Just got the pics from James Allen

[linvillegorge]

Here''s the ring:

 

[MissAva]

Split-shank pave. When will you propose?

 

[linvillegorge]

another

 

[linvillegorge]

another:

 

[linvillegorge]

another:

 

[linvillegorge]

last one, a closeup of the diamond:

 

[Swedeabroad]

Wow that is a beautiful split shank setting

 

[linvillegorge]

I''m really not sure when the proposal will be. She''s out of town on business, so I''m going to take her parents out to dinner to talk it over with them. No rush.

 

[linvillegorge]

The center stone is .90 carat, G color, SI2 clarity, excellent cut, excellent symetry, excellent polish.

 

[moon river]

OOOOOO. I love the split shank.

 

[FireGoddess]

Beautiful ring! She''s going to love it. The split shank pave setting is just gorgeous.

 

[AndyRosse]

Beautiful, and great setting choice!!

Good luck with the proposal!

 

[decodelighted]

Love a split shank!

The proportions look great! Do you have any more info about the stone??

CONGRATS ... hand shots when you get ''em plzzzz!

 

[LizzieC]

Ooooh GORGEOUS! YES rush... we want hand pics!!!

 

[SoonIHope]

Ooooh, that''s gorgeous!

I love all the separate elements of pave/split shank/x-prong but I have never seen them all together before! It works perfectly and I can''t wait to see hand shots!!!

She''s going to LOVE it!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

It''s awesome, love everything about it!!! She''ll be thrilled with it!!

 

[mrssalvo]

I love the setting...beautiful ring.

 

[linvillegorge]

decodelighted,

Here''s the link to the diamond at JA.com:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=131&item=805059

That''s the only info I have on it right now. I checked through my email and I don''t have the GIA report and Ideal Scope image for that stone because it was one of the ones that I went to see in person. The GIA reports and Ideal Scope images I have are the ones of the stones that I had Jim take a look at and after talking to him, we made the decision to eliminate them from the possibilities.

 

[Sundial]

That is a stunning ring - you did good!!! Good luck with the proposal and remember to come back and post hand shots for us.

 

[kcoursolle]

Beautiful ring, I picked out a split shank too and I love it! I think the look is very classic and antique without being overly done with frilly details. Beautiful choice, I''m sure she will love it. Good luck with the proposal, and be sure to post hand pics when she says yes.

 

[KristyDarling]

Dazzling! She is going to love it!

 

[bookworm21]

I love the split shank too! Good job. That''s one beautiful ring.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Beautiful! Can''t wait to see the hand shots!

 

[upgrading mama]

this is GORGEOUS!! I love the split shank, x-prong, pave....

it has all the elements that I think are great! I am sure she will love it, since you picked it out for her. Will the propsal be a complete surprise or do you think she knows ''it''s coming''.....


Good luck and MORE PICS!!

 

[upgrading mama]

ooh another question, where did you get the setting?

 

[linvillegorge]

It'll be a surprise, but not a complete surprise. She knows it's coming, she just doesn't know when.

The setting is made by Danhov, it's part of their Meno collection. The actual item number is ME-20. James Allen carries them, but their website isn't updated to include all the new additions, so this particular setting is not on their site.

www.danhov.com is Danhov's site, but it's a flash site and pretty annoying.

http://www.novori.com/diamond-engagement-rings-12628R4-p.html This is a better link if you just want to see more detailed pics of the setting.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very pretty. I LOVE the split shank!!!! Good luck with her parents.

 

[bling*diva*]

~~We don''t see many split shanks around here!! I love it!!!!!

 

[linvillegorge]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

 

[lmurden]

Love it! I can''t wait to see the hand pictures. Congratulations!!!