Thank you so much for reassuring me! You made me feel so much better about myself bcI have so many people in life that are trying to persuade me to go with a round solitaire. They think a round brillant cut is more timeless...
Victor Canera Engagement Ring Advice
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Thank you so much for reassuring me! You made me feel so much better about myself bcI have so many people in life that are trying to persuade me to go with a round solitaire. They think a round brillant cut is more timeless...
Go with what your heart wants.
My fave is classic round plain...but my best friend wants a big pear with side stones. That's HER dream ring & if that's what makes her happy I'll love it! It's your ring. Get what YOU Love! Who cares what we think or anyone else lol. And the pear does look fab on you!
I’ve had two settings and various bands down by Victor and he’s amazing, so gifted and wonderful to work with. I would take a trip to LA to meet with him and really get his settings on your hands so you see and feel IRL. Since it’s such as important piece, it would be worth the weekend trip. I did both times. It would be so fun and you get to see his custom cut stones as well. I’m in SF too so it’s a relatively easy drive.
If you haven’t seen this thread already it accumulates Victor’s pieces. This may be helpful too.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...nera-beauties-here.175281/page-9#post-4231847
Let us know how it goes.
If you haven’t seen this thread already it accumulates Victor’s pieces. This may be helpful too.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...nera-beauties-here.175281/page-9#post-4231847
Let us know how it goes.
UPDATE: Oh my goodness, it's been so long and I am so excited to give you guys an update! BF and I went down to LA in Dec and we made an appt with Mister Canera himself! I was a bit taken back because there was some miscommunication but in the end, everything worked out!
BF and I first brought up our idea of obtaining an antique cut pear and Victor pretty much said it would take 3 years to find something that would fit the specs that we wanted. I was really taken back and pretty upset. We left his office, not knowing what to do. We visited other jewelers and while we still had a great time, I felt that nothing really stood out.
We returned home to San Francisco and I just wanted to stop with the engagement ring shopping. It was becoming too overwhelming and I didn't find enjoyment anymore. BF opted to figure it out on his own and suggested to go to New York to check out diamondsbylauren and LaurenB. He apparently is a huge fan of their work but something just didn't feel right and honestly, I was worried that if he ended up getting a ring there, how do we deal with resizing, cleanings, and wedding bands?
It was about a week before we started getting ready to leave for the Holidays. We were going to be in Hong Kong and Taiwan for a month and I wondered if we ever were going to find a ring. To be honest, I was pretty sad. This Asia trip was particularly meaningful because we were going to meet each other's extended families and to informally let them know that we are preparing for marriage. I felt that things were a bit out of order. BF reassured me that everything will be fine, that we are in no rush. I felt better after that. The ring isn't important, what matters is my relationship with him. Whatever he picks out or decides on, I 'll be happy. After all, I will be marrying my best friend.
A couple of nights before we flew out to HK, BF casually asked my thoughts on the Canera European round. I said it was the most beautiful diamond I've ever seen. When we started this process, we had gone to Langs Antiques to scout out for euro cut diamonds (im a sucker for antiques) but many of them didn't have the ideal cut that I wanted. But when we visited Victor, we saw his canera european cut and fell immediately in love with it. And this is coming from a peson, who isn't tech savvy and is really into old traditions. I was shocked myself that I loved CERs so much..The floral facet is everything I wanted and more. I just never mentioned it because I was so fixated on pear cuts. BF longingly stared at me, and at that moment, tears just welled up. I knew, he knew. It's the Canera European Cut. No other jeweler will do. I've always loved Victor's work, his passion for creating handforged pieces, his Emilya setting (the delicate halo!), it just made sense. Everything came together. We both cried and held each other. Going with the CEC means a lot to us. First, BF is a biologist and works with flowers, we both have a strong love for flowers and nature. Secondly and most importantly, 2 years ago, my closet loved one, my favorite great aunt, who loves flowers, passed away unexpectedly in HK. When I found out she was in the hospital, I immediately bought a ticket to HK but atlas, I did not make it in time. I was really upset at myself and especially upset that BF never got a chance to meet her. I had always wanted them to meet and I wanted to let her know that I'll be marrying him, that I will be well taken care of. I never said goodbye. I always thought she'd get a chance to see me grow up, walk down the aisle. I cried and prayed for many nights. I wondered how my great aunt will ever see me get engaged and married now that shes gone..
So off we went to HK..we got a chance to pay our respects to my great aunt. BF finally got to meet her! It was a beautiful sunny day on top of a mountain, overlooking HK island, and of course, I became very emotional...all my childhood memories of her, of us came floating back. BF and i stood there for a bit and somehow the wind picked up, and I sniffed the air..Floral scents were in the air!! Rose, jasmine, flowers I've never smelled before...Even BF smelled it!! I cried..it was a sign!!!! I truly believe it's a sign!
A month later, I'm back home (BF went back to SF 2 weeks earlier..) and he confirmed that he went with Victor Canera. I knew...it's going to be the most perfect ring ever. Each time, I look at the ring, it'll remind me of my great aunt..my great aunt will be "there" afterall..She'll know!! The ring will be such a sentimental piece for me....
Today - I am still not engaged *yet*. When I came back home, my family and I all had jet lag, flu, food poison and pneumonia..Flu season hit us pretty hard. But when I'm all better, I think BF will pop the question. Timing wise will be left to him...Guys, I'm so happy....I'm just so happy that everything is working out!!
Thank you for so much reading and helping me with this journey. Its means so much to me!!
I've been a long time PFer (more than a decade) and been through so many ups and downs and I'm finally HERE! Thank you.
BF and I first brought up our idea of obtaining an antique cut pear and Victor pretty much said it would take 3 years to find something that would fit the specs that we wanted. I was really taken back and pretty upset. We left his office, not knowing what to do. We visited other jewelers and while we still had a great time, I felt that nothing really stood out.
We returned home to San Francisco and I just wanted to stop with the engagement ring shopping. It was becoming too overwhelming and I didn't find enjoyment anymore. BF opted to figure it out on his own and suggested to go to New York to check out diamondsbylauren and LaurenB. He apparently is a huge fan of their work but something just didn't feel right and honestly, I was worried that if he ended up getting a ring there, how do we deal with resizing, cleanings, and wedding bands?
It was about a week before we started getting ready to leave for the Holidays. We were going to be in Hong Kong and Taiwan for a month and I wondered if we ever were going to find a ring. To be honest, I was pretty sad. This Asia trip was particularly meaningful because we were going to meet each other's extended families and to informally let them know that we are preparing for marriage. I felt that things were a bit out of order. BF reassured me that everything will be fine, that we are in no rush. I felt better after that. The ring isn't important, what matters is my relationship with him. Whatever he picks out or decides on, I 'll be happy. After all, I will be marrying my best friend.
A couple of nights before we flew out to HK, BF casually asked my thoughts on the Canera European round. I said it was the most beautiful diamond I've ever seen. When we started this process, we had gone to Langs Antiques to scout out for euro cut diamonds (im a sucker for antiques) but many of them didn't have the ideal cut that I wanted. But when we visited Victor, we saw his canera european cut and fell immediately in love with it. And this is coming from a peson, who isn't tech savvy and is really into old traditions. I was shocked myself that I loved CERs so much..The floral facet is everything I wanted and more. I just never mentioned it because I was so fixated on pear cuts. BF longingly stared at me, and at that moment, tears just welled up. I knew, he knew. It's the Canera European Cut. No other jeweler will do. I've always loved Victor's work, his passion for creating handforged pieces, his Emilya setting (the delicate halo!), it just made sense. Everything came together. We both cried and held each other. Going with the CEC means a lot to us. First, BF is a biologist and works with flowers, we both have a strong love for flowers and nature. Secondly and most importantly, 2 years ago, my closet loved one, my favorite great aunt, who loves flowers, passed away unexpectedly in HK. When I found out she was in the hospital, I immediately bought a ticket to HK but atlas, I did not make it in time. I was really upset at myself and especially upset that BF never got a chance to meet her. I had always wanted them to meet and I wanted to let her know that I'll be marrying him, that I will be well taken care of. I never said goodbye. I always thought she'd get a chance to see me grow up, walk down the aisle. I cried and prayed for many nights. I wondered how my great aunt will ever see me get engaged and married now that shes gone..
So off we went to HK..we got a chance to pay our respects to my great aunt. BF finally got to meet her! It was a beautiful sunny day on top of a mountain, overlooking HK island, and of course, I became very emotional...all my childhood memories of her, of us came floating back. BF and i stood there for a bit and somehow the wind picked up, and I sniffed the air..Floral scents were in the air!! Rose, jasmine, flowers I've never smelled before...Even BF smelled it!! I cried..it was a sign!!!! I truly believe it's a sign!
A month later, I'm back home (BF went back to SF 2 weeks earlier..) and he confirmed that he went with Victor Canera. I knew...it's going to be the most perfect ring ever. Each time, I look at the ring, it'll remind me of my great aunt..my great aunt will be "there" afterall..She'll know!! The ring will be such a sentimental piece for me....
Today - I am still not engaged *yet*. When I came back home, my family and I all had jet lag, flu, food poison and pneumonia..Flu season hit us pretty hard. But when I'm all better, I think BF will pop the question. Timing wise will be left to him...Guys, I'm so happy....I'm just so happy that everything is working out!!
Thank you for so much reading and helping me with this journey. Its means so much to me!!
I've been a long time PFer (more than a decade) and been through so many ups and downs and I'm finally HERE! Thank you.
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