I can’t help it. I LOVE diamonds! Especially colored stones like yellow, champagne, or even brown.
When my FH bought me a ring, I told him I didn’t need a formal engagement ring(we just did the JOP, formal wedding in the fall). I LIED. So I bought an antique setting myself and started looking at stones(yes, he got right-of-approval). This is the setting;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220214196180#ebayphotohosting
I’m thinking a chocolate or cognac diamond for the center, and nine champagne diamonds surrounding it. My friends all say I should do the opposite, but I like the idea of my way better. Besides, with the darker stone it would be easier to get a .33 ct for a good price. I got 10 small champagne diamonds(certified non-conflict, of course) for on eBay!
Because he’d already forked over a great deal of money to buy us a house, and I’m still in school and holding down a part-time. low-paying job. I didn’t want to be that demanding. It’s enough that he’s marrying me. I just wanted this for myself, for our formal ceremony.
Love pink, but not in diamonds. It’s got to compliment my wedding band;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360010120407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=023#ebayphotohosting
I like your idea of the chocolate or cognac diamond for the centre, and nine champagne diamonds surrounding it. I think it is really unique and original and will go well with the setting you have chosen, it will look very antique-y. Or you could go with a brown/cognac stone for the centre and have white diamonds surrounding it. Just a few thoughts but whatever you choose I am sure will be so nice. Make sure you post a picture of it when it’s finished, I want to see!