Did Barack Obama just drop $30,000 on a diamond-encrusted, Rhodium ring for his wife, Michelle? A ring hand-crafted by one of Italy’s most famous designers?
And did he do so simply to say “thank you” for her love and support over the past two years?
The Daily Mail (UK) says yes. Obama’s peeps say hell no.
A spokesman for the jeweler says this:
“Because of reports so wrong and clearly different from the reality of our statements, we decided to not issue [a] statement on this matter.”
Which clears things up immensely.
More importantly, Rhodium? Seriously?
Isn’t that what they put in catalytic converters?
By blahblah December 2, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Can’t wait for mine to arrive! (Wait, we’re all about equality and sharing the wealth now, right?)
By Rachel December 2, 2008 at 3:35 pm
A spokesman for the jeweler says this:
“Because of reports so wrong and clearly different from the reality of our statements, we decided to not issue [a] statement on this matter.â€
Translated: we cant makeup a quick lie. We f^&* up royally.
By Rachel December 2, 2008 at 3:45 pm
A spokesman for the jeweler says this:
“Because of reports so wrong and clearly different from the reality of our statements, we decided to not issue [a] statement on this matter.â€
That’s just great. Now people will REALLY believe that O tried to buy this ring. Smooth pr move, idiots. Just tell us what really happened and we’ll go away.
By Diamonds December 2, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Catalytic converters also use platinum which, like Rhodium, is a precious metal.