Fall is coming! Pumpkin lattes will be here soon, and in September, we enter the custom engagement ring shopping season for holiday proposals. We are excited to share 4 articles focused on very cool natural diamond engagement rings in the upcoming weeks to consider for your Love. Here is Part 1.
In the heart of New York City, a beautiful love story blossomed. Rebecca Slater and Rachel Zakhary, two amazing women destined to be together, decided last year to make their commitment extra special and get engaged. Their very unique natural diamond rings came from the same rough diamond, symbolizing their unique bond, thanks to Kwiat’s Mine to Shine program.
Becca and Rach’s story began at a rooftop bar in Brooklyn, where they instantly clicked. Their connection grew stronger, filled with dreams, laughter, and love. When it was time to choose their engagement rings, they knew it had to be something truly extraordinary, just like their relationship.
Their search led them to Kwiat’s flagship boutique on Madison Avenue. Looking for truly unique rings, they were introduced to their brand new Mine to Shine program. This unique service lets couples pick a rough diamond, ethically sourced and traceable, and follow its transformation into a gorgeous ring.
For Becca and Rach, it was the perfect way to symbolize their journey together. They needed to find a rough diamond that could be cut into two 2.5 carat center diamonds for each of their engagement rings. An already challenging task but made even more difficult since they each wanted a different diamond shape and cut.
“We chose a Kwiat Cushion and a Kwiat Radiant,” Becca said. “They found one rough stone to cut both of our diamonds. It was so special to know that our rings would have this unique bond — just like we do.”
From that single rough stone, Kwiat’s expert craftsmanship created a 2.52-carat Kwiat Cushion™ diamond and a 2.51-carat Kwiat Radiant™ diamond. These Kwiat Tiara Diamonds™, known for their exceptional brilliance, perfectly reflected the light and love Becca and Rach shared.
Kwiat CEO Greg Kwiat explained, “Clients want clarity and honesty about the origins of diamonds and their impact on the world. Natural diamonds sourced from reputable places have a tremendous positive impact on local communities. Mine to Shine marries the exceptional quality of our diamonds with the transparency of the diamond’s journey.”
For Becca and Rach, the journey was as beautiful as the rings. The Mine to Shine experience included regular video updates, showing them each step of their diamonds’ transformation. “Usually, when you buy a ring, they just call you when it’s ready,” Becca said. “But we got updates as each step was happening. It was so fun to be at work or at home and receive these little surprises throughout the process.”
When their rings were ready, set in platinum and presented in keepsake jewelry boxes, they came with Certificates of Authenticity, Kwiat Tiara Diamond Reports, and a QR code linking to a video of their diamond’s complete journey.
As they exchanged their rings, Becca and Rach knew they were pledging their love with not just a piece of jewelry, but with a story, a shared experience that would forever be part of their lives. Every time their diamonds catch the light, they’re reminded of their journey from that rooftop bar in Brooklyn to the Kwiat boutique, and now into their future as a married couple.
In a world where true love is rare and precious, Becca and Rach’s unique natural diamond engagement ring journey is a beautiful testament to their unique bond. Just as natural diamonds are rare and treasured, their one-of-a-kind ring shopping experience reflects the extraordinary nature of their love. This bespoke journey, honoring the preciousness of natural diamonds and the rarity of true love, is a reminder that some things in life are worth every bit of the effort and care.
