#JOTW Better late than never- My Whiteflash ACA engagement ring

[BrimstoneTwo]

My wonderful fiance proposed the day after my birthday in July, and wise man that he is, decided that we would shop for rings together. Our initial visit to London's Hatton Garden area left us feeling like we were getting taken for a ride, so nerdy science geeks that we are, we started doing some research. Many weeks later, we decided on a stone from WF and when it arrived from the US, we set out looking for someone to create a setting for it. After our first attempt fell through, we found Durrants. They worked with our design ideas and this setting was handcrafted from unplated WG for our stone. I was a bit nervous but the whole process was amazing and I got to see the setting in progress before the stone was set. I absolutely love it! I've had it just over a month now and it's so sparkly and beautiful!!! I love how low it sits on my hand and how the way the setting hugs the stone. It's curvy and angular at the same time and it's simply perfect for me.

I'm soooo thankful that we followed our instincts, did our homework and chose something that we both love. Durrant's could not have made it an easier for us and I recommend them 100%.

A huge thanks to everyone who advised and supported us through this. It's been so much fun!

1.51 WF ACA H VS2

 

[Matthews1127]

My wonderful fiance proposed the day after my birthday in July, and wise man that he is, decided that we would shop for rings together. Our initial visit to London's Hatton Garden area left us feeling like we were getting taken for a ride, so nerdy science geeks that we are, we started doing some research. Many weeks later, we decided on a stone from WF and when it arrived from the US, we set out looking for someone to create a setting for it. After our first attempt fell through, we found Durrants. They worked with our design ideas and this setting was handcrafted from unplated WG for our stone. I was a bit nervous but the whole process was amazing and I got to see the setting in progress before the stone was set. I absolutely love it! I've had it just over a month now and it's so sparkly and beautiful!!! I love how low it sits on my hand and how the way the setting hugs the stone. It's curvy and angular at the same time and it's simply perfect for me.

I'm soooo thankful that we followed our instincts, did our homework and chose something that we both love. Durrant's could not have made it an easier for us and I recommend them 100%.

A huge thanks to everyone who advised and supported us through this. It's been so much fun!

1.51 WF ACA H VS2

Congratulations!!! It looks BEAUTIFUL!!!
Have you any ideas about wedding bands?

 

[BrimstoneTwo]

Congratulations!!! It looks BEAUTIFUL!!!
Have you any ideas about wedding bands?

Thanks! Our original idea was two flanking eternity bands, but this is so damned blingy for the UK that I'm now considering two plain bands

 

[Acinom]

What an amazing result. Both the stone and the setting are top notch. I love how it sits on your finger. Enjoy wearing it!

 

[Matthews1127]

Thanks! Our original idea was two flanking eternity bands, but this is so damned blingy for the UK that I'm now considering two plain bands

I LOVE the idea of two, flanking eternities!! I remember that, now, from your previous thread!!! Two, thin, pave’/melee Bands shouldn’t be “too blingy”. Let your bling flag fly, if you want to!!! It’s lovely!!!

 

[BrimstoneTwo]

I LOVE the idea of two, flanking eternities!! I remember that, now, from your previous thread!!! Two, thin, pave’/melee Bands shouldn’t be “too blingy”. Let your bling flag fly, if you want to!!! It’s lovely!!!

Time will tell! As soon as we sort out some of the wedding planning details we will have more time to go and try some on.

 

[junebug17]

Gorgeous!!! You must be over the moon with happiness!

 

[Matthews1127]

Time will tell! As soon as we sort out some of the wedding planning details we will have more time to go and try some on.

Please do include us in your journey!! I can’t wait to see!!!

 

[lalala]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love how the diamond "floats" above your finger!

 

[BlingDreams]

I love how the diamond is hugged by the setting! It looks so perfect on your hand too. Congratulations!

 

[december-fire]

Congratulations to you and your fiance!

Your diamond and setting are beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[foxinsox]

I LOVE the idea of two, flanking eternities!! I remember that, now, from your previous thread!!! Two, thin, pave’/melee Bands shouldn’t be “too blingy”. Let your bling flag fly, if you want to!!! It’s lovely!!!

+1 to this suggestion - or you could have one plain/engraved band and one pave band?
Your ring is really beautiful and that setting is perfect for it - have you had many comments on it? I'll imagine there aren't too many ACAs around!

 

[yennyfire]

Congrats on your engagement! I love that you selected the ring together! It's lovely!!

 

[cflutist]

Congratulations on your engagement.
Your ring is classic and beautiful

 

[rockysalamander]

Love the way that turned out! We have so few UK jewellers to recommend. Would you be willing to share the maker's address and contact info. for future UK folks wanting a custom setting?

 

[GearGirly]

Oh wow what a great setting, and gorgeous stone. I love how the diamond sits in that setting and how the setting sits on the picture! I would love to see more photos!!!

 

[MissGotRocks]

It looks stunning! I love the unique setting and the diamond is gorgeous! Congratulations on your engagement and on finding your perfect ring!

 

[Rfisher]

Very pretty!
You should post this beauty in the 'show me your profile' thread!

 

[marcy]

Congratulations! It's gorgeous.

 

[Nitedula]

Really lovely! Classically simple from the top, and the basket adds just the right amount of interest from other angles. The diamond is gorgeous, too, of course! The whole ring is perfect on your hand.

 

[Mondayschild]

I just adore this!! Bet you are thrilled!!

 

[Ally T]

Congratulations!! The diamond is a beauty & the setting is so unusual & gorgeous!

I'm also in the U.K. & wear 3 bands: plain wedding, pear solitaire in a plain shank & then full princess cut eternity. I say go with the bling!

 

[tyty333]

Gorgeous stone and setting! Lovely claw prongs too!

 

[BrimstoneTwo]

+1 to this suggestion - or you could have one plain/engraved band and one pave band?
Your ring is really beautiful and that setting is perfect for it - have you had many comments on it? I'll imagine there aren't too many ACAs around!

I've had a lot of comments on how sparkly it is!

Love the way that turned out! We have so few UK jewellers to recommend. Would you be willing to share the maker's address and contact info. for future UK folks wanting a custom setting?

Absolutely! Durrant's of London, 15 Greville St, Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8SQ, 020 7242 2888

Thank you everyone! I'm totally looking forward to band shopping and will update you when we complete the set.

 

[msop04]

Very pretty! Congrats on your engagement!

 

[Queenie60]

Congratulations on your engagement. Your ring is simply beautiful

 

[Austina]

Absolutely stunning

 

[partgypsy]

Gorgeous stone, and I love your setting! They did a really nice job, and the basket is beautiful

 

[AprilBaby]

It turned out lovely!

 

[ac117]

Beautiful!! Congrats!!