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PATRICK + LINDSAY A whimsical tale of modern romance and the skepticism of a finicky feline.
As jewelers, we are fortunate to play a part in many of our
of this ferocious feline. At 117 years old in cat years, Louie was
clients’ most significant milestone occasions. We are invited to
set in his ways and wasn’t about to welcome another new human
share in the memories, partake in the surprise and experience
into his world, even if they did help clean his litter box. It took
the joy that comes along with these important events. Each new
over two years but eventually Louie was purr-suaded to love and
love story has its own adorable anecdotes about meeting the
accept Lindsay.
family and earning their approval, but this tail is different.
Once Louie had offered his paw of approval, Patrick began
Patrick Keane and Lindsay Swanson were both born in
looking for a ring for Lindsay, turning to Jason and our expert
Minnesota and met through mutual friends three years ago.
staff. With his mom by his side, Patrick selected a ring that he
Patrick was persistent in his pursuit of Lindsay. While it took six
knew Lindsay would love.
months of a hard-fought courtship to win her over, it didn’t take her long after to realize he was the one. What she didn’t realize is
We wish Patrick and Lindsay a lifetime of happiness as they tie-the-knot in the British Virgin Islands!
that she still had a long road ahead to win the approval of Patrick’s toughest critic who had been by his side since childhood. No, it
Patrick chose this stunning
wasn’t Patrick’s mother; it was his 25-year old cat, Louie.
four-carat radiant cut
Lindsay quickly earned the approval of Patrick’s parents,
fancy yellow diamond.
family and friends but his whiskered companion had a bad cat-
When we asked Louie
titude and did not assent as easily. At first, the loveable pile of
what he thought of
fur put his paws up and rejected the new relationship. It seemed
Patrick’s choice,
that there was no amount of catnip that could win over the heart
he said, “It’s purr-fect!”
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