During the past twenty years of my careeer in the jewelry industry, working with gems and designing wedding rings,I have met many couples in love, who are starting their lives together.I know how important it is to make a perfect wedding ring for them.As they gaze at their chosen rings, I sense their overwhelming emotions at the prospect of their future.

Introduction

TYING THE KNOT AND THE FIRST CIRCLES OF LOVE

SIGNET, FEDE, GIMMEL, CLADDAGH, AND POSY RINGS

RINGS AROUND THE WORLD: CUSTOMS, RITUALS, AND FAITHS

SPARKLING DIAMONDS AND RAINBOWS OF GEMS

OLD, NEW, BORROWED, BLU--AND MORE

FAMOUS DESIGNERS

GONE,. BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

PRECIOUS METALS

FULL CIRCLE:ARTIST-JEWELERS

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

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