Divorcee Donates $3,500 Diamond Rings to Deserving Couple
January 18, 21
(IDEX Online) - Divorcee Christine Bonavita is giving away her wedding and engagement rings, with a combined value of over $3,500, to a deserving couple who faced adversities last year.
"I have seen such kindness out there in my darkest hour, so I know what it's like to struggle," she said.
Christine, 39, from Norfolk, Virginia, USA, married in 2010, divorced a year ago, and is a marking the anniversary by gifting her jewelry to strangers.
The mum-of-two is offering a 1-ctw engagement ring and a 0.25-ctw wedding band, both set set in 14k white gold. They cost $2,800 and $759 respectively in 2010.
"It would bring me the most joy to see others smile in receiving these wedding gifts," she said.
In a Facebook post she asks couples who are interested to email her with their full names, a recent photo, and at least 250 words on how they overcame obstacles in 2020.
Pic shows the rings and (inset) Christine