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E-ring Solasfera Thibaudeau copy

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Incisor

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Hi Folks,

I am a newby at diamond, looking for an engagement ring for the last 3 months. I found Pricescope the 2nd week and it changed everything. I learned swo much by reading so many of your posts. I want to thank all of you.

After too many hesitations (I lost opportunities many times
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), I purchased a Solasfera .80ct F VS1. I wanted bigger with less clarity but could not find it in time. Even if I did not purchase from them, Good Olg Gold people were fantastic to help me in the process. I''ll look into their SquareC for my next purchase, promise Tim.

Measurements: 6.02 X 6.06 X 3.68 mm
Weight: 0.80
Proportions
Depth: 60.9%
Table: 55%
Crown angle: 33.2degree
Pavillon depth: 43.1%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick
Cutlet: None
Finish
Polish: Exc
Symmetry: Exc
Clarity Grade: VS1
Color Grade: F
Florescence: None
HCA estimate 0.7

For the setting, I was going to get the Champaigne from WF, but the GF friends said it was too much. My GF likes modern urban style (metal, angular) as I am more of a classic organic guy (wood, curves). Anyway, I found after 3 weeks of browsing the web a jeweler from my hometown ( Montréal) called C. Thibaudeau (see my avatar). I had to get a local (l.A.) jeweler make a smaller lower copy as my GF works with gloves. Not perfect but close enough.

I am proposing on Dec 22nd. Picking her at work (I had her staff book fake patients), fly her to Seattle where we met, eat at a highly praised restaurant in a private room for 2 with a private waiter, propose, sleep in an hotel suite, visit old places and fly back next day.

Again I want to thank you all for your unconscious help,
Dominic

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Side view. I had the jeweler place the diamond very low, maybe too much as the floating effect is gone. But I prefer that she wears the ring instead of it looking good in the drawer.

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Thanks Michelle,

I am glad you find the ring pretty. I know the setting will not please everyone because like you said it might be "artsy"
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but I wanted it simple and without prongs.

The restaurant in Seattle is called Canlis. I lived there 1 year but was too poor to eat at any such places, what I am saying, I am still too poor!!!

Dominic
 
Ooh Incisor, I like that setting very much. Very sleek, modern, and bold. And early congrats to you and your sweetheart!
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oooh... don''t forget to post hand shots! Congrats!
 
Thanks Leila and Kitty,

I forgot to mention the Jeweler place the inscription on the diamond within the platinum
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Does it interfere with insurance or appraisal?
Can the insciption be damaged?
I assumed he would look for it, he assume I would tell him about it...ahh fudge!!!

Dominic
 
very cool and nicely done. congrats and yes, please come back with the handshots
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Oh I love it! What a super lovely ring! Congrats!!!
 
the ring is BEAUTIFUL and the proposal sounds absolutely fantastic. Be sure to come back and let us know how it went (and with more pics
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It''s beautiful!
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I love the side view.
 
Very nice!!!
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Hand shots please when you get a chance??
 
I L.O.V.E it...
i want something similar to that... it is really a beautiful setting!
 
It is GORGEOUS!!! It looks perfect!
 
It''s beautiful, congrats! Good Luck on the proposal, sounds perfect!
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Sorry-I have no idea about the inscription. I''m sure the experts on here will be able to help you out.
 
~~I love the ring!! Very sleek and modern!!!
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What a cool ring!
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I don''t think the diamond is set too low either. Like you said, she has to wear it, so it needs to fit in with her lifestyle.
Do post some live handshots when you get them! I''m sure she''ll love it.
 
Very beautiful. Try calling the person who set the diamond in the ring and see if something can be done.

shay
 
it''s very lovely
 
Very cool ring! I love it! Good luck with the proposal and please post hand shots afterwards.
 
Noramlly I don''t like the look of more modern rings but I really like yours, it looks great. Good luck.
 
I adore modern styles and I love that ring!
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What a thoughtful proposal, also. Enjoy your weekend in the great Northwest! Sounds wonderful!
 
Great sleek and modern ring. I love that you can see the profile of the diamond and all the better that it''s a low head if that''s what she needs and wants! Good luck on your proposal...it sounds tres romantic!!!
 
Thank you all, I really appreciate your coments.
I''ll try to get hand shots, but my digital camera has limited capacities.
Oh, FireGoddess, it has to be tres romantic,I am french Canadian!!!
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Dominic
 
I LOVEI T! I think it''s set in just the right spot. Not too low. I don''t think it''s really necessary to get the inscription covered in the "prong" but if it means that much, do it. Mine''s exposed. I prefer it be so I can inspect it since Im a nutjob :)
 
Thanks Ame,
For the inscription, I wanted the insciption to be visible but the jeweler set it under the metal!!! He didn''t know the diamond had an inscription!!! It doesn''t bothers me that much, but like you said, it''s nice to be able to check.
The jeweler also said it would be very difficult to reset the diamond; but he wants me to get my ring checked every 6 months to make sure it won''t fall
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Whatever...
Dominic
 
I guess it doesn''t matter if the inscription is covered, since it''s easily identifiable.
 
If I want to purchase diamond studs in 1ct tw, does it make a difference if it is Solasfera or not?
Thanks,
Dom
 
Not necessarily but I would personally go with Solasfera''s so the sparkle matches. I think those stones are to die for.
 
That is a gorgeous classy ring! I have a Claude Thibaudeau right hand ring and I love the sleek simplicity of it.
 
Gorgeous ring! I love vintage and/or very sleek and streamlined pieces, and would wear that in a heartbeat. She''ll love the form and appreciate the thought you put into how it will function for her.

Best wishes!
 
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