Fans of 'Battlestar Galactica' will instantly recognize the inspiration behind the Cylon engagement ring. For those who don't watch the show, all you need to know is that the Cylons are the main antagonists in the wildly popular sci-fi series. This geeky engagement ring was created by Craig Elliot for a man who met his wife at a Battlestar Galactica-themed party.
The man used gold and diamonds from his grandmother's ring and then showed Elliot sketches he had made of his proposed design. The ring was modeled in Maya and came out looking just as it was supposed to by all accounts. The one-of-a-kind ring features the heads of Cylons right near where the diamond is set. In case you were wondering, she said yes.
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The Cylon Engagement Ring is for Romantic 'Battlestar Galactica' Superfans
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