Day in the Life: Stacey Scoulding
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.
Most days from 12 noon I assist clients at my private office on Baggot St Lower, Dublin 2. On a Saturday I start a little earlier at 10am. Most of my clients are seeking an engagement ring but I also have clients seeking wedding rings or other diamond jewellery, such as eternity rings or earrings. This is by far my favourite part of the day and I can honestly say helping people to choose the perfect ring is such a pleasure that I like to think of it as a hobby. In most cases my client is a nervous gentleman, so I have worked hard to create a relaxed atmosphere in my office, away from the hustle and bustle of Grafton St, but close enough so clients can attend an appointment on their lunch break. I also selected an office which lets in a lot of natural light so that each client can see the diamonds to appreciate their true beauty. Each client is dedicated an hour or more, so I have no distractions or interruptions in the middle of the day. Together we will browse the collection and a selection of loose diamonds, and discuss what settings work best for the lucky lady. Toward the end of the appointment we confirm a finger size and personal details for the independent jewellery valuation that comes with every ring. As all of our rings can be tailored to suit our clients’ budget, we then agree the final price. Usually around 3pm I nip over to my favourite café, Voila, for a skinny decaf Americano and one of their tasty salads or sandwiches.
For most of the week I assist clients until 6pm, except Thursday when I work until 8pm. Evenings and Saturdays are very popular viewing times. Once my appointments are finished I send emails and take care of any admin required. Then I come to the tedious task of working on my loyesdiamonds.ie website and my social networking sites. After work, most of my evenings are spent catching up with family and friends, or spending down-time with my partner Barry.
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