This six-carat, Royal Blue oval landed between two high white diamond baguettes in a platinum ring. This ring marks 45 years of love and laughter between two extraordinary people who have traveled the world together and been through thick and thin. I can’t wait to get pictures of this ring’s travels… Made with love to celebrate love.
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