Here at Penang Rendezvous 2018, you will get to see a myriad of carpets showcased by two exhibitors: Eagle Carpets and Vipin Carpets.
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We sat down with Senior General Manager of Eastern & Oriental, Emily Teh, on what Straits Quay Marina has to offer, ahead of Penang Rendezvous 2018.
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A new study by MIT and other universities revails quadrillion (1016) tons of diamond in Earth’s interior. However, diamonds are buried more than a 100 miles deep, currently unreached for anyone on the planet. This diamond cache may be scattered within cratonic roots. These cratonic roots as we know are the oldest sections of rock […]
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Abdul Walid and Stephanie Acquaye first met in Ghana. Now based in Rome, both are social workers for the United Nations. After being together for about seven years, Abdul surprised Stephanie with a Parisian proposal and a stunning 77 Diamonds engagement ring. Here is their happily ever after.
Stephanie was over the moon when Abdul surprised her with a marriage proposal during her birthday trip to Paris
First meeting: “We met back in Ghana, our homeland, at a traffic signal near the main Airport in Accra. Steph was crossing the main road without noticing that the traffic lights had turned red and my reaction was to instantly pull her back. Fortunately, we both happened to be enrolled in the same French school. We ran into each other a couple more times and the rest is history,” Abdul shares.
She’s the one: From usually spending most of his time with his friends, Abdul found himself and Stephanie joint at the hip. “She is my Achilles heel. Steph is always the first person I want to share everything with,” he beams.
The proposal: Abdul proposed in Paris last summer during sunrise at Place du Trocadéro with the Eiffel Tower as the backdrop. A four-day trip to Monaco and Paris was planned in celebration of Stephanie’s birthday and Abdul had a surprise up his sleeve.
It was a sunrise proposal at Place du Trocadéro overlooking the Eiffel Tower
He lured Stephanie to the spot telling her he had organised a special photoshoot for her in honour of her birthday. Once they arrived at the spot, there was a photography crew hiding away ready to capture the special moment. “I played the song ‘Matrimony’ by Wale featuring Usher and told her to listen to the words closely. Halfway through the song, when she began to smile, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me. She was in tears and accepted my proposal,” says Abdul.
The ring: Abdul chose the Aphrodite ring by 77 Diamonds, which features a delicate diamond halo and band in 18k rose gold with a cushion diamond centre stone. Steph was over the moon, he says. “Her reaction to the engagement ring was priceless.”
Abdul selected the Aphrodite halo engagement ring by 77 Diamonds in rose gold with a cushion-shape diamond
The wedding: The couple had their traditional wedding ceremony in January followed by a court signing ceremony in Ghana. They are currently finalising arrangements for their Italian wedding which will take place this autumn.
Congratulations Abdul and Stephanie, we wish you a lifetime of happiness!
With the warmer weather finally upon us, what better time to showcase fine jewellery than the brighter summer months. Whether you’re being whisked away on a European city break, exploring exotic destinations or, like us, making the most of the London sun with a glass of prosecco in hand, summer is the perfect time to showcase your favourite jewellery.
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They started off as high-school sweethearts and their commitment to one another has stood the test of time. The couple are now planning a spring wedding which will take place next year. Today, we meet London-based couple Altan Riccardo, who works in Exports and Holly Barker, a Wedding Hair & Makeup artist.
Holly and Altan at the manor post proposal
First meeting: Altan and Holly met in sixth form and have been together for nine years.
She’s the one: “I knew Holly was the one from the moment I held a door open for her when I first saw her in the corridor, unfortunately I nervously walked through the door first, she must have thought – what a gentleman,” Altan amusingly explains.
The proposal: Altan booked Holly for a makeup job via email pretending to be “Louise”, a bride-to-be. Holly booked “Louise” in for her makeup for a three-day wedding in September last year. Altan had hired a beautiful 10-bedroom manor for the dates “Louise” requested. “I arrived, on Thursday, the 14th of September and knocked on the door of this beautiful Manor House expecting to be greeted by the bride-to-be but instead Altan answered the door and said, “Sorry, Louise couldn’t make it”. He then went on to tell me how much I meant to him whilst going down on one knee. It was perfect!” Holly shares.
When Holly knocked on the door she was expecting to be greeted by “Louise”. To her surprise, it was Altan, who then proceeded to drop down on one knee
Altan had another surprise up his sleeve for the next day. He had arranged for both their families to arrive at the manor on Friday morning (the families had no idea why they were coming and were only instructed to pack a bag for the weekend).
Once everyone arrived, Altan ushered them into the drawing room, while Holly was hiding away upstairs. Altan then walked into the room and said, I apologise for the silence and secrecy of getting you all here. Other than wanting to spend a weekend together, the real reason I wanted you here, is to introduce you to my fiancé! “I then walked into a room of cheers, tears and very shocked peers,” exclaims Holly.
The engagement ring: Altan chose 77 Diamond’s Allure engagement ring, a 6-claw solitaire ring in platinum with a round brilliant diamond. The ring certainly did the trick, “I was extremely happy and impressed,” shares Holly.
Holly was thrilled with her classic 6-claw solitaire engagement ring with a lovely round brilliant diamond
The wedding plans: The couple will be getting married at The Middleton Lodge in Middleton Tyas in May next year. They will have exclusive use of the estate for the weekend, so their families and friends will be staying onsite at either the Coach House or Farm House. The ceremony will take place at St Michael’s & All Angels Church in Moulton. They will then head back to the main house for their Drinks Ceremony, then onto the Fig House for the wedding breakfast and party. The late-night party will take place in the main house cellar bar.
Congratulations Altan and Holly, we wish you a lifetime of happiness!
To share your proposal story with 77 World, email priya.gill@77diamonds.com
Every story is a unique representation of love – the meeting, the maturity of the relationship and the journey towards marriage. Two individuals coming together to build a life as one. Despite the hurdles and hiccups along the way, this is their happily ever after. Meet some newly engaged couples, basking in a state of romantic bliss. These loved up pairs have been kind enough to share their proposal stories with 77 World. Today, we meet Taf Alabi, a Creative Director from London and Temi Bamgbade, an Operations Manager based in Kent, who will be tying the knot in November.
Taf proposed to Temi overlooking London Bridge
First meeting: “We grew up together in the church. We didn’t actually like each other initially, but the passing of Temi’s aunt brought us closer together and we have been best friends since then. We have been dating for nine years,” Taf shares. She’s the one: “I knew years ago, in the early stages of our courtship that Temi was the one but we were young and had a lot to learn. Temi has been there for me through my hardest times. The fact that she is so patient and loves me wholeheartedly is what made me realise I couldn’t lose her,” explains Taf. 
With the bespoke design team at 77 Diamonds, Taf designed Temi a stunning oval diamond engagement ring
The engagement ring: It was exactly what she envisioned, says Taf. The engagement ring, made by the bespoke design team at 77 Diamonds, features an oval diamond surrounded by a double diamond halo and a three-row diamond band in 18k rose gold. There was also the special inclusion of the couples initials hidden underneath the halo and visible from the side profile. “My attention to detail and the hidden initials were the icing on the cake! She loved it,” Taf exclaims.
Taf had the couple’s initials incorporated into the design
The wedding plans: The couple has set the wedding date in November and is currently busy in the midst of the planning. They are tying the knot in Hampshire and are hosting a large wedding with 400 guests with seven bridesmaids, seven groomsmen and about nine page boys and flower girls. Congratulations Taf and Temi, we wish you a lifetime of happiness! To share your proposal story with 77 World, email priya.gill@77diamonds.com
