I've mentioned before how much I love what I do. Although it's nice to know that people will covet my creations without knowing anything about me, I would quickly become disenchanted if confined solely to creating objects for customers I'll never meet.  How fortunate then I am, playing a small part in the union of so many couples who've decided to celebrate their commitment to each other.

When creating for an engagement, wedding, commitment or anniversary, I have both the privilege and responsibility of really getting to know my clients. I need to divine their personal style, and (in the case of engagement and anniversary rings presented with an element of surprise) it is often a test for them as to how well they think they know their significant other. I'm certainly not qualified to be a therapist, but the process I guide often does have a clarifying and strengthening effect that comes from the reflection necessary to create. More often than you might imagine, a client will begin with one idea and emerge by the end having changed direction completely.

In the case of the rings above, however, the usual element of surprise was eliminated by practicality. The tables were turned, with her knowing exactly what she would receive and instead suprising her fiancé Michael with his wedding band. Kristy knew she wanted a ring that combined the engagement and wedding ring into a single object, and had always been partial to my Diamond Hex Ring (recently featured in Martha Stewart Weddings). The rings above were our solution, crafted in 18k White Gold-Palladium and augmented with fine diamonds.

Best wishes to Michael and Kristy, and thanks for letting me be a part of your celebration!

~GG