The phone rings. A
familiar name, a familiar voice. I can always tell from
the tone of the voice, even before the word
is spoken. It is as if I can
almost see the smile behind the voice and feel the nervous excitement and hope
radiate through the phone line from Dubai.
“… Faith… can I ask you about engagement rings?” It is our old friend Ronald’s turn.
“… Faith… can I ask you about engagement rings?” It is our old friend Ronald’s turn.
I get lots of phone
calls by the way and I can say I remember distinctly each one of them. Keeping
the boyfriends’ secret from my girlfriends is often most thrilling, yet nerve
wrecking at times.
Ronald and Inka are my
special friends. We go back a long way now. More than 10 years of friendship
and one of the first friends I’ve met and kept since I arrived in Australia. A
beautiful couple that compliment each other in so many ways, a real match made
in heaven. Designing their engagement ring was a real honor for me but choosing
the diamond was a real highlight.
Being at the frontline
of ‘fine jewellery consulting’, I get asked a lot of personal questions from
the awkward, like “…how much did you pay for your ring?”, to the extreme. There’s
often the query whether a guy should spend three months of his salary on the
engagement ring – I seriously have no idea who came up with that or how
relevant it is to the whole scheme of things.
“…Or he can spend the
equivalent to the investment in his new Harley Davidson!” (according to a very
witty lady client I once met).
The amount spent on
the ring really isn’t what that matters most. And I was glad Ron didn’t ask me
the questions above, but he did ask my opinion. I did guide him to finally pick
the absolutely brightest and whitest color and highest clarity (pretty much
flawless) diamond on the grading chart. I must say, his careful thought, process and deep
sincerity of the proposal was what truly takes the cake. For the engagement
ring is a promise. A promise that he will cherish and love Inka always. Protect
her, guide her, keep her warm and make her laugh even when skies get grey.
In addition, the thumbs
up of approval from the in-laws was the extra icing on the cake. Being aware
that they are true appreciators of diamonds and its rare beauty, Ron’s choice
of the premium jewel truly went that extra mile, symbolising he will strive and promise the best life and future holds for his wife to be, with their union.
To finally hear that,
“SHE SAID YES!” was really just so awesome. And look at them now, five years on
and a love stronger than ever, with two beautiful daughters to complete the
truly happy family picture. One that inspires and touches the hearts of family
and friends from around the globe. Well done my friends! Jakarta, Melbourne,
Dubai and now New York… can’t wait to hear more about your new lives and adventures.
Thank you for sharing all your special moments through your beautiful photos.
Its just so heart warming watching Kira and Lana grow into gorgeous little
girls.
Happy anniversary
Ronald and Inka! Thank you for your friendship :-)
Cheers to many more
special memories to come. Here's to forever..
God bless your
beautiful family always…
