Happy B-day to me!!

[Ippon20]

Well, this was a special year...I always told my g/f that all I want for my b-days is to be with her. Well, this year I made sure that''s what I got!

....here are some pics of what my "other" gift got on my birthday:

The ring is a 1.53 Radiant Cut (F, VS2) with a custom setting...took my family jeweler and I about 3 months to get the right design, wax molding, casting (platinum), and final set. Was going for an antique looking ring with some bling, think I got it right?

D

 

[Ippon20]

Looks like the pic don''t work..let me try this....

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/ippon20/e-ring/HPIM1054.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/ippon20/e-ring/HPIM1053.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/ippon20/e-ring/HPIM1051.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/ippon20/e-ring/HPIM1047.jpg

see if that works

D

 

[dbgaap]

I cropped & re-sized the first pic- looks VERY PRETTY!!

 

[dbgaap]

beautiful!

 

[Jelly]

BEAUTIFUL!! I love radiants!!!!!! Happy birthday!

 

[dbgaap]

this ring is a winner!

 

[dbgaap]

OK, all done... love your new ring!
congratulations!

 

[lizz]

Thank you, DB, for doing that. That ring is really beautiful--classy, classic, and looks antiqueish.

 

[decodelighted]

OHhhhhhh I LOVE it!! Amazing work, fella. My fave radiant EVER!!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

It''s stunning!!! Great radiant and love the setting.

 

[decodelighted]

If you get a chance ... you should really post the specs of that Radiant!! I can''t offhand remember seeing one so sparkly -- & that, at that size, that didn''t look like crushed glass!

Also ... the name of the store that did that setting!! Really gorgeous!

CONGRATS again & Happy Birthday!!!

 

[Carlotta]

Unique and beautiful.........you sure did get it right!!!

 

[qtiekiki]

What a beauty!!! It''s just lovely.

Happy Birthday!

 

[KristyDarling]

Wow, now THAT is a radiant!!! And the design is beautiful and full of pretty, intricate details! Nice work! Your love for your fiancee really shines through with this ring! So sweet of you to put so much heart into the process.

 

[MissAva]

Oh wow! The shank on this ring is soo pretty and that radiant is a doozy!! Good job!!!!

 

[Ippon20]

thanks everyone for the remarks!! By request, here''s the specs:

GIA Certified
Measurements: 6.73 x 5.76 x 4.77mm
Depth: 82.8%
Table: 76%
Girdle: Thick to Very Thick
Culet: none
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Flourescence: none

I couldn''t believe how sparkly it is...these pics were under a shade tree to try to keep it from popping...in the direct sun light it''s ridiculous!! As for the place that did it...well, it''s a good family friend of mine that sets for a very popular "company" and does customs for a select few close friends and family members.

 

[Sundial]

That is one gorgeous ring!!! Love that radiant and the setting really shows it off!

 

[lmurden]

Happy birthday to you. Congratulations!

 

[MissAva]

Well then you and your new fiance are very lucky to have such a family friend, that ring is stunning, so pretty and delicate and the detail is amazing! Congrats on having such a beautiful ring made for your fiance. Will the family friend be doing a matching wedding band as well?

 

[silvius]

Nice......... Happy birthday!

 

[sevens one]

what a stunning stone.
The setting compliments it beautifully

 

[Ippon20]

Date: 5/7/2006 10:06:24 PM
Author: Matatora
Well then you and your new fiance are very lucky to have such a family friend, that ring is stunning, so pretty and delicate and the detail is amazing! Congrats on having such a beautiful ring made for your fiance. Will the family friend be doing a matching wedding band as well?

Thanks matatora...yes, he will be doing the band as well probably for both of us. I''m still thinking of what I would like done for her band...can''t decide to keep it simply engraved with some small stones here and there or something more like an eternity band. Any suggestions??

 

[FireGoddess]

Happy birthday - and what a beautiful ring. The radiant looks SO GOOD in that gorgeous setting. I guess I should be congratulating you on your engagement as well!!!

 

[sumbride]

Just beautiful, and so special! I love it!!! And I love that you did it on YOUR birthday, rather than hers... that''s definitely a special twist! I always tell my BF "If you propose on a holiday or birthday, that doesn''t mean you get out of giving me a present!!!"

 

[MiniMouse]

Congratulations, a stunning ring - the detail is beautiful.

 

[AndyRosse]

Wow, it''s gorgeous, congrats!!!!

 

[bling*diva*]

~~The ring is stunning, and the center stone is so sparkly!! Congrats!!!

 

[butterfly 17]

happy birthday and congrats on the new ring!

 

[lumpkin]

Can''t believe I missed this one. WOW, what a beautiful ring. The proportions are perfect and what a sparkler! I really really really love it.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Wheweee! It''s a beauty all right.....congrats!

cheers--Sharon