First of all, I have to thank everyone on PS for providing such great information and inspiration. I learned so much through browsing these forums and my research paid off!
When I started looking at rings, I walked into what felt like 100 B&M stores and felt like I kept seeing the same thing over and over again and nothing was hitting home. I finally saw the DeBeers Adonis Rose band in a window and fell in love - I knew that was THE wedding band. They make a matching engagement ring, but it wasn't my style. I posted in PS asking for ideas for a ring that might go well with that band and was introduced to Haven's gorgeous OMC ring! I knew that was it when I saw it. Shortly after, when browsing antique stones, I also came upon the Gabbie by Jewels by Erica Grace and was inspired by the basket of that setting as well.
My FI and I ordered two stones to compare - a GOG AVC and an antique cushion from Jewels by Erica Grace (both vendors were great to work with). While the AVC was beautiful, there was no competition when we saw them side by side. The antique cushion was a winner! I'm still amazed by how much fire it has, and I get questions about it all the time since it's such a unique shape - almost square, but not at all princess-like! We then worked with a local jeweler to design a custom setting, inspired heavily by the rings noted above. We considered and even got CAD renderings for a style with pave diamonds down the sides, but I'm so glad we ultimately decided against it. The solitaire setting with rose gold really makes the center stone stand out! I love that the ring has a classic style but still incorporates the organic leaf motif that I love.
Haven - I wish I could PM you and send you a big thank you for designing such an incredible ring, but hopefully you will see this post and know how grateful I am! I couldn't be more in love with my ring and I've still never seen anything else that comes close.
Specs: 1.55 CT antique cushion - EGL J SI1 (eye clean; appraised as an "L")
(I apologize for the low quality pictures)
The original "dream band"
The CAD rendering
Actual ring!:
When I started looking at rings, I walked into what felt like 100 B&M stores and felt like I kept seeing the same thing over and over again and nothing was hitting home. I finally saw the DeBeers Adonis Rose band in a window and fell in love - I knew that was THE wedding band. They make a matching engagement ring, but it wasn't my style. I posted in PS asking for ideas for a ring that might go well with that band and was introduced to Haven's gorgeous OMC ring! I knew that was it when I saw it. Shortly after, when browsing antique stones, I also came upon the Gabbie by Jewels by Erica Grace and was inspired by the basket of that setting as well.
My FI and I ordered two stones to compare - a GOG AVC and an antique cushion from Jewels by Erica Grace (both vendors were great to work with). While the AVC was beautiful, there was no competition when we saw them side by side. The antique cushion was a winner! I'm still amazed by how much fire it has, and I get questions about it all the time since it's such a unique shape - almost square, but not at all princess-like! We then worked with a local jeweler to design a custom setting, inspired heavily by the rings noted above. We considered and even got CAD renderings for a style with pave diamonds down the sides, but I'm so glad we ultimately decided against it. The solitaire setting with rose gold really makes the center stone stand out! I love that the ring has a classic style but still incorporates the organic leaf motif that I love.
Haven - I wish I could PM you and send you a big thank you for designing such an incredible ring, but hopefully you will see this post and know how grateful I am! I couldn't be more in love with my ring and I've still never seen anything else that comes close.
Specs: 1.55 CT antique cushion - EGL J SI1 (eye clean; appraised as an "L")
(I apologize for the low quality pictures)
The original "dream band"
The CAD rendering
Actual ring!:
I know for sure I want the rose gold shank, but I am torn about what to do with the basket and prongs--anything you could tell me about what you observed in the color before and after setting would be fabulous. 
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