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Rife with symbolism, this week’s featured jewel combines a couple’s heritage in one lovely engagement ring. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum!
Engagement rings are symbolic objects, but some showcase elements that are especially unique to a couple. SanLachendro’s engagement ring does exactly this–with a stunning 1.41-carat “Octavia” asscher-cut diamond.
From SanLachendro’s post:
“Now I love it especially with the custom setting which is in platinum and 18k gold. Emeralds for Seattle where I am from, and the gold bridge is to represent the Roberto Clemente bridge of Pittsburgh where he is from. Cathedral setting because he’s Catholic and the lotus petal crown for me being a Buddhist.”
Be sure to visit SanLachendro’s forum posts for more pictures and details: 1.41 VS1 G Octavia Asscher and
You asked for it. More shots of Octavia.
Thanks for sharing, SanLachendro!
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Otters, an “Octavia” Asscher, and a Jeff Cooper Engagement Ring