New 1.51 I VS2 gorgeous round!

[GossamerAngel]

This is the diamond and (almost finished!) ring I am making for one of dh''s best friends... they decided to elope while on vacation a few weeks ago in Brazil, and are making it official with a reception back here at home next weekend. Knowing I have connections in the jewelry business, he asked me to help make her "dream ring," and I''m pretty excited at what turned out! Her only "requirements" were that the main diamond be round, and she liked the 6-prong solitaire look but wanted some extra sparkle if possible

Stats: 1.51 I VS2 (GIA)
Table 56%, Depth 62.4%
Ex/Ex/None
Med Blue Fluor. (I look at this as a plus for an "I" grade stone)

Here''s my absolute favorite pic... finally figured out the digital zoom on my camera!!! Look at the arrows!

 

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Maybe one day, eventually, I'll figure out the trick to uploading multiple pics in a single post... grrrr

Indoor pic taken at night, one a blank CD... the lighting source in the room, over my right shoulder, is a regular floor lamp with a buttery yellow shade, which you can see reflected in the diamond in the next 2 pics...

 

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Another inside with the light yellow lampshade effect...

 

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Here''s a pic of the stone *placed* into the ring setting... it''s at the jeweler being "officially" set right now, but hey, we PS''ers make do with what we got, LOL! The engagement & wedding band are approx. 1/2ctw each, little shared-prong diamonds that go 3/4 the way around the ring... looks like an eternity from all angles when you''re wearing it, but she can still size either ring if needed. The rings are 18kw and the head is a 6p die struck platinum peg. Her finger size is 5 1/2, a little too small for my size 6+ finger, so I''ve improvised a little

 

[GossamerAngel]

Side view... you can see the diamond literally "floating" on the top of the head, LOL.

 

[DolceJo]

That diamond looks SOOOOO YUMMY!!! And I loveee that setting! So delicate yet sparkly

I'm sure he will be more than pleased with it and she will love it!! It's a beautiful diamond!! And those arrows....to die for!!

 

[clgwli]

Looks lovely! I bet she will love it!

 

[marcy]

Very pretty!

 

[beechezz]

Whoa!!!! She is going to love it! It''s sooooo beautiful.

 

[oddoneout]

Beautiful diamond.

 

[stci]

Beautiful! Great job! Wahooooo!

 

[Venice]

It''s a very beautiful set!

 

[yssie]

Lovely, and BIG! She''s going to be thrilled!!


Can''t wait for the handshots

 

[GossamerAngel]

Thanks everyone!!! I''m a radiant/cushion girl myself, but I can definitely appreciate a beautiful round when I see one!!! Haha good thing, otherwise I might be tempted to not give it back, haha

I wish I could be there when he presents it to her, LOL... just waiting in the wings so I can see the look on her face... I am so excited for her!!!

 

[tigian]

Beautiful set! Gorgeous stone. Very exciting for your friend!

 

[Blackpaw]

gorgeous

love the band...

 

[Dreamer_D]

It is gorgeous, that first shot is to die for!

 

[princessplease]

Looks great!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Luckyeshe]

Very nice!!! It''s gonna be stunning!!! She''s gonna love it when she sees it!!!!

 

[Laila619]

Beautiful diamond!!

 

[missydebby]

Well Done!!!

 

[Tuckins1]

Lovely!!

 

[PumpkinPie]

beautiful! I love the diamonds on the bands

 

[Grlsbestfrnd]

What a gorgeous diamond! The cut is really beautiful and incredibly clean and the medium blue fluorescence makes it look so white. That setting is lovely too, classic because it will never look dated but still nice and sparkly. Great job!

 

[GossamerAngel]

Update!!!! So he told her he was getting her the ring (LOL the poor guy just couldn''t keep it a secret to himself I guess!) AND the best part??? Since he''s a good friend he asked if we wouldn''t mind if they BOTH came over tonight so he could pick it up and give it to her right at our house!! He said she was practically jumping out of her skin she was so excited and it was driving him crazy - LOL

SO as soon as I got the ring back from the jeweler doing the setting work, I went and snapped about a million more pictures in the gorgeous afternoon sunlight

They came over and I handed the ring to her husband so he could officially present it to her... he actually got down on one knee again, right in front of us!!! It was so sweet

They just left our house, and she was absolutely BESIDE herself with happiness!!! She said she couldn''t believe the ring was actually *hers* and she half expected someone to come over, tap her on the shoulder, and kindly ask her to return it to its rightful owner, LOL

So here are the final pics!! Enjoy!

 

[GossamerAngel]

Another...

 

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On my pinkie...

 

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Another one sorta on my finger... her ring size is 5 1/2, just a little on the small side for me

But even if it was the right size, it wouldn''t feel right to put it on all the way on my ring finger before she got the chance to

 

[GossamerAngel]

I just LOVE how diamonds look in the late afternoon sunlight!!!! Unlike anything else... just all fire and rainbows and sparkle oh my

 

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Side angle on the windowsill ledge... last one for now!