have an open culet?

 

[dr.ham]

Date: 3/15/2008 6:06:04 AM
Author: Addy
It''s gorgeous! Do my eyes deceive me or does it have an open culet?

Thanks! It does have a medium culet.

 

[Rhea]

I didn''t think I was going crazy, but you never can tell these days. I love open culets!! And the shape. I''m quite drawn to the rectangle shape of it.

 

[dr.ham]

Since we all love looking at pics... I thought I''d post a few more... I tried to get a couple fire shots...

 

[dr.ham]

a little sharper...

 

[coatimundi_org]

oooo more pics yay!!

When do you pop the question?

 

[dr.ham]

... trying to show some of the details...

 

[dr.ham]

Between her schedule and mine... things are really tight... SO...

... my dilemma is whether I wait and plan something very big during our next vacation... she LOVES Italy, so was thinking of some sort of getaway - but that wont be until June ... OR... do I just plan something simple and local... and let her enjoy her ring earlier... I''ve been thinking about it relentlessly... and it''s difficult not talking to ANYONE about it... so this place is a nice little refuge for me to hide in anonymity... I''m still sorting through ideas...

 

[dr.ham]

this pic shows some of the details a bit better...

 

[luvmyhalo]

Ooooh, that''s a tough one. June seems like it soooo far away. BUT a proposal in Italy would be SO AWESOME and romantic. If you can make it that long, I would definitely do it there!!!!! She''s going to LOVE the ring no matter where you propose. Congrats!

 

[ajl]

That is an amazing cushion and setting! What a fantastic combo.

 

[CJ2008]

WOW - I don''t usually like rectangular cushions, but I LOVE this ring. I like everything about it...the shape, the way the sides complement the stone, everything. Congratulations!

 

[ksinger]

On a board full of gorgeous diamonds, that is certainly right up at the top. I just love cushions, and that rectangular shape is yummy. You did GREAT!! She''ll be thrilled!!

Best of luck to you both!!

 

[Harleigh]

Holy cow! I love the ring you designed! It is simply to-die-for GORGEOUS!!! That has to be one of the most unique rings I have ever seen!

As for the proposal, does your GF have any idea that a ring/proposal may be coming? If I was even remotely aware a proposal might be coming, I would probably be going insane w/anticipation, but if I had no clue, a romantic trip to Italy would be lovely!

I wonder if your GF had any hopes for a proposal on the Hawaii trip, where you did not propose, so she might be thinking otherwise now, so if you did decide to do it somewhere local and low-key, it would quite possibly knock her socks off in surprise.
However, do us all a favor and make sure she is either sitting down or has a soft area to land on when she passes out when you propose with that beauty!

I can''t wait to hear how you do it!

 

[Anna0499]

Very great choice! I love the side stones because they complement the center stone but don''t engulf it! Fabulous & she''ll love it I''m sure!

 

[Odilia]

Wow, it''s fabulous! I love cushions, and that one is sure a beauty. Plus I love the bling of the side stones.

 

[Cachette]

Stunning design! The stone suits it beautifully.

Good luck with your upcoming engagement! She will love the ring. Guaranteed.

Cachette

 

[dr.ham]

Date: 3/18/2008 2:10:54 AM
Author: Harleigh
Holy cow! I love the ring you designed! It is simply to-die-for GORGEOUS!!! That has to be one of the most unique rings I have ever seen!

As for the proposal, does your GF have any idea that a ring/proposal may be coming? If I was even remotely aware a proposal might be coming, I would probably be going insane w/anticipation, but if I had no clue, a romantic trip to Italy would be lovely!

I wonder if your GF had any hopes for a proposal on the Hawaii trip, where you did not propose, so she might be thinking otherwise now, so if you did decide to do it somewhere local and low-key, it would quite possibly knock her socks off in surprise.
However, do us all a favor and make sure she is either sitting down or has a soft area to land on when she passes out when you propose with that beauty!

I can't wait to hear how you do it!

Thanks for the great insights... they were really helpful! In the end... I think I'm leaning toward local and low-key... because a big trip in June will end up being too obvious ... and I really want the element of surprise - not that a big trip can't still happen... I just think the question will be asked a bit sooner... *and no*... those aren't inclusions or blemishes on the surface... a little cleaning of my camera lens would be nice!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Dr. Ham propose sooner rather than later (if you feel ready)... if I were your gf and found out that I could have been wearing that gorgeous ring for weeks and weeks and you made me wait I would go crazy! Not mad crazy, just hitting you really hard with pillows while laughing and calling you mean crazy... hmmm, if you are anything like my hubby that may not be a convincing argument to get you to propose sooner...

DD