Etienne Perret engagement ring

[rfath]

Well.. it''s finally here!

The stone: 0.82 J/SI1/med. blue from SuperbCert
(does anyone really want to see the measurements?)
The setting is by Etienne Perret, the low Halo in platinum with a matte shank, size 7.

Fabulous experience all around, from beginning here with advice on stones, to working with Barry and Judah from SuperCert, and working through my jeweler Haper & Faye in Boston to have Etienne do the work.

Proposal was with a disgruntled ferret as ring-bearer

Yep, it''s different, but it''s perfect for me!

 

[rfath]

Apologies that the setting has so many fingerprints on it... was in a hurry to get some pictures before the light went away.

and it really likes the sun..

 

[tomatoe]

Congratulations!! Wonderful stone and setting.

P.S. I saw your link to the pictures in the "Anxious to get the Ering" thread and used this in the "Eye candy" folder. Hope you dont mind!!

 

[rfath]

tomatoe - Nope, don't mind at all! Thanks for posting it!

 

[valeria101]

Perfect!

Really... one hundred

from this girl here

 

[Jennifer5973]

Congratulations! I think this is a differenet, bold yet elegant style and the stone looks like a typical SuperbCert--just smashing!

A wonderful ring for a wonderful time in your life. Wear it for many years in health & happiness.

 

[SLH]

Very nice indeed. I love the side view.

 

[Bagpuss]

Lovely and unusual. I'm a sucker for bezel set jewellery anyway- I have an entire set! It's so nice to see a setting that isn't the usual Tiffany 6 prong - a classic, it must be said, but a mite safe.




Congratulations and wear your ring with love.

 

[KBerly]

congrats rfath!! looks perfect on your hand

i am a big fan now of that type bezel and that J color looks white as can be

 

[Patty]

Very pretty! It looks great on you!

 

[quaeritur]

I LOVE it! I really adore the simple and modern styles -yours just nails it timelessly. Beautiful!

And of course, I'm loving the blue fluor!

 

[Lynn B]

GORGEOUS!

Absolutely gorgeous!

I LOVE the sleek, modern look. Wow!

I think a BEZEL SET may just HAVE to be in my future...

Lynn

 

[msbennie]

Your "J" is spectacular...very white...love it. The bezel setting is elegant...you and your df did a very good job in selecting this setting. By the way, tell us more about your proposal..sounds very interesting!!

 

[Camellia]

Love the halo setting! Do you have a picture of the 'disgruntled ferret'???

 

[rfath]

I should especially thank quaeritur and alexah for help with the stone. It definitely faces up very white - and it's hard to see any tint in the stone in most light from the side.

The proposal wasn't anything elaborate. My fiance should never play poker, especially if I'm around, since he just can't keep a straight face for the life of him. He came home from work awfully edgy and anxious and determined not to look me in the eye. Rummaged around for a while looking for ferret collars.. eventually had to run out and get one. I pretended that he was a lot less obvious than he was. He woke up the younger of our two remaining ferrets, Skittles, and put the collar with the ring on it on him, then set him free for me to 'catch'. Not hard since Skittles felt quite put upon (as always - it's an exhausting task scheming to take over the world, especially when you don't have opposable thumbs).

Anyway, the proposal made me smile. Attached is a picture of him wearing the ring...

 

[reena]

OMG! beautiful ring and adorable ferret! i love him or her!

 

[alexah]

Congratulations rfath!!

And your ring came out fabulous!!

Luv the low halo! Sooo elegant & white! It looks perfect on your finger

Your ferret is adorable

 

[marriahlyn]

Gorgeous stone and I adore the setting....do they do that setting in white gold???

I have a J stone in a bezel setting and I think J is a great value!!!

Jaime

 

[rfath]

Yep, he does the setting in white gold as well. I first saw it in a yellow/white gold combination. I've heard from everyone (appraisers, jewelers, etc.) how fabulous Etienne is - very nice and accomodating. And the settings are VERY reasonable in price!

reena - Skittles is a he. He's a scream. Most people don't realize that ferrets are carnivores, like cats, but in the weasel/badger family. Quite smart, almost too much so. Hence why it's SO much fun to pick on him... like dressing him in little elf costumes or frustrating his egging instinct (think of how weasels steal eggs by scooting with them under their tummies) by tossing him a HUGE navel orange that he can't possibly fit under himself, but he sure tries! The pictures we've taken over the years...

 

[sparkler29]

rfath - I love your ring. It's simply stunning...and the ferret with the ring is too cute!!! Hilarious!

 

[rfath]

Thanks! Ferrets *like* sparklies!

 

[BrightSpot]

Beautiful ring & adorable proposal & ferret!

The ring looks so classic, modern & elegant (and bright white!) The bezel makes the stone look huge!

Have you found a safe place to store your ring while you''re not wearing it? If ferrets indeed like sparklies, your babies may try to steal & hide your ring. My boyfriend used to have a cat who would steal & hide shiny objects.

 

[kaylagee]

I love your ring!

Awesome & cute proposal too!

 

[Buena Girl]

Gorgeous ring!!! It looks stunning on your hand!!

 

[Mara]

hehe this posting was originally from oct of 2004...but to whoever refreshed it, thanks...i missed it the first time around and the ring is very cool and the stone is stunning!

 

[MissAva]

What a spiffy ring! And your ferret is ever so cute! A belated congratulations....when are you getting married?

 

[sjz]

Beautiful ring! I love the way the bezel sets up off the hand and makes the diamond look like it''s kind of floating! How cool! The diamond looks very sparkly, too. And the J is my favorite letter in the diamond alphabet

 

[laine]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but the pictures aren''t showing up for me (I only see one hand shot), and I''d really like to see this ring! Etienne Perret''s site doesn''t have the greatest pictures, plus I''d love to see how it looks with your wedding band.

Rfath, any chance you could post some more pictures for us to see? Thanks!