Diamond Engagement Ring From the Jewelry Exchange Seen on ABC Television's "Extreme Makeover" Show Jewelry Portal BR

Diamond Engagement Ring From the Jewelry Exchange Seen on ABC Television's "Extreme Makeover" Show

Mary Maher's world was changing. When she was selected to appear on the hit network program "Extreme Makeover," she had no idea how dramatically her life would alter. Housed in a luxurious home in the Hollywood Hills, Mary was transformed -- with a personal trainer, a rigid diet, and an array of cosmetic surgeries and dental procedures performed by some of the best hands in the business.

But the biggest change in Mary's life came when her boyfriend Chris showed up unexpectedly at a show taping and asked Mary for her hand in marriage.

Of course, Chris needed permission from the show producers to enter the set, and after hearing about his plan to propose to Mary, they decided to work this real-life event into the show.

Chris was told that arrangements could be made to provide him with a free diamond engagement ring worth $15,000 from one of the show sponsors -- a large jewelry store chain with locations in malls across the country.(Continue Reading)

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Mary Maher's world was changing. When she was selected to appear on the hit network program "Extreme Makeover," she had no idea how dramatically her ...(Continue Reading)

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