EW cushion with channel set

[saturn]

Here is my brand new engagement ring!
It''s a 1 ct cushion cut I or J (can''t remember) SI stone in a four prong east-west setting with four channel set princess cut diamonds on each side. The setting is white gold, size 4.
I absolutely adore it. My fiance proposed while we were on vacation, and I think I spent most of the 14 hr. drive home staring at the ring. It''s so sparkly and pretty!
I actually picked out the stone and setting myself, but the east-west setting was a complete surprise. I never would have thought to set it that way, but I really love it and I think it adds an extra unique quality to the ring.

 

[Patty]

Oh, I love it!

My niece recently got a marquise set east-west.
I still haven''t seen hers though. I hope it''s half as pretty as yours!

 

[bluedawg]

Congratulations on your engagement! What a pretty ring!

 

[sevens one]

It''s lovely.
I don''t blame you one bit for staring at that beauty.

 

[curlygirl]

Wow, it''s beautiful! We need some more hand shots!!! Congratulations!

 

[Jennifer5973]

I really like the E-W set stones. Beautiful ring.

Congrats!

 

[Maxine]

Beautiful ring!!!! Enjoy it!!!!!

 

[BrightSpot]

Wow--beautiful ring & unique setting. It''s gorgeous!

 

[Orange]

I love EW too... Definitely need more pics! Congrats!

 

[MINE!!]

Beautiful!! Congratulations!!

 

[FireGoddess]

Yum, yum, yum!! I love the e/w setting of your stone, and I think it looks drop dead gorgeous sitting on top of those channel set princess stones. Scrumptious!!! Congrats on your engagement!!

 

[AndyRosse]

GORGEOUS!!!

Congratulations!!

 

[headlight]

Looks much larger than a carat!
Congrats

 

[KBerly]

beautiful! love the east to west set, congrats

 

[saturn]

Thanks so much for all your kind words! I spent tons of time here as a lurker, checking out everyone else''s stuff and trying to figure out what I like - and it payed off! It''s so exciting to be engaged and to have something of my own to post.

Compliments mean so much coming from people with such fabulous taste.
I''ll be pretty busy the next few days, but I''m going to try to get some better pictures and see if I can track down more info about the ring.
Pricescope is the best!

 

[icekid]

ohhh cool! that''s the first E-W cushion i''ve seen, and it looks fabulous! congrats

 

[rms]

love the E-W setting. Beautiful and unique...

 

[widget]

Absolutely beautiful, Saturn!

And CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement!

Wishing you all the very best..

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[fountainfairfax]

The e-w setting of that stone is really clever & great looking- I bet it will open up a lot more wedding ring options for you. It is really a beautiful ring, I''m so glad you posted it!!!!

 

[Diamonds4Me]

That is so pretty. Post gobs more pics when you get the chance

 

[saturn]

Here''s a few more pics.

 

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[saturn]

I got a look at the GIA certificate: It''s 1.02 ct I SI1, Depth 60%, Table 62%. Good symmetry and polish, medium to thick faceted girdle. I can see an inclusion when I look into the stone from the side, but it doesn''t bother me.
A question - I can see a small gap in the solder that holds the head onto the band. Is this something that can be easily repaired? Do you think I should take it back to the store where we bought it and talk to them, or should I take it somewhere else?
Thanks a lot.