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...
(top nest, clockwise from top) Michael M.’s 18K white gold ring with 2 ct. princess-cut center accented with round diamonds (1.02 total ct.) from Skatell’s; $6,970 (setting only) • Sophia D.’s platinum ring with 1 ct. European round-cut center diamond accented with sapphires and pavé diamonds from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers; $7,800 • 18K white gold ring with .43 ct. round-cut center diamond surrounded by accent diamonds (.76 total ct.) from Croghan’s Jewel Box; $4,840 • MaeVona’s 18K white gold ring with 2 ct. round-cut center diamond accented with pavé diamonds (.81 total ct.) from Paulo Geiss Jewelers; $2,550 (setting only)
(bottom nest, clockwise from top) 18K white gold ring with 5.44 ct. round-cut center diamond accented with smaller round-cut diamonds (.37 total ct.) from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers; $79,000 • Michael M.’s 18K white gold ring with 2 ct. round-cut center diamond, prongs with pavé diamonds, and band with round brilliant-cut diamonds (.81 total ct.) from Skatell’s; $4,950 (setting only) • Platinum band with .35 ct. round-cut center diamond and inset with pavé diamonds (.90 total ct.) from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers; $3,900
