And the Winner Is.....

[jaguarnation]

Folks:

Here are the first pics of the Engagement Ring that I have asked many questions about. These pics are not the best, probably because I was having a hard time taking pics without the brilliance of the diamond making the pictures look very blurry. I have an 8.0 megapixel Canon PowerShot. Does anyone have any ideas on how to take good pics? If so, pelase let me know and I will take more pics. I would just like to say that in my opinion, these pics do not get close to doing the ring justice. It turned out a lot better than I anticipated. I am quite pleased. When she gets the ring, I am sure she will be pleased also. Thanks for all the help!

One last question, should I have put this on Rocky Talk instead of on Show Me the Ring? It seems that I see folks put rings over there all the time. Thanks!

 

[jaguarnation]

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[jaguarnation]

I am having trouble uploading any more pics right now. I have three more that I will try to upload later.

 

[jaguarnation]

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[jaguarnation]

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[jaguarnation]

Last one for now. Once I get some direction on a better way to take pictures, I will post more.

 

[orbaya]

Very pretty!

Put the camera in Macro mode...it''s usually the flower icon.

 

[jaguarnation]

Orbaya,

I am guessing you mean the tulip looking icon. I will try that. Thanks for the advice. I also learned that I need to try and avoid a lot of light coming directly down on the ring. Wow, I never knew photography was so involved!

Date: 3/21/2008 7:56:06 PM
Author: orbaya
Very pretty!

Put the camera in Macro mode...it''s usually the flower icon.

 

[chiapet]

Can''t wait to see additional pictures of the ring. Even in the blurry ones I can see that your ring is gorgeous!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Pretty ring!

 

[monarch64]

It looks great so far...looking forward to some nice crisp pics, hee hee! Congrats on your upcoming engagement, Jaguarnation!

 

[mrssalvo]

it looks lovely. you postted in the right place too!! where did you get the stone and setting?

 

[coatimundi_org]

It''s beautiful!
Can''t wait to see more pics!!

 

[jaguarnation]

thanks. i got it from a local B & M in Baton Rouge, LA. If you know anyone in south Louisiana, tell them to check out Anton''s Fine Jewerly (Coursey Blvd). i ''lucked'' up and got to work with the owner, who was knowledgeable and most importantly not pushy. My GF and I looked at several settings there based on her criteria. She ''claimed'' to not like rings with diamonds on the side, but once she saw this setting, the others became irrelevant. I will have to look at my receipt to see what designer makes the setting, but I know that it had to be special ordered in Platinum and that it took 7 weeks for it to get back. Now I am seriously considering getting a special box made for the presentation (proposal).

Date: 3/22/2008 8:03:51 AM
Author: mrssalvo
it looks lovely. you postted in the right place too!! where did you get the stone and setting?

 

[jaguarnation]

thanks!

Date: 3/22/2008 1:44:02 PM
Author: coatimundi
It''s beautiful!
Can''t wait to see more pics!!

 

[LegacyGirl]

Oh wow I can''t wait to see better pics!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Yes, macro, no flash, natural light if possible.

The ring looks beautiful and I''ll check back to see if you take more pictures!

 

[jaguarnation]

thanks. i will take some more pictures monday. i have the jeweler holding the ring for me until i am ready to give it to my lady. one of the jewelers has an excellent camera. hopefully i can get him to take some for me.

Date: 3/22/2008 8:57:54 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Yes, macro, no flash, natural light if possible.

The ring looks beautiful and I''ll check back to see if you take more pictures!

 

[bling addict]

Looks like it''s a beautiful ring, can''t wait to see more pics!

Best wishes for the proposal!

 

[jaguarnation]

Here are the pics that the jeweler took! These are not much better than the ones I took, but maybe you can get a better idea. I asked the jeweler to keep the ring for me until mid-May when I need it. Please feel free to share your honest opinions!

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[jaguarnation]

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[jaguarnation]

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I have a cousin who is a photographer. Once I take possession of the ring, I will get him to take better pics for me.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very pretty!

 

[luckynumber7]

pretty ring. congrats!

 

[marcy]

Very pretty!

 

[iheartscience]

It''s gorgeous! What''s the size of the center stone? It looks nice and big!

 

[iheartscience]

P.S. Don't make her wait until MAY! Propose now! That gorgeous ring belongs on her finger immediately!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Despite the blurrrrrrr, it looks very lovely! Congrats!!!!

cheers--Sharon

 

[lyra]

It looks beautiful! I can''t remember which diamond you finally picked, or the stats. I love the setting! I think we need more stats, STAT!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 4/6/2008 7:14:36 PM
Author: thing2of2
P.S. Don''t make her wait until MAY! Propose now! That gorgeous ring belongs on her finger immediately!

Ditto! How sad for that pretty ring to sit at the jewelers!!!

Taking pictures just takes a little practice. You need to learn to use the macro. Natural light is easiest to deal with at first.