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Thursday, 14th April 2005 (6040 views)

A new jewellery collection has been launched for gay marriages, the first major collection of designer bands and rings created especially for same-sex couples.<br/><br/>The Love and Pride collection was designed by Udi Behr, who has created items for stars including Sharon Stone and Britney Spears.<br/><br/>"When I saw Mayor Gavin Newsom stand up for gay couples in San Francisco last year, I decided I had to do something too. As a jewellery designer, the natural thing was to lend my support with a new jewellery collection," Mr Behr explained.<br/><br/>The collection was launched at A Walk Down the Aisle, a special event to support gay marriages.<br/><br/>Ten per cent of profits will go towards a new non-profit organisation that works to gain civil rights for gays and lesbians.<br/><br/>Items on the collection's specially created site include 18-carat gold wedding bands, diamond engagement rings, fashion jewellery and watches.<img alt="track" src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=8270320"/>

 

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