Flash & Sparkle

[MichaelF]

Okay, so I''ve been away for two weeks celebrating and adjusting my life. Yes it was two weeks ago today that I picked up my jewel of a ring and I''m back now with my story and the goods. Oh, and did I mention she said..... "Yes"... "Yes, I love you..." and "Yes, I will marry you!" No diamond has value greater that that word... "yes"... I''ll post the full story and links under Rocky Talk, but here is the ring! I only have three pics from the appraiser and my camera is broken. As soon as I get it fixed I''ll post some better shots...

Michael

 

[MichaelF]

A close up...

 

[MichaelF]

Side view...

 

[Heyjud]

Michael, It's beautiful! You are such an amazing wordsmith...a mere poet such as I can only envy! May she wear it in good health and enjoy it's beauty for a lifetime!

 

[Lanee]

I love this ring-congrats and you really are exceptional with words.

 

[Meraj]

It is beautiful!!!! This setting looks similar to mine. Who made your setting? Is this platinum or wg? The diamond looks huge. How many carats is it?

 

[MichaelF]

These pics don't do this ring justice. They were taken at the appraiser and I'll take some when my 35mm is repaired. It is a platinum setting that I designed. It is was made by Quest Manufacturing Jewelers in Dunn Loring Virginia. They are wholesalers so I paid about 1/2 retail for the platinum setting (appraised at $1,600 and I paid $875). The diamond is just north of 7mm in diameter and has a carat weight of 1.273ct. It is "G" color and "SI" clarity. Other specs follow:

Carat 1.273
Color G
Clarity SI1
Measurements (mm) 7.04 - 7.06 x 4.28
Table % 55
Depth % 60.7
Crown Angle ° 34.8
Crown % 15.6
Pavilion Angle ° 40.8
Pavilion % 43
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Girdle 1.0% to 1.4% Faceted
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible


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On 8/15/2003 5:38:38 PM Meraj wrote:

It is beautiful!!!! This setting looks similar to mine. Who made your setting? Is this platinum or wg? The diamond looks huge. How many carats is it?

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[Kamuelamom]

Ya done good, Michael! Congratulations and best wishes.

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

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On 8/15/2003 8:54:27 AM MichaelF wrote:

Okay, so I've been away for two weeks celebrating and adjusting my life. Yes it was two weeks ago today that I picked up my jewel of a ring and I'm back now with my story and the goods. Oh, and did I mention she said..... "Yes"... "Yes, I love you..." and "Yes, I will marry you!" No diamond has value greater that that word... "yes"... I'll post the full story and links under Rocky Talk, but here is the ring! I only have three pics from the appraiser and my camera is broken. As soon as I get it fixed I'll post some better shots...

Michael
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Michael...Very unique setting..Congratulations...You seemed to have worked through your anxieties just fine and the ring is gorgeous...

-Josh Rioux
Sitka, Alaska