Day in the Life: Stacey Scoulding

Stacey Scoulding, owner of Irish luxury ring specialists Loyes Diamonds, speaks to Vincent Ryan about her day

MORNING

I am a creature of habit. I start my morning by checking my diary for the day ahead to get me in the right frame of mind. If I don’t have any early morning engagement ring appointments, I head out for a brisk 40-minute walk with my neighbour’s dog, Senna. Pressure and deadlines are part of my job and I can find it hard to relax, but walking helps clear my mind and sets me up for the day ahead. Once home, a quick shower and bowl of cereal and I’m ready to go. By 10am I am online, responding to emails ranging from engagement ring enquiries to requests for bills to be paid. I then call our goldsmiths to see how our bespoke engagement rings are coming along and if needs be I will liaise with our diamond suppliers for any diamonds that may be needed for stock, a client, or the goldsmiths. I have fantastic people working with me. I consider them friends, though some are overly chatty and if I’m not careful my morning evaporates.