Pictures! My Cushion and Custom Greenlake Setting Have Arrived!

Gypsy · Jan 19, 2008

*SWOON* That side view is TDF. It''s just lovely. I can''t wait we get the handshots!

pauly1 · Jan 20, 2008

Date: 1/19/2008 11:11:43 AM
Author: motownmama
Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!! Propose TODAY!!!!!!!! Get that ring on her hand - spectacular in every way!!!!!!!!!! (remember TODAY!)

LOL

Motownmana, thanks. I need a little more time to pull the details of this proposal together, but I appreciate the enthusiasm. I promise it will be soon!

My sincere thanks to EVERYBODY for all the kind words!

LaurenThePartier · Jan 20, 2008

Pauly, wow! What an incredibly gorgeous ring! I am absolutely in love with your design, your diamond - just everything!!!!!!

Machick''s ring has been one of my PS all time faves, and you have done spectacularly with her ring as inspiration. I can''t wait until you propose!!!

boston_jeff · Jan 20, 2008

pauly, the ring is truly beautiful. Congratulations, all of your work really paid off. I hope your soon-to-be fiance wears it in health and happiness.

iheartscience · Jan 20, 2008

It''s just stunning...I can''t wait to hear her reactions and see handshots! So...HURRY UP AND PROPOSE!

Rock Candy · Jan 20, 2008

Awesome, Pauly!!! It''s absolutely G

RGE

US!!! I''d wish you luck with the proposal, but with that ring, I doubt you need it!

Kay · Jan 20, 2008

Wow!!!

I don''t know where to begin. The diamond is large and lovely, and that side view, OMG! The open gallery so you can see the whole side of the stone is amazing, love the bezeled sapphires and engraving too. Your FFI is going to be blown away, both by its beauty and also by how much time and effort you put into it.

MAchick · Jan 20, 2008

It came out gorgeous!

Hope she loves it as much as I love mine.

Lorelei · Jan 20, 2008

That ring is wondrous beautiful, many congrats!!!

pauly1 · Jan 21, 2008

Date: 1/20/2008 1:43:12 PM
Author: boston_jeff
pauly, the ring is truly beautiful. Congratulations, all of your work really paid off. I hope your soon-to-be fiance wears it in health and happiness.

Thanks Jeff!

pauly1 · Jan 21, 2008

Date: 1/20/2008 3:35:55 PM
Author: MAchick
It came out gorgeous!

Hope she loves it as much as I love mine.

MAchick, I think she will. Gotta love Greenlake!

pauly1 · Jan 22, 2008

Hey there. I''m taking the ring to be appraised and set up an insurance policy. I''ve done some research on this, but figured I would get some more feedback (that whole two heads is better than 1 bit

) Does anybody have any tips or suggestions (mistakes people have made in the past, things they wished they had done differently, ect.) Thanks!

-Paul

Madam Bijoux · Jan 22, 2008

Beautiful cushion in a beautiful setting! Congratulations!

Tacori E-ring · Jan 22, 2008

They do such beautiful work! She will love it.

jaguarnation · Jan 27, 2008

This ring is absolutely fabulous. Since I am in the hunt for a ring (not for a Valentine''s Day proposal), how long did it take for Green Lake to complete this setting after you ordered it?

Maisie · Jan 27, 2008

Its a beautiful ring!! Well done!!

jaguarnation · Jan 27, 2008

Two questions...

can you give the dimensions and specs on your cushion diamond (if you do not mind)? I like the diamond a lot (and based on some conversations, so does my better half). based on your thread, it looks like you had some difficulty finding it. anyways, any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

gwendolyn · Jan 27, 2008

LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEIT!!

diamondseeker2006 · Jan 27, 2008

A very beautiful ring indeed!!!

pauly1 · Jan 27, 2008

Date: 1/27/2008 1:04:17 PM
Author: jaguarnation
Two questions...

can you give the dimensions and specs on your cushion diamond (if you do not mind)? I like the diamond a lot (and based on some conversations, so does my better half). based on your thread, it looks like you had some difficulty finding it. anyways, any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Jaguarnation, thanks!
Cushion Brilliant, 8 Pavilion
Carat weight: 1.55
Measurements: 7.89 x 6.51 x 4.40 mm
L/W: 1.21
Color: H
Clarity: SI2
Depth: 67.6%
Table: 54%
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Very good
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: Slightly large
Fluorescence: None

As for your question on finding the stone, it took me about 2 months. That''s not to say that you won''t find yours sooner, or it won''t take you longer. Modified cushions are very easy to find, 8 pavilion cushions with chunky facets are a little more difficult, especially if your spec range is very specific. My advice to you is to call Mark T. at ERD and let him work. He has seen my stone first hand and will know exactly what you''re looking for. As he will tell you, it''s all about inventory and what''s available at that time. You might get lucky, you might have to wait. As I said, it depends on how specific you want to get.

As for Greenlake, a setting usually takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on how many changes you make along the way. I''m not sure if you''re interested in a setting similar to mine, or if you''re looking to design your own. If you are looking at something close to mine though, they can probably do it a lot quicker, being that they still have all the paperwork and design elements. You would just need to provide them with the dimensions on your stone. I would call GLJW.com and ask to speak with Melissa T. , she was my designer and I would definitely recommend her.

Good luck!

pauly1 · Jan 27, 2008

Thanks for all the compliments guys!

I''m very happy to report that as of Friday night I my fiancé and I are now engaged! She absolutely adores the ring and we couldn''t be happier.

I know you all want pictures of the hand shots, and I have a few to share. Unfortunately they got a little blurry when I shrank them down, but I will take more shortly.

Thanks to everyone for all the help along the way!

- Paul & Elyse