"I bought the ruby in September 2021. During that time, I had no intention of expanding my collection with any new gems. However, when a dealer presented me with a stone, I was immediately captivated by its exquisite cut. The Asscher-cut, which is rarely seen in rubies, happens to be my personal favorite. The stone's clarity only added to its allure. I knew I had to have it. About six months later, I came across the marquise diamond, and it was love at first sight. I had been obsessed with owning a rare Type IIa diamond, known for its exceptional purity and lack of most chemical impurities. I sensed that the two gems belonged together, but I didn't have a clear vision of a design in mind at that time. Although I knew it had to be toi et moi" – Sonya K.

"Working on the design of the Olivia ring involves a funny story. I was playing with the stone layout and one of the trapeze-cut diamonds got attached to the facet of the tourmaline. I have never seen anything like it; I even made a video and sent it to my gem dealer friends. A few minutes passed and the diamond did not fall off, so I thought, ‘Let’s see if the second one will repeat the trick,’ and indeed it did. I thought if they wanted to be together so much, I might as well let them be" – Sonya K.