Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Ring

I proposed to Eliza in Main Street Park in Brooklyn. I had planned to do it there as it has one of the most spectacular views of the New York skyline. The whole day the ring was burning a hole in my backpack and I was so paranoid about losing it. That evening we were surprised by my brother and his fiance at an amazing restaurant in Manhattan. They had planned to surprise us that evening by turning up unannounced, but had no idea I was going to propose that day. It was serendipitous and we all celebrated the engagement together in style!

❤️ What inspired the design for your ring?
I knew that Eliza would want something elegant and simple. So the brief was a timeless, simple, elegant and modern ring with a single sapphire and diamonds. Ella suggested the idea of a marquise cut, which gave the ring an art-deco feel that I really liked. It gave it a classic look whilst still looking contemporary and simple.

It was great, Ella came up with some great idea and was able to interpret my brief really well.

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Written by Amy

About the Author 

Amy is a goldsmith and jewellery designer with eight years of industry experience, specialising in bespoke fine jewellery, design, and goldsmithing. Her expertise spans stone setting, miniature sculpture, hand rendering and jewellery design for production. She is a qualified Goldsmith and Diamond Mounter through The Goldsmiths' Company and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

At Maya Magal, Amy designs and handcrafts bespoke jewellery in collaboration with clients, creating engagement rings, wedding bands and one-of-a-kind commissions with a focus on craftsmanship, wearability and lasting design.