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Perry Chen (at LM) + Steven Kirsch Cushion Halo

SC86

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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:

Loose Stone_JVS2 3.jpg

Ring Making - 1.jpg

Ring Making - 2.jpg

Ring Making - 3.jpg
 
Glamour Shots:

Cushion Halo_1.jpg

Cushion Halo_2.jpg

Cushion Halo_3.jpg
 
Your ring is stunning, the cushion you picked is fantastic. So is the setting, I love the curve in the basket! Congratulations. :appl:
 
Hand Shots (I only have a camera phone, so please excuse awful photos):

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My Ring 014_edit.jpg
 
YUMMY YUMMY :lickout: :lickout: YUMMY YUMMY!!!

That is STUNNING! Gorgeous stone and setting - your hand must blind you! :love: :love: :love:
Congratulations!
 
:lickout: That is one stunning ring you have there! :love:
 
Personally, I think your modern cushion is absolutely gorgeous and droolworthy! Congratulations!!
 
Stunning ring!
 
Oh, that is truly gorgeous SC86!! :love: I just love cushions and that is one terrific one you have there!
It looks amazing on your hand! Wear in health and happiness!!
 
WOW, is huge on your finger~!! Very nice..
 
beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! OUt of curiosity what is your finger size?
 
It is lovely! Many congrats on your engagement!
 
That is UH-MAZING! Wear it in good health.
I love seeing the photos of the process...so cool!
 
This ring is delicious! I normally prefer antique cushions, but this modern makes me rethink that. So gorgeous! Congrats!
 
GORGEOUS!! It's a beautiful cushion and the setting is TDF! You guys did very well. Congratulations!!
 
Big congrats! Just beautiful!
 
Absolutely stunning :love: Many congrats on your engagement!
 
what a stunner! congrats!
 
HI:

Holy. Moly. Gorgeous!!!! Congrats.

cheers--Sharon
 
Good God! That is one gigantic gorgeous rock!!! :o :love: :o :love:
 
That's one stunning ring! Congratulations on your engagement!
 
Absolutely gorgeous!!!! :love: :love: :love: Even those of us who may prefer an antique cushion can fully appreciate an excellent modern cushion like this one! SK did a terrific job! :appl:

As an aside, I am very surprised that you were able to get a stone through Perry and then not use Leon to make the setting!
 
Wow! That is an incredible stone!!
 
Thanks for all of the kind words everyone!

Sarahbear - The ring is sized at 5.25. Which fit perfectly in the summer, but now it spins a lot since it's frigid in the northeast :(sad ! I might have to get some sizing beads.

Also for those that are interested, here are some details about the design:
  • - 3 rows of melee on the stems (1.0mm)
    - 2 rows of melee on the halo (1.2mm)
    - 1 row of melee on the band (1.5mm)
    - The band is 1.7mm
    - The halo is on a slight angle from the center stone (25 deg)

Steven was a pleasure to work with, and I kind of just told him what I liked and he took it from there.
 
Very pretty SC. Steve does some beautiful work.
 
Oh wow, it's fabulous! :love:
 
That is an absolutely stunning ring! Congratulations all the way around!
 
Goodness me, what an amazing ring! :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
 
Talk about finger coverage!! That is one beautiful rock :love: :love: :love: And the setting is gorgeous, SK really does beautiful work!
 
Stunning! I love love love it.
 
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