For our 20th wedding anniversary, my husband generously offered to upgrade my wedding ring. I had admired the work of Vancouver jewellery designer Stephanie Geracitano of Orii Design for years, so there was no question who I wanted to work with.
I initially approached Stephanie with the idea of combining my original wedding ring with a ring inherited from my grandmother to create something new.
Stephanie was absolutely wonderful throughout our conversations. She took the time to listen to my ideas, explain the design process and offer thoughtful suggestions about how the two rings might come together.
Then, as sometimes happens during the creative process, I changed my mind entirely!
While we were discussing the possibilities, I spotted one of Stephanie’s newer designs and immediately fell in love with it. The unusual shape of the diamond, the simplicity of the design and the interesting setting were exactly what I wanted, even though I hadn’t known it when we started.
Although I didn’t end up following through with a fully custom piece, the experience left me with a tremendous appreciation for Stephanie’s creativity, expertise and thoughtful approach. I absolutely love my new ring and wear it every day. It is a beautiful reminder of a special milestone, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice.
Much like the pieces we select for our homes, I believe the things we wear and live with are even more meaningful when there is a personal story behind them.
