Written By Melissa Reardon
Photographs By Lucy Cuneo
A transplant from Virginia, Weston “Wes” McAfee vividly remembers the first time he saw his future bride-to-be. Charleston native Dana Elaine...
(left to right) SES Creations’ amethyst and gold ring ($2,150 from Diamonds Direct). Herkimer and sterling silver ring ($25.75) and gold-covered sterling silver band ($32.25), both from Porter Conrad. Timeless Design’s diamond and gold ring ($2,840 from Polly’s Fine Jewelry). Spinel and gold ring ($1,150 from Croghan’s Jewel Box).
Elephant holder ($14 from Francesca’s).
(top left, left to right) Gabriel & Co.’s diamond and gold ring ($1,450 from Polly’s Fine Jewelry). PE Jay Creation’s London blue topaz, diamond, and gold ring ($1,550 from Diamonds Direct). Polly Wales’ white and rose diamond and gold ring (price upon request from RTW).
Dog stand ($8 from Southern Accent Designer Showcase).
(top right, left to right) Pink sapphire, pink tourmaline, diamond, and gold ring ($3,050 from Roberto Coin). Jude Frances’ morganite, diamond, and gold ring ($1,840 from Croghan’s Jewel Box).
Glass holder (vintage from stylist’s own collection).
(above right, left to right) EGL USA’s diamond solitaire and rose gold ring (1.5 cts.; $10,900 from Diamonds Direct). Diamond and rose gold flower ring ($1,200 from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers). Classique’s diamond and gold band ($940 from Diamonds Direct).
Unicorn holder ($9.99 from Michaels).
(above left, left to right) Blue druzy and sterling silver ring ($16.75 from Porter Conrad). Forevermark’s diamond and white gold ring (1.875 total cts.; $13,999 from REEDS Jewelers). Diamond and gold band ($1,860 from Croghan’s Jewel Box). Gabriel & Co.’s diamond and gold ring ($1,395 from Polly’s Fine Jewelry).
Peacock holder ($12 from Hobby Lobby).
(left to right) Champagne and cognac diamond and gold ring ($1,300 from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers). Diamond and white gold ring ($6,330 from Paulo Geiss Jewelers). Classique’s diamond and gold bands ($940 each from Diamonds Direct). Gold-covered sterling silver band ($14.75 from Porter Conrad). Ruth Tomlinson’s tourmaline, pearl, diamond, and gold ring (price upon request from RTW). Epoque, New York’s diamond and gold band (top stack; $1,410 from Polly’s Fine Jewelry). Diamond and gold band (2.5 total cts.; middle stack; $5,500 from Croghan’s Jewel Box). Diamond and platinum ring (bottom stack; $5,300 from Paulo Geiss Jewelers). Diamond and rose gold snake ring ($4,300 from Roberto Coin).
Umbrella holder ($14 from Old School Antiques Co., Etsy). Ceramic holder ($9.99 from World Market).
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