Finally - my e-ring!

[stellamarina]

Well, my boyfriend (fiance!) told me that the ring would MOST LIKELY be here by next Thursday and I was bummed. But, he received it Friday and told me we needed to make a stop for his job on the way to my family''s cabin on Friday night. We stopped at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco and he proposed under one of the arches under the main dome! It was wonderful. He had gorgeous flowers and a card waiting for me in the car. It was a really fun night and he surprised me even though we''ve already set a date and had already started planning the wedding. He still managed to make it quite special. Here are some ring pics!!!!

STats: 1.24 carat, G color, VVS1 clarity. He did a spectacular job. The setting is the Vatche half pave. Ring size is 5.5

 

[goldengirl]

WOW!!

That is just smashing on your finger! Kudos to your fiance!

Wear it in health and happiness!

 

[LGail]

Oh wow, that is absolutely beautiful. I LOVE the setting as well!!!

 

[Jennifer5973]

That stone look smashing!

What a beautiful proposal and ring--congratulations!

PS more pics!

 

[stellamarina]

Thanks ladies! I think he did a great job on both the proposal and the ring! Here's a side view because I love the prongs.

 

[stellamarina]

Here's another but I'm not quite getting the sparkly shots very well.

 

[Bethanying]

Beautiful ring and story- he really took you by surprise!!!! Congrats and beautiful ring.

Another member of our club, off the list

Bethany

 

[stellamarina]

One more...please excuse the weird orange lighting.

 

[stellamarina]

Thanks Bethany. It's fun finally being able to post my ring after drooling over everyone else's for such a long time!

 

[MelissaSue]

yay! Very beautiful stella.. Awesome that he managed to suprise you too!
Melissa

 

[quaeritur]

Wow, how beautiful!!! I love that side shot of the prongs, it looks like a dainty goblet! Best wishes on your engagement.

 

[valeria101]

I coudl not resist to rid that last one of orange - the size of the ring looks perfect on your finger and that one is a very nice pic indeed

 

[quaeritur]

Thought I'd adjust that last pic you posted...

[Edit: tee hee... thought I was seeing double there for a moment!]

 

[sparkler29]

WOW!!! Congratulations!! I absolutely love the ring - the setting is fantastic! It's great to see the Vatche half-pave ring on a real finger! Beautiful. Congrats and enjoy your engagement

 

[alexah]

Very beautiful ring

Congratulations & Best Wishes to you both!

 

[Patty]

Oh, this is the first time I've seen the Vatch half pave in a "real" ring. It's stunning! I adore the side view.

 

[stellamarina]

Thanks for fixing my picture Ana! I haven't gotten to learning the "fixing" part of digital photography. What you did looks much better! Thanks all for the best wishes!

 

[reena]

yay stella!

i love love love it. looks so nice on your hand--and super-big, too!

 

[ame]

ooooooohhhh I LOVE that!!! That's lookin real nice on your hand! Orange glow or not!

 

[KBerly]

stella your ring is gorgeous! you and new shiny are making me love the pave setting even more

 

[Rowan]

Beautiful, stunning ring!

 

[lindsal]

CONGRATS! You are very lucky to have such a great fiance and a beautiful ring.

Best wishes.

 

[Carmel]

Gulp ~ I'm gonna need some oxygen. I'm duly impressed!

 

[NewShiny]

Congratulations! I love it! (Of course, I'm biased - it looks a little like mine!!)

-NS

 

[KittenKat]

Stunning ring! Congratulations on the engagement!

 

[Jennifer5973]

Your ring is superb!

And I agree with q--from the side it reminds me of a medieval globlet!

Awesome!

 

[stellamarina]

Jennifer - I think that's why the setting appealed to me so much - the medieval goblet/crown-like look. Plus, it's not too high-set off my finger which is good for a klutz like me! Thanks all for your nice comments. Fiance thought it was funny that I had the need to post pictures but he was pleased by all the feedback of course...

Dana

 

[sevens one]

STELLA! STELLA!
(sorry I couldn't resist)
Your ring is beautiful.

 

[stellamarina]

One more picture - my coworker has a 5 megapixel FANCY camera and wanted to play. I can't believe how great his pictures turn out!

 

[MelissaSue]

What a GREAT picture!!!! What kind of camera was it? Do you know? My camera is 6.1 mp, but i can't get very good close up pics.. And your ring is even MORE gorgeous up close!
Melissa