Past Perfect

Dayle and Tommy Burnside met when they were 11 years old, and even though they recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary, Dayle will tell you the number of years has never mattered to her.

“We still stop and dance to our favorite song, we enjoy each other and that’s what it’s about. We got it right, we’re just very blessed,” she said.

When it came to time “remodel” her wedding ring she trusted David Gardner to partner with in the design process that would bring her diamond to life.

“This was a fun project for us. Dayle is extremely spirited. She was willing to experiment and not afraid of the dramatic. We knew she had a spectacular diamond already and she greatly enjoyed pieces that felt special,” said David.

At David Gardner’s Jewelers, the design process is a partnership between the customer and the designer. The goal is to tailor the piece to be exciting for the customer and a mesh between great design, their personality and how they intend to wear the piece. These factors are what make the process both fun and challenging. Trust is an important factor in making the final product one that is loved and worn for many years to come.

For Tommy, the only thing that mattered was Dayle’s happiness. Knowing her love of yellow gold and her request for a squared center, David suggested yellow diamonds to halo the center stone in a square shape.

“I loved the idea of canary diamonds, it was the first of several ideas from David that gave me complete confidence in him as a designer,” said Dayle. “Every time I look at my ring, I see the love my husband has for me.”