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Happily Engaged & LUVin my E-ring!

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alexah

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First off, I'd really like to thank the PriceScope community for all the informative posts!
We started shopping for an e-ring before we found PS & I'm so glad we didn't purchase til after we'd lurked a bit!

I was thrilled my sweety let me be a part of the ring building process- he wanted to make sure he got me something that we both luved. First we decided on a budget - an amount that could be swung without financing - and then we began the search...

We went to Tiffanys, Saks & other local B&Ms and then discussed the shape we liked best (princess) & the min clarity we felt cumfy with (VS2) & preferred color - after trying on D-Ks, our preference (well-cut) I-Js - they're so pleasing to my eye- completely captivating, such presence & personality.....
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Cut, of course, was the most important factor.

After months of searching, we purchased the *ideal* center stone from Mark at Engagement Rings Direct & he created the bridal set of my dreams! (more posted in Rocky Talky under heading "Props to Mark @ EngagementRingsDirect.com" - thanks again Mark!)
The NY Appraiser said he couldn't remember seeing another as well-cut as our princess!
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I did not get to see the finished product until my fiance proposed/swept me off my feet on April 5th in Bermuda, but I couldn't be more thrilled with the completed set (and to be engaged to my sweety)!!

E-ring center stone - Appraised as a 1A cut Princess (she's incredibly firey & blindingly brilliant):
GIA J 2.55ct (no worries about shrinkage)
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Table: 63
Depth: 70
Girdle: Medium, polished
Sym/Pol: Ex/Ex
Crown Height: 10%
Measurements: 7.6 x 7.55 x 5.3
Flourescence: Negligible

Each white gold band is approximately 3.05 mms. Ring size 5 3/4. Baguettes are G/F/E's & VVS's.
E-ring band has 22 .08ct channel set baguettes for an approx 1.76 tcw (the head is platinum).
Wedding band has 23 .08ct channel set baguettes for an approx 1.84 tcw.

Gulp - and now i'll attempt to post the pix..... thanks again everyone!
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alexah

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luvmysparklies

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WOW! That's quiite the honker! Your rings look beautiful, and your center stone looks huge! I like how the bands sit nice and flush too! Congratulations on your engagement! I think I'll put on some sunglasses to protect my eyes from all that bling!!!
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Shay37

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Alexah, really beautiful ring. I think it's neat that you saw all those colors and actually preferred the I-J. I like them too. I love the baguettes set end to end in your rings. Way cool look.
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Congrats and best wishes. Wear it in health and always happy times.

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sevens one

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Beautiful Ring. Great choice. It looks amazing.
Congrats on the engagement.
Nan
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Patty

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It's beautiful, Alexah! I like the baguettes going around the band...good choice.
 

alexah

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Thank you everyone for your kind words
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I'm thrilled to be engaged- my guy's one in a billion-ish
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Didn't actually set out to get such a large center stone but wanted a really well-cut princess that *spoke* to me... after months of looking, we had to expand our search parameters a bit- hence the "honker"
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But hopefully you can see why the stone captivated us...

I luv the bands
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they're smooth against my fingers & not too flashy while still adding to the bling quotient
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I also luv that they're vintage(sque) yet modern.

I'm just happy happy all around!! Thanks again for the warm comments!
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Colored Gemstone Nut

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Alexah..Nice ring..Congratulations and great job doing your homework..
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hello kitty5

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Absolutly beautiful, congratulations!!!
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On 4/24/2004 11:12:59 PM alexah wrote:

(she's incredibly firey & blindingly brilliant):
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That's funny - my diamond is more a he.

Best Wishes to you. Congrats to your fiance. Beautiful ring!
 

Jennifer5973

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I LOVE this princess!
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I can't wait to get one just like it for my 10 yr! This is a magnificent example of a truly beautiful princess. Congrats! Gorgeous!
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On 4/25/2004 10:32:28 AM fire&ice wrote:

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On 4/24/2004 11:12:59 PM alexah wrote:

(she's incredibly firey & blindingly brilliant):
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That's funny - my diamond is more a he.

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I think mine is a she
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. all that sparkle and the primping I do to keep the sparkle looking good.
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That's a stunning ring alexah! I love the modern/traditional lines. Enjoy your engagement and best wishes to you!
 

wallace

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Education really pays off, huh?!
Congratulations on fiding the one-in-a-billion guy!!!
You have a gorgeous ring and it looks superb with the wedding band... Very special! Post the rest of the pics and then take more. I'm searching for my sunglasses to prepare
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(PS - my ring is neuter, no sex - like a litte heavenly thing like a cherubino - divine and full of love
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alexah

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Funny, i do refer to my e-ring as a she - i have since we brought her home
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How odd would it be to name a diamond ring? hmmm...
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Thanks for the all the kind words
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KBerly

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Congrats!
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I have always been skeptical about the "J" color diamonds, but yours is an execption! Absolutely beautiful, and looks great on your hand!
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caratgirl

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Beautiful settings, and that stone looks enormous on the hand! Best wishes.
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ShopDiva

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WOW
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That looks fab on you! Congrats
 

fire&ice

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On 4/27/2004 11:47:14 AM alexah wrote:

Funny, i do refer to my e-ring as a she - i have since we brought her home
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How odd would it be to name a diamond ring? hmmm...
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Thanks for the all the kind words
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Well, I hope it's not too weird. Mine is named "Blingy"
 
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