Many reasons bring two people together, but common interests and passions are very important, and can certainly contribute to the longevity of a marriage. So I was not surprised to read about Andy Mele and Lisa Rainwater, two well known New York environmentalists who recently tied the knot. Both are involved in organizations that are working to protect and preserve the Hudson river.
I enjoyed reading about how Andy Mele found the diamond engagement ring for his new wife. Apparently he was in a jeweler’s store with his mother, who was having difficulty removing a ring from her swollen finger. While in the shop, Mele suddenly noticed the engagement ring that had been eluding him for months. He was overjoyed!
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Wedding season continues in earnest, and this time it’s Paris Hilton. The blond saturnine socialite was recently on the Late Show with David Letterman talking about her engagement to Good Charlotte founder Benji Madden. Naturally there is a beautiful diamond engagement ring and talk of eternal love.
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In a record breaking auction as Sotheby’s a 3.73 carat fancy blue vivid diamond fetched a staggering $4.95. Fancy colors are rare and often attract high prices. Other fancies were also sold at the same auction, including a vivid purplish pink diamond ring, and a fancy light pink diamond ring. Rare antique diamond jewelry was also auctioned on the same day.
I think fancies are extraordinary in their beauty and uniqueness. It’s incredible to think what thousands of years of geological pressure and lead to an extraordinary creation of nature that can then be placed in an engagement ring.
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It seems like wedding season is in full swing in tinsel town. This time it’s the turn of pretty Kate Hudson, who is rumored to be marrying Mr. funny nice guy himself, Owen Wilson. As usual, the rumors started by someone spotting the possible bride to be wearing a diamond engagement ring.
Industry insiders have denied the rumor, saying the diamond ring was in fact a prop for Hudson’s upcoming “Bride Wars.”
Both actors are busy. Owen Wilson recently started in the warmly received oddball comedy Darjeeling Limited, whereas Hudson appeared alongside Mathew McConaughey in the poorly received “Fool’s Gold.”
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The beautiful and talented Scarlett Johansson, the star of Lost in Translation and several Woody Allen movies, is set to marry actor Ryan Reynolds. Johansson was seen wearing a sparkling diamond engagement ring at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala.
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Soul and R&B diva Mariah Carey is rumored to have married rapper Nick Cannon, who is eleven years younger than her. Carey has been seen wearing an engagement ring worth a incredible US$2.5 million.
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Carmen Electra, who knows a thing or two about making a statement, was spotted wearing an extraordinary black diamond ring, in celebration of her engagement to Korn guitarist Rob Patterson.
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Although gold might be the traditional choice for diamond ring settings and bands, platinum is also extremely popular, because it looks modern, it’s very shiny, and highly scratch-resistant.
R&B diva Beyoncé flashed a stunning diamond ring at a recent concert by her rumored to be husband Jay-Z, who performed with soul legend Mary J. Bligh.
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A unique diamond ring comprising a pink diamond, yellow diamond and a tiered border of brilliant cut diamonds, was sold at a recent Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong for over US$2 million.
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