hi racherlle,
you are right. I don't want to be disappointed too. To some ladies, it seems strange, as such matters should be a surprise.
my partner hasn't even proposed yet!! He is aware and we talk about it before, and stupidly, I tell him no need (spoken like a practical feminist). Now I feel I am shortchanged!!!
I have gotten the princess cut stone as well. My ideal design is the trellis (aka X-prong, similar to tiffany's lucida) or cathedral design. I have yet to discuss with the jeweller if the designs are suitable for the gem. Some designs do not show off the brilliance that effectively.
hi sel, cindee & mamakshop,
I went to blue nile website for design ideas.
nelle