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Article: Anton Abalos & Jana Francisco: The Story Behind a Bespoke Engagement Ring

Anton Abalos & Jana Francisco: The Story Behind a Bespoke Engagement Ring

Anton Abalos & Jana Francisco: The Story Behind a Bespoke Engagement Ring

Some things in life just make sense together. The right person, the right moment, and the right place to mark it.

A picture of a couple with a bespoke engagement ring  

For Anton Abalos, that place has always been Miladay. Long before the thought of an engagement ring ever entered the picture, Miladay was already part of his life. His family was already entrusting their jewelry needs with Miladay ever since he was young. So when the time came for Anton to propose to his then girlfriend, Jana Francisco, Anton knew exactly where to go. The answer was already familiar. 

Jana was a woman with a particular eye. She had style and attention to detail. She was the kind of woman who knew exactly what she loved and why she loved it. Because of this, Anton knew she deserved something special. He decided to co-create a bespoke piece with Miladay that could only ever belong to Jana. 

 

Design Inspiration

Anton spent time looking at many rings. But the more he searched, the more he realized that what he was looking for had to feel personal.

When he came across the Toi et Moi design, it resonated with him. Two stones set beside each other, each one distinct, together carrying the meaning of "you and I." For Anton, it said what he had been trying to find words for. 

 

Personalized Concept

Once he had the design, he thought about Jana.

Red has always been her color. The one she loves most, the one she wears best. So Anton made the decision to use rubies as the center stone. A personal choice that shaped the ring's meaning—  her forever piece.

 

Collaborative Design

Anton brought that vision to Kuya Boy, an artisan with decades of craftsmanship who understands that every detail carries a reason. Anton sat down with him, and together they worked through every detail, adjusting and refining, until what started as an inspiration became a final sketch. From that sketch, the ring was crafted. 

 

An image of Bespoke Engagement Ring crafted at Miladay

Every bespoke piece at Miladay begins with a story. For Anton and Jana, it began with a love worth commemorating, shaped through trust, and crafted with the kind of intention that makes a piece worth keeping for a lifetime. 

Your Story, Made Bespoke 

There is a ring for every love story. The right design, the right stone, the right detail that makes it yours. Finding it simply begins with knowing where to start.

An image of two couples holding hands showing the bespoke engagement ring 

June has always been a season for tying the knot. This month, the House of Miladay welcomes you to experience the art of bespoke jewelry in a more personal and refined setting, where your story is heard and shaped with care from the moment you walk in.

This July, enjoy 50% off bespoke services for a limited time.

Visit the House of Miladay at 150 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air Village, Makati City, or simply book your consultation here.

 

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