The bling ring:What we know about the engagement ring designed by Albanese

The bling ring:What we know about the engagement ring designed by Albanese

Jodie Haydon’s engagement ring from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sits comfortably beside those worn by Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.

  • byDamien Woolnough

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New York’s $US140m family feud that’s like Succession – but starring women

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Rules of engagement:How much should you spend on a ring?

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  • byMatt Shea
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‘More bang for your buck’:Lab-grown diamonds are going luxe

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Suddenly,being single has a certain ring to it

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  • byGenevieve Quigley