NYC woman sources own engagement ring diamond after 3 weeks of digging in Arkansas

By Hosts

Published August 20, 2025 at 5:15 AM EDT

A 31-year-old woman from New York City decided to source her own diamond for an engagement ring. She finally found one — after digging for three weeks straight in Arkansas.

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