E-Ring Radiant/Flanders Hybrid in Square Halo

[AL12]

It's actually been several months since I last posted, but I felt I needed to do my due diligence from ALL the help that I've received on this forum to finally getting this ring on my finger. I came a total newbie to the diamond scene and now feel so much more educated and most importantly I love my diamond!

A very specific shout-out to user Julie N. who actually found the stone for me and reassured me that it was a keeper after having doubts. I do hope she sees this!

I'm labeling it a Radiant/Flanders hybrid based on information users on this forum have supplied me with (again, especially Julie N.) I came looking for a typical square radiant and found such a unique diamond in the process. GIA calls it a cut-cornered square brilliant.

Few pertinent specs:
Ct: 1.01
Color:H
Clarity: SI1

I wanted a delicate halo and actually had my heart set on a specific setting but decided to invest more on the diamond and sacrifice on my ideal setting. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore the delicacy of the current setting, but I already know that in a few years, if we have to part ways, my heart will not be broken.

Post after purchase of stone only: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/keep-or-return-1-01-radiant-please-help.195875/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/keep-or-return-1-01-radiant-please-help.195875/[/URL]

Diamond purchased from B2C jewelers. (Review of vendor to follow)
Setting custom made from local jeweler.

Here are pictures from my original post, and now in it's new setting. Love that it has different personalities under different lighting which of course I am unable to capture from my camera phone alone.

Thanks for viewing and for all who gave feedback on my posts from way back when








my dry hands are quite embarrassing!

 

[iota15]

It's very pretty AL. What a beautiful radiant. You did really well.

I love radiants too but they're really hard to pick.

 

[arkieb1]

That is beautiful!!!! Congrats.

 

[Monnyjay]

It's lovely, I love the fine band

 

[endless_summer]

It's gorgeous & congratulations!!!!! I hope it brings you & your FI many years of joy!

 

[tyty333]

That's really beautiful! Such a bright, white stone! Congratulations!!!

 

[Laila619]

Lovely!!

 

[Catmom]

It's a beautiful stone and setting. Congratulations!

 

[gem_anemone]

Stunning!!!

 

[GemFever]

It's lovely! Looks so elegant on your hand.

 

[woofmama]

I remember your search! Love your diamond Very pretty setting as well! Really unique and gorgeous. Great choice

 

[sweetpea&babycorn]

ooo i love it!!! the diamond almost looks like a cushion in the halo, lovely!

 

[JulieN]

It looks really beatiful, I had given up hope that you would post pics. Congrats, the halo is quite delicate and looks well made to my eyes

 

[AL12]

iota15: tell me about it. i couldn't decide what "kind" of radiant i wanted, but after seeing the unique-ness of this one in person, i couldn't let it slip out of my fingers!

arkieb1, endless_summer, tyty333, laila619, catmom, gem_anemone.... thank you all for your kinds words!!

monnyJ: me too! i let the FI make the final decisions on the setting so i would still be "surprised" at the end result. he did a good job

gemfever: thank you! my "large" knuckles were a source of distress for the jeweler but he picked the perfect size band...not too much spinning!

woofmama: yes i remember you as well! thank you for commenting previously, your words were greatly appreciated!

sweetpea&babycorn: yes! this is definitely not a typical radiant. i originally wanted a cushion before a radiant so almost the best of both worlds.

julieN: YAY! i am so happy that you saw this post! i feel like you are my diamond fairy godmother, haha! would have been so sad if you didn't see this post. and yes, it took THIS long to finally get the ring on my finger. there were a lot of factors involved so it wasn't an easy transition into getting engaged, but now we are! i am SO happy with the stone, especially, now that i can really see how it sparkles under different lighting when on my hand. the stone definitely outshines the setting IMO but the FI did amazing in finalizing the end result. i know that he is just glad that it's over with. thank you again!

 

[MissGotRocks]

It really is beautiful! You did a fabulous job!

 

[CharmyPoo]

It's beautiful! I love it.

 

[junebug17]

Oh my how gorgeous!!! It looks so great on your beautiful hand!

 

[AL12]

missgotrocks, charmypoo, junebug17: THANK YOU SO MUCH! I remember a few of you from my original post...thankful for all your encouragement when I was being a doubter!