This "article" rubs me wrong RE: Zuckerberg/Chan e-ring

[ame]

This article is obnoxious. I call it an article, though it's on the NYP so that's kind of a rag IIRC.

They're going on about how he may have paid ONLY 25K for the ring? Rubies are expensive when they're nice, are they not? How does anyone know that SHE wasn't involved in that selection? She might have said I really want a colored stone. Or a ruby since they went to Harvard. Rich people and sultans are into rubies etc. Royalty does colored stones.

According to all I have read, they were engaged for at least 5 months prior to the wedding, the IPO had nothing to do with the wedding date, that sounds like it was set in advance of that and the IPO kept getting drug out, and I don't expect he really had anything to do with that timing. It sounds like he intended it to go public well before his wedding date. She seems like a relatively normal girl. She is modern and smart and got her MD on her own. He might be worth a lot of money, but maybe she doesn't care about that. I know that while my husband and I "share" money, his money is his money. His inheritances are his. Not mine. I don't spend them, I don't consider them or factor them into our money. I plan my spending and our bills as though he isn't contributing, and we live off my salary, saving his in various places. I did my own thing with schooling. I do my own with work. We did the ring together. He "surprised" me with the reproposal. Anyway...that's a tangent.

http://newyorkpost.com/p/news/national/your_hubby_zucks_jLOykAG6XlsTDJ4zK94uBK

 

[Lady_Disdain]

I agree. His wedding looked low key and fun: the people they like, good food and a relaxed mood. I think the ring is beautiful and suits their style, relaxed and casual. I love rubies, so I am biased, but not all engagement rings have to be diamonds. In fact, I think this ring has a lot more in common with royal engagement rings (which tend to be smaller, more discreet and often with coloured stones) than celebrity rings. And if I had a ton of gossip magazines just waiting to criticize my choices, you bet I would go far and in secret to choose a wedding gown.

It all boils down to the fact that this wedding didn't seem to meet people's requirements for a celebrity wedding, so they can live vicariously through the pictures. Good for the HC. They don't have to entertain the world with their lives. Unless Chan herself states that she was unhappy with the way it was done, there doesn't seem to be a single shred of evidence that it wasn't the wedding of her dreams. I know it is much closer to my ideal wedding than a huge, glittering ballroom affair.

 

[purplesilk]

I agree. His wedding looked low key and fun: the people they like, good food and a relaxed mood. I think the ring is beautiful and suits their style, relaxed and casual. I love rubies, so I am biased, but not all engagement rings have to be diamonds. In fact, I think this ring has a lot more in common with royal engagement rings (which tend to be smaller, more discreet and often with coloured stones) than celebrity rings. And if I had a ton of gossip magazines just waiting to criticize my choices, you bet I would go far and in secret to choose a wedding gown.

It all boils down to the fact that this wedding didn't seem to meet people's requirements for a celebrity wedding, so they can live vicariously through the pictures. Good for the HC. They don't have to entertain the world with their lives. Unless Chan herself states that she was unhappy with the way it was done, there doesn't seem to be a single shred of evidence that it wasn't the wedding of her dreams. I know it is much closer to my ideal wedding than a huge, glittering ballroom affair.

Totally agree.

By the way, Priscilla Chan is a billion times better than the 72-days bride IMHO.

 

[Imdanny]

Yes, it's a rag. It's a Murdoch property. Just another "let's shove sycophancy of the rich down your throats" article of the type that can be found everywhere these days. People like Zuckerman matter, the other 99% of us not so much. As to the ring, I honestly think it would look better if the keystone and sidestones were just a little bigger but that's just me.

 

[TravelingGal]

If anything, this makes me think more highly of the two...they aren't losing sight of what's important...being real and having fun.

Plus at least they know how to make a dollar stretch...they'll be rich forever.

 

[TravelingGal]

btw, everyone knows that the first time free upgraded people to first class get on board and start ordering booze and making demands. The ones who fly often and know the drill get on board and ask for a glass of water. Because they are the real thing.

I once went to a dinner with JLC's NA president. Everyone came decked out on suits (some three piece). The guy who my jeweler told me had more money than God? Black slacks and a black T-shirt.

 

[minousbijoux]

Its funny, but I can't remember seeing one happy, positive article about their wedding. Really, is it that terrible to find joy in the happiness of others? Have we really gotten to the point where we only want to read negative dirt?!

I also saw an article in which the CEO of The Natural Sapphire Company was quoted as saying he would bet "dollars to donuts" on the fact that it was an illegally traded Burmese ruby; that some small jeweler unwittingly acquired a post embargo Burmese and sold it to them. HUGE accusation and comes across as major sour grapes. NSC is just digging a deeper and deeper hole as far as I see it. What's the quote from Thumper in Bambi? "If you don't have somethin nice to say, don't say nothin at all"?

 

[mogster]

I don't have much to say on the matter, but wanted to add that I think the e-ring and wedding are in line with the culture of the wealthy here in the Bay Area. The NYT has a piece on it: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/technology/a-start-up-is-gold-for-facebooks-new-millionaires.html

When a person asks for e-ring advice on RT, a common question is, "What's prevalent in your social circle?" Maybe a "cheap" ring and low-key wedding is the expectation in theirs.

In any case, they seem like a respectable and happy couple.

 

[Imdanny]

I don't have much to say on the matter, but wanted to add that I think the e-ring and wedding are in line with the culture of the wealthy here in the Bay Area. The NYT has a piece on it: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/technology/a-start-up-is-gold-for-facebooks-new-millionaires.html....

When a person asks for e-ring advice on RT, a common question is, "What's prevalent in your social circle?" Maybe a "cheap" ring and low-key wedding is the expectation in theirs.

In any case, they seem like a respectable and happy couple.

The NYT says the link is gone. What does it say?

 

[swingirl]

Their wedding was at his house, a very modest house for a billionaire. 100 guests. They just aren't into the show.

She could use PS, though, so we could hook her up with some matching ruby earrings!!

 

[mogster]

I don't have much to say on the matter, but wanted to add that I think the e-ring and wedding are in line with the culture of the wealthy here in the Bay Area. The NYT has a piece on it: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/technology/a-start-up-is-gold-for-facebooks-new-millionaires.html.....

When a person asks for e-ring advice on RT, a common question is, "What's prevalent in your social circle?" Maybe a "cheap" ring and low-key wedding is the expectation in theirs.

In any case, they seem like a respectable and happy couple.

The NYT says the link is gone. What does it say?

Sorry, I fixed the link. It looks like some elipses were added to it. The correct link is: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/technology/a-start-up-is-gold-for-facebooks-new-millionaires.html

 

[Imdanny]

Thanks.

 

[sstephensid]

I think the ring is... well not my taste. I don't find it very attractive. If I saw that ring on someone IRL, I wouldn't give it a second glance. In fact, I am shocked that it cost 25k. I would have guessed much lower. But I guess I don't know what rubies cost.

However, it is their business. As long as they are BOTH happy, then that is all that matters. They are frugal, good for them.

 

[zoebartlett]

What a bad article. There wasn't a conclusion either. It just ended with the author stating how Zuckerberg's money before they got married would remain his, according to the contract (prenup?) they agreed on. Did I miss a page 2?

ETA: Oh, it's a rag. That explains the writing...

 

[zoebartlett]

They seem very down to earth, which is great. I am a bit surprised at how modest Priscilla's ring is, though.

 

[Anastasia]

Wow, what a nasty article.

I found their wedding refreshing, and it looked like a lot of fun. I love the idea of surprising the guests! Her ring looks beautiful to me. She doesn't look like the kind of girl who would wear a huge rock. I agree that it looks like they have their priorities in order.

I agree with Thumper - If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything!

 

[Fly Girl]

It sounds like sour grapes to me. I wouldn't want the press at my wedding either (not that we had to do anything to keep them away ). He out-smarted the press and had a private wedding with their closest friends. Good for them!

So, now the press is letting them have it. The press is just proving themselves to be the jerks that they are.

I saw her ring called a wedding band in some other articles. I think it is a lovely and wearable design, and I would expect that she had input into it. But then, I'm a ruby fan.

Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple!

 

[purplesilk]

Surfing on the net I found a "better" picture of her ring: could it be a round ruby flanked by diamond pears?

 

[ame]

This "article" rubs me wrong RE: Zuckerberg/Chan e-ring

Perhaps. It looks oval to me tho

 

[AprilBaby]

I can't stand mark zuckerburg but I am totally impressed by his wedding. Best wishes to both of them. And I love her ring. Is a ruby really that expensive????

 

[maebelle]

First: the more I see it, the more I think it's a center oval ruby set NS with two oval diamond sidestones set EW

Second: A positive article and subsequently my favorite wedding blog

http://offbeatbride.com/2012/05/mark-zuckerbergs-wedding

 

[VRBeauty]

Sorry - I couldn't read the article beyond where it said "she must be the unluckiest bride alive." What kind of warped perspective is that??? Would that we were all that "unlucky!"

 

[movie zombie]

i'm impressed she got an off the rack wedding dress!
these seem to be two very ordinary people except for the $ part of it.
i wish them joy and a wonderful future together.
they look lovely together as well.....they seem to be a "team".

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Sorry - I couldn't read the article beyond where it said "she must be the unluckiest bride alive." What kind of warped perspective is that??? Would that we were all that "unlucky!"

Yes, I kind of reserve that title to little girls forced into marriage with older men, before they even hit puberty.

 

[FrekeChild]

I can't stand mark zuckerburg but I am totally impressed by his wedding. Best wishes to both of them. And I love her ring. Is a ruby really that expensive????

It can be!

http://www.harrywinston.com/store/j...s-rings/products/005rubywithmicropavediamonds

http://www.harrywinston.com/store/j...-stones-rings-rings/products/015covalrubyring

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...1928&sid=c813406c-bf15-4b05-ab67-843eed569c7c

This actually looks similar to hers:
http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...1961&sid=c813406c-bf15-4b05-ab67-843eed569c7c

Another three stone:
http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...1964&sid=c813406c-bf15-4b05-ab67-843eed569c7c

Not like hers:
http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...2055&sid=c813406c-bf15-4b05-ab67-843eed569c7c

Meh:
http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...5861&sid=c813406c-bf15-4b05-ab67-843eed569c7c

 

[PintoBean]

I think her ring is the perfect size for her as a doctor, especially if she plans on wearing it every day. And how do we know that he doesn't gift her lots of bling on the other special occasions - one that's locked away out of the eyes of the public?

Big bling can also be out of place for someone's lifestyle.
When my friend was e-ring shopping for his now wife, he asked his mother in law what her daughter would like. She replied - "If you want her to wear it every day, no bigger than 1 carat." My friend kept asking MIL, "Are you sure, because I could go bigger!" He ultimately listened to his MIL, and his wife thought her ring was PERFECT!

 

[pandabee]

Its funny, but I can't remember seeing one happy, positive article about their wedding. Really, is it that terrible to find joy in the happiness of others? Have we really gotten to the point where we only want to read negative dirt?!

I also saw an article in which the CEO of The Natural Sapphire Company was quoted as saying he would bet "dollars to donuts" on the fact that it was an illegally traded Burmese ruby; that some small jeweler unwittingly acquired a post embargo Burmese and sold it to them. HUGE accusation and comes across as major sour grapes. NSC is just digging a deeper and deeper hole as far as I see it. What's the quote from Thumper in Bambi? "If you don't have somethin nice to say, don't say nothin at all"?

what a nasty comment! why would someone assume such a horrid thing.

What a bad article. There wasn't a conclusion either. It just ended with the author stating how Zuckerberg's money before they got married would remain his, according to the contract (prenup?) they agreed on. Did I miss a page 2?

ETA: Oh, it's a rag. That explains the writing...

my BF told me that that the money he made before getting married wouldn't be hers either, but not because of a prenup, but due to another term that is escaping my mind at the moment? idk if that's accurate, because I was under the impression that was what the point of a prenup as well. but I believe that because the timing of going public just happened to line up so closely to when the wedding was, I think the general public are inclined to believe it was all for publicity and not centered around her med school graduation, which judging from the intimacy of their actual wedding, is much more in line with their personal values.

I think her ring is the perfect size for her as a doctor, especially if she plans on wearing it every day. And how do we know that he doesn't gift her lots of bling on the other special occasions - one that's locked away out of the eyes of the public?

these are my thoughts exactly! I think I mentioned it in the other thread about the 2 of them, but it makes much more sense for her to have a more "modest" size stone if she is to be working with her hands daily and washing them, etc. honestly I think it's a beautiful ring, fits her well, and it is definitely refreshing to see celebs that don't milk it for all it's worth and do what *they* want and not for a show.

 

[distracts]

Given that they've been going out forever and went to Harvard, I can't imagine he picked the ring without her input (at least inspiration pics or a directive). And a lot of Asian women I know have dainty, classic engagement rings, with like D-IF diamonds. A ruby in a classic setting seems to fit that. We don't have good pictures, but I think it's very pretty.

I also think people/the press are bitter because they didn't have a huge wedding with press invited and there was no drama. People like their celebrity drama. But considering this is the first I've heard of Priscilla Chan, I am guessing she does not think of herself as a celebrity. I am guessing Zuckerberg doesn't really think of himself as a "celebrity" either, but as a tech guy who happens to be well-known. And happens to have had a movie made about him.

 

[innerkitten]

I think the ring is... well not my taste. I don't find it very attractive. If I saw that ring on someone IRL, I wouldn't give it a second glance. In fact, I am shocked that it cost 25k. I would have guessed much lower. But I guess I don't know what rubies cost.

However, it is their business. As long as they are BOTH happy, then that is all that matters. They are frugal, good for them.

It would sure get my attention! I very rarely see people wearing rubies.

 

[KatSullivan]

This article is totally irritating. I actually live in Palo Alto and I frequently see Mark and Priscilla about town. In fact, I have seen them twice at Palo Alto Sol, one of the restaurants that catered their wedding. They are extremely down to earth and try to blend in as much as possible. They never ask for special treatment at any restaurant or bar when I've seen them and are really nice when people approach them. I feel bad that they are getting so much negative press for simply having a low key wedding in line with their personalities. I think her engagement ring is lovely and I'm really curious if he purchased it from a local jeweler!