Best lighting for diamond?

[jpdoane]

When I propose, I want the ring to take her breath away. The diamond is certainly up to the task (thanks Jonathan!), but what lighting would you recommend for maximum visual performance. I don''t know exactly how/where/when I''ll propose, or if I''ll even have any control at all over the lighting. But I''d like to at least consider it. It will probably be evening/night, so natural sunlight may not be an option (but not sure yet). What do you guys suggest?

-Jon

 

[8*flash]

Candlelight of course!

 

[jpdoane]

Makes sense - Seems like that would really bring out the fire in the diamond,
but it wouldn't blow you away with brilliance.

Any other good lighting conditions you guys can think of?

-Jon

 

[Stephan]

Look for a place with a lot little sources of light (like little halogen lamps).

 

[Hongerhond]

I have happily studied my diamond under many different lighting conditions over the past few weeks, and I have come to the conclusion that it looks best ouside in the shade on a sunny day.

 

[lucy]

get one of those little ring boxes with a light attached inside and do it in the dark-flip open the box and the light will be just on the ring-fabulous!

 

[Mara]

Two words...TRACK LIGHTING!!!

There is this one restaurant that has mostly track lighting and without fail their waitresses always exclaim about how amazing my ring is. It hands-down is the best lighting conditions I have EVER seen my stone perform in. Amazing. Fire, brilliance, bright flashes...its swoonable. So find a restaurant with track lighting and you are all set!

Haaa.

Bathroom white lights are absolutely beautiful too on diamonds. Though not exactly romantic!