Diamonds, Engagement Rings & Diamond Jewelry in popular culture

Evidently, the rumors are true this time.  Gisele Bundchen and New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady are engaged.  While in Los Angeles on Friday, Brady got down on one knee and proposed, presenting the Supermodel with a solitaire diamond engagement ring.  Certainly, delusional men across the globe have gone into a state of despair over the shattered dreams they developed while perusing the Victoria’s Secret catalog in semi-darkened bathrooms.  Women who don’t watch football unless the players are hot are similarly grieving. 

The Happy Homewrecker and Fertile Guy.

The pair began dating while Brady was still with his ex-girlfriend, supermodel and actress Bridget Moynahan, who also happened to be pregnant with their baby.  Although Brady claims that his relationship with Moynahan was over before he traded her in for a new model, simple math reveals that this can’t be the whole truth.  Or, in fact, even part of the truth.  Moynahan gave birth to their son, John Edward Thomas Moynahan in August of 2007.  Brady admits his relationship with Gisele was in full swing in December of 2006.  He also says he was ‘surprised’ to find out that his ex was pregnant a few months into his new relationship. 

How can anyone, even someone who routinely takes hits from very, very large men, be ‘surprised’ by a pregnancy, when any medical journal can explain the various methods available to prevent such events?

Moynahan, though less than pleased with being ditched by the football star while carrying his seed, maintains a civil relationship with him and allows him to see his now 17 month-old son.  Brady was even present at the birth, and his first and middle names are now the middles names of his son—although in reverse order.  Moynahan, who has acted in several films, is perhaps best known for her role as “Natasha”, Mr. Big’s wife in the HBO series “Sex & the City”.  Again, in a tale of epic foreshadowing, Big cheats on Natasha and the relationship ends. 

And now, after rumors started flying about a Christmas Eve proposal, Tom and Gisele have made it official.  A source told People Magazine: “He asked and she accepted”.  The same source claims that an official announcement is being planned by Gisele, and that the two have, in fact, been engaged since December, but chose to keep it quiet.  Fine time to choose to be tactful and discreet.

The newly-engaged couple plan to exchange wedding rings in a massive ceremony in the spring, but is also considering a smaller, more intimate ceremony in Costa Rica, where Gisele owns a home.  Maybe they’ll have both.

 One can only hope that Gisele doesn’t receive the same treatment from Brady as his last girlfriend did.  He’ll be scattering gorgeous babies like bad passes.