offset oval setting pics (finally!)

[vip0802]

Date: 6/26/2009 3:31:14 PM
Author: baseten


And wow, thanks for the response and the complements! i tried several times to post more info and didn''t realize the undefined error was photobucket-related.


to answer some of the questions...

The center stone is a 1.33 F SI1, ex/ex cut/pol.


the band if i remember correctly is a bit over 1/2 carat total weight, and the stones are rated at h si1 or better, and of good or better cut (arrgh, i forget the exact specs on the setting)


I know the center stone by heart because it was a months-in-the-making obsession. Now she says to people ''hey, it''s his ring, i just wear it''



I purchased the setting from a local jewelery store with a very helpful and knowledgeable owner who was not a BS salesman, just genuinely interested in helping me find the perfect setting and stone. Our requirements were the east-west oval (of course) also a lower setting as my girl is a self professed klutz, and athletic, so a low well protected setting was key as well. We tried a bunch of settings and he wasn''t satisfied until he spotted this one and ordered it in for us to look at. I himmed-and hawed around looking at other stores and ended up coming back to this one cause it was perfect and i was just being a dunderhead.


I had him search for some stones for me, but he was in a different ballpark than the online folks, so I ended up using whiteflash for that part.


With regards to the wedding band search, truth be told, I''m not crazy about black diamonds either, just a path we are exploring because she expressed some interest in it. We''ll see how the search goes!

my heart is fluttering over this ring!!!!

i just adore east-west settings and it''s absolutely gorgeous, so congrats to you both!

i must say, i think it is so endearing to put so much thought and effort into the ring!

 

[icekid]

ooooooh I love it! We don''t see too many east-west ovals, though I should have a spessartite one soon.

great job!!

 

[LadyBlue]

I love the east-west setting!! It''s very original, beautiful and stunning!!

Congratulations!!

 

[AdiS]

Date: 6/27/2009 9:08:02 AM
Author: ckrickett

Date: 6/26/2009 3:31:14 PM
Author: baseten


I know the center stone by heart because it was a months-in-the-making obsession. Now she says to people ''hey, it''s his ring, i just wear it''

she is wearing it!

I DEMAND HANDSHOTS...please!

LOL, ckrickett, you crack me up!

I agree though-handshots please! It''s a stunning ring, I love it!

 

[Stone Hunter]

This is a STUNNING ring. I am partial to ovals and love the E/W and the double prongs...let''s see some hand shots!!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Oh my, it is stunning!
I love how the oval is set E-W
Congratulations!

 

[Kelli]

What a gorgeous and unique ring!

 

[Kaleigh]

OMG, this is fabulous, just love the oval, east west, love the claw prongs and the setting. Perfection. You did a great job!!!! Congrats to you both!!

 

[LamborghiniGirl]

Oh my goodness the east-west oval is amazing. With the double prongs it is just yummy! She is so lucky to have such a unique and stunning ring. Congratulations! Rings with a design like that don''t pop up too often so she is definitely going to turn heads!

 

[yardley]

Amazing ring in every way!

 

[motownmama]

LOVE the ring!!!! I think it''s gorgeous, but I''d be careful not to detract with the wb. There''s alot going on with the East/West, double prongs and the band. If you incorporate black diamonds, I''d alternate them with white in an exact match with the er band, so as not to overdo elements - just my opinion.

 

[MMT]

Oh I love your ring. What a gorgeous oval