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Actress's Stolen Ring Found by Chicago Jeweler
15 Mar
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.
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.
A friend of Ms. Collins contacted Mr. Hakimian after seeing the ring listed online, suspecting it was the one stolen from the actress. Mr. Hakimian expressed shock and dismay upon learning the ring might be stolen property, emphasizing that he does not deal in such items.
