Ring Shopping

After a few weeks of looking and browsing jewelry stores, I have found the perfect ring(s)! Here are a few details on the engagement ring:

• It is a solitaire 1/2 carat diamond on a very thin platinum band. I was very adamant about a thin, dainty band.



• The setting is what they call the North, South, East, West setting. It is very similar to the traditional solitaire setting (x shaping of the 4 prongs) except the 4 prongs are aligned just like a compass; North, South, East, and West.



• The ring is set in a way in which the diamond looks so much bigger that it actually is. I can not believe it is only a 1/2 carat. The quality of the diamond is a clarity VS1 G. I have no idea what any of this means-I could care a less as long as it is from Brian... and really sparkle-y : )

The picture shows the two rings; wedding and engagement. The wedding band is made up of diamonds with tiny platinum balls connecting them. The diamonds go half way around the circle. It is the perfect compliment to the thin engagement band. I am so happy with my choices!!

It is not that great of a picture. I wish I could have gotten a better one with more detail but Brian quickly snapped the picture from his I-phone while the sales lady "pretended" to look away-I guess this is not allowed. I like to tell myself that it was impossible to get a clear picture with all that sparkle and flash going on : )

More important than any ring, I am so excited to spend the rest of my life with Brian. I am so blessed that my family loves him as he has already completely become a part of it! I also think it is important to note that Brian is willing to convert to Catholicism. We already worship together in the Catholic Church and one day we will take communion together-Grampa would be so proud!