Emeralds Aren't Forever (aka Emerald Smash 2009)

Patrice Behrend (aka Infertility Warrior) founder of Life Medals inspirational jewelry - http://www.lifemedals.com recorded this funny video after being unable to sell or donate to charity an emerald engagement ring given to her in 2006. Her fiance dumped her by e-mail after they struggled with infertility and refused to ever see or speak to her again.

What do you do with emeralds that nobody wants?? Why not smash them? How easy is it to smash what we are told are "rare" and "precious" jewels? Watch and find out!!!

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• infertility
• engagement rings
• breakups
• inspirational jewelry
• message jewelry
• emeralds
• pregnancy

[PatCat512]

Thanks to all the supportive comments - smashing those ugly emeralds were one of the best things I have ever done!!!

[DaniPotvin]

Patrice, this is a great video, it shows your humor, strong will, and independce. You are an incredible woman!!! You give women all around the world strength to and courage to pursue their dreams:)

[joromanowski]

Great job, Patrice! Perfectly done! I wish you great success with lifemedals. They are beautiful and a fantastic idea. Your ex sure sounds like a jerk. Glad you're rid of him. :)

[jemcitymakeup]

amazing! i love the Jonestown Masacre reference, hilarious!

[DrakesMom1109]

Good riddance is right - the ex-fiance is obviously mentally ill and an abuser/loser.

[hjlhnjm]

Good riddens to him and a ring that didn't mean love, only pain.

[jediporkins]

Way to stand tall Patrice! Keep up the positive momentum. It's totally his loss.

[Jcgbll]

Dear Patricie, it takes a strong women to do what you have done. Being dumped for your infertility unbelievable. But you have taken control and you have showed us all that you don't need your lousy fiancee to get pregnant and experience the miracle of being a mom; and you don't need his cheap emerald engagement ring that just pollutes this planet either. More power to you! Keep it up, you'll make a great mom !! Mag

[SPuppet23]

The garbage at a Wal-Mart fits perfectly for that so called man! If only we knew where he lived....we could really give him a piece of our minds! GO GIRL!

[CATLADYAMY]

What a great attitude and humor from a lady who has been through  some rough stuff.....you rock Patrice, keep smilin!!!!

[jilliandawson]

wow! I can't believe how quickly you accomplished this!! What a great video and congrats on getting rid of unnecessary negativity in your life!! (p.s. sorry about my camera skills!)