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Shiny_Rock
- Joined
- Jul 25, 2011
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About 8 months ago my BF and I started researching and looking at cushions for an engagement ring. PS was a wonderful resource and I was able to work with some great vendors with the guidance of the PS community.
During our cushion hunt, we worked with GOG, ERD, and Perry Chen at LM, who were all a pleasure to work with. I was initially looking for a stone with vintage faceting, but when Perry showed us this modern cushion it just seemed to jump out at us (please don't kill me vintage cushion lovers!).
Once we purchased the stone, it was on to settings. We spoke with LM, SK and VC regarding a halo setting. I was able to see LM and SK's pave work in person and both of their work was stunning. VC was very responsive and I would have loved to work with him but at the time I was too chicken go with someone I couldn't speak to in person; though I would love to work with VC on a future project. In the end, I just "clicked" with Steven and he was able to create this lovely piece.
My BF finally popped the question a few days ago, so now I get to share with all of you. I know that modern cushions are not everyone's cup of tea and are not as popular on PS! But everyone on PS was so helpful during my search and the info/photos from old posts were so useful, so I thought I'd return the favor to anyone just starting their search and share some pics.
Stats:
Cushion Brilliant – 8 main
GIA cert
Carat: 3.45
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
Polish: VG
Symmetry: VG
Measurements: 9.03 x 9.02 mm
Ring size: 5.25 (which is a tad loose now that’s it winter)
Some "in progress" pics that Steven sent:
During our cushion hunt, we worked with GOG, ERD, and Perry Chen at LM, who were all a pleasure to work with. I was initially looking for a stone with vintage faceting, but when Perry showed us this modern cushion it just seemed to jump out at us (please don't kill me vintage cushion lovers!).
Once we purchased the stone, it was on to settings. We spoke with LM, SK and VC regarding a halo setting. I was able to see LM and SK's pave work in person and both of their work was stunning. VC was very responsive and I would have loved to work with him but at the time I was too chicken go with someone I couldn't speak to in person; though I would love to work with VC on a future project. In the end, I just "clicked" with Steven and he was able to create this lovely piece.
My BF finally popped the question a few days ago, so now I get to share with all of you. I know that modern cushions are not everyone's cup of tea and are not as popular on PS! But everyone on PS was so helpful during my search and the info/photos from old posts were so useful, so I thought I'd return the favor to anyone just starting their search and share some pics.
Stats:
Cushion Brilliant – 8 main
GIA cert
Carat: 3.45
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
Polish: VG
Symmetry: VG
Measurements: 9.03 x 9.02 mm
Ring size: 5.25 (which is a tad loose now that’s it winter)
Some "in progress" pics that Steven sent:
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