vadenstar
Rough_Rock
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- May 23, 2014
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So after 7 months I finally am engaged and have my new ring!
My stone:
2.13 Ct 6.5 x 9 unheated blue sapphire. It is not a perfect stone by any means (gasp, yes I know it has a window, but its only really noticeable, when its not on my finger and in direct sunlight) but I was really drawn to the color. I have hopes of eventually upgrading.
Setting:
11 grams of platinum which was from some old family rings. 1.11 ctw diamonds (72) to be exact, some of which were family diamonds as well.
Setting was custom made by a guy where I live, who had tons of experience with custom rings. I really liked him because he understood me wanting a sapphire and didn't try to change my mind (like some other unfortunate places), and he designed and made his wife's sapphire engagement ring. I was involved in the design process and saw the platinum cast. After that I was no longer in the process. I am happy with the way it turned out, BUT there are a few things I would have changed if I truly knew what it would look like ( I don't feel like the CAD was helpful really) I am trying to be a good person by doing my best to just be happy and not let those things bother me. (its difficult) My biggest complaint is that I didn't know the diamond halo would be with such large diamonds. I feel maybe a size smaller would have been better. Is it really as bad as I think? What do you think Some pictures it looks amazing, some I think its overwhelming.
Please let me know how I did for a first time cs buyer and first time designing a ring!
My stone:
2.13 Ct 6.5 x 9 unheated blue sapphire. It is not a perfect stone by any means (gasp, yes I know it has a window, but its only really noticeable, when its not on my finger and in direct sunlight) but I was really drawn to the color. I have hopes of eventually upgrading.
Setting:
11 grams of platinum which was from some old family rings. 1.11 ctw diamonds (72) to be exact, some of which were family diamonds as well.
Setting was custom made by a guy where I live, who had tons of experience with custom rings. I really liked him because he understood me wanting a sapphire and didn't try to change my mind (like some other unfortunate places), and he designed and made his wife's sapphire engagement ring. I was involved in the design process and saw the platinum cast. After that I was no longer in the process. I am happy with the way it turned out, BUT there are a few things I would have changed if I truly knew what it would look like ( I don't feel like the CAD was helpful really) I am trying to be a good person by doing my best to just be happy and not let those things bother me. (its difficult) My biggest complaint is that I didn't know the diamond halo would be with such large diamonds. I feel maybe a size smaller would have been better. Is it really as bad as I think? What do you think Some pictures it looks amazing, some I think its overwhelming.
Please let me know how I did for a first time cs buyer and first time designing a ring!
I love the bling and extra finger coverage. And imo the diamonds look in proportion to your sapphire. That said, I'm sorry you feel uncertain about it. Hindsight is 20/20 but it's too bad you and the jeweler didn't discuss it beforehand. The ring would have to be remade to go to smaller melee, I would think. If you still feel uncertain after wearing it a bit, maybe you should discuss it with the jeweler to see what your options are. But it is a beautiful ring and looks amazing on your hand!
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