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My Victor Canera Halo Solitaire with Multi Row Pave

Ossola

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The backstory:

I lost my engagement ring almost a year ago, and so figuring we would be celebrating our 15th anniversary and a milestone birthday for me, we would replace it. I spent months educating myself via Pricescope and searching, and found the diamond I was looking for at Old World Diamonds.

Diamond specs:
GIA certified
Old Mine Brilliant
6.28 x 6.11 x 3.81
1.06 carat
H
VS2
Strong blue fluorescence

I saw Victor's name come up several times, all with glowing reviews of his work, his easy-going personality, and his accessibility. Based on the pictures of his work, and those reviews, I didn't consider anyone else.

The original inspiration for the ring was the Harry Winston, but I don't like a lot of metal showing. I figured if I was going to go with Victor Canera, I may as well go all out. I was enamoured with the shank on his Gabrielle ring and asked if that could be done along with a two sided pave halo (but rounded, and not at a right angle). He knew immediately the look I was going for, and I left the rest up to him. The ring is beyond anything I could have imagined, and Victor was a dream to work with. He kept me updated on the progress, and responded immediately to any questions I had, mostly within minutes of my email.

Here is a glamour shot that Victor sent me:

**edited by moderator. please remember we do not allow logoed shots in this forum**

and the video that Victor shot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J2_RMKirBE

and finally a close-up of the pave work:



The ring is more beautiful than anything I could have ever imagined, and I am thrilled with it. I am having trouble uploading my own photos, but I hope to post them soon.

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frankiextah

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absolutely STUNNING !!!! love the seamless transition from stone to halo, love the pave work !

congrats on such a beautiful ring !

can't wait to see hand shots :lickout:
 

kal2021

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It's gorgeous!!! Congratulations! When do you receive it? Looking forward to hand shots!
 

Ossola

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My point and shoot camera does not do the ring justice...

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oooohh shiny

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Wow your ring is so pretty! I'm loving the pave!
 

bright ice

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It is GORGEOUS. Simply put!!!
 

yennyfire

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It is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats!
 

woofmama

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Stunning ring!
 

stargurl78

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Beautiful! I love how every surface is covered in diamonds :naughty:
 

dani13

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ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! :love: :love: :love:
 

ame

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Friggin Amazing! Will you wear a matching band with it?
 

minmin001

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amazing ring! it is just gorgeous!! :love:
 

iluvcarats

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Really beautiful! One of my favorites! Congrats on your engagement :appl:
 

SC86

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Your ring is stunning~ :love: And looks gorgeous on your hand! I loooove the rounded pave on the band! I was going to go with the 3 sided pave band for my ering, but I chickened out! What is the thickness of your band if you don't mind me asking. Wear it in good health!
 

Ossola

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The picture with the logo was removed, so here is a logo-free picture:



Thank you everyone. To answer a few questions, I received it Friday. I believe the shank is 2.1 mm; it had to be made a little wider to accomodate the multi-rows. I have fairly wide fingers, so even with the increased size it looks very dainty and delicate. The ring is a size 8.

I won't be wearing a band with it; I don't want to damage any of the pave on the shank. I love how you can see diamonds at every angle, and I think a band would detract from that. I still have my wedding band, and am wearing it on my right hand.
 

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Amys Bling

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Stunning set!
 

Laila619

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Lovely!! The profile view is amazing!
 

yssie

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Wow, goodness, BLING!!


VC really does do lovely work - enjoy your new ring!!
 

slg47

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beautiful ring and it looks great on you!!! enjoy it :)
 

Christina...

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What can you say besides WOW!!! It's absolutely gorgeous! He does incredible work! :love: Congratulations!!!
 

maplefemme

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Beautiful!! Victor's 3 row pave is just perfection :love:
 

catwalk82

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That's a pave masterpiece! Absolutely love it and happy anniversary!!
 

PintoBean

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Stunning!!! :love: :love: :love: :love:
 

jchoi7

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Beautiful piece!

I am considering a ring from Victor Canera and hoped you could answer a few questions for me.

1. Do you wear a wedding band next to the ring? Does the donut get in the way? Would you have any photos of this?
2. What type of pave did you get?

Thanks!
 

mrssalvo

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another amazing VC ring...wow!!
 

cushioncutnut

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STUNNING!!!!!!!!!! :love:
 

Ossola

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jchoi7|1332960488|3158341 said:
Beautiful piece!

I am considering a ring from Victor Canera and hoped you could answer a few questions for me.

1. Do you wear a wedding band next to the ring? Does the donut get in the way? Would you have any photos of this?
2. What type of pave did you get?

Thanks!

Hi,

I don't wear a band with the ring. I always intended to wear it alone, which is one of the reasons why I chose the 3-sided pave.

I believe the pave is a U-cut and 4 bead mixture, but Victor would know for sure.
 

bdwaldie

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I am shopping for an ering for my soon to be fiancee and I love your ring. Do you have any idea what size the stones are on the halo and the shank? Thanks for posting!
 
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