Last month, we received an inspiring email from a friend we met years ago at an art show in Alexandria, Virginia. She reached out to share details of a very distinguished occasion on which she wore a special ring we had designed. Upon reading her email and seeing the pictures she shared from the event, we knew we had to speak with her to hear this important story.
Our client's father, August Wilson, was a well-respected playwright, earning multiple Pulitzer Prizes. Shortly after his death in 2005, he was the first African American to be honored with a theatre bearing his name in New York City. In 2021, the United States Postal Service recognized him as a "trailblazer who brought fresh perspectives and previously unheard voices to the stage." and featuring him on the 44th design of the Forever Stamp. Most recently, August was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category. Our client chose to wear the treasured piece we designed to commemorate this significant occasion, honoring her father and his lasting legacy.
We are grateful to our client for generously sharing her special story with us. Over the years, we have forged close relationships with our clients, many of whom have become dear friends. Our heart is filled with admiration whenever we hear stories about how our designs were worn to mark a momentous occasion. The memory of that event lives on in each piece. It is an honor for us to share these stories with you.