Need help/advice first time buyer

[Ianmac]

Got my tracking number today so needless to say Im geeked!

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 3/16/2006 6:57:52 AM
Author: Ianmac
Got my tracking number today so needless to say Im geeked!

I know how excited you must be. Good luck with your proposal

 

[madmarlin]

Matt,

Glad to hear it is on its way! Be sure to update us after the arrival. Here''s betting you won''t be able to put it away once you get it!

Congrats.

 

[Ianmac]

ALMOST KILLED THE GUY WHO BROUGHT MY PACKAGE INTO THE OFFICE. THREW IT ON MY DESK LIKE A STACK OF PAPERS.
ANYWAYS, OPENED IT UP, AND IM NOT SO SURE.

I GUESS I EXPECTED MORE FIRE/BRILLIANCE

ALTHOUGH IT COULD BE THE POOR LIGHTING IN MY OFFICE, I WOULD GO OUTSIDE BUT ALAS
NO MICHIGAN SUNSHINE TODAY.

 

[madmarlin]

Anybody else in your office have a princess on their finger? May be a good way to tell. Don''t know much about the expectation for fire from a square cut. Try and compare if you can.

 

[Ianmac]

Not a bad idea, but the only person with a princess in here got it from Zales..
And I already know it has NO spark.

Dont want to make her feel bad, she already got an attitude when I asked her
where her Husband got it.

My friend says to wait til I see it outside, or in a bar or resteraunt.

 

[Ianmac]

SHEEEEEEZAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMM!

Let me just say that the morning sunshine brings a whole new light on this stone.
I think I might possibly be blind in one eye!

I have never seen a stone soo sparkly before! (of course I have only seen mall stones)

Mr Mark Turnowski is the Greatest man alive... besides myself of course, although my
girlfriend might disagree!

Thank you all for everything during my search.
Im sure once I show her this forum, she will be thanking you as well.

Although I might not now, I dont want her to know how much I spent.
I know its not much, but she would be mad at me!

 

[jetmal]

so glad you love it! Now we need some PICTURES PLEASE!!!!!!!!

 

[madmarlin]

Glad to hear that the ring was all you had hoped. Mark T is a great guy. Enjoy this weekend when you finally get to give it to her!

 

[Ianmac]

Its very difficult to do, but Im not letting anyone see or touch the ring before my girl
I will post pictures after this weekend.

I cant believe the amount of Fire this stone shows.
I had it out in the sun this morning, and I had rainbows and bursts of light all over the place.
AMAZING!

That means its a well cut stone, right?

 

[madmarlin]

So, how did it go?

 

[mrssalvo]

ooo, yes, please fill us in..

 

[Shenobie]

Yay I''m so happy for you! I got my cushion from Mark T. on Friday and I AM SOO IN LOVE.

I NEEEEED to see a picture of the ring!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[madmarlin]

Alright dude! Don''t you know you can''t leave us hanging like this!?!?!? LOL!
Hope it went well. If she only knew how much time and effort you put in to your search!

 

[Ianmac]

Alright!
Sorry, was gone all weekend, and work was crazy today!

So everything went just as planned, although I couldnt wait til the end of the night to propose.
I ended up doing it right before we walked into the bar. Her best friend saw us from inside the bar and
came running out, it was perfect.

She said yes! OF COURSE!

So here are the pictures you have been waiting for!

Thanks again for all the advice!
From both of us

As always, it looks better in person
Camera just doesnt do justice.

 

[madmarlin]

Muy Excellente!
That is a very elegant setting!
I know all about jumping the gun when it comes to diamonds!
Congrats to you and your little lady! The ring looks great. Looks like Mark T did another great job.
I wish you guys all the best!

 

[mrssalvo]

Oh wow, it looks beautiful. Congrats on your engagement..

 

[solange]

I am so happy for the both of you. The ring is beautiful and well worth the frustration you went through at the beginning. May your future be as bright as the stone and as beautiful as your fiance''s hands.