Design Story: Troy & April

Photography credit: Aleeza Webb

Photography credit: Aleeza Webb

How long have you been together?
About three years.

How did you two meet?
We met while walking our dogs!

Can you share your proposal story?
We spent months customizing the ring, and Troy spent the same amount of time planning the proposal. It was something he had dreamed of his whole life and that he’ll only do once. Needless to say, there was much anticipation! Troy arrived at my (April’s) house first thing in the morning and explained that he would give me five riddles, which would take us to five different locations. First location: Where we met. Second location: Our first kiss. Third location: Where Troy first professed his love. Fourth location: Where we had our first dinner together. We were escorted to a table with 30 white roses and a framed poem from Troy. The best way to explain our feelings at that point? The world could have been burning down around us and we wouldn’t have noticed. The fifth and final location: A beautiful waterfront dock. Both of our hearts were racing as Troy dropped to his knee and asked the most important question of his life—will you marry me? I said an emphatic YES and the rest is history!

Photography credit: Aleeza Webb

How was your overall experience with Forever Artisans?
It was absolutely amazing. Missy and the team were so patient and gracious with all our questions and concerns. Everyone was engaging and fun to work with. We made lots of changes to make our ring perfect, and we never felt rushed or pressured. It was very much a team effort.

Where did the inspiration for this design come from?
We wanted something that sparkled from every angle, something prominent, and modern. We found a local jeweler with something similar to what we were imagining, and we started there. Then, we customized, dreamed, and customized some more until it was perfect.