ERD and Leon: A Match Made in Heaven!

[CDNinNYC]

Hello everyone!

My lovely BF surprised me with a wonderful proposal Friday night. More details can be found in the LIW forum here. Mark T. and Leon did a wonderful job and we couldn't be happier.

The weather in NY hasn't been cooperating lately but I managed to get a few clear shots. Will try to add more once the sun comes out!

Here are the stats:
GIA LabReport
1.51 Cushion Brilliant, 4 Main Pavilion
Measurements: 7.18 x 6.36 x 4.41mm
Colour: F
Clarity: VS2
Table: 60%
Depth: 69.3%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle: Thin to Very Thick, Faceted
Flouro: Faint
Culet: Slightly large
Ratio: 1 to 1.13
Setting: Platinum solitaire setting with 1.05 tcw in pave.

ETA: Oops, forgot to mention for those that are interested; ring size is 6.75.

 

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[LaurenThePartier]

Wow - your ring is GORGEOUS! I''m in love!

 

[CDNinNYC]

Don''t know where that blue is coming from...

 

[CDNinNYC]

Last one for now. Thanks for looking!

 

[Catmom]

BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations on your engagement.

 

[CDNinNYC]

Thank you LaurenThePartier and Catmom!

You both have such beautiful rings that your compliments means alot!

 

[October2008bride]

Gorgeous!!! Lovely! You must be so excited!!! I can''t remember - are you getting married in NYC or in Canada?

 

[scarlet16]

Oh yay! I have been DYING to see your ring!!! It looks beautiful. Is it everything you hoped for?

ETA: And I just read you were at Tiff's on Saturday too! We were probably there at the same time!!!

 

[gemgirl]

Congrats CDN! Gorgeous ring and great pictures, despite the fact that it''s been raining so much here, I''m starting to feel like we should build an ark.... Leon never disappoints! It''s just beautiful.

 

[Love in Bloom]

My goodness, it''s

B E A U T I F U L

!

 

[CDNinNYC]

Date: 5/20/2008 5:25:10 PM
Author: October2008bride
Gorgeous!!! Lovely! You must be so excited!!! I can''t remember - are you getting married in NYC or in Canada?

Thanks October! (That''s my favourite month, by the way.)

We''re actually not sure yet about the location. It''s going to be interesting with us living in NY, our immediate families and childhood friends in Canada, and extended family in Europe. Either way, it''s gonna be a destination wedding for a large group of people!

 

[CDNinNYC]

Date: 5/20/2008 5:25:11 PM
Author: scarlet16
Oh yay! I have been DYING to see your ring!!! It looks beautiful. Is it everything you hoped for?

ETA: And I just read you were at Tiff's on Saturday too! We were probably there at the same time!!!

LOL! Did you read how you were part of my proposal???!!! I thought it was hilarious!

I do love it, but it's taking some time getting used to wearing. I'm very conscious that it's on my finger. Leon and my BF made some tweaks I wasn't expecting (single vs. double claws, one-sided pave vs. three sided) but it was a pleasant surprise. Am glad I didn't know the final outcome completely.

BTW, BF almost went for the Lucida band as well but changed his mind at the last minute and bought the 3mm milgrain w-band. It looks great on his finger!

ETA: Don't know if you remember me mentioning BF being under stress due to his company being bought out by another in mid-March? Well, he received a verbal offer today from the buying-company. He was so thrilled; I was doing a happy dance around the living room for him!

 

[CDNinNYC]

Thanks gemgirl and Love in Bloom! BF sometimes catches me staring at it and just shakes his head, but I''m glad I have all you ladies to share this bling-affliction with!

 

[sunnyd]

Oh CDN that is beautimus!!!

 

[scarlet16]

Date: 5/20/2008 5:43:05 PM
Author: CDNinNYC

Date: 5/20/2008 5:25:11 PM
Author: scarlet16
Oh yay! I have been DYING to see your ring!!! It looks beautiful. Is it everything you hoped for?

ETA: And I just read you were at Tiff''s on Saturday too! We were probably there at the same time!!!

LOL! Did you read how you were part of my proposal???!!! I thought it was hilarious!

I do love it, but it''s taking some time getting used to wearing. I''m very conscious that it''s on my finger. Leon and my BF made some tweaks I wasn''t expecting (single vs. double claws, one-sided pave vs. three sided) but it was a pleasant surprise. Am glad I didn''t know the final outcome completely.

BTW, BF almost went for the Lucida band as well but changed his mind at the last minute and bought the 3mm milgrain w-band. It looks great on his finger!

ETA: Don''t know if you remember me mentioning BF being under stress due to his company being bought out by another in mid-March? Well, he received a verbal offer today from the buying-company. He was so thrilled; I was doing a happy dance around the living room for him!

I did read that...I''m honored to be part of your story!!! That is too funny!

It is beautiful...I''m sure you''ve been STARING at it every moment...I certainly still am with mine!

Aww...it would have been fun to run into you. Now we really have to do this get-togther!

THAT''S FANTASTIC NEWS!!! He''s one of the lucky ones. What a fabulous few days you''re having then, huh???

 

[sugarplum]

CDN, that''s a beautiful ring!! congrats on your engagement!

 

[ahappygirl]

Congratulations! Your ring is absolutely stunning. It''s perfect!

 

[Skippy123]

Wow, beautiful and elegant, congrats

 

[rainydaze]

congratulations on your engagement! your ring is so gorgeous, absolute perfection!

 

[Tuckins1]

Fabulous!!! I absolutely love it!

Wear it in good health!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Oh, it''s so beautiful!

 

[icekid]

It''s absolutely stunning! You truly can''t go wrong w/ ERD cushion and a Leon setting. Congrats

 

[aggiebling09]

what a dream!! congrats

 

[pixley]

THAT IS HEAVENLY!

 

[mom2twogirls]

A match made in heaven, indeed! Stunning! Congratulations and thanks for sharing!