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mrscushion

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I got engaged this weekend -- here is the proposal thread for anyone who''s interested.

I''ve taken a lot of pics of my e-ring over the last couple of days. They don''t ever do the ring full justice, but some of them are pretty nice, IMO, so I thought I''d share some of them. I am unbelievably excited to post my own SMTR post, so if I post too many pics, please don''t be mad, I might get carried away a bit!

The center stone is a cushion brilliant from Canada. FI had a very tough time finding a Canadian cushion brilliant, as almost all cushions from there are modified. However, I really wanted a cushion brilliant, and both of us felt strongly about buying Canadian -- just our personal preference (please do not use this thread to argue with us if you disagree ;)). So, FI had to really look hard and for a long time until this little preciousness popped up. In the process, he says he shared quite a bit of knowledge he gathered here on PS with the associates at Brilliant Earth, to their benefit! A huge shout-out is in order here to all the experts on PS, both from me and him!
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Couldn''t have done it without you. I love this site!

Specs:
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1.54 ct, F, VS1
7.78 x 6.24 x 4.21 mm
L:W 1.25
Polish excellent, symmetry good, fluorescence none
Table: 60%, depth 67.5%, medium to very thick girdle

The setting is a basket setting done by Brilliant Earth with 9 bead-set side stones on each side. Initially inspired by the Cartier 1895 Pave setting, we decided to make the shank a little slimmer (2mm) and ever so slightly tapered where the cathedral comes up to the stone. It is 18K white gold, which I have always preferred to platinum. It is recycled metal (something B.E. offers).

So, here are some pics. Thanks for looking!

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mrscushion

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Close up... I''m sorry these are so large!

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Snow pic...

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Another close up! The prongs look way disproportionate here. Not sure why.

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Sick of me yet???
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ETA: FI's hand!

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cellentani

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Congratulations mscushion - it''s beyond beautiful! Gorgeous stone (it''s lovely you held out for a brilliant), and love, love, love the pointed prongs. Your FI did a terrific job!
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mrscushion

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View of the basket.

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''nother view of basket.

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mrscushion

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A few more... here''s one from the side.

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Sparkley sparkley

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mrscushion

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And a bit of fire! This cushion shows unbelievable colors.

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mrscushion

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What does a cushion do when it goes to a restaurant? Turn into a disco ball!

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paeony

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Yay! It looks beautiful!!!
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And such lovely hands!
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CdnBlingGal

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It''s beautiful! Congratulations on your engagement!
 

diamondseeker2006

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Sooo beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!
 

mrscushion

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And one last shot of fire. That''s it!
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CDNinNYC

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Congratulations; it''s beautiful and looks wonderful on your finger!
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CrookedRock

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What a beautiful stone!! Even my FI just saw me looking at it and said the same, and he''s quite possibly pickier than I am! Congrats!!
 

Rhea

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Congratulations! The cushion is really beautiful, the shape of it is very appealing.
 

coatimundi_org

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Congratulations!
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Beautiful cushion!
 

ckrickett

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that ring is stunning
 

motownmama

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it''s beyond beautiful - I''m speachless!
 

Diamond*Dana

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Gorgeous & such a sparkler!
 

purrfectpear

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Very pretty. I really love your cushion !!!
 

tberube

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it looks awesome!! Congratulations!
 

LaurenThePartier

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Congratulations! That is one gorgeous cushion!
 

got2goldens

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Wow, that is gorgeous!

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Tuckins1

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I posted in your other thread.... But wow wow wow wow wow!!! It''s freakin'' stunning!!
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Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!!
 
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