How did a Chicago jeweler end up with a stolen ring belonging to the 'Emily in Paris' actress?

The jeweler purchased the ring at a New York trade show in October and later listed it for resale on his company's website in December, unaware of its illicit origins.

When was the diamond ring stolen from the 'Emily in Paris' star?

The ring was stolen from the actress in the Los Angeles area nearly three years before it was listed for sale by the Chicago jeweler.

How was the jeweler alerted that the ring might be stolen?

A friend of the actress saw the ring listed for sale online and contacted the jeweler, suspecting it was the one stolen from her.

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Actress's Stolen Ring Found by Chicago Jeweler

15 Mar

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Summary

A Chicago jeweler unknowingly listed an actress's stolen ring for sale.
The ring was stolen from the 'Emily in Paris' star nearly three years ago.
A friend's message alerted the jeweler to the ring's suspicious origins.

Actress's Stolen Ring Found by Chicago Jeweler

A diamond ring belonging to Ashley Collins, star of the romantic comedy series "Emily in Paris," was stolen from her in the Los Angeles area nearly three years ago. Recently, the ring surfaced in Chicago when jeweler Joe Hakimian purchased it at a New York trade show in October.

Mr. Hakimian, whose family has operated a jewelry store in Chicago's Diamond District for nearly 50 years, posted the bezel-set rose cut diamond ring with a yellow gold band on his company's website for resale in December. He had thought little of the acquisition until last month.