The center stone is an heirloom in my FH's family. Its been used in engagement rings for over 100 years in his family. The last person to use it was my FH's grandmother who passed away before we met. She unfortunately is the only one of our grandmothers who has not been here as we've started lives together so its our way of having a part of her with us. Not only is it beautiful but the sentimental value of my ring is beyond compare. It makes me proud to wear it every day.