Memorable Ways To Pop The Question By: David W. Richardson, CSP
My new job as assistant to the president of a large manufacturing form proved to be challenging in a variety of ways, not the least of them my huge attraction to my boss. He was a dynamic, handsome man with so much energy and enthusiasm it was contagious in the office.
I had only been working for Ron for a couple of weeks when he suddenly seemed to slow down and take notice that I was an attractive woman. I could just tell by the way he stopped what he was doing and got all flustered when I walked into his office one afternoon that something had just "clicked". Of course, I didn't pursue it because it's common knowledge that office romances are an invitation for disaster.
Ron, however, being accustomed to great success in the business world, set his sights on me and didn't let up until I agreed to go out to dinner with him. He was subtle about it and made it a point to ask me when no one else was around, and he was just so darn cute I couldn't say no.
Our first dinner together was perfect. He took me to a beautiful restaurant with a view of the city that took my breath away. And I found Ron's company absolutely wonderful. We talked and laughed for hours without feeling the least bit self conscious. And so it began...
Ron and I dated each other for almost a year without anyone in the company knowing of our relationship. I truly believe that work and pleasure should be kept separate, so it wasn't all that hard to switch from one relationship during the day to the other in the evening. Both of us were quite content with the situation, or so I thought.
It was the Tuesday morning before Christmas, and I was rushing to complete a couple of deadlines before I took a few days off for the holidays. I was in deep concentration when I realized that I could hear music other than the piped-in background noise that was always playing. I strained to figure out what it was and where it was coming from. It sounded almost like bagpipes, but why would anyone be playing bagpipes in our office building?
I went back to work but could hear the music getting nearer and nearer and, yes, I was certain it was bagpipes. I was determined not to interrupt my work but was forced to when the whole office reacted to the bagpipe player that had just walked off the elevator...Ron right behind him in full Scottish regalia. I couldn't believe my eyes!
The bagpipe player and Ron proceeded boldly to my desk and stopped right in front of me. I was so surprised, I didn't know how to react. And then, Ron took my hand and pulled me out from behind my desk, knelt down before me, and held out a diamond ring that made everyone gasp. Or, maybe it was the fact that the boss was proposing to his assistant that no one knew he was even dating! Either way, when Ron took my hand and slipped the ring on my finger, asking me to be his wife, I responded with a thrilled "Yes!"
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Memorable Ways To Pop The Question By: David W. Richardson, CSP
Memorable Monday...
Now That's A Prize!
Having dated for five years, Sue knew that it was only a matter of time before Larry popped the question. This particular Saturday afternoon found them enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon at the city zoo. Excusing himself, Larry went over and bought a couple of sodas, a bag of popcorn for himself, and for Sue, her favorite, Cracker Jacks.
Just like a kid, she couldn't wait to find the prize hidden in the box. After every handful, she would reach deeper into the box, feeling around for that ever-famous little plastic toy. All of the sudden, a smile lit up her face...she'd found it. Shaking the box back and forth while wiggling her fingers inside she pulled the prize from the box, anxious to see what it was.
A look of astonishment came over her face. This wasn't a toy...no, this was a beautiful diamond ring. Larry pulled her to him, and as he asked her to be his bride, he carefully slid that diamond ring onto her finger.
Now That's A Prize!
Having dated for five years, Sue knew that it was only a matter of time before Larry popped the question. This particular Saturday afternoon found them enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon at the city zoo. Excusing himself, Larry went over and bought a couple of sodas, a bag of popcorn for himself, and for Sue, her favorite, Cracker Jacks.
Just like a kid, she couldn't wait to find the prize hidden in the box. After every handful, she would reach deeper into the box, feeling around for that ever-famous little plastic toy. All of the sudden, a smile lit up her face...she'd found it. Shaking the box back and forth while wiggling her fingers inside she pulled the prize from the box, anxious to see what it was.
A look of astonishment came over her face. This wasn't a toy...no, this was a beautiful diamond ring. Larry pulled her to him, and as he asked her to be his bride, he carefully slid that diamond ring onto her finger.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Memorable Monday... By: David W. Richardson, CSP
Name That Tune
Le Francais is one of the finest restaurants in the city, very elegant, very posh, the perfect place for Michael to ask Melinda to spend the rest of her life with him.
Two weeks before popping the "big question" he met with the maître d' of Le Francais and planned out every detail of the special evening.
The night finally arrived, and as Michael and Melinda walked into the restaurant , the maître d' extended his hand, greeted them warmly, and immediately showed them to their special table which was adorned with beautiful flowers and exquisite tableware.
First they were served a glass of Melinda's favorite Chardonnay, then came escargot, then the soup, salad, entrée, dinner wine, dessert, and after dinner cordial...all pre-ordered by Michael, all Melinda's favorites.
As they sipped their cordials, the wait staff gathered to form a semi-circle around the table, and the strolling violinist came over and played "Isn't It Romantic." Michael rose from the table, knelt before Melinda, and slid a dazzling diamond ring onto her finger as he said, "Will you marry me Melinda?"
The moment she said "Yes," the champagne corks popped all over the restaurant, and everyone held up their glasses in a toast to the happy couple.
Le Francais is one of the finest restaurants in the city, very elegant, very posh, the perfect place for Michael to ask Melinda to spend the rest of her life with him.
Two weeks before popping the "big question" he met with the maître d' of Le Francais and planned out every detail of the special evening.
The night finally arrived, and as Michael and Melinda walked into the restaurant , the maître d' extended his hand, greeted them warmly, and immediately showed them to their special table which was adorned with beautiful flowers and exquisite tableware.
First they were served a glass of Melinda's favorite Chardonnay, then came escargot, then the soup, salad, entrée, dinner wine, dessert, and after dinner cordial...all pre-ordered by Michael, all Melinda's favorites.
As they sipped their cordials, the wait staff gathered to form a semi-circle around the table, and the strolling violinist came over and played "Isn't It Romantic." Michael rose from the table, knelt before Melinda, and slid a dazzling diamond ring onto her finger as he said, "Will you marry me Melinda?"
The moment she said "Yes," the champagne corks popped all over the restaurant, and everyone held up their glasses in a toast to the happy couple.
Friday, July 26, 2013
134 Carat Sapphire Brooch to Highlight Alexandre Reza Exhibit at Sotheby's
134 Carat Sapphire Brooch to Highlight Alexandre Reza Exhibit at Sotheby's
Alexandre Reza untreated Ceylon sapphire brooch featuring a 134 ct. large oval sapphire mounted on a gold clip set with 14 round diamonds 17 cts. t.w., a 1 ct. pear-shaped diamond, yellow diamonds, and 14 pear shaped sapphires 8 ct. t.w. from 1980 (Photos courtesy of Sotheby's
Titled “The Extraordinary Jewelry of Alexandre Reza,” the exhibition will highlight both the historic and contemporary works of the Paris-based jewelry designer. New pieces designed by Olivier Reza, son of now-retired Alexandre, will include earrings featuring old mine Colombian emeralds set in baguette diamonds and a natural pearl necklace.
“My family and I are honored to partner with Sotheby’s and share both the Alexandre Reza archives and new creations with jewelry collectors around the world,” said Olivier Reza in a statement. “Carefully curated, this exhibition will showcase my father’s legacy as a jeweler, and the work that we create today in his honor.”
Platinum earrings composed of four Columbian emeralds more than 51 cts., framed with over 14 cts. of diamond baguettes.
The collection will be on public view Nov. 2–14 in New York City. The exhibition will travel to Sotheby’s global offices in 2014, including London, Doha, and Beijing.
Natural pearl necklace set with a pear-shaped pearl of 29 cts. at its center, a fancy intense yellow diamond of 2.5 cts. and 3 rose-cut diamonds 12 cts. t.w.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Memorable Monday....By: David W. Richardson, CSP
Horse Sense
My boyfriend Carl and I had been dating for several years when we decided it was time for us to get married. It was pretty cut and dried, not a lot of romance or discussion. We didn't want to spend a lot of money on a ring because we were saving to buy some property where we could have a couple horses, a dream both of us had since childhood.
We always reserved our Saturday mornings for horseback riding at a friend's ranch, and one Saturday Carl told me to meet him extra early so we could watch the sun come up from our favorite spot.
We started our ride when it was still dark, but both of us were wide awake and looking forward to the ride. I had baked fresh cinnamon rolls the night before and brought them along with a thermos of hot coffee. The plan was to ride up into the mountains as it got light and stop in time to watch the glorious sunrise over the pasture down below.
As we rode up the trail, Carl reached over and touched my arm so tenderly it made me want to cry. I just love that man so much it hurts! I turned to smile at him and saw that he was holding a little box out toward me. We walked our horses off to the side of the trail, and I opened the box to find a precious gold ring with little diamonds all across the top. It was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen.
"Carl," I whispered, "I thought we weren't going to do this."
Carl reached over and slipped the ring on my finger as my eyes filled up with tears.
"Joanne, I love you so much that I want every single person who sees you to notice that you have a ring on your finger and know that our love for each other is a special thing for us. That ring is nothing fancy, but the depth of love it carries is beyond measure. Will you be my wife?"
What a special moment in my life. That was fifteen years ago, and I'm reminded of it every time we ride our horses up that trail to watch the sunrise together.
Etolie Band~Tiffany's
My boyfriend Carl and I had been dating for several years when we decided it was time for us to get married. It was pretty cut and dried, not a lot of romance or discussion. We didn't want to spend a lot of money on a ring because we were saving to buy some property where we could have a couple horses, a dream both of us had since childhood.
We always reserved our Saturday mornings for horseback riding at a friend's ranch, and one Saturday Carl told me to meet him extra early so we could watch the sun come up from our favorite spot.
We started our ride when it was still dark, but both of us were wide awake and looking forward to the ride. I had baked fresh cinnamon rolls the night before and brought them along with a thermos of hot coffee. The plan was to ride up into the mountains as it got light and stop in time to watch the glorious sunrise over the pasture down below.
As we rode up the trail, Carl reached over and touched my arm so tenderly it made me want to cry. I just love that man so much it hurts! I turned to smile at him and saw that he was holding a little box out toward me. We walked our horses off to the side of the trail, and I opened the box to find a precious gold ring with little diamonds all across the top. It was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen.
"Carl," I whispered, "I thought we weren't going to do this."
Carl reached over and slipped the ring on my finger as my eyes filled up with tears.
"Joanne, I love you so much that I want every single person who sees you to notice that you have a ring on your finger and know that our love for each other is a special thing for us. That ring is nothing fancy, but the depth of love it carries is beyond measure. Will you be my wife?"
What a special moment in my life. That was fifteen years ago, and I'm reminded of it every time we ride our horses up that trail to watch the sunrise together.
JCK~Re-Post- Kimberley Diamond On Display
55 Carat Kimberley Diamond Goes on Display in New York City
The famed 55 ct. Kimberley Diamond is making its first public appearance at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City this month.
The stone, which is on loan from the Bruce F. Stuart Trust, will be on display in the Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems through at least June 2014, a museum spokeswoman says.
The Kimberley Diamond
The 55.08-ct. champagne-colored gem, described by the exhibit's curator as "virtually flawless," is historically important because it was found in the 19th century at the Kimberley Mine in South Africa, also known as “the Big Hole,” one of the first diamond mines of the modern era.
The Kimberley Diamond was discovered as a 490 ct. crystal, and it was cut into a 70 ct. gem in 1921. The stone was given its present emerald cut in 1958 to improve its brilliancy, according to the museum.
The stone, which is on loan from the Bruce F. Stuart Trust, will be on display in the Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems through at least June 2014, a museum spokeswoman says.
The Kimberley Diamond
The 55.08-ct. champagne-colored gem, described by the exhibit's curator as "virtually flawless," is historically important because it was found in the 19th century at the Kimberley Mine in South Africa, also known as “the Big Hole,” one of the first diamond mines of the modern era.
The Kimberley Diamond was discovered as a 490 ct. crystal, and it was cut into a 70 ct. gem in 1921. The stone was given its present emerald cut in 1958 to improve its brilliancy, according to the museum.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
More Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry Coming Up for Auction JCK Re-Post
More Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry Coming Up for Auction
It turns out that Elizabeth Taylor had a few more jewels to be auctioned off.
Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Julien Auctions, which specializes in celebrity memorabilia, will auction off two of the noted actress and jewelry collector’s pieces in October.
Among the items scheduled to go up for bids is an 18k yellow gold necklace and earring set signed Zorab that features citrine and peridot. It has a $10,000 to $15,000 estimate.
18k yellow gold necklace and earring set featuring citrine and peridot (Photos courtesy of Julien Auctions)
Another item is a bracelet Taylor wore in the movie Cleopatra, with five dangling lotus blossoms on chain and beaded fringes, and a clasp opening. Its estimate is $1,000 to $2,000.
Five dangling lotus blossoms on chain and beaded fringes
The auction also will include the headdress Taylor wore in Cleopatra. According to Reuters, the items were the property of an unidentified former employee of Taylor’s.
In December 2011, the auction of Taylor’s jewels at Christie’s set numerous records.
Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Julien Auctions, which specializes in celebrity memorabilia, will auction off two of the noted actress and jewelry collector’s pieces in October.
Among the items scheduled to go up for bids is an 18k yellow gold necklace and earring set signed Zorab that features citrine and peridot. It has a $10,000 to $15,000 estimate.
18k yellow gold necklace and earring set featuring citrine and peridot (Photos courtesy of Julien Auctions)
Another item is a bracelet Taylor wore in the movie Cleopatra, with five dangling lotus blossoms on chain and beaded fringes, and a clasp opening. Its estimate is $1,000 to $2,000.
Five dangling lotus blossoms on chain and beaded fringes
The auction also will include the headdress Taylor wore in Cleopatra. According to Reuters, the items were the property of an unidentified former employee of Taylor’s.
In December 2011, the auction of Taylor’s jewels at Christie’s set numerous records.
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