Cushion cut engagement ring with baguette band

[Sassee]

Hi Everyone

I got engaged on the weekend. Am very apprehensive about posting my ring, but I will do it!!

I will try and post some more “lively” shots when I get a chance. My fiancé managed to master the “in the box” photos but we haven’t had any time yet to get some great hand shots or with the fire/scintillation.

The basic specs are: 1.1 carat cushion (GIA cert said “cushion modified brilliant”). D colour, SI1 (although we struggled to see any of the inclusions, even under the loupe). The band contains 0.97 carats worth of baguettes, but I do not have the specs on the colour or clarity. There are 10 band stones altogether.

Alright, here goes:

 

[Sassee]

Another shot

 

[Sassee]

And another!

 

[Sassee]

Another again... excuse the errant cat hair attached! Steve didn't spot that!!

 

[Sassee]

More cush goodness

 

[Sassee]

One more box shot

 

[Sassee]

Hand shot... excuse my terrible looking pudgy finger!!

 

[Sassee]

Another hand shot

 

[Sassee]

And another... gawd my hands look awful. Its winter here and it was a bit chilly outside!!

 

[wolftress]

Yum, I love a good cushion. I bet you get a lot of fire from the baguettes in the band too... I love the blurry pic on your hand with the colourful sparkles. Please come back with lots more pictures!

 

[Sassee]

Slight yellow reflection

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Your ring is beautiful, Sassee!! Don''t be apprehensive about posting it! We love seeing a beautiful ring like this!

 

[snlee]

It''s beautiful! Congrats!

 

[door knob solitaire]

I love it...the bags really make your piece stand out! But I need more GOOD photos. Please send us more!!!

DKS

 

[Haven]

Please tell me you''re apprehensive about posting pictures because you think we''ll try to steal your ring when you''re not looking!

Sassee, your ring is gorgeous! I love the cushion and baguette mix, I don''t think I''ve ever seen such a thing before and it looks beautiful. Congrats again!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very pretty! I love the mix of cuts.

 

[Kaleigh]

Are you kidding me?? It''s gorgeous, enjoy it in all it''s glory. I adore cushions and love the setting. Just a big WOW!!!! Congrats!!!

 

[dani13]

Ohhh...really pretty!! Congraulations, best of luck, and enjoy your new ring!!!

 

[gemgirl]

It''s gorgeous! I love cushion cuts. That will be my shape if I by a second sizable diamond.

The best of luck to you!

(Don''t worry about the furbabies'' hair)

 

[ringplease]

Beautiful ring. I love the combo of the cushion with baguettes. So pretty! Congratulations!

 

[nessvan12]

Great combination with the cushion and bags. Wouldn''t have thought of that! Cogratulations on your engagement!

 

[SeattleSweetheart]

Congratulations! Beautiful ring!

 

[AmberGretchen]

Its beautiful!!

I love that its different - something you don''t see everyday, and yet still has a classic look to it

 

[luckystar112]

Sassee, I love it! It''s gorgeous!

 

[poshpepper]

I love the cut combo! Very different and definitely something you don''t see every day... just beautiful!

Congrats on the engagement and ring!!!

Oh, and more pics of that beauty are a must

 

[bee*]

Your ring is gorgeous Sassee!! I love the picture with all the sparkles coming from it!

 

[DMBsGirl]

Lovely cushion and what a unique setting! Do you know the dimensions of your stone?

 

[Sassee]

Hi Everyone

And thank you for making me feel so welcome on this particular forum and to all of you who have given me feedback, it has made me a lot more reassured. Its not that I don''t trust my own taste or anything, but there are some real rocks on this forum and my little baby isn''t quite as "substantial" as others. But it is a lovely size and perfect for me

Cushions are still very unique in Australia, so most people don''t even know what they are looking at when they see my ring. My boss (male) surprised me though. He said ''is that a cushion cut?'' - I nearly fell over!! He told me he''d recently been checking out one of those "luxury" magazines that have cars/watches/jewellery and there was an article about diamonds including cushions. So there you go!!

Wolftress - yes the bags do shoot off a lot of colour. I have been pleasantly surprised by that!

DKS - I will attempt to get the fiance to take some more photos over the weekend and see how we go. We are total novices so it might take a bit of practice to get some great shots!!

Diamondseeker06, snlee, Haven, Tacori, Kaleigh, Dani, Seattle, ringplease, nessvan12, luckystar, poshpepper and bee* etc etc - thank you for your kind words. Yes, it was a bit of a risk mixing the cuts and to be honest I didn''t know what the end result was going to be but it worked out wonderfully, so I am thrilled!

Gemgirl - he is an enormous ragdoll cross (7/8 rag with a teensy bit of tabby/domestic). He is adorable but because its just turned to Spring here, he is starting to shed!!

AmberGretchen - I am so glad you said that. That was exactly the goal I had in mind. Something that wasn''t stock-standard-seen-it-all-before and yet retain some sort of classic look

DMS - I have the certs at home so when I am next able, I''ll track them down... I am afraid I don''t know them off the top of my head!!

 

[jfo]

Congratulations on yoru engagement! Your ring is gorgeous! I''m a sucker for cushions and yours is so white and sparkly!

 

[kcoursolle]

Beautiful ring!! I love the shape of your cushion, how icey white it is, and the lovely and unique baguettes in your setting! Congratulations on your engagement!