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Houston, TX—Neither cold nor rain nor high winds stayed nearly 1,000 people from participating in the Amazing Ring Race – Houston, sponsored by local jeweler Thomas Markle Jewelers.

Thomas Markle partnered with ArtCarved Bridal to produce a SCVNGR event in The Woodlands area of Houston in early March. SCVNGR is a location-based game designed for consumers, using mobile technology to find and answer clues. It also is a “green” competition, as participants are not allowed to use motorized vehicles like automobiles or motorcycles in their search. Reusable water bottles were provided, and recycle bins along the route collected any paper, plastic and/or cardboard used during the event.

More than 1,000 braved nasty weather to hunt for an ArtCarved Bridal ring from Thomas Markle Jewelers in Houston.

Couples at Markle’s event vied to win the grand prize of a $15,000 ArtCarved Limited Edition engagement ring, pictured above. Minor setbacks such as gusty winds, rain and below-average temperatures weren't enough to divert one determined couple from their mission of winning the grand prize of the $15,000 ArtCarved diamond ring.  The winners, Kerry and Daniel, worked their way from the back of the crowd, crying tears of joy all the way up front to the stage, and were speechless when the microphone was put in their hands.  Adding to this surreal moment, Daniel knelt on one knee and asked Kerry to marry him.  The entire event was covered in multiple segments on NBC TV local affiliate KPRC and The Buzz 94.5 FM radio.

The winning couple in mid-proposal. We assume she said yes.

“This is a complete shock,” Kerry said after Daniel slipped the ArtCarved Limited Edition engagement ring on her finger.

“We were pleased with the turnout and enthusiasm of all participants despite the challenging weather conditions,” said Tom Tanner, vice president of marketing for Frederick Goldman Inc., parent company that manages the ArtCarved Bridal brand. “We would like to thank Thomas Markle Jewelers and all of the participants.  We also want to congratulate our winners, who proved dreams really can come true, especially with a little help from ArtCarved.”

For additional information contact Tom Tanner, vice president of marketing at ttanner@fgoldman.com, (212) 807-2120.