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Rumor has it that Heroes actor Milo Ventimiglia, 31, has been ring shopping for his co-star and girlfriend, 18-year-old old Hayden Panettiere. Sources have even gone so far as to claim that he's favoring Cartier and plans to spend around $200,000.



While it sounds like Hayden could be in for a fabulous rock, we have to wonder if, at 18, she's really ready to be engaged. It doesn't seem unlikely that Milo is at that point in his life -- he's probably totally ready to settle down and start a family. But, even if his more diminutive half seems mature for her age, 18 just seems awfully young.

What about you? What do you think about engagements and age? Leave your answer in the poll, or let us know in the comments!

Charlie Crist, governor of the state of Florida, could have a very, very busy few months ahead of him. He proposed to his girlfriend of nine months, Carole Rome, on Thursday, and she happily accepted. The couple is considering a fall ceremony, but it might not be the only cause for celebration in the family this fall.

Crist is considered one of the top picks for the Republican Vice President spot, which means that in addition to planning a wedding this summer, he could be spending an awful lot of time campaigning with John McCain. And while we're sure that's all very exciting for Crist and Rome, we can't help but wonder whether his proposal had anything to do with a possible upcoming campaign. Don't voters tend to prefer married candidates? Hmmm ...

Either way, it sounds like the proposal was romantic. Crist popped the question as they overlooked Tampa Bay from his apartment in St. Petersburg, FL, and he presented her with a sapphire and diamond ring. We wish them the best (in marriage, at least -- we're keeping our political views to ourselves!).

Uma Thurman's rep has confirmed that she is engaged to her Swiss boyfriend of over a year Arpad "Arki" Busson. She was spotted with a humongous diamond at Sir Elton John's 10th White Tie and Tiara benefit earlier this week. Sources are saying the diamond is so large "she can't fit it through the sleeve of her coat."

Listen Uma, we all have problems. You have a ring you can't fit through your coat sleeve, we have rings worth less than your coat sleeve -- it's the same basic thing.

Recently, Uma's ex-husband, Ethan Hawke, took out a marriage license with his pregnant girlfriend, so the timing is interesting. Uma was reportedly "shocked" when Arki presented her with the ring, but wedding plans are now in the works. Now, if the dress has to compete with the ring, Uma might have some shopping to do!

We're seeing an ongoing trend, in Hollywood and elsewhere, of couples making a commitment without getting legally hitched. Some couples, like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, consider their children enough commitment, while other couples, like Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, simply have made the choice not to marry.

If you make the choice to commit without having a wedding or making it legal, you still might want a way to show your devotion. Perhaps you don't want a traditional wedding band, but what about something else? Refinery29 has a great article on rings that are a perfect symbol of commitment without being too bridal.

Whether you call it a commitment ring, a promise ring, or just a gift to show your devotion, a ring on your left ring finger holds a special meaning. We love the idea of using something untraditional to show your unique relationship -- what do you think?

Colin Farrell has been keeping a pretty low-key profile lately, but has he kept a major event under wraps as well?

The smoke-ensconced 32-year-old actor has been seen on several occasions wearing what looks like a wedding ring on his all-important finger, sparking rumors that he has secretly married his dewy sweetheart, 22-year-old Muireann McDonnell. In fact, he was recently spotted at an airport, smoking (of course) and talking on the phone. When he saw the photographers, he awkwardly hid his left hand, adding some credence to the rumors.

It doesn't look like he's currently working as a married character in any films, so it seems rather possible that the ring is the real thing.

He may have said he wasn't shopping for rings back in March, but sometime between then and now he obviously did -- Timberwolves shooting guard Marko Jaric proposed to Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima on her 27th birthday on Thursday. After approximately nine months of dating, he presented her with a ring, popped the question, and she said yes.

Adriana is famous not only for her ability to look fabulous in the tiniest of lingerie but also for her dating history. She dated musician Lenny Kravitz as well as Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees. And, despite having dated such hotties, the model insists she's remaining a virgin until marriage.

One thing is certain -- the girl will have no problem finding some sexy lingerie for her wedding night!

The other day as I was perusing gifts for a friend's upcoming bridal shower, I discovered these personalized crayon belts from "Doodlebuz" at AmericanBridal.com, and I was a bit sad I didn't have ring bearers or flower girls to shop for myself. But maybe you do! Each belt is quite adorable and seems, to me, to be the perfect and most original gift to give the tykes in your wedding party. Not only are these belts fun-patterned and easily monogrammed they come paired with ten crayons and a notebook. Feel free to pick up a different color pack or a corresponding easel for your favorite kids to draw on, and this gift is sure to keep on giving (to the kids and their parents!) for months to come.

Both belts -- the multi-colored belt or the red, white and blue one -- are currently on sale for $19.95 and the choice of thread colors are endless! Pick one up from your ring bearer and flower girl today!

To purchase, please visit AmericanBridal.com.

Reports are circulating that proud new parents Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry are engaged. As a matter of fact, the rumors actually state that he proposed to her with his grandmother's engagement ring to show her how much she means to him and his family.

There's only one problem with the story -- she may be wearing a sparkler, but she's vowed never to marry again. Actually, she has said that she feels more married to Gabriel than she has felt to either of her two ex-husbands and doesn't see any reason to make the relationship official.

We think it's more likely that he gave her the ring as a symbol of commitment, but not necessarily as an engagement ring. They wouldn't be the only celebrity couple to abstain from becoming legally wed. Perhaps they, like Brad and Angelina, consider their child the most important bond they can share.

This lovely band isn't strictly intended as a wedding ring -- but why not? For the couple who enjoys the great outdoors, or who has a taste for individuality, who likes being creatively "different", these rings are perfect!

Hand-crafted of sterling silver, each "pebble" in the band is a drop of silver, individually hammered and soldered in place by the artist, Lana Doolaege. At $135, it's a great price for a hand-crafted luxury item. A ring you could treasure for the rest of your life, not just for its sentimental value and symbolism, but for its one-of-a-kind artistry.

Your first response to reading that headline might be, "Well, yeah." Hugh Hefner isn't exactly a role model for monogamy. He currently has three live-in girlfriends -- Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson -- but Holly is his main squeeze, and she's made no secret whatsoever about her desire to marry him and have his baby.

However, much to Holly's dismay, Hef recently gave an interview to Fox News saying, "I love Holly very much and I think we're going to be together the rest of my life. But marriage isn't part of my puzzle. It's not a personal thing; I just haven't had much luck with marriages."

Some folks think Holly's just in it for the money, while others think she's truly in love with Hef. The other girls have made mention of moving on someday, getting married, and having children, but Holly is staying put. We're curious to know what you think about the situation -- what do you think she should (or will) do?

It appears that Jessica Simpson isn't too thrilled about the possibility of her little sister, Ashlee, being hitched while Jessica is still unmarried. And so, as is the normal response, Jess has taken to pointing out rings she likes to her boyfriend of six months or so, Cowboys QB Tony Romo -- fairly understandable, we think. However, reports say she's doing it in front of his friends. That's a little much.



Actually, it seems possible that, if Tony doesn't come up with a ring soon, the elder and bustier Simpson sis might just do the proposing herself, since "he can't say no to her." We're not so sure about that -- Jessica might be an strong, independent women (maybe), but she's kind of a traditional Southern girl at heart, and we think she'll hold out for the romantic proposal on bended knee from Tony.



What do you think? Who will make it down the aisle first? Be sure to cast your vote in the poll!

The rumors haven't been confirmed, but Ugly Betty star America Ferrera was seen wearing a hefty diamond ring on the set in between takes, sparking talk that the actress and her longtime boyfriend, aspiring director Ryan Piers Williams, have gotten engaged.

The couple, who have managed to stay almost entirely under the radar despite America's red-hot career, met in film school when America agreed to be in one of Ryan's films. They currently live together with one roommate -- a golden retriever named Buddy. Seriously, could they get any cuter? Don't you just wish they lived next door to you?

At any rate, we're not putting too much stock in the rumors, but we're not dismissing them, either. They seem really happy, and we don't want to seem pushy, but if they feel it's time to take the next step, we are totally amenable to that, too!

Paris is no longer wearing boyfriend (or fiance) Benji Madden's "BM" diamond ring on her all-important finger (thank goodness, because we really had a hard time stifling our giggles every time we saw it). But, that doesn't mean her finger is bare.

P-Hilt has been spotted sporting something new, big, and sparkly on her second finger in. Adding a bit of fuel to this fire is the fact that Paris' older sis, Nicky, was seen picking up a book on weddings a week or so ago.



Plus, Benji has already told the media that he wouldn't "bet against" an engagement between himself and the overexposed heiress before the year is out. What do you think? Engagement ring or just another bauble for Miss Hilton?

There's been a lot of wedding ring talk surrounding Jay-Z and Beyonce. Folks are excited about Beyonce's huge rock, but they're equally interested in Jay-Z's lack of bling. Is there trouble in paradise already? What's going on?

Well, as it turns out, the story isn't all that exciting. Jay-Z simply doesn't want to wear one, saying he's happy with the ring tattooed on his finger.



As long as they're happy with that arrangement, no problem. But it made us wonder -- how would you feel if your significant other refused to wear his/her wedding ring in public? Would you question motive, or simply chalk it up to personal preference?

We had no doubt that any engagement ring Mariah Carey accepted these days would be nothing short of ridiculously huge, and if the rumors are true, we were right on.

MTV.com reports that Mimi and current squeeze, Nick Cannon, are engaged, and she's sporting a giant rock. The couple has been spotted holding hands twice (Wait, are we in fifth grade? Holding hands?), and then Carey was seen with the enormous rock on Saturday at a New York afterparty for her new film, Tennessee.

While we're not biting just yet, we are encouraged by Cannon's response to questions about the purported engagement. He positively danced around the answer, saying little more than how great he thinks she is and that, "Rumors happen. They just do." Especially when you give answers like that ..