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I'm Engaged!!!!! :-)

BlondeAries

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My *fiancé* :love: proposed after a lovely dinner celebrating my 25th birthday this past Saturday. :D :D :D

Since I was kind of expecting it, he kept leading me to believe it wasn't going to happen that day. So when he took me to our favorite local spot, looked me in the eyes and told me that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me, and got down on one knee, I couldn't be more surprised or happy. Even though I obviously knew it was coming, considering we picked out my ring together, I still didn't emotionally feel engaged until the moment he asked me to marry him.

For those of you who haven't seen any of my previous threads asking for advice, here are the specs:

Setting: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-six-prong-knife-edged-solitaire-engagement-ring-handmade-item-2426
Ring Size: 4.25
Diamond: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.88-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-253455
Color: D
Carat weight: 0.88
Clarity: SI1
Clarity Characteristics: Crystal, Cloud
Cut: True HeartsTM Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
L/W/D (mm): 6.09*6.12*3.81

HCA Score: 1.4
Depth %: 62.40
Table %: 56.00
Crown ∠: 34.50
Pavilion ∠: 40.80
Star %: 50
Lover Girdle Halves %: 75
Fluorescence: None
Girdle: Slightly Thick, Faceted, 4.0%

And here are the pics!! (We need to get an actual camera and take more....still working on my photography skills ;-) )

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BlondeAries

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Re: BlondeAries is Engaged!! :)

In the Sun:

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In the Dark (sorry it's so grainy!):

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Re: BlondeAries is Engaged!! :)

Completely classic and gorgeous!!! Congratulations (and happy belated bday!)
 

BlondeAries

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Thank you Laila!! And thank you for your advice previously :appl:
 

AprilBaby

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Congratulations! It's beautiful!!!!!
 

Magpie4426

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That looks perfect on you! Congratulations on the engagement :appl:
 

Maisie

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Congratulations on your engagement! The ring is beautiful :))
 

eh613c

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Congrats and happy birthday!! Your ring is lovely and I love your sunglasses!
 

briolette

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Congratulations! Beautiful ring...and beautiful couple!
 

Farleysmom

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Congratulations! Your ring is classically beautiful.
 

MissGotRocks

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Congratulations - your ring is gorgeous!!
 

Polished

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Congratulations - that diamond looks sizable on your slender finger.
 

BlondeAries

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Thank you, everyone!

I definitely had my doubts downsizing from a 1.5 carat K to a .88 carat D, but all of those thoughts wash away the second I look at my ring :bigsmile:
 

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Congrats! Such a classic and enduring piece! Hope you enjoy wearing it for many years to come!
 

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briolette|1396299806|3644525 said:
Congratulations! Beautiful ring...and beautiful couple!
this!
 

bright ice

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Beautiful...Congratulations!
 

endless_summer

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Such a classic! It looks perfect on you - Congratulations!
 

Dancing Fire

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Congratulations, love your beautiful classic ring.. :love:
 

lknvrb4

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It is beautiful, congratulations.
 

Polished

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Good lordy, I've just read your back story and I love the journey you've been on to get the ring you now feel is right for you, it can be a process. Your diamond looks bright and superb.
 

BlondeAries

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Thank you so much!!
 

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Congrats!! Your ring is soooo pretty. A true classic.
 

angela06

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Congrats on your engagement! Your ring is stunning!
 

minidancer

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Congratulations and happy belated birthday!!! :appl:

You look so happy! :appl:
 

Laila619

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BlondeAries|1396281036|3644344 said:
Thank you Laila!! And thank you for your advice previously :appl:

My pleasure! Hope you like the setting?
 

palak123

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Hey its really very beautiful, and congrats... :D
 

Ally T

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That is beautiful & so sparkly! Congratulations!
 

hathalove

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It's beautiful! Congratulations. It looks like a fantastic size in your hand. I would have chosen that exact handmade setting if I went with JA. Gorgeous!
 

BlondeAries

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Laila619|1396413895|3645601 said:
BlondeAries|1396281036|3644344 said:
Thank you Laila!! And thank you for your advice previously :appl:

My pleasure! Hope you like the setting?


LOVE IT :love:

So glad I saved the extra money and hassle of going with an additional vendor for the Vatche.

Thank you again everyone! It definitely was a very happy birthday :bigsmile:
 
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