... All she wanted was a cat ... (* RING PICTURES! *)

[EmeraldCutQuest]

First, a short story:

Our anniversary dinner at a fine French restaurant was very special. The food, service and setting were top-notch. After looking last year at some diamonds and rings (just ''in case''), my dear wife said that all she really wanted was a cat. (Really?

) So, at the dinner, I presented her with a fluffy toy cat with a card attached. The card was a gift certificate good for a cat of her choice. She was very happy. Then, I ''suddenly noticed'' that there was a small rip in the underside of the kitty. Oh, nooooo! I suggested to her that she pull out something that seemed to be lodged inside. It was a little pouch with something that felt like a ring. I took the pouch from her before she could open it, and under the table put the ring in a little redwood box. Then I got on one knee in front of her, thanked her for 25 wonderful years, wished her a happy anniversary, and told her how much I loved her. (Yes, I am a very lucky guy, and I know it!)

I put the ring on her finger, and the rest is, as they say ... well ... a teary-eyed and loud ‘Oh my G_d, oh my G_d’!

(PS: We went to the animal shelter anyway, and Sweet Potato, an orange tabby, is now living happily in our home.)

 

[EmeraldCutQuest]

Center Diamond:
Shape: Emerald Cut; Carat weight: 2.73; Certificate: GIA; Cut: VG; Color: J; Clarity: VS1; Table: 62.0%; Depth: 68.1%; Symmetry: VG; Polish: VG; Girdle: Thin to slightly thick, polished; Culet: Very small; Fluorescence: None; Measurements: 8.86 x 7.20 x 4.90 mm; Length/Width Ratio: 1.23.

Setting: WF Legato shared-prong, modified and customized with 10 ACA diamonds totaling about 40 points.

 

[NeverEndingUpgrade]

We need photos of the ring and the cat!

 

[NeverEndingUpgrade]

I spoke too soon (sort of)! LOVE IT!!!!

We still need photos of Sweet Potato.

 

[EmeraldCutQuest]

Close-up

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

beautiful story and beautiful ring!!!!

 

[mercoledi]

Gorgeous! Amazing! Stunning!

I love a killer EC, nice job!


Think you snagged her for another 25 years?

ETA: I've been asking DH for two cats... Think you could have a little chat with him in 23 years?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Wow, you did very, very well!

 

[EmeraldCutQuest]

MMmmmm ... sparkles ....

 

[EmeraldCutQuest]

Hand shot 1

 

[EmeraldCutQuest]

Last one. Why are these pics so large??? can someone fix? thanks.

 

[Gypsy]

Just lovely! Wonderful story too!

Um. We get pics of Sweet Potato too right? I''d like to see the cat bling, please.

 

[Rhea]

That''s a really pretty ring! Any chance of handshots?

Could we get some photos of the cat as well?

 

[mom2twogirls]

Oh, this story just makes me smile! Congratulations on 25 years!!!! Beautiful ring!!!

 

[FireGoddess]

So sweet! And what a stunning ring...seriously. Great job.

Don''t think you can get away with not posting a picture of Sweet Potato as well.

 

[EmeraldCutQuest]

Not quite sure this is the forum for this, but here's a pic of Sweet Potato ...

 

[Deelight]

Beautiful your story made me go awwwww I would love to see pictures of the new kitty as well


ETA OMG your kitty is so cute

 

[bling addict]

Beautiful story, stunning ring

Cute cat! Congratulations on 25 years

 

[jewelerman]

ECQ,
You did yourself proud! the whole story was great and the ring and sweet potato are the perfect topping!I am a bit of a romantic,but that story is inspiring enough to make me interested in getting out there and dating again!

 

[pixley]

You are my hero! What a wonderfully creative and loving (not to mention, generous) thing to do for your wife! Congratulations on 25 wonderful years; THAT RING IS INCREDIBLE!

 

[iheartscience]

What a great story! I bet your wife was so surprised! You sound like a total sweetheart, and the ring is stunning. Sweet Potato is adorable, too! Happy anniversary!

 

[isaku5]

Great story! Beautiful ring

and cute cat

Congratulations on 25 years!! May you enjoy at least another 25

 

[HollyS]

You are a gem yourself, buddy! A new kittie and a spectactular ring! WOW!

 

[neatfreak]

That was SO SWEET of you. Both the ring and the cat are stunning!

 

[EmeraldCutQuest]

Thank you all! You are too kind. It was a thrill planning and researching all this -- many, many months in the making (even rehearsing the anniversary speech over and over again!

) -- but the result was sure worth it, and for SURE my DW is worth it! As I said, I am lucky to have her in my life.

A BIG thank you to all!

--ECQ (no longer).

 

[Tacori E-ring]

beautiful and cute cat too!

 

[tberube]

HOLY MOLEY!!!

You say that you''re a lucky man - but I have to say that you''re obviously BOTH very lucky people!! That diamond is absolutely, utterly gorgeous and perfect!!! SSSOOOOOOO jealous!! ECs are my first love!!

 

[JSM]

Congratulations! Your wife is a very lucky woman! Beautiful ring and adorable kitty!

 

[Lynn B]

OHMYWORD! As a diamond AND A CAT lover, all I can say is, you done good! Reeeeeeeeeal good!

What a sweet story. Awesome, killer ring

, and beautiful kitty, too

!

Congratulations on 25 years!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Aw, what a sweet story! It sounds to me like your wife is a lucky lady to have you for a husband...the ring is beautiful and I love the kitty!