The Forum Engagement Ring Folder/Eye Candy

[Amys Bling]

Trekkie » 27 Jan 2012 03:27
I'm finally married and able to wear my wedding band!

It is a 7 stone made up of F/G VS 7 pointers. For reference, my solitaire is .51 G VS2 H&A.

I know PS "rules" dictate that I should have chosen a small, slim band, but I just fell in love with the size of these stones! I love that it is substantial enough to be worn alone or as part of a collection of stacking rings.

I didn't realise just how dirty these rings were until I uploaded the pics. I will be back with more as soon as I have cleaned them!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-7-stone-wedding-band.171178/

 

[Amys Bling]

suroweave » 28 Jan 2012 11:52

Here it is (if you can see it) It is a D in color, 8ct cushion, Very good cut, and an S2 in clarity, graded by EGL

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/great-experience-with-diamond-doctor-in-dallas.171211/

 

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Eilonwy » 29 Jan 2012 08:32
My upgrade came (a lot) sooner than expected! See the link below for the backstory.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-would-you-do-upgrade-halo-add-bands.161279/page-2']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/what-would-you-do-upgrade-halo-add-bands.161279/page-2[/URL]

My very new husband and I (about 3 weeks we have now been married) are in a much better financial position than when he proposed, and rather than have me wait until later in life to upgrade my engagement ring he encouraged me to do it now. I can't even explain how much it means to me that he has encouraged and supported this, I know a ring is just an object, but it, and his sacrifice means so much to me for reasons that I can't even fathom!

I now have to admit that I'm now a Tiffany lover because I couldn't bring myself to buy anything but. I spent literally under 5 minutes picking my ring, which is quite funny considering the years I spent thinking about wedding bands and the like!! I just walked in and chose what visually pleased me, I tried on 3 rings but each time leaned back towards the ribbon. I had the budget to go up to about .90ct with higher specs but I felt that the ribbon ring, with all the "fruit" suited my personality better, looked bigger on my hand anyhow and looked more unique which is ultimately what I've always wanted, I don't like having a ring that is too similar than the next person.

So there you have it, I am totally satisfied, my set is now perfect in every way, I absolutely love it, couldn't be happier and wouldn't change a thing! It's the perfect style, size, everything and it feels so ME. My only problem now is I am too scared to wear it in front of family and friends, they will wonder how we could have afforded this straight after the wedding and they will think that we wasted so much money and that hubby caved in to my nagging... and that I'm horrible hehe all of which are true, (ahem) but anyway, I'm really not sure when or how I'm ever going to break this news smoothly! Luckily, I have a less judgmental forum like Pricescope to show off my happiness in the meantime

Get ready for a tonne of photos... center stone is H VVS2. Whilst I was waiting for my ring to be resized I searched for ribbon rings on the internet and didn't find a lot of photos so I'm including as many different angles as possible for any others who may be interested in the ribbon ring! (more to come)

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-71ct-tiffany-ribbon-ring.171252/

 

[Amys Bling]

kjwinter » 15 Nov 2010 16:06
here is my 5.94 tcw asscher cut eternity band that i got for an engagement ring (18 stones, .33c each). after seeing dididiamond's stunner, i knew this was what i wanted!

 

[Amys Bling]

gixxerbabe » 04 Apr 2011 00:35
Here is my Facets eternity ring. 2mm, .75 carat.

 

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Sandy13351 » 21 Jan 2012 19:07
Here's mine from IDJ:

20 point stones
F-G color
Very clean SI clarity (hardly any inclusions)
3.4 tcw
Size 6

 

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yael » 22 Jan 2012 08:13
My half eternity ring was purchased 20 years ago, in Jerusalem, and it's still one of my favourite rings. It sparkles like mad, and very easy to wear. Seven 8 pointers, D IF. My mother-in-law is a aperfectionist, and when she orderd that ring oir me, she insisted on the best!

 

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SinkingFun » 29 Jan 2012 03:49
I just wanted to share some pics of my new fiance's engagement ring after the proposal yesterday. She absolutely loves the ring and couldn't be happier!

Thanks to all who helped with the stone and a special thanks to diamondseeker!

 

[Amys Bling]

WadeWilson » 29 Jan 2012 13:00
I'll have to be back when she says I do, and have a picture of her wearing it!!! Thanks for the time everyone puts in on these forums.

Glad I finally found the right diamond on Blue Nile after dealing with local jewelers showing me subpar diamonds for too much money.

1.00 carat, GIA graded I color, VS2 clarity, Very Good cut grade. (Per Facetware may have been an excellent cut if the girdle was 4% instead.)
(I can't see any noticeable inclusions at all, even with a 10x loupe, I'm very happy about that.)

Excellent polish and symmetry, none culet, strong blue fluorescence.
Medium - slightly thick faceted (4.5%), 57% table, 62.7% depth.
2.0 on the Holloway Cut Advisor.
Center diamond dimensions are 6.32 - 6.37 x 3.98 mm.


https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/finally-found-the-right-engagement-ring.171260/

 

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lrae377 » 29 Jan 2012 19:39
So I've been following everyones posts and now I'm able to join in!!

I'd always looked at Tiffany & Co. rings online and though that they were gorgeous! I always thought that they would be way out of our price range but when we went into the store they were so helpful and considerate of our budget. The consultant worked with us and brought in many rings and was finally able to find one that worked with our style and budget!

Center stone:
.72ct
H color
VS2 clarity

Side stones:
10 side stones
.37 tcw

Metal
Platinum

I absolutely love it and am so thankful to my fiance for taking such time and consideration to pick out the perfect ring!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-engagement-ring.171271/

 

[Amys Bling]

Narsil » 30 Jan 2012 11:03
Posted this in the Under 1t thread too!

Boyfriend(now fiance!!) proposed to me with it on Xmas Eve We bought it back in November though as I knew what I wanted!

Diamond is from James Allen and setting is the Vatche Swan Solitaire in platinum purchased from Whiteflash and I'm in love with it!

Diamond Stats:
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.91
Cut: Excellent
Color: F
Clarity: SI1 (completely eye clean)
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None


https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-vatche-swan.171282/

 

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Crowned » 29 Jan 2012 23:35
So... she said "yes"! And... I caught it on camera.

On our anniversary we planned on going to a park and using a camera and a tripod to take some fun photos of ourselves. Since I'll be out of town for our actual anniversary I convinced her to do it a couple days in advance.

Once we got to the park, I set up the camera and used her for a test shot in several different locations. Once I found a spot we liked I set the tripod up and connected the intervalometer to the camera. I set the timer to take a photo every second until I stopped it.

Now for the details of the ring. I worked with Victor Canera to create this beauty. The stone details:

1.39 H SI1
GIA certified
Triple Ex

It's really hard to capture the beauty, but here is my attempt:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/1-39-ct-victor-canera-emilya-halo.171276/

 

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StacylikesSparkles » 31 Jan 2012 17:49 On Saturday, SO asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. Not only am I blessed enough to be marrying the most amazing man, but he presented me with the most gorgeous ring!

GIA 1.07 K VS1 Asscher
Depth: 61.6
Table: 67
Polish Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: medium to slightly thick
Measurements: 5.85*5.83*3.59
Culet: NO

The setting is a custom platinum setting from JamesAllen.com made by Danhov. I am completely in love with this ring and have gotten TONS of compliments on the band! I could not be more pleased!

https://www.pricescope.com/communit...tom-twist-setting-from-jamesallen-com.171325/

 

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Maya_85 » 27 Jan 2012 06:06
I got my 0.47 ct RB (H, VS1) engagement ring from JA today, and I LOVE IT ! Here is a picture on my 4,5 size finger.

 

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diamondseeker2006 » 01 Feb 2012 13:06
Long story short, I found a diamond I was interested in when searching for someone else on Rocky Talky. I had Jonathan at Good Old Gold call it in for me so he could analyze the cut for me, as well as check out the strong blue fluorescence. My original 1 ct. diamond had med. blue which I didn't even know was there for 25 years, so I was not afraid to check out a stone with SBF since they can be a good buy. And in fact, I think it is an amazing natural feature that should command a premium (in stones with no negative effects), not a discount! I was worried because this diamond was not as technically perfect as my 1.6 H&A stone, but after viewing Jon's video, I just couldn't see a difference. It is a GIA Ex/Ex/Ex and is a 1.58 G VS1. It is just a tiny bit smaller than the 1.63 which is actually perfect since I really wanted close to 1.5 when I first started looking. So when I decided to switch to this stone, I also changed to the Vatche U-113 which is the best Tiffany repro available today, in my opinion. the diamond is set at a medium height and is not too low or too high. I considered the best version at the time when I got the Leon, but I didn't love it enough to choose it at that time. I am glad I waited because I am sure I'd be changing again! I hope you never see me on here again changing my e-ring! I think the classic Tiffany is the best for me, and I can now enjoy thinking about other projects! My primary wedding band will still be the Tiffany Legacy 2mm, but I am open to another band for variety! Sorry I am not a good diamond photographer...diamonds are always SO much more beautiful in person!

I do need to thank Jonathan for his infinite patience with me! He is just one special guy! And many thanks to Lynda who helped me with the setting, and the whole staff at GOG, too!

https://www.pricescope.com/forum/sh...om-gog-in-vatche-u-113-tiffany-repro-t171351.html

 

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jesselle » 01 Feb 2012 09:27
awwww i chose my ring, it's bespoke, 18k white gold halo with diamonds underneath the halo (pics will explain!) with a GIA 0.56ct, SI1, triple ex, G coloured diamond with no fluorescence. i wear a size 7. i'm thrilled and cannot stop looking at my left hand!!!!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/engaged-my-0-56ct-halo-with-plain-band.171345/

 

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winternight » 01 Feb 2012 22:33
Today I received my first OEC diamonds - a pair of earrings with OEC and French cut diamonds by Jewels by Erica Grace. I LOVE these earrings. Here is a vendor photo and a not-so-great photo of me wearing them to give an idea of scale. Wow, I just love everything about these - the sparkle and the color and the clarity were all do well described by Grace who answered my additional questions (since I recently had a not-so-great experience with another internet vendor). 1.30 ctw --- .94 OEC and .36 French cut diamonds.

Anyways, I love love love my new earrings and I think they go really well with my other jewelry!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/delicious-french-cut-and-oec-diamond-earrings.171368/

 

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Chuckenator » 02 Feb 2012 16:53
the pictures are blurry, but you can definitely see the SBF in sunlight. I'm loving it... hopefully she does too!

More information on the purchase/fears/fluorescence in the following link:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/deal-of-the-century-or-big-disappointment-incoming.171340/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/deal-of-the-century-or-big-disappointment-incoming.171340/[/URL]

Eventually I'll post proposal pictures. These pictures below are blurry, but that's the photographer's fault (me), not the stone's.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/2-01-carat-d-vs2-excellent-cut-hca-0-6-sbf.171395/

 

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GemFever » 02 Feb 2012 16:39
I'm so grateful to PS for being awesome in general, but in particular for directing my FI and me toward GOG and the AVC! I love my ering so much

Last May, FI and I drove 5 hours from DC to New York to visit the store and check out these beauties. By hour 4.5 we were tired and starting to think that maybe it was a silly idea... and then we got to GOG and saw the diamond. WOW. Batteries instantly recharged Even standing in traffic for an hour just to get out of the city on the way back didn't spoil our mood. And, without further ado --

1.11 L VVS2 AVC set in an 18K yellow gold setting that we found at GOG on that same trip. Ring size 5. The prongs look really industrial (can't see in this pic), so I think I'll upgrade the setting at some point, but definitely still in yellow gold. Maybe bezel

- Anya

 

[GemFever]

Oh, how cool! Thanks for posting it here I'll add another pic, if I may.

 

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marierca » 03 Feb 2012 13:10
I am very excited about my new 1.5 carats custom made diamond eternity ring...VS1, F color, 18 carats white gold.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-eternity-ring.171427/

 

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Mayk » 03 Feb 2012 11:56
Well...here's the history.. in a few posts...
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-setting-in-the-rough-my-5-stone-ring.171224/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/the-setting-in-the-rough-my-5-stone-ring.171224/[/URL]

It arrived this morning... picture me waiting on the front porch in the cold (who am I kidding, I live in Florida) looking for the UPS man.. like a kid waiting for Santa to drop down the fireplace... o.k. so my chances were better...

It's stunning.. perfect and everything I thought it would be and more...

DS..your're correct.. it's high...but when I put it next to my e-ring.. not any higher.. and because of the height the stones don't go between my fingers.. which was a concern for me..

It's heavy.. VERY HEAVY.. my arm is going to get a workout...

Too many pictures.... so let the posting begin.. I hope I got them cut down enough...

The setting is platinum with 1.714 tctw of beautiful Solasfers!!!




Many thanks to Tim Andres at Emma Parker & Co Jewelry for being so patient with me... and to Adam at Sareen.. you WAY exceeded my expectations....

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-5-stone.171425/

 

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babydoll_mini » 04 Feb 2012 04:43
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone in Rockytalk who helped me to pick out wonderful stones last year!

And long story short, I know 30's anniversary is actually pearl wedding, but i still decided to give them diamond rings.
And sorry I actually only have the picture of my mother rings, because my father's ring is ... still under the process of re-making...

This is a 0.33ct H SI1 H&A stone I got from James Allen, just think this is a wonderful setting, that really enlarges the stone visually, so would like to share with you, here you go

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/30s-wedding-anniversary-gift-for-my-parents.171448/

 

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hawaiianorangetree » 04 Feb 2012 07:47
I feel like this pendant was kismet. I had been looking for an OEC for a pendant for quite some time and this one turned up in the JbEG sneak peek email on my birthday.

Everything was perfect for me, it was the size, colour, clarity OEC that I wanted, the style of the pendant was perfect too and it was right in my budget so i snapped it up!

Erica described it as a 0.87ct Old European cut diamond (later style/tranny) that is aproximately M colour and VS clarity, set in a 14k white gold bezel pendant with milgrain. The chain is 17.5 inches long with another jump loop at 15.5.

With the bezel it measures 6.56mm. IRL it looks a bit smaller than i was hoping but on the plus side it makes my studs look huge!

It's a very pretty stone and i am having fun getting to know her. He personality is so different from my MRB's, but in a good way.

Ok onto the photos!!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-oec-pendant-from-jbeg.171449/

 

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Resonance.Of.Life » 05 Feb 2012 03:25
The ring arrived this morning and I was so estatic!

Diamond Stats:
1.07 AVC J I1 (eye-clean except for that I can see the feather in certain lighting if I stick my face 3 inches away from the diamond, which won't happen on a regular basis > )
6.18 X 6.10 mm

Ring Stats:
Rose Gold (14k for a pinker tone) and platinum for the gallery and shank.
Size 4.25 (to accommodate for stacking rings) but really am a 3.5


I must really thank Erica for putting up with the PITA that I am .. changing the CADs about a bazillion times and pestering her with endless questions and concerns. Jewels by Erica Grace provided excellent service and my fiance and I are totally enamored with the setting!



https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/its-finally-here-my-avc-in-a-bella-halo-by-jbeg.171476/

 

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warmdiamondlove » 06 Feb 2012 14:49
Its .85 carats K-L in color & SI in clarity!


https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-7-stone-anniversary-band.171517/

 

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Cookie_tyme » 07 Feb 2012 19:48
Here it is - the real thing! Dh gave it to me at Outback on Friday night He was also very pleased with it. Now I'm trying to decide whether or not to have my 4mm wedding band made slimmer, 3mm, to match the shank of this new e-ring. For now, I'm wearing it with a 2mm band I had. I'd really appreciate any input!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/new-curlique-bezel-reset-for-my-88.170786/

 

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the_jess_machine » 08 Feb 2012 01:34
Hi everyone!
I have been a fan for a long time, and now I finally get to share not only my good news, but my gorgeous new ring! My fiance proposed to me on December 30, 2011 at the site of our first official date 8 years ago. After the proposal, he surprised me even further by taking me to Single Stone where I eventually selected my dream ring. Single Stone did a fantastic job with my ring, and after 1 month of patient anticipation, I finally have my engagement ring. I couldn't be happier, and can't help but share my joy with all of you!

My ring:
Single Stone style #NLR07-71-4
It is set in a white gold mounting, with a light milgrain bezel setting for the center stone.

Center Stone:
Carat: .94
Shape and cut: Old European Cut
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
Size: 6

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-new-single-stone-94-oec-bezel-halo-e-ring.171602/

 

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twinkie_transformer » 08 Feb 2012 02:31
So happy! I pulled the trigger in time for Valentine's day. She has no idea. It's a 2.01 carat, I color, VS1 clarity, no flour, GIA XXX, 1.0 HCA FIREBALL . Seriously, when I saw this after 4 weeks of extensive searching, I was immediately in love. Clarity is outstanding, nearly a VVS2. Color is high I for sure, but the cut is so amazing it faces up like an F

Don't take my word for it. Here are some pictures taken with my godawful phone camera. Remember I am not a hand model.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-2-carat-rb-e-ring-stunner-ready-for-v-day.171603/

 

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mr_purple » 08 Feb 2012 23:31
my new fiance's ring:

specs:

.91 Carat Center
G Color
Ex. Cut
Ex. Polish
Ex. Symmetry
SI2