One of the biggest thrills of doing what we do, is creating pieces that represent our clients’ special memories - treasured milestones to be captured with a bespoke memento. The excitement of getting engaged goes hand-in-hand with diamonds, as a symbol of longevity and the precious nature of forging a unique lifelong partnership.

We were more than honoured to search for the perfect diamond for Leigh and Tony's engagement, and we're delighted to share their story with you.

 

Leigh and Tony’s Love Story

 

 

What made you realise Tony was the one?

 It was the sum of so many small moments  but the one that sticks out to me is the wine tasting trip we took for our first anniversary. While we were there, I received the news that Ruth Bader Ginsburg had died (for any Aussies who don't know, she was an American Supreme Court Justice) and Tony looked me in the eye and asked 100% seriously if I wanted to scrap the trip and go home -  like she was a personal friend, haha! 

He shows kindness in a million little ways, like  making sure that when I fall asleep on the couch I wake up to a fresh glass of water next to me.

What's something that connects you?

The majority of our relationship has been during the pandemic, so we've watched A LOT of HBO together. Tony is Italian, so watching The Sopranos start to finish was a pretty important cultural experience to share with me. And of course, I made him watch all of Sex and the City.

What's your proposal story?

We had discussed getting married many times, so I knew it was coming at some point this year and thought I would suspect it and not be totally surprised. But Tony got down on one knee in the middle of our kitchen on a random Thursday afternoon. I was completely shocked.  It was very low key with  no drama, which fits us perfectly. 

Wedding plans - a big wild party, an intimate gathering, or something in between...?

My family is enormous, so anything with all of them present tends towards a wild party.  We’re getting married in a 1920s Spanish-style chapel, with an outdoor reception full of candles and twinkle lights. It is late next fall so there’ll be lots of moody colors, jewel tones, and relaxed elegance.

Can you describe your personal style?

For clothing, my mum and sister pick out 90% of the things I wear. Purses and jewellery are where I shine. I definitely tend towards classic, tailored pieces that can be dressed up or down. I love a structured leather purse and dainty sparkly jewellery for everyday wear!