October 27, 2005

Dear Barry,

My name is Capt Sean P. Carroll.  I purchased an ideal
cut .75 D VVS1 diamond, and 14k engagement ring from
you last November, and never had the opportunity to
thank you for your assistance with the sale, your
courtesy, and your support for the military.  I
received the ring just before my (then) girlfriend
arrived in from Ireland, and kept it hidden so I could
propose on Point Loma, overlooking San Diego at sunset
on Thanksgiving.  The ring was more than I could have
asked for and I was very proud and honored to present
it to her as I asked for her hand in marriage.  The
diamond was (and is) unbelievably flawless, clear, and
radiant, and the superior quality of work of the ring
is readily apparent.  The "yes" news was huge for all
of our friends and family, and we celebrated in a big
way over the Thanksgiving weekend.  We flew back to
Norfolk, VA (where I am currently stationed) a few
days later because I was tasked with an urgent
requirement to train Marines on a snap mission to
Iraq, and so Valerie could fly back to Ireland.  After
the first day of training, and the day after Val flew
back, I was driving home when I was hit head-on by a
truck full of younger students who were possibly under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.  The accident was
severe, and totaled both of our vehicles.  I went
through a lot of physical therapy, and maintained my
normal work-load with training Marines during the last
9 months.  Despite the tough times, Val and I never
lost site of our planning for the wedding.  We were
married in a wonderful ceremony at her home church in
Lismore, Ireland on August 25th, 5 years to the day
that we first met.  With so much going on, I was
unable to send you a simple note to let you know how
much I appreciated your business ethics, workmanship,
and the simple beauty of the diamond and ring.  Val
always receives comments from friends and strangers
alike who tell her that the can see it "sparkle from
afar", or "it catches your eye anyway it moves".  I
agree, but further know that it is unique and that
there is no equal to it, just like her.  Thanks for
making this once in a lifetime experience everything
it should be.  Please visit our website,
www.seanandvalerie.com to see how your ring helped us
get to where we are today. 

Best Regards,
Captain Sean P. Carroll, USMC