Engagement Ring: Steven Kirsch / ERD Old Mine Brilliant

[Snooper]

That is beyond gorgeous!!!!!

 

[yssie]

The ornate setting fits the stone's character perfectly

Looking forward to hand pics!!

 

[Gypsy]

WOW. That is truly stunning. I can see all the different elements and honestly, in less talented hands I don't think the ring would have come together as well. It's a remarkable design, and I KNOW she's going to love it.

 

[Rock-a-Fella]

It is so stunning! What was your inspiration? Truly heirloom quality, I am in love. Please post pics of it on her finger after the proposal...

CherryBlossom recently wrote about her engagement ring: “I am certain that I want it to be a handmade piece made by someone who loves their work and someone who wouldn't mind all of my questions... I am very sentimental when it comes to my engagement ring, I want to do this right just one time and making this ring my forever setting. I think that jewelry - especially sentimental pieces that are meant to be worn for life and passed on as heirloom pieces - are so special, and the hands that touch/create them are a part of that process.” https://www.pricescope.com/communit...ictor-canera-help-me-finalize-my-ring.160996/

Her statement captures my feelings as I went through the process of creating this engagement ring. I wanted something old-fashioned, classic and timeless. I was not certain about the OMB, but the more I thought about it and researched the history/background of the cut, the more I realized that it was something that I wanted. (OMB, OEC, or just a chunky cushion), and more importantly, something that she would appreciate.

As for the setting design, I looked at several Art-Deco and Edwardian rings and antique replicas. While the stone is nice and obviously very important, I wanted the metal work to be something special…something that would almost stand on its own. It is for this reason that I refrained from including too many diamonds on the shank. The engraving was a must….as was the millegrain. As I mentioned before, I can’t take any credit for the prongs. The prong head (not sure about the technical term) was my idea, and SK did the rest. We also wanted a way to mark the end of the pave and the beginning of the engraving on the shank while at the same time tying the ring together. Since we discussed a wedding band (which she will end up designing, I am sure), SK thought that a “spacer” would be a good idea to protect the engraving. That is the “bump” on both sides of the shank.

I am sure that designing the wedding band will be just as enjoyable.

Thanks again for the comments.

 

[Tuckins1]

Wow, it's stunning!!

 

[betty6333]

I like it very much! Beautiful work on the sides too!!

 

[Treenbean]

Wow Rock, you did a wonderful job and it is lovely that you put so much effort into making this really special. Congratulations. Can't wait to see the band you will design for it.

 

[momofive]

Wow! It is truly beautiful. Every detail was well thought out. Congratulations!! Definitely had shots!!

 

[momofive]

Make that "hand shots"!!

 

[Rock-a-Fella]

I proposed last week. She absolutely loved it. It's funny - I keep catching her staring at it, and I remind her that it isn't going anywhere anytime soon. (Her mom loves it as well). Whenever she tells the proposal story, she keeps mentioning that the ring was designed especially for her.

Yep, I am a very happy.

Thanks again

 

[OCgirl]

Wow I remember seeing this post but I re-read the story. Absolutely beautiful.

You are such a sweet guy. Great job!!!

 

[bethprov]

Oh it is beautiful! What a lucky lady, congrats to you both

 

[MissGotRocks]

The ring is absolutely gorgeous - which stone did you end up choosing - the D or the G?

 

[Rock-a-Fella]

That is the G VS1

 

[Rock-a-Fella]

 

[PaulaW]

Congratulations! It's a beautiful, timeless piece and I'm sure it will be treasured always. It looks stunning on your fiance's hand!

 

[rubyprincess]

Utterly breathtaking! You are a lovely romantic -- did I miss the stone specs?

 

[Rock-a-Fella]

Specs:

1.36 G VS1
Ratio: 1.07
Sym: G
Polish: VG
Fluor: according to the Cert - None; according to David Wolf - Very Faint
Table: 48%
Depth: 69%

 

[yssie]

It is beautiful on her finger, just like we knew it would be!!

Congrats on the engagement

 

[alene]

Beautiful rng! Congrats on your engagement!

 

[tyty333]

Oh lord, how did I miss this one??? Its lovely! Love all the sentiment behind it !

 

[Christina...]

Its perfect! Congratulations!

 

[loriken214]

PERFECTION IN EVERY WAY!!!!

Lori

 

[FuturePsyD]

Congrats to you both!

Gorgeous ring, looks perfect on her!!