Theodore was on one knee, a crimson velvet box clasped in his palms. He used a deft, comely finger to flick the box open. Gasps emerged from the busy steakhouse around you.

A million watt smile, hopeful and excited, stretched Theodore's lips as he revealed the ring that sparkled within.

"Marry me?" He murmured, as the ring -- made of raw diamond and pure platinum -- reflected the light of the Michelin star restaurant.