Adam & Kirsty | Their Proposal Story

Love conquers all, even distance! As proven by Kirsty and Adam, a couple that are originally from completely different parts of the planet – Kirsty being from South Africa and Adam from the UK. The pair met in 2016, whilst both studying a PHD in marine biology at Plymouth University. The two kept crossing paths, through their mutual degrees and work events. Eventually fate brought them together, as they found themselves sitting opposite each other at a restaurant after a work conference. The connection was instant and it was immediately clear that they had both found someone special. The rest is history!

Sunsets and Champagne

Fast forward five years and the pair have shared so many adventures together, and are now engaged to be married! It hasn’t all been smooth sailing though, with the COVID-19 pandemic throwing an inevitable curveball into the relationship. With Kirsty’s family being in South Africa, she went home to visit them for Christmas but due to the intensified travel restrictions ended up not being able to return to the UK and to Adam for a whole six months. This six months was difficult, as it would be for any couple but Adam decided to make the most of this time apart. It was during this six months that Adam got in contact with us to discuss ideas for purchasing an engagement ring for Kirsty!

After finding our website and browsing our selection of ethical engagement rings and leaning towards a yellow gold trilogy, Adam booked a showroom appointment with us in Truro. After his visit, Adam said ‘Emily and the team at Ethica were so patient during my ring shopping education and I knew this was the right company to choose for such an important purchase’. We are always so humbled and honoured to be apart of such a special piece of jewellery, so we were delighted that Adam chose us! After a few weeks of deliberating and choosing the perfect ring, Adam went ahead and ordered the Felicia ring in 18k yellow gold. Felicia is a stunning trilogy ring featuring three round brilliant Ethica Diamonds and an elegant basket setting that is reminiscent of petals. With the ring ordered, Adam flew out to meet Kirsty after six months apart and pair couldn’t be happier to be reunited.

The Felicia Trilogy Ring

Once back home in Plymouth and with the ring safely received, all that was left to do now was decide when and where to pop the question! Adam considered proposing in South Africa, with it being Kirsty’s home. But due to all the travel complications caused by the pandemic he instead decided to go somewhere a little closer to home. On a romantic getaway to the beautiful country of Dorset, Adam took Kirsty on a walk across Dorset’s stunning coast at sunset, with a bottle of Champagne – aka the PERFECT recipe for a proposal. At the perfect spot, Adam asked Kirsty to marry him whilst the sun was setting and thankfully she said yes!

The Recipe For A Perfect Proposal

With all the hardship and worry of the pandemic, the couple are so happy and excited to now be back together and have a wedding to look forward to! With planning underway they are hoping to tie the knot in 2022. Being ethically minded, we are so glad to have been the perfect fit for Adam and Kirsty’s engagement ring and we look forward to working with them again on finding the perfect wedding bands!

Congratulations Adam and Kirsty!