My Mark Morrell 4-prong with bead setting

[gastro]

After months of online research and planning, my custom Mark Morrell 4-prong is finally ready. It incorporates details that were important to me with MM's fluid design and topnotch craftsmanship.

Hopefully my intended will love it when I pop the question (she doesn't know I have it yet).

There have been many people who have helped make my "project" come to fruition, but appropriately I'd like to thank everyone here on PS for their insight, advice and pretty pictures.

Specs
1.255 ct G SI1
6.90-6.95 x 4.24mm
D 61.3, T 57.4, C 34.7, P 40.7
HCA 1.2 (Ex-Ex-Ex-VG)

Now for some pictures (please bear with me there will be a few). First up are ones taken by Mark:

 

[gastro]

#2

 

[pixley]

Magnificent! The stone and the setting are delicious!

 

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#3

 

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Now for some pics I took

 

[gastro]

this one shows some fire too

 

[gastro]

I like this view

 

[gastro]

I got lucky with an arrow shot here

 

[tberube]

just gorgeous!! You''ll blow her away with that ring!! What are the stats on it?

 

[mom2twogirls]

Stunning!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[gastro]

Date: 5/14/2008 9:52:43 PM
Author: tberube
just gorgeous!! You''ll blow her away with that ring!! What are the stats on it?

oops how could I have forgotten! I''ve edited my first post to reflect the specs

 

[Tacori E-ring]

It''s stunning!

 

[marcy]

Exquisite and gorgeous!

 

[Catmom]

WOW, now that''s my idea of perfection!!

 

[Love in Bloom]

Oooh that is so pretty! Congrats, I love the upside down view and fire outside

 

[motownmama]

WOW!!! Gorgeous! Get it on her hand FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mrssalvo]

that is one amazingly beautiful ring...she''s going to LOVE it!!!

 

[erica k]

gorgeous, and perfectly proportioned!

 

[ahappygirl]

It''s really beautiful. Spectacular fire shots. Can''t wait to see finger shots!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Very beautiful...you did a great job!!! (And Mark did, too, of course!)

 

[Snooper]

WOW! Look at the fire!! Beautiful ring!!

 

[cincin090]

absolutely stunning!

 

[gastro]

Date: 5/14/2008 10:31:01 PM
Author: motownmama
WOW!!! Gorgeous! Get it on her hand FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone for their kind thoughts, it means a lot. Not giving away the ring just yet, everything is being meticulously planned for later this month. The handshots will have to wait, I''m afraid.

 

[ginzagirl]

WOW!!! Gorgeous diamond and setting! I can''t wait to see hand pics.

 

[Skippy123]

Wow, what a beautiful ring; I love Mark Morrell rings

Can''t wait for more pics please

 

[coatimundi_org]

WoW!! So beautiful! She will love it!

 

[JSM]

Gorgeous!!! I love it, the lines are superb. You have excellent taste!

 

[gemgirl]

Great stone plus perfect mounting plus Mark Morrell''s handywork....... It''s perfect

. She''s going to love it!

 

[gastro]

Date: 5/14/2008 11:31:29 PM
Author: Skippy123
Wow, what a beautiful ring; I love Mark Morrell rings

Can''t wait for more pics please

Thank you all again for your kind words, esp. longtime PSers diamondseeker, skippy123, sandiegolady, coatimundi et al. I''m sure you have seen them all, and it''s very flattering to hear praises from the community experts/aficionados.

I''ve realized since I''ve gotten the ring that I''ve developed a strong affection for it. I guess in a way I''m treating it like a child (and children indeed cost a LOT of money). Am I going to have separation anxiety when I give it away? Will the new adopted mother appreciate it? I might need future therapy.

More pics to follow, I promise!

 

[gastro]

Date: 5/14/2008 11:31:29 PM
Author: Skippy123
Wow, what a beautiful ring; I love Mark Morrell rings

Can''t wait for more pics please

Thank you all again for your kind words, esp. longtime PSers diamondseeker, skippy123, sandiegolady, coatimundi et al. I''m sure you have seen them all, and it''s very flattering to hear praises from the community experts/aficionados.

I''ve realized since I''ve gotten the ring that I''ve developed a strong affection for it. I guess in a way I''m treating it like a child (and children indeed cost a LOT of money). Am I going to have separation anxiety when I give it away? Will the new adopted mother appreciate it? I might need future therapy.

More pics to follow, I promise!