Walking along the sunlit shore, Samantha reveled in the calming touch of the sand on her feet. Abruptly, she was drawn to a sparkle in the sand. She stooped down for a closer look, and her her pulse missed a beat.
To her surprise, it was a diamond ring, shimmering under the brilliant sunlight. Full of anticipation, she was eager to have it appraised by her neighborhood jeweler. Only his words made her wish she had never picked up the ring…