Though it could be said that the Kingdom Hearts series is primarily a PlayStation property, there have technically been more releases on Nintendo handhelds, if you don't count the re-releases and remixes. All the same, there's lots of lore behind the games, and many gamers no doubt have fond memories of experiencing them for the first time. It seems that one gamer in particular has taken it another step further, opting to reference the passion that he and his girlfriend share for Kingdom Hearts with his engagement proposal.
The engagement ring is custom made and is based around the Oathkeeper Keyblade, an elegant variant that symbolizes the bond between Sora and Kairi. The ring was made by Takayas Custom Jewelry – a project run by Takayas Mizuno, a Japanese master florist and jeweler - and here's what his blog had to say about the process of designing the ring:
"The Oathkeeper's hilt frames the center stone on each side, and the blade forms the rest of the band. Takayas designed the ring's band in 14K white gold, and he used 14K yellow gold accents to create contrast and draw attention to the iconic feathered guard. It was a little challenging to fit so many details into such a small surface area, so he used the hilt in the front of the band and the head of the blade in the back of the band."
The design was requested by a man named 'Cory', and for those of you who are wondering, she did say yes!
What do you think? Do you like the design of the ring? What do you think of the Kingdom Hearts games? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
[source takayascustomjewelry.com]
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Awwwwwwww, romantic stuff and Kingdom Hearts in the same article. Time to go to sleep with a warm and fuzzy feeling. Thanks! :3
http://takayascustomjewelry.com/blog/2016/01/28/gate-of-time-zelda-inspired-wedding-bands/
I went to check out the blog after I made this post and saw that he also did a Zelda themed one!
I'm really not seeing any resemblance between the ring and the keyblade at all. Is it just me?
@Assassinated It took me a while, too. The grip is what's framing the jewel, and the blade makes up the band itself.
Protip: don't do it guys, I read the strategy guide, it's like instant game over with autosave, and when you reset, you lose half your loot with no options for picking it back up!
This is one case where subscription services are better than owning, because that EULA is a killer!
Nice ^^. It is always nice to see a Kingdom Hearts article on a Nintendo site for me :+).
Aw, how could you not say yes to that?
I mean the ring! You can leave it with me and then go, kthxbye.
Wow! What a beautiful ring! Hopefully when I get married, my fiance will be a gamer. (Probably not though.)
Technically is you don't count rereleases, than it should be th same for both companies. Nintendo having Chain of Memories, 358/2 Days, and Dream Drop Distance, and Sony with 1, 2, and Birth by Sleep. Coded was originally released as phone games if memory serves.
On topic though, it's a very lovely ring, but I honestly can't see the oathkeeper.
It is very pretty and congratulations to the happy couple, but it honestly just looks like a ring with a heart shaped diamond to me.
And by the time you're done paying it off, Kingdom Hearts III still won't be out!
Of course she said yes, lol
Challenge to find a matching wedding band.
I need that ring! I'm going to talk to Domo about that right now!!!
Cool! A little unrelated but my wife got me the One Ring from LoTR for my gold band. Haha. Love it.
@Assassinated No it's not just you, I was thinking exactly that too.
I really love Kingdom Hearts, and the ring is nice, but I can't see the rings' resemblance to The Oathkeeper at all.
I wonder how much rings like that cost... I'd rather have the wedding band done custom though...so both partners can share in the geekiness!
@Captain_Gonru Yeah, I totally agree. I'm just not getting any younger and I don't want to be thirty years old and not married just because someone isn't into games. I hope I get that lucky though.
So jellous, I'll give anything to have a nerdy girl I could buy something like this for. But guess I'm doomed to be alone
@Lizuka
Haha, same actually. I just don't really see it. I BARELY see it after being told.
The subtly is what I like the most about it. Most video game clothing or accessories is so on the nose it just comes off as horribly tacky, but not this.
Wow stunning.
Really beautiful, but I fail to see why you guys at NL are reporting about it... That's PlayStation territory for the most part, isn't it?
Also, why did he make two engagement rings...
I guess the Wedding ring will be...
THE OBLIVION!
/sarcasm
Nah, but seriously if I was a girl I would totally squeel with joy.
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