Elizabeth & Peter

 It was seemingly inevitable that An would design our engagement ring. And that process began the only way it could – with me obsessing over stones, and An providing gemological and emotional validation. Together we settled on the perfect stone, a 3.03 carats cushion cut diamond sitting half-way around the world in Mumbai. An worked his magic yet again and the stone found its way to his countertop within days. It was everything that we had hoped and expected, and An worked with the diligence and excitement as if it were all his own to design the perfect setting around the stone. Each and every of the finest details was considered and every point lovingly belabored, from the degree of taper on the knife’s edge to the slightest skew among the prongs, to the structure of the bridge, which furnished its own meticulous knife’s edge design.

An worked tirelessly to incorporate our tastes, beating us at our own little game of perfectionism. And when the ring was done, it was as anticipated: Absolutely stunning. Elizabeth can go nowhere without it becoming a near immediate topic of conversation, with friends and strangers alike. The piece is made all the more special for the role that An has played, both in its design and in our lives.

For those out there looking to achieve a superlative blend of taste, style, elegance, and skill, working with An is a matchless opportunity to bring a remarkable person, artisan, and friend into your lives to make the moments that your pieces are meant to convey all the more memorable. Our recommendation could not possibly be stronger! 

 - Elizabeth & Peter, Durham, NC