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Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2014
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It finally happened! My boyfriend proposed to me when we were on vacation in Japan. I finally got to wear the ring I designed with HPD and CVB!
The ring:
My stone search and ring design process took several months—it’s been quite a journey and I have so many people to thank!
The stone:
@LaylaR from HPD was an absolute dream to work with
She was able to translate my evolving requirements and helped me figure out exactly what I wanted. She even offered to meet up in person (which we did) to help me evaluate several AVRs 
As a diamond amateur, I appreciated her patience and kindness. I was also quite pleased to work a little bit with @Wink! So much fun and so wise 
The level of service at HPD have won my loyalty and I plan to pay it forward with recommendations to family and friends who are looking to get engaged!
In the end I chose the stone that hit all my requirements and made my heart go pitter patter. But along the way I also looked at WF ACA and BGD Blue Stones, all gorgeous. I also looked at OECs from Love Affair Diamonds—thanks Erica! I also looked at many many AVRs—shout out to @Rhino, you rock!! The AVRs were so magical but I was rather picky about the center facets (I believe they are the pavilion facets when viewed directly above the diamond, through the table).
The setting:
I had considered several different vendors/designers along the way. I wanted a delicate setting with a narrow shank and tiny prongs. I got the idea of five prongs a long time ago. It’s inspired by nature: starfish, apple seeds, buttercup flowers in my backyard growing up. I just thought it was a much cuter prong configuration compared to four and six.
My original setting was by Brilliantly Engaged. I’ll be brief here but I followed the advice of a jeweler and I decided against the setting. We cut our losses and went elsewhere.
My current setting is by Caysie. What a pleasure it was to design with her, from the initial email inquiry to the hand delivery over a glass of wine
She is the perfect balance of a true artist with her own vision and a designer who was able to fill in the blanks of my vision! Unlike a few other designers I contacted, she seemed genuinely excited and curious to try a five prong solitaire. Other designers I spoke to thought it would be weird or altogether disapproved of my idea Like a true designer, she was able to help me define my vision. I loved Caysie’s openness, honesty, and reliability, and communication 
And a special thanks to the PS community for all the free advice and laughs! I’ve learned so much and have been so inspired by all of you
The ring:
- 2.3ct I SI1 Crafted by Infinity, from High Performance Diamonds
- Five prong platinum solitaire, custom designed by Caysie, which she named the Stella
- Size 3.75
My stone search and ring design process took several months—it’s been quite a journey and I have so many people to thank!
The stone:
@LaylaR from HPD was an absolute dream to work with
She was able to translate my evolving requirements and helped me figure out exactly what I wanted. She even offered to meet up in person (which we did) to help me evaluate several AVRs As a diamond amateur, I appreciated her patience and kindness. I was also quite pleased to work a little bit with @Wink! So much fun and so wise The level of service at HPD have won my loyalty and I plan to pay it forward with recommendations to family and friends who are looking to get engaged!In the end I chose the stone that hit all my requirements and made my heart go pitter patter. But along the way I also looked at WF ACA and BGD Blue Stones, all gorgeous. I also looked at OECs from Love Affair Diamonds—thanks Erica! I also looked at many many AVRs—shout out to @Rhino, you rock!! The AVRs were so magical but I was rather picky about the center facets (I believe they are the pavilion facets when viewed directly above the diamond, through the table).
The setting:
I had considered several different vendors/designers along the way. I wanted a delicate setting with a narrow shank and tiny prongs. I got the idea of five prongs a long time ago. It’s inspired by nature: starfish, apple seeds, buttercup flowers in my backyard growing up. I just thought it was a much cuter prong configuration compared to four and six.
My original setting was by Brilliantly Engaged. I’ll be brief here but I followed the advice of a jeweler and I decided against the setting. We cut our losses and went elsewhere.
My current setting is by Caysie. What a pleasure it was to design with her, from the initial email inquiry to the hand delivery over a glass of wine
She is the perfect balance of a true artist with her own vision and a designer who was able to fill in the blanks of my vision! Unlike a few other designers I contacted, she seemed genuinely excited and curious to try a five prong solitaire. Other designers I spoke to thought it would be weird or altogether disapproved of my idea Like a true designer, she was able to help me define my vision. I loved Caysie’s openness, honesty, and reliability, and communication And a special thanks to the PS community for all the free advice and laughs! I’ve learned so much and have been so inspired by all of you
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