Ring Story of the Year
Crafting Rings that Embrace Every Individual in Happiness — In Celebration of the "Ring Story of the Year" —
Two people, each with their own journey,
meet by chance, become partners,
and walk through life together as a family.
For couples bound together by a miracle of fate,
each wedding and engagement ring holds
a one-of-a-kind story.
Beyond the name of ith, we hope to share
the beauty and meaning of these special rings
with even more people.
As a celebration of these unique stories,
we—who are fortunate to witness them every day—have created the Ring Story of the Year,
where we share our favourite ring stories with you.
May every one-of-a-kind ring
wrap countless hearts in happiness.
About Ring Story of the Year
Among the rings crafted over the past 10 years, those selected for each category were voted on by our team members based on which ones were the most memorable or served as meaningful inspiration for future designs. At ith, we treasure the philosophy of “cherishing one over many” and bring this spirit into every ring we create. Ring Story of the Year is not about ranking one ring as the best, but rather about honoring the special stories behind each piece.
Selection Criteria
Rings were selected from customers who granted permission for their photos to be featured.
Categories
・Episode of the Year
・Design of the Year
・Engraving of the Year
・Proposal of the Year
Selection Process
The winning entries were determined through a vote by approximately 110 ith team members from both Japan and overseas.
Episode of the Year
Description
Anniversary Ring Crafted in Celebration of 25 Years of Marriage
Story
Here is the English translation with a natural, emotionally resonant tone suitable for storytelling or a ring creation narrative: --- To celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, the couple visited ith to create a commemorative ring. Their original wedding bands featured a total diamond weight of 0.05ct, and they wished for the new ring to hold 0.20ct—bringing the combined total to 0.25ct, a symbolic nod to 25 years of marriage. Their existing ring had a unique reverse S-curve, making it difficult to find a design that matched both in form and stone weight. After an extensive search, they arrived at ith, hoping to find a solution. To fulfill their vision, we carefully took in their original ring and crafted a new one based on "Mughetto" design, adjusting the shape to align perfectly. The diamond count was also customized to 20 stones, achieving the desired total of 0.20ct. This design was made possible thanks to the precise skills of ith’s artisans and the dedicated support of our production team. As a beautiful coincidence, the year of their 25th anniversary was also the year their daughter turned 20—making the 20-diamond arrangement and 0.20ct total feel all the more meaningful, as a ring that connects not only the couple, but their entire family.
Rings
Wedding Ring: Mughetto
Metal: Pt950
Customer's Voice
From Staff
I truly believe this ring could only have been created at ith. Each ring carries a unique and deeply personal meaning for the couple it belongs to, and this experience reminded me of the significance of our role as concierges.
Design of the Year
In the process of bringing each customer’s vision to life, there are times when ideas and designs emerge that go beyond even our own imagination. These are the rings—featuring especially memorable customisations or designs—that left a lasting impression.
A Couple Who Wished for Mimosa-Inspired Wedding Rings for Their March 8 "Mimosa Day" Marriage
Story
The couple chose March 8th—known as Mimosa Day—as their wedding registration date. In Italy, this day is celebrated as “Festa della Donna,” when men express appreciation by gifting mimosas to women. Inspired by this tradition, the couple also planned their wedding with mimosa flowers as a central theme. To honor their story, we created a fully custom-designed pair of rings. The leaf veins were engraved differently: the groom’s ring features traditional Japanese carving (wabori), while the bride’s ring showcases delicate Western-style engraving. Each stem design was also customised—textured carving for him, and satin hairline finishing for her. Adding a unique final touch, one mimosa blossom was represented with a single yellow diamond. This thoughtful detail made possible by a one-of-a-kind design resulted in a pair of wedding rings that are truly theirs alone, filled with personal meaning and crafted with care down to the smallest detail.
Rings
Wedding Ring: Fully Customised
Metal: K18YG
Customer's Voice
From Staff
These rings are a true reflection of the couple’s unique vision, carefully crafted with attention to every detail. Through this Ring Story of the Year, I was reminded of the deep responsibility we hold in creating pieces that accompany our clients for a lifetime. It also reaffirmed the profound and graceful connections that are only possible at ith—each encounter a once-in-a-lifetime bond born from our bespoke approach.
Engraving of the Year
Engravings on the inside and outside of a ring are one of the true joys of custom-made design—an opportunity to capture personal memories and unique ideas. Here, we’ve selected especially memorable example, filled with story and meaning.
The lighthouse engraving and heartfelt message, guiding two navigators so they never lose their way at sea.
Story
This pair of rings belongs to two navigators. For the engagement ring, the man chose to engrave the phrase he always begins his letters with from sea: “From the sea, to you.” Inspired by this heartfelt gesture, the couple decided to continue their engraving story on their wedding bands as well. They added a lighthouse illustration using laser engraving—a symbol essential to their profession, guiding ships through the darkness. To express the message, “May this light always guide your future together,” a birthstone was set diagonally opposite the lighthouse—a uniquely meaningful detail conceived by two navigators.
Rings
Wedding Ring: Mobius Uno, Cantabile
Metal: Pt950
Customer's Voice
From Staff
The engraving on the engagement ring, inspired by their shared journey as navigators, and the lighthouse motif on their wedding bands—meant to symbolise a light guiding their future—left a lasting impression on me. I truly believe that a wedding ring becomes one-of-a-kind and deeply meaningful when it holds the couple’s unique story within it.
Proposal of the Year
A proposal is a heartfelt message to someone irreplaceable. Because a ring has form, it has the power to hold what cannot be seen— a belief in its ability to carry intangible emotions.
An Engagement Ring Fulfilling
a Proposal Dream from 30 Years Ago
Story
At the Zhongxiao Daan Atelier in Taiwan, a couple visited to create a special ring in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary. The husband came to the atelier with a heartfelt surprise—to present his wife with an engagement ring as a meaningful gift. On the day of their visit, the wife had no idea of his plan and came along simply thinking it was a casual outing. When she discovered the surprise, her eyes welled with tears. Decades earlier, she had once quietly shared that she felt a tinge of regret about not receiving a proposal ring or flowers at the time of their marriage. Her husband had remembered those words all these years, and this special day became the moment that long-held wish came true. To make the ring even more meaningful, the couple chose to set their birthstones beside the central diamond. These stones symbolised the many years they have walked together—and the future they will continue to face hand in hand. That same day, the husband presented her with a bouquet of roses, fulfilling the dream proposal she had once longed for but never received thirty years ago. This ring now stands not only as a celebration of their shared memories over the past three decades but also as a timeless promise for the future they will continue to build together.
Rings
Engagement Ring: Oblique
Metal: Pt950
Customer's Voice
From Staff
It was a true honor to support this couple in selecting such a special ring to mark their 30-year milestone. Witnessing the husband cherish his wife's seemingly casual words and turn them into a heartfelt gesture three decades later made this experience deeply moving for us as well.
