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Engaged! With my dream ring!

DahliaDante

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Hello everyone!
I'm sharing my joyful news that I am engaged! My fiancé asked two days ago!
He was very overwhelmed picking a ring and he wanted me to be part of the entire process. I'm glad that I was, because the setting I had originally wanted for nearly one year ended up being 'not right' when we matched the diamond to the ring and tried it on my hand. I was worried that I'd end up settling just to finalize the process. But the salesgirl showed me several and then showed me a floral setting with a vine type of band. I put it on my hand and said "this is the one". Both boyfriend and salesgirl were shocked I could be so decisive after pining for a different setting for so long. But I love it. This setting is totally my style. It felt right as soon as I put it on.

This diamond- I wanted to buy online (more bang for your buck), but boyfriend just couldn't get past his fears of being sold a fake, and envisioned back and forth mailings. So we bought at a B&M. I was undecided between Princess, Assher, Radiant or Emerald. But once I saw the emerald in real life- that was my shape. I love the sleek lines of the steps. It's so visually interesting. I went for a warmer color partially to keep costs down. But also because I like having a diamond a little different- something that gives it distinction and personality.

And a month later the ring was ready to be picked up. Boyfriend couldn't wait- he proposed that night in our home.

So here is my forever ring!
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AGS Certified
1.51 cts
VS1
L color
Cut Very Good

oh yeah, also, I gave boyfriend a Movado watch as his engagement gift. I hope that he thinks of me and my love every time he puts it on.
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JDDN

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Beautiful ring and so glad you were part of the process so that you could get exactly what you want =)2. I've never heard of an engagement gift to the proposer but I think that's a very sweet gesture. Congratulations on your engagement!!
 

cottoncandy

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Love this story! When you know, you know :kiss2:

I adore the contrast of the emerald cut with the fluid curving lines of the setting!
 

elliefire99

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I don't think I have ever seen s setting quite like this! Especially with an EC. But it look soooo cool! What a great choice.

Congrats on the engagement, and wear with pride!
 

junebug17

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So pretty!:love: Congratulations and enjoy this special time! :appl:
 

LLJsmom

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Congratulations on your engagement. Your ring is beautiful!
 

LinSF

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Congratulations! ECs are so special, loving the unique setting.
 

natasha-cupcake

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It's beautiful. I, too, love the flow-y setting contrasting with the straight elegant lines of the diamond. You've got a winner there! Congratulations on your engagement.
 

Lykame

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Congratulations! What a lovely story!

We definitely need more pictures from all angles, I'm fascinated by that setting! It looks beautiful!
 

Catmom

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Beautiful ring! There's just something so elegant about an emerald cut. Congrats on your engagement!
 

Ally T

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Congratulations! That emerald cut is so pretty! And it really is amazing how you can have a certain idea in your mind, but then be thrown totally off track by something else. Enjoy that stunning diamond!
 

DahliaDante

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Thank you for all the approvals! I had not considered how the setting curves complimented the straight lines of the stone- makes so much sense!

The setting looks uncomfortable with the leaves- but it is not. It is very well designed, it lays flat on my skin.
 

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MissGotRocks

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Beautiful setting for a very pretty stone! Congratulations on your engagement and best wishes for a wonderful life together!
 

DorotheaBrooke

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Beautiful setting! Love the vine/leaves motif.
 

SimoneDi

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Congratulations on your engagement! Your ring is beautiful and so unusual at the same time! :love:
 

Lykame

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Thank you for all the approvals! I had not considered how the setting curves complimented the straight lines of the stone- makes so much sense!

The setting looks uncomfortable with the leaves- but it is not. It is very well designed, it lays flat on my skin.

So pretty and unusual but lovely. I love love love vine inspired rings!
 

MissyBeaucoup

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Congratulations! I love your beautiful ring!

Your gift of a watch to your fiance’ is such a lovely and meaningful gesture. I hope more brides will take up the idea! Your sweetness is a good sign for your marriage. <3
 

Dandi

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What a fantastic story! And the ring is beyond stunning, congratulations!!
 

whitewave

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Beautiful ring! Best wishes!
 

stonewell

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Congratulations on your engagement! Love the emerald and your setting has such a divine flow - simply beautiful!! :love:
 

D&T

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Beautiful design I love Step cuts and yours is so lovely and definitely unique. Congratulations!
 

cokitty

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Congratulations, your ring is lovely and unique.
 

Rpb

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Love everything about your ring, very unique. Congratulations on your engagement.
 

msop04

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Oooohhhh, so pretty! I love the juxtaposition of the hard lines of the EC paired with the feminine, curvy florals in the setting - very cool and unique! Congratulations!!
 

Austina

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It’s just lovely, such a beautiful setting :love:
 

vintageloves

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Congrats! Emerald cuts are one of my favorites, as well. That setting is perfection.
 

missy

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Elegant and sophisticated and so very lovely. Congratulations on your engagement and on such a beautiful ring.:love:
 

FinleysMom

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Breathtaking! Congrats! What will the wedding ring be?
 

marcy

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Congratulations. Beautiful ring. When you know it’s right, you know. Love that style of ring with your EC.
 

seechelle456

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What a stunning ring! Congratulations!
 
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