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Finally - pics of the ring! (stone from Nice Ice)

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Hello all, you may remember Sandy and I from these two former threads:

Update & Review - we bought from Nice Ice!

and

Thoughts on this .50 ct IF sig Blue Nile?

Well, we finally received the finished ring. We purchased the setting from Kara Lebo at EE Robbins in downtown Seattle and had an awesome experience. We intend to purchase our wedding bands from her. See below for some pics of the size 2.75 platinum ring (Sandy is a 5ft dentist who can pull teeth with ease, with her small hands). It fits perfectly. We learned before that we cannot specifically identify the designer of the setting on pricescope, as it filters out such posts. Kind of disconcerting, but we love the setting (.10 carats on very small channel set side stones, with the setting low to the finger)

That said, we love the diamond even more. I''m going to copy some of what i wrote previously to give Todd Gray at NiceIce another deserving plug. For those who haven''t read this before. The stone is a .952 ct D color VS2 RB, AGS 0 w/ ideal sym and polish from Nice Ice. According to cert, table=57.3, depth=61, crown=34.3, pavilion=40.9. HCA of 1.5, ex-ex-vg-vg. Todd''s Sarin Diamension analysis shows slightly different measurements -- table=57.4, depth=60.8, crown=34.3, pavilion=40.8, culet-0.4... typing those numbers in HCA yields ex-ex-ex-vg. Regardless, we love it!

Detailed info on this diamond from Nice Ice

Sandy and I met personally with Todd Gray from Nice Ice in Seattle. Todd was great... he showed us four stones and we learned a lot about the history of the stones (thanks to Paul at Infinity! BTW, we made sure to find your logo after the diamond was set) and the industry in general. We shared some good stories and played with the stones in a number of different lighting conditions. Todd''s approach is low-pressure, friendly and we are now thrilled with our purchase. In general, a great experience that Sandy and I will always treasure. THANK YOU TODD!

It may take me a few posts to posts all the pix of the ring.

Cheers and thank you all,
Ben & Sandy
 
Here''s a pic... more coming

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another picture...

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3rd pic

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4th pic

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Ring size 2.75???!
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Good lord, is that the smallest e-ring here on PS???!

I want her as my dentist, please! My guy has huge hands the size of a lumberjack!
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Anyway, gorgeous diamond, beautiful ring! Kudos to Todd and big congrats to you both!
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Here is a pretty good arrows shot in the box...

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This one gives a good idea re: the design of the setting itself...

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Gorgeous icy white stone! I love E.E. Robbins, really nice SAs and lovely settings. Congrats on a beautiful ring.
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Oh my goodness, I can''t even imagine what a 2.75 ring sized hand looks like in real life!
 
Hi Ben & Sandy! Wow! The ring is gorgeous! Certainly worth the wait to have it special ordered in size 2.75

Love the pictures! Thanks for posting them here on PS for all to see...

Maybe we''ll get a little SUN so that you will be able to enjoy the sparkling personality of your diamond all the more! When we get a little sun, take a look at the beauty of your diamond from under a tree that offers a little shade as little bits of sun make their way through the leaves to bounce off of your diamond! Breathtaking!
 
Date: 6/17/2008 2:19:42 PM
Author: niceice
Hi Ben & Sandy! Wow! The ring is gorgeous! Certainly worth the wait to have it special ordered in size 2.75

Love the pictures! Thanks for posting them here on PS for all to see...

Maybe we''ll get a little SUN so that you will be able to enjoy the sparkling personality of your diamond all the more! When we get a little sun, take a look at the beauty of your diamond from under a tree that offers a little shade as little bits of sun make their way through the leaves to bounce off of your diamond! Breathtaking!
Todd..what kind of head was used for this ring? It looks nicer than the standard 4 prong head.

CONGRATS on a beautiful ring, and engagment !
 
Its beautiful - congrats on a lovely choice!
 
Beautiful!
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Awesome, but you need to post in SMTR!
 
Date: 6/17/2008 2:46:43 PM
Author: beau13
Todd..what kind of head was used for this ring? It looks nicer than the standard 4 prong head.

Hi Beau13,

The ring was sourced by Ben & Sandy through a traditional B&M retailer, EE Robbins, so I don't know the details of the four prong head configuration or I'd be happy to share. Ben & Sandy were kind enough to allow me the opportunity to try and source the ring for them, however it is from a company that we don't represent and I felt that they really liked "that specific ring" and not one "similar to it" that I might have been able to find or have made for them, so I recommended that they purchase the ring portion of the equation from EER and focused my efforts on the diamond which is from the boutique production of Paul Slegers (Crafted by Infinity) who is also a regular contributor here on PS.
 
It''s beautiful!!!!! Congratulations!!!
 
2.75?!?!
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I am officially jealous
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Beautiful ring, and it look so big on your tiny hands. Great choice!
 
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