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In the News
There's a newsworthy romantic story happening every day, and Robbins Bros. is often there to help plan or be part of the action. Read about some of the most memorable moments for couples all over the nation, from diamond ring tosses to the most affectionate proposals in the most unexpected places. It's all here in the news.
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MV Couple Wins California
"Love Letter" Contest
Mission Viejo Dispatch, September 10, 2008
A Mission Viejo couple has won a statewide Love Story contest sponsored by Marie Callender's Restaurant and Robbins Brothers Engagement Rings. Richard and Gerta Maleman are 29-year residents of Mission Viejo and currently reside in the Palmia retirement community.
With this ring...
The BeaconNews, July 15, 2008
It would have been a normal lunch date for Walter and Lisa Ripley. Would have been a day just like any other that the couple who have worked together for 10 years piled in the car to grab a bite. Only this particular day three years ago was like no other.
She's a Gem at World-Rocking Proposals
dailybreeze.com, February 17, 2008
Andrea Watson, works as a proposal specialist at Robbins Bros. in Torrance. That's where she helps customers plan how to propose marriage to their true love.
Love Story Starts in a C-130 Transport
The Orange County Register, December 9, 2007
This love story begins in the blacked-out belly of a C-130 transport plane hurtling toward Iraq.
Couple on Top of the World Since Engagement
Daily Herald, December 5, 2007
Sugar Grove native Marc Cobb admits he was smitten by Erika Kraus when he first met her five years ago.
Gem of a Job for Robbins Bros. Diamond Man
San Fernando Valley Business Journal, September 17, 2007
With 33 years of experience in the diamond business, you might say Rick Cohen knows a thing or two when it comes to precious stones.
Store Aisle Turns Bridal Path For Wedding March
Houston Business Journal, August 17, 2007
Robbins Bros. is billed as the World's Biggest Engagement Ring Store. The Houston location actually served as a wedding venue for one local couple.
Ring Toss Champion
Daily Herald, August 17, 2007
Schaumburg woman catches bouquet, wins diamond
He Pops Question Where They Met - on L
Chicago Sun-Times, August 16, 2007
A Blue Line train derailed four years ago. But the 10-minute inconvenience placed two young hearts on the same track.
Riders Find Love on the CTA 
CBS2 Chicago, August 15, 2007 A love struck man in Chicago made a very public display of affection on Wednesday. |
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Love on the L Chicago Sun-Times, July 16, 2007 Sarah Miller and Jon Rathbone found romance the last place most people would ever look: at a rain-soaked CTA bus stop. |
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We Hereby Pronounce You Man, Wife and CTA Chicago Tribune, July 11, 2007 Would you drop to one knee and propose on public transit? |
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Marriage Begins on Winning Note Waller County News Citizen, May 31, 2007 The old adage says there are not many second chances in life, but a local man took advantage of his second chance to follow through on one of the biggest decisions in his life. |
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Lucky Couple to Win Engagement Ring at JCK Show Waller County News Citizen, May 25, 2007 The JCK Show - Las Vegas will take the unusual step of allowing non-industry consumers and TV media onto the main exhibition floor. The consumers are a Southern California couple who won a contest sponsored by Robbins Bros. jewelers. |
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Biker's 150-Mile Trek Ends With a Surprise Proposal 
Houston Spring Observer, May 4, 2007 Commitment has been a big issue for Alex Peña - |
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Cyclist Pops Question After Finishing 150-Mile Ride 
Houston Chronicle, April 23, 2007 One minute Kristi Mays of Spring was standing with thousands of others at the BP MS 150 finish line, waiting for her sweetheart to arrive. The next, she was surrounded by cameras, and her sweetheart, Alex Peña, was there, on bended knee. |
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Marine Pops Question at Houston Rodeo 
Houston Courier, March 11, 2007 More than 61,000 spectators looked on as U.S. Marine Cpl. Justin Loos of Conroe, who is deploying to Iraq today, dropped to a knee and proposed to his girlfriend, Christa Eberly, also of Conroe. With the arena camera broadcasting the scene throughout the rodeo, the crowd roared with approval when Eberly said "yes." |
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Not All Billboards Eyesores 
L.A. Daily News, February 14, 2007 What better way to show your girlfriend a sign of your love than to literally show her a sign of your love? Roberto Giliberti, 30, of Thousand Oaks did just that Tuesday when he plastered a billboard on Ventura Boulevard with the words, "Malia, will you marry me? Love, Roberto." |
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Planning a Unique Proposal 
The Press-Enterprise, February 9, 2007 "Will you marry me?" |