Just 3 Dollars

Chinese vendors are looking at cashing in on the frenzy over the April wedding of Britain’s Prince William with Kate Middleton, by selling copies of Middleton’s engagement ring for as little as three dollars.

Chinese vendors are looking at cashing in on the frenzy over the April wedding of Britain’s Prince William with Kate Middleton, by selling copies of Middleton’s engagement ring for as little as three dollars. Knock-offs of the 45,000-dollar sapphire-and-diamond ring that the prince gave to Middleton — and once worn by his mother, Princess Diana — are on offer at

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Taobao.com

, China’s largest online mall. Most are selling for less than 100 yuan (Rs 675), with the cheapest — made of zircon and alloys — available for just 19.9 yuan, or Rs 135.