Can you save this wedding?

According to bride-to-be
Candace Palacios
, her November wedding is on hold until she gets her engagement ring back.
It all began Sept. 22. A personal trainer for Lifetime Fitness in Romeoville, Palacios had just finished her shift and was awaiting her fiance, Brian. The couple planned to spend the evening working out.
» Click to enlarge image
submitted photo Have you seen Candace Palacios' engagement ring, shown here in front and side views?
» Click to enlarge image
Are these your keys? rose panieri/staff
» Click to enlarge image
Do these photos belong to you? They were found in a wallet bought at a garage sale in Morris. Photo by Rose Panieri/ herald news staff
"I changed on the second floor in the ladies room, and had intended to pin two rings to my belt loop," Palacios said. "Thirty minutes into working out, I realized I had only one ring -- my engagement ring was missing."
Palacios retraced her every step. The ring was gone. She is almost certain it was stolen -- at least that's what she told the police.
It's certainly bad luck to have your engagement ring stolen. But why postpone the wedding? Just cash in on the insurance policy and buy another one.
"We didn't have the ring insured ..." Palacios informed me.
Oh, that definitely puts a different spin on the situation.
And it's understandable. You're in love. Life is rosy. You're virtually floating above the earth. Insurance is the last thing on your mind. Then suddenly, some Snidely Whiplash with a hat pin bursts your pretty pink bubble.
"My fiance and I are absolutely distraught over this loss," Palacios told me. "The sentiment behind this engagement ring far outweighs any monetary value."
No doubt. And Candace, I promised to help you and I will. I know for a fact that there are more decent people than "rotters" out there.
I'm asking our readers to keep their eyes and ears open. Palacios's ring is unique. It's a 2 carat cut platinum engagement ring surrounded by 132 diamonds.
Should you notice anyone wearing the ring, or see it for sale, discreetly call the police (please don't try to be a hero).
Meanwhile, Palacios prays that either the police will retrieve her ring or the person who snatched it returns it.
"The ring has an identifying serial number and is nationally registered as stolen," Palacios said. "I'm hoping it is just 'found' and returned, as there would be no consequences to the good Samaritan."

www.diamondsonfifth.com