So I finally purchased an e-ring...

[NoVa Tiger]

Hi All. I've been lurking, reading, and learning here for about two and a half years now, and finally bought the e-ring this past month. This forum has been an invaluable resource to me both for ideas and for information, so thank you all very much!

Well, without further ado...

GIA Specs:
Round Brilliant
2.41 Carat
8.52 - 8.56 x 5.36mm
J Color
SI1 Clarity (100% eye clean)
Excellent Cut
Excellent Pol
Excellent Sym
62.8% Total Depth
57% Table Size
35.0 Crown Angle
15.0% Crown Height
41.2 Pavilion Angle
44.0% Pavilion Depth
No Cutlet
No Fluorescence

5.5 Ring Size

Platinum setting is custom from XIV Carats in Beverley Hills, CA, and includes an additional 0.3 carats in G-H VS diamond side stones.

I plan on asking her soon - I just hope she loves the ring!

Unfortunately I just can't seem to capture any high-quality pictures of using my iPhone, so these photos really don't do the stone justice - it REALLY sparkles - TONS of fire. I'll try to get better photos later. Anyway, here's a look at what I could manage do with the limitations of my built-in camera phone...

 

[NoVa Tiger]

Here''s a profile...

 

[NoVa Tiger]

Here''s the underside of the setting and prongs...

 

[Burk]

Beautiful!!!

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

your ring is sooo gorgeous! I''m sure she will love it! plus! It''s cover 2cts! Almost 2.5 ctw! You did such a good job! And I am so loving the diamond! Everything about it is so perfect! First the carat, and the warmth of the J, the excellent everything and the SI1 that you say is 100% eye clean! CONGRATS!

 

[NoVa Tiger]

Date: 12/11/2009 3:41:08 PM
Author: YayTacori
your ring is sooo gorgeous! I'm sure she will love it! plus! It's cover 2cts! Almost 2.5 ctw! You did such a good job! And I am so loving the diamond! Everything about it is so perfect! First the carat, and the warmth of the J, the excellent everything and the SI1 that you say is 100% eye clean! CONGRATS!

Thanks so much for the comments! The clarity of the stone is just awesome. Independent appraiser looked at it yesterday and kept commenting on how beautiful the polish was and on how she was surprised it rated SI1 from GIA (she said would've rated it in the VS range). I was a little worried at first about buying a J colored stone, but I figured that a triple-EX would hopefully face up pretty white - especially in natural light and once in the setting. My photos were taken indoor near a yellowish halogen bulb, hence a lot of that warmth you see. I'll try to get better photos to post soon that better show the brilliance and clarity of the stone.

The setting was inspired by the Tiffany Novo.

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

u know tho, before I started PSing, I thought that D-F was the best but now I know that its personal preference. Some people prefer a icy white stone and others like that near colorless stones like H-J. In my opinion, I would get J (not that if someone gifted me a D color diamond I would be mad at them!

) but I like the character of the J and how yes sometimes it has a tint of yellow, but I love it! Its always changing! And you cant even see the warmth in the pictures! and u say they were taken indoors next to a halogen bulb! She is totally gonna love it! I''m so happy for you guys!

 

[NoVa Tiger]

Thanks so much. Here''s a pic from the appraiser...

 

[NoVa Tiger]

and another profile of the setting...

 

[Deactivated member 42515]

stop it! you''re gonna make my computer short circuit from all my drool! hahah

jk! dont stop! onward with the pictures!

 

[NoVa Tiger]

arrows under scope...

 

[NoVa Tiger]

That''s all I''ve got for now - I''ll post more as soon as I can!

 

[peterspixie]

How pretty and it looks HUGE!!

 

[legra]

Wow! Looks like all the research really paid off - you purchased an absolutely gorgeous ring. Beautiful diamond and lovely Novo inspired setting. Your ff is going to be thrilled. Good luck with the proposal and congrats!

 

[vespergirl]

Gorgeous ring!

 

[Dreamer_D]

gorgeous!

 

[ArtistJess]

i''d sure marry you for that one.. hehe

 

[oddoneout]

Lovely profile. Good luck with the proposal.

 

[Tuckins1]

It looks great! I''m sure she will be floored!!

 

[yssie]

Huge!! Can''t wait for handshots!

 

[platinumrock]

GORGEOUS!!!! I love the setting, it''s so dainty and classy at the same time. You did great, and she''s going to love this ring!

 

[NoVa Tiger]

Thanks everyone. I''ll post hand shots as soon as I can!

 

[Snicklefritz]

Stunning!

 

[Luckyeshe]

Gorgeous!!! Good luck on the proposal!! I can''t imagine you getting anything less than a "YES!!". She''s gonna be floored! You did a great job!!

 

[joelly]

She''s one lucky girl. It''s gorgeous.

 

[princessplease]

So pretty!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!

 

[poshpepper]

What a stunner!!!! Love the profile view

 

[NoVa Tiger]

Thanks for all the replies!

Now I just need to figure out how and when to ask her!

 

[NoVa Tiger]

She said YES

 

[wsblue430]

Congratulations on your engagement!! What a gorgeous ring! Please post more pictures! Lovely setting, beautiful diamond!