Loree Rodkin Creates a One of a Kind, 9 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring for
Girls Gone Wild Founder Joe Francis' Fiancee Christina McLarty
</pre> <p><span class="xn-location">LOS ANGELES</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Sept. 2</span> /CNW/ -- <span class="xn-person">Loree Rodkin</span> is a visionary, often blurring the distinction between modern and medieval in her couture collections. Her artisan handcrafted pieces have been worn by famous clients like Cher, Madonna, <span class="xn-person">Sir Elton John</span>, and Michelle Obama. Originally from <span class="xn-location">Chicago</span> herself, Rodkin was asked by the First Lady to design her inaugural jewels, pieces that marked a momentous occasion in time, and left the fashion world buzzing. A personal friend to <span class="xn-person">Joe Francis</span>, the Girls Gone Wild CEO, it was only natural for Rodkin to design his fiancee's engagement ring.</p> <pre> (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100902/LA59109-a) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100902/LA59109-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100902/LA59109-b) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100902/LA59109-b) </pre> <p>Christina McLarty says, "I am so excited about my life with Joe, we have always been best friends and now we get to venture into a whole other chapter in our lives together. The ring is a piece of art, just breathtaking. Joe was so sweet to put so much attention on it for me."</p> <p/> <p>Francis and Christina McLarty (an Entertainment News Reporter for CBS in <span class="xn-location">Los Angeles</span>), will marry at a 4- day celebration at Francis' private estate in Punta Mita, <span class="xn-location">Mexico</span> in November. The couple says the weekend will be filled with fun, good friends and tons of memories. Rodkin has created a 9 carat, custom diamond ring set in a diamond pave band, with diamonds adorned around the stone and on the shank. The ring is valued at just under a half a million dollars.</p> <p/> <p>"You FEEL the love when Christina and Joe walk into a room... I wanted the ring to reflect the emotion," says <span class="xn-person">Loree Rodkin</span>.</p> <p/> <p>McLarty reveals, "It was an unbelievable experience to collaborate with a jewelry genius. Loree has a sense of style about her that can only come from her world travels, exposure to different cultures, and her unbelievable spirit. She's spiritual, and soulful, even ethereal. When I told her what I wanted, she suggested a stone that sums up my relationship with Joe. The diamond glows from all angles, but from each vantage point, you see something different. She has created a ring that will last us a lifetime, and will grow in depth and in beauty just as our love will."</p> <p/> <p>Rodkin's design empire encompasses jewelry, as well as fragrance, candles, and eye couture. Her collections can be found in specialty boutiques worldwide.</p> <pre>
For further information: For further information: Ann Grey, +1-310-276-7500, for Loree Rodkin
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