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For those of you wondering what my ring looks like, here it is!
It’s a 1.5 t.w. carat round cut center diamond surrounded by a halo and micro-pave band set in 14k white gold (we’re going to re-plate it in platinum on our 5 year anniversary) and it has a matching wedding band. I actually got to pick out my own ring! This was after a couple months of researching rings that fit Mr. Lab’s high standards and my very picky taste. 
Mr. Lab had to have a temporary sizer put on it because he didn’t have time to properly size it before the proposal.
We’re getting my current ring appraised and insured, and then sent off for verification, since it didn’t come with a grading report (we purchased from Zales because this was the only setting I’d found that I liked after months of research). Depending on what the report states, Mr. Lab wants to upgrade the diamond and pass down the current one to our daughter one day. I really don’t care if we upgrade this one or not, because I’m in love with it as-is!
If we do it that way, Mr. Lab will get the diamond that matches his standards, and I get the setting I love! We love that my ring has room to grow as we pass milestone anniversaries!
So, to make a long story short, we don’t know all the Cs quite yet. But I DO know that it doesn’t have any visible imperfections.
How many details do you know about your diamond? Does it remain a mystery to you, or are you aware of all of the Cs?
i know all my c’s =) we have the card from zales and everything…i LOVE it =) .97 center emerald cut, with 2 side emerald cuts and princess cuts in the band, for 2 carat t.w. and my band is 1 t.w. channel set princesses =)
your micropave is gorge, and i LOOOVE your pink polish =)
Beautiful!! Yes, I know all the details of my e-ring (unfortunately–depending on how you look at it)! I had to go on the hunt through NY’s diamond district for it with Mr. P who, like Mr. Lab, is super into the quality details of the stone!! So it was exhausting. 
Be glad your process was clean and neat and to both your liking!!! I think it is so beautiful just the way it is!!!
Your ring is gorgeous!
I don’t know all the C for my ring, but I know FH spent a while (or what seemed like an eternity to me) looking for a diamond that met his standards. I do know there are not visual inclusions and I always get compliments on how beautiful the stone is, my mom always talks about how flawless it looks 
Stunning! Mr. D did all the research but I have the report so I know most of the details!
Ooooooo I love it. So shiny!! I still don’t have mine insured. BAD me. I really have to do that!
We got the report with my ring. FI was pretty exacting about picking out a gorgeous stone just like Mr. Lab. While the ring isn’t perfect there are no visible imperfections and I kind of like that there are invisible (to the eye) little unique factors about my diamond. It makes it mine and no one else’s. :o)
Also, Ms. Lab, love the background of bridal mags for your pictures!
I know all the C’s about my ring because I was the one that had to insure it! I’m the “business manager” in our relationship. As far as picking, he did all the heavy lifting but we had a fun afternoon of ring shopping beforehand so he could get an idea of what I like. My ring is actually VERY SIMILAR to Miss L’s and I just LOVE IT - as every girl should.
Your ring is gorgeous. I got a report with mine because it was made. My FI picked out the diamond and setting separate. Mine is also a round cut stone with halo surrounding.
Very pretty ring!
The FI picked out each piece seperately with a jeweler that is also a family friend. I’ve got the GIA Certificate safely tucked away with our appraisal. =D
Honestly, unlike many brides I absolutely wanted no part of the e-ring selection. I wanted it all to be a surprise!
Pretty ring. My FI picked out my ring and I love it. I know all of the C’s (I have the appraisal), and he couldn’t have done a better job!
Sweet Jesus!
A friend of mine told me to have my ring insured, but my fiance assured me that’s not necessary… his mom gave it to him to give to me, and it was purchased on an ad man’s salary back in the early ’70s. It is a real diamond, but it’s very very wee. As it turns out though, it’s perfect! That’s about all I know. I love that it was his mom’s, because she is an awesome lady.
Very beautiful! I definitly seems to suit you!
I do have a question though - if you didn’t know the 4Cs about your diamond, how did you know whether the price you paid was appropriate for the diamond? I would have a hard time shelling out a lot of cash not knowing whether I was actually paying for a quality or a cheap diamond!
Wow. That’s quite a ring. Congratulations.
I know the “C’s” of my ring, rather, I knew them at one point but I forgot. It’s a really nice diamond, it’s beautiful, and it’s from my sweetie–that’s all I need to remember.
As for the insurance value–I don’t want to know! That’s none of my business. I can probably estimate, since I was doing a little pricing beforehand since I gave my fiancee some keywords (such as “emerald cut”, and “nothing too big!!”), but I don’t need to know how much he spent. The ring was a gift from the love of my life–that’s the important part.
Best wishes.
MidwestElle @ http://www.iowabride.blogspot.com
I’m a science geek and he’s a tech geek. The only reason we were interested in diamonds at all is that we love the science of the whole thing.
Then we went and got a colored stone… and there are a whole different set of C’s that you have to get to know.
We did our homework and made sure our diamond came with a cert. We wanted to make sure we were buying what we thought we were buying!
ZAles does not give a grading report?
It’s so pretty- I love the diamonds on the side! I had originally looked at that style (something similar) before I found my ring. I picked out the ring w/ Mr. Beagle.. so I found all the details then.
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Mrs. Labrador Retriever, Athens/Savannah Age and Occupation: 24, Student/Sports Reporter Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Physical Therapy Assistant Student/Future Dr. of PT Engagement Date: December 31, 2008 Wedding Date: November 2009 Venue: Whitfield Square/Savannah Station About Me: I'm working on my second degree from UGA (Go Dawgs!). I'm a self-proclaimed attention-w****. If it involves a camera, I'm in front of it! You'll never meet a girlier tomboy than me. I can go toe to toe with any guy on the subject of college football, and lift more than any girl in my gym, all without chipping a nail. I hope to someday be the only person you want delivering your sports news. My FI and I are the loving parents of three Labrador Retrievers (one of each color) and are planning a "Southern Romantic Charm" wedding in the beautiful, historic city of Savannah. I'm not extreme in anything except moderation... and wedding planning.
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