This Article is From Jan 28, 2011

Natalie Portman's engagement ring is eco-friendly

 Natalie Portman's engagement ring is eco-friendly

Highlights

  • She is one of Hollywood's most famous vegetarians and actress Natalie Portman's engagement ring is as environment-friendly as she is.
  • The 29-year-old actress, who is engaged to ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied, has an eco-friendly sparkler with an estimated value of USD 35,000.
Los Angeles: She is one of Hollywood'smost famous vegetarians and actress Natalie Portman'sengagement ring is as environment-friendly as she is.

The 29-year-old actress, who is engaged to balletdancer Benjamin Millepied, has an eco-friendly sparkler withan estimated value of USD 35,000.

Portman's ring was carefully designed by Millepied toinclude recycled platinum, an antique center stone andaccenting diamonds taken from a conflict-free mine, reportedLife and Style magazine online.

The actress, who is expecting her first child withMillipied, recently got an Oscar nomination in the BestActress Category for her role in 'Black Swan'.

The Israel-born actress credits director DarrenAronofsky for the success of the movie.

"I am so honoured and grateful to the Academy for thisrecognition. It is a wonderful culmination of the 10-yearjourney with Darren to make this film," said Portman.
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