My 1.86ct antique cushion in DK solitaire

[Rosebloom]

it's stunning!!!! The design is spectacular and the execution amazing. I am in awe!

 

[two_little_birds]

Simply beautiful!

 

[ariel144]

For the life of me I can't figure out how you could put that gorgeous diamond away for a whole year and forget about it. Your setting is just divine as well. Love your story...congrats on your win and your perfect ring!

 

[Wednesday]

Wow, it's beautiful and looks perfect! Great work, and glad you got the chance to get your gorgeous design made.

 

[marcy]

Your ring is gorgeous!

 

[iota15]

That head is to DIE for!

I can't believe I've never seen anything like that before. It's like a Mark Morrell head, with a twist that's so beautiful.

 

[chemgirl]

Wow. Love the head and the prongs. So delicate and the diamond really pops.

 

[almondblossom]

Simply beautiful!

it's stunning!!!! The design is spectacular and the execution amazing. I am in awe!

Thank you so much! I am really enjoying it!

For the life of me I can't figure out how you could put that gorgeous diamond away for a whole year and forget about it. Your setting is just divine as well. Love your story...congrats on your win and your perfect ring!

Thank you! I guess I was a bit unclear, it was only the design that was put away in the drawer. I had the diamond in a temporary setting. I couldn't bear to be without it for a year

Wow, it's beautiful and looks perfect! Great work, and glad you got the chance to get your gorgeous design made.

Your ring is gorgeous!

Thank you! I am also really happy I took the chance!

That head is to DIE for!

I can't believe I've never seen anything like that before. It's like a Mark Morrell head, with a twist that's so beautiful.

Mark Morrell is definately an inspiration! Thanks for your kind words

Wow. Love the head and the prongs. So delicate and the diamond really pops.

Thank you so much! I love wearing it!

 

[lioness]

Stunning! I love the basket, and that high crown!

 

[apacherose]

Your photos are gorgeous, your original sketches were pretty awesome, and DK nailed the look and feel And the workmanship looks fantastic

Congratulations on winning the contest - I'm very, very glad you did because your design *needed* to be brought to life

This, this, and this!!!

I was amazed at the ring and design on facebook and seeing it here I swooned. Your photos are fantastic show the ring beautiful cushion so well. Incredible design. Love how flowy and romantic it is, being modern while incorporating many vintage elements and inspiration- it is sophisticated and elegant. A classic beauty, all around.

 

[Tekate]

Both rings are gorgeous, I love the cushion setting and the stone itself.. also your hands are lovely and truly show off these rings... I have a size 7 1/4 and I wish for thinner fingers (waist etc best of luck it's stunning!

 

[madelise]

I *love* your photography.

and beautiful ring/stone too of course Congratulations on the win.

 

[almondblossom]

Stunning! I love the basket, and that high crown!

Thanks, I am so thrilled to wear this ring!

Your photos are gorgeous, your original sketches were pretty awesome, and DK nailed the look and feel And the workmanship looks fantastic

Congratulations on winning the contest - I'm very, very glad you did because your design *needed* to be brought to life

This, this, and this!!!

I was amazed at the ring and design on facebook and seeing it here I swooned. Your photos are fantastic show the ring beautiful cushion so well. Incredible design. Love how flowy and romantic it is, being modern while incorporating many vintage elements and inspiration- it is sophisticated and elegant. A classic beauty, all around.

Aww, thank you so much for these wonderful words!! I really appreciate your comments I also love your AVC in that lovely rose gold setting! I also considered rose gold for my ring, but unfortunately the color blends in with my skin color too much.

Both rings are gorgeous, I love the cushion setting and the stone itself.. also your hands are lovely and truly show off these rings... I have a size 7 1/4 and I wish for thinner fingers (waist etc best of luck it's stunning!

Thanks for your compliments on my rings - and hands! I have always disliked my huge knuckles
Btw, you also have an amazing cushion. I love your beautiful AVC pendant!!!

I *love* your photography.

and beautiful ring/stone too of course Congratulations on the win.

Thanks madelise! You have some gorgeous pieces too!

 

[nycspring]

Your ring is stunning!!! I love how the basket is delicate, intricate and open at the same time!

 

[MisterMadelise]

Beautiful ring, and congrats

 

[almondblossom]

Your ring is stunning!!! I love how the basket is delicate, intricate and open at the same time!

Beautiful ring, and congrats

Thank you so much! I am really happy about the ring.

 

[hooty]

Hi Almond,

Beautiful ring and congrats on the contest! I'm in the process of creating a custom solitaire engagement ring in 18k yellow to go with a warmer antique cushion cut. Would you mind if I used your design as an example of something to start from?

 

[cutes814]

I'm so glad this thread was bumped!

Almond, your ring is beautiful! Dainty, feminine, and romantic. I love how you journeyed to get to this ring made.

Are you still enjoying it just as much as day one?

 

[almondblossom]

Hi Almond,

Beautiful ring and congrats on the contest! I'm in the process of creating a custom solitaire engagement ring in 18k yellow to go with a warmer antique cushion cut. Would you mind if I used your design as an example of something to start from?

Thank you! How exciting that you are in the process of making a ring and congratulations on the engagement!! You can use my design, thanks for asking I'd love to see pictures when it's done! Warm antique cushion and yellow gold sounds dreamy

I'm so glad this thread was bumped!

Almond, your ring is beautiful! Dainty, feminine, and romantic. I love how you journeyed to get to this ring made.

Are you still enjoying it just as much as day one?

Thank you, Milly! Yes, I am still enjoying it, makes me really happy every time I look at it! I find myself wearing it alone most of the time, without my bands or with my bands on my right hand, so that nothing takes away from it

 

[Scandinavian]

Truly gorgeous! The setting is oh-so-delicate and stunning!! Looks perfect on you