the ring!

Ah yes, the ring. I have received a few inquiries about why there is absolutely nothing about the ring on the website! well..

TA DA!

SPARKLEYYY! its a driving hazard! i always want to stare at it haha =)

Gary and I both agreed that we did not want a diamond as we do not support the industry. =) so what is this super sparkley gem??

A mossanite! on a platinum band. So what is that exactly? well, Its a meteorite! hehe which is extremely rare and practically impossible to find in nature, so of course its chemical grown in the lab, and modeled after a "falling star" that fell 50 thousand years ago. hehe =) Its chemical composition: SiC (silicone carbide)

It has a radiance dispersion of: 0.104 (which is 2.4 times that of a diamonds) and refractive index of 2.69 approx (10% more brilliant than a diamond) Basically meaning much sparkelier! haha =) And its harder than emeralds, rubys or sapphires.

Gary and Joann had it designed and made from Bluemental Jewlers. They picked out a simliar rign they liked, and took out the things they didn't like and added a few things they did like. Few days later! They were sent this computer generated prototype for my pretty ring!

The a wax mold was made! and then the final product! =) =)

I definitely would encourage future engagies wanting a beautiful sparkley clear stone to look more in to this gem, and the issues surrounding diamonds. I know theres alot of social pressure and commercial brainwash to buy the "girls best friend." (you'll feel it the moment you walk into any chain jewlery store)

Totally feel free to ask me or gary any questions about our choice! ^_^