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I Created A Magical Elven Ring That Turned My Girlfriend Into My Fiance
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I Created A Magical Elven Ring That Turned My Girlfriend Into My Fiance

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Hey, pandas! My name is Dovas, and I’m the editor at Bored Panda. I’d like to tell you the story of how I made an engagement ring to propose to Elena, the love of my life!

I wanted to do something truly special – and something that would provide us with a story to tell to our children and grandchildren. Because I like to sculpt wood and clay, I decided to, in one way or another, create a ring of my own design. Eventually, I found a jeweler who agreed to take anything I’d make out of wax and cast it in gold! Read on to see the ring and how I made it (and how I kept it a secret from her).

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Here’s the piece of wax that I started with:

I kept my tools in a box that I could pack and hide quickly if she came home

We both love the outdoors, so I knew it’d have a nature theme

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I’ve never made something so small, so I worked slowly – it took me more than 40 hours!

I had to work with a magnifying glass to see what I was doing

I used a camera lens blower to remove dust and scraps of wax

All finished – time to bring it to the jeweler’s

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After casting it in gold and adding a green tourmaline gemstone… It looked like this! Success!

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The stone has a deep evergreen color, but burns with a brilliant forest-green when it catches the light

Now for the box… after all, presentation is key

I’ll paint the panels and then add a second layer of wood over them

For my first time painting since elementary school, I don’t think I did too bad!

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I covered the inside with paper that I marbled with green, blue, yellow and purple watercolors

I invited Elena out for a walk in the woods near our apartment…

Luckily for me, she said yes!

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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Dovas

Dovas

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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VirginiaSu
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is so beautiful! I can't believe you made everything yourself! The ring, the box, even the paper the ring stands in.

Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing!! She's a very lucky (& very pretty) girl!

KyraBachmakova
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful ring! I also like the desert picture a lot - it looks amazing!

SharonBaldwin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are one in a million! Sweet jesture and a cool story to tell your children. You set the bar high for other guys. Congrats!

LizHancock
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, if every guy paid this amount of attention and effort into an engagement ring I think you'd easily put the diamond industry out of business. Kudos to you. http://www.onlinediamondbuyingadvice.com/

AislinnGraves
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Beautiful ring and what an amazing story to tell your children. :) May you have a long and happy marriage. :D

LunaIndigo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So adorable! And beautiful, your hard word certainly paid off

DebraBrooksKapellakis
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a beautiful ring and a heart warming story about how it was made and it's box. Bravo.

AnnBrookens
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's beautiful. She is a lucky girl to have a guy who cares so much!

GabyDomanais
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh. my. gawds. YOURE AN AMAZING BOYFRIEND- er... fiance? XD :D

MichaelRowley
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice. You have put every wholesale jeweler to shame. Well done.

MichaelRowley
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice, and as a side note, you have put every wholesale jeweler to shame. Well done.

BhaskarNatarajan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just awesome. We've all heard the stories of the groom taking great pains to buy a 2 carat solitaire ring but this is priceless...

DanielleDelaney
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This ring would mean more to me than the cliche diamond ring that most females wish for. And your girl is beautiful!!

CulpaMea
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is sooooooo awesome and romantic! Afcorse she said yesss!!

purpletalk
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a great man had a self created give to his love one... salute

Yoka
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How beautiful!!! Creative and romantic! Great job! Congratulations!

DiegoBelli
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you sir are a true craftsman, and your wife to be looks Brighter than the Sun wearing the ring blessed be all romantic people in love :]

wandabha
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing work of art. Very romantic . Congratulations and wishing you both a happy life together

wandabha
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truly a work of art. Very romantic . Congratulations. Wishing you both a happy life together

EvaAiken
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! What a lucky girl. It is a masterpiece, both the ring and the box. Very Beautiful.

JudithScull
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter is a jeweler with Lagos. I know how intensive the work is to produce a ring like this. It is exquisite. She is very blessed.

GlynisLailann
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Words fail me. I have this old fantasy that someone would do something like this for me & it never happened. Someday my prince will come ...

TinaCampbell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is beautiful and the box is also great work... lucky girl!!

ZygnetSamillano
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your effort is priceless. :) I just want to know though, about how much did it cost you all in all?

LubomilaTerziyska
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations! This is more then incredible! I wish you very happy and bright family life!

ValentinaPeteva
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing!i love the fact you designed yourself and put all the effort rather just going and bying it!Wish you all the best!!

SusannaVesna
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, ur like the best boyfriend ever! Congratulations to both of u!

AnanyaHaider
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh my god... feel like crying..... its so pretty and your fiance is even prettier... MASHALLAH!!! may Allah bless you both.... :D

AnanyaHaider
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

would you please marry me ?????? welll....i wont if u wouldn't get me one of your hand-made ring... and ... ooh oh with a box...... :P :P

ManonGm
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, also the box! i just wonder, is the stone not falling out of the ring if it' just wax inside? I mean, does it stick to the gold?

Noor
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this. Also that you made your own box. This just adds to the fact that you made it yourself!!

KerryKozak
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations to you both. Fantastic ring design and superb presentation - great art.

KerryKozak
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations to you both first, and you did an amazing job of design for both the ring and the box. Great paint job - how beautiful.

AngelaWard
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow congrats ! What a talent! If you put as much effort into your marriage as u did the purposal it will be a strong healthy one!

GracieLopez
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations! Beautiful ring, beautiful story, and beautiful fiancรฉ!

WilliamYauwry
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No wonder she said yes!! 40 hours job on the ring alone? You sir, must really love her!! Have a wonderful life together.. ^^

TojoMelville
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very clever, pretty and romantic....will you marry me? PS Why is she wearing ring on the right hand?

CoryNess
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect! You put SO much thought and time into an unforgettable gift and memory!

AshleighWilling
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How amazing and unforgettable and what a beautiful memory , complete with how to pics. The wax one was gorgeous too!

ElleceBill-Schmitz
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so lovely and so romantic! What an awesome thing for you to do! I know Elena was thrilled!

heysooz
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! She's a lucky, beautiful girl...she looks so happy; congratulations!

DarylJackson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much more meaningful since you hand made it yourself. You are very ingenious. I LOVE the ring. Great job. Happy marriage to you both.

JaneMary
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But the author of that ring, it is easily visible that you have to treat candidasis. Treat it seriously.

JaneMary
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations, it is pretty and done by yourself, precious art!

Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty ring and my big congratulations that you did it alone! But it is easily visible on hands you have to treat systemic candidasis.

LeonieBrok
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sir, would you teach my future husband how to do this? I haven't met him yet but this is just the perfect way to get proposed to

EmeseKozma
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You brought back the hope to me that there are real guys out there who are so amazing, caring and loving.

LiliMazlum
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh so a lucky girl!!, congratulations! you made a great job!

RytaPower
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is very blessed to have such a caring partner. Lovely ring and presentation. Thank you for sharing.

ImaElise
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My fiance worked with a jeweler to make mine, he is not as artistic as you, but it is something I will treasure forever.

LeahJ
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's lucky he made it the right size, imagine proposing with a ring that doesn't fit! I commend you sir.

BoredPanda Staff
Verified
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! One thing I didn't have pictures of was how I sneakily stole one of her rings for the jeweler to measure :D

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VirginiaSu
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is so beautiful! I can't believe you made everything yourself! The ring, the box, even the paper the ring stands in.

Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing!! She's a very lucky (& very pretty) girl!

KyraBachmakova
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful ring! I also like the desert picture a lot - it looks amazing!

SharonBaldwin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are one in a million! Sweet jesture and a cool story to tell your children. You set the bar high for other guys. Congrats!

LizHancock
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, if every guy paid this amount of attention and effort into an engagement ring I think you'd easily put the diamond industry out of business. Kudos to you. http://www.onlinediamondbuyingadvice.com/

AislinnGraves
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Beautiful ring and what an amazing story to tell your children. :) May you have a long and happy marriage. :D

LunaIndigo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So adorable! And beautiful, your hard word certainly paid off

DebraBrooksKapellakis
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a beautiful ring and a heart warming story about how it was made and it's box. Bravo.

AnnBrookens
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's beautiful. She is a lucky girl to have a guy who cares so much!

GabyDomanais
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh. my. gawds. YOURE AN AMAZING BOYFRIEND- er... fiance? XD :D

MichaelRowley
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice. You have put every wholesale jeweler to shame. Well done.

MichaelRowley
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice, and as a side note, you have put every wholesale jeweler to shame. Well done.

BhaskarNatarajan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just awesome. We've all heard the stories of the groom taking great pains to buy a 2 carat solitaire ring but this is priceless...

DanielleDelaney
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This ring would mean more to me than the cliche diamond ring that most females wish for. And your girl is beautiful!!

CulpaMea
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is sooooooo awesome and romantic! Afcorse she said yesss!!

purpletalk
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a great man had a self created give to his love one... salute

Yoka
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How beautiful!!! Creative and romantic! Great job! Congratulations!

DiegoBelli
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you sir are a true craftsman, and your wife to be looks Brighter than the Sun wearing the ring blessed be all romantic people in love :]

wandabha
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing work of art. Very romantic . Congratulations and wishing you both a happy life together

wandabha
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truly a work of art. Very romantic . Congratulations. Wishing you both a happy life together

EvaAiken
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! What a lucky girl. It is a masterpiece, both the ring and the box. Very Beautiful.

JudithScull
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter is a jeweler with Lagos. I know how intensive the work is to produce a ring like this. It is exquisite. She is very blessed.

GlynisLailann
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Words fail me. I have this old fantasy that someone would do something like this for me & it never happened. Someday my prince will come ...

TinaCampbell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is beautiful and the box is also great work... lucky girl!!

ZygnetSamillano
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your effort is priceless. :) I just want to know though, about how much did it cost you all in all?

LubomilaTerziyska
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations! This is more then incredible! I wish you very happy and bright family life!

ValentinaPeteva
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing!i love the fact you designed yourself and put all the effort rather just going and bying it!Wish you all the best!!

SusannaVesna
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG, ur like the best boyfriend ever! Congratulations to both of u!

AnanyaHaider
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh my god... feel like crying..... its so pretty and your fiance is even prettier... MASHALLAH!!! may Allah bless you both.... :D

AnanyaHaider
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

would you please marry me ?????? welll....i wont if u wouldn't get me one of your hand-made ring... and ... ooh oh with a box...... :P :P

ManonGm
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful, also the box! i just wonder, is the stone not falling out of the ring if it' just wax inside? I mean, does it stick to the gold?

Noor
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this. Also that you made your own box. This just adds to the fact that you made it yourself!!

KerryKozak
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations to you both. Fantastic ring design and superb presentation - great art.

KerryKozak
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations to you both first, and you did an amazing job of design for both the ring and the box. Great paint job - how beautiful.

AngelaWard
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow congrats ! What a talent! If you put as much effort into your marriage as u did the purposal it will be a strong healthy one!

GracieLopez
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations! Beautiful ring, beautiful story, and beautiful fiancรฉ!

WilliamYauwry
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No wonder she said yes!! 40 hours job on the ring alone? You sir, must really love her!! Have a wonderful life together.. ^^

TojoMelville
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very clever, pretty and romantic....will you marry me? PS Why is she wearing ring on the right hand?

CoryNess
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect! You put SO much thought and time into an unforgettable gift and memory!

AshleighWilling
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How amazing and unforgettable and what a beautiful memory , complete with how to pics. The wax one was gorgeous too!

ElleceBill-Schmitz
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so lovely and so romantic! What an awesome thing for you to do! I know Elena was thrilled!

heysooz
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! She's a lucky, beautiful girl...she looks so happy; congratulations!

DarylJackson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much more meaningful since you hand made it yourself. You are very ingenious. I LOVE the ring. Great job. Happy marriage to you both.

JaneMary
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But the author of that ring, it is easily visible that you have to treat candidasis. Treat it seriously.

JaneMary
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Congratulations, it is pretty and done by yourself, precious art!

Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty ring and my big congratulations that you did it alone! But it is easily visible on hands you have to treat systemic candidasis.

LeonieBrok
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sir, would you teach my future husband how to do this? I haven't met him yet but this is just the perfect way to get proposed to

EmeseKozma
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You brought back the hope to me that there are real guys out there who are so amazing, caring and loving.

LiliMazlum
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh so a lucky girl!!, congratulations! you made a great job!

RytaPower
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is very blessed to have such a caring partner. Lovely ring and presentation. Thank you for sharing.

ImaElise
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My fiance worked with a jeweler to make mine, he is not as artistic as you, but it is something I will treasure forever.

LeahJ
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's lucky he made it the right size, imagine proposing with a ring that doesn't fit! I commend you sir.

BoredPanda Staff
Verified
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! One thing I didn't have pictures of was how I sneakily stole one of her rings for the jeweler to measure :D

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