Christian Oth
The Ring
Two years and several concerts later, the aviation executive got down on bended knee during a Fourth of July weekend in the Hamptons. The ring, a Renee Lewis band set in 18kt–yellow gold and sterling silver with antique rose-cut diamonds from the ultra-hip Jeffrey New York boutique, "doesn't feel like an engagement ring," says Akey. "It's like a piece of standout jewelry."