Lily Collins Reunited with Stolen Engagement Ring After Three-Year Search

Los Angeles, CA – Actress Lily Collins is celebrating the remarkable return of her engagement ring, three years after it was stolen during a burglary at a West Hollywood hotel. The 36-year-old “Emily in Paris” star shared the joyous news on her Instagram Stories on March 6, 2026, expressing her elation at being reunited with the sentimental piece of jewelry.

The 2023 Theft

In May 2023, Collins reported the theft of her engagement ring, wedding band, and other personal items from a secured locker at the Edition Hotel on Sunset Boulevard even as she was enjoying a spa treatment. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department investigated the incident, confirming that no forced entry was apparent. The stolen property was initially valued at over $10,000 People.

A Chicago Jeweler’s Discovery

The ring’s recovery came through the efforts of Joe Hakimian, owner of Hakimian Imports in Chicago, a family-run business specializing in custom and estate jewelry. Hakimian recently acquired the ring at a trade show, recognized its unique characteristics, and ultimately traced it back to Collins WEHOonline. He contacted Collins, leading to the ring’s return.

A Meaningful Ring

Collins received the rose-cut diamond engagement ring from her husband, filmmaker Charlie McDowell, in September 2020 during a trip to Sedona, Arizona. She described the ring, designed by Irene Neuwirth, as exactly what she had always wanted, praising McDowell for knowing her so well Hola.

Wedding and Upcoming Projects

The couple married in September 2021 in Dunton, Colorado, with Collins wearing a custom Ralph Lauren wedding dress. Collins is currently preparing for a latest role portraying Audrey Hepburn in a film about the making of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Hola.

“Having this home means SO much to us,” Collins shared on Instagram, expressing her gratitude to Hakimian Imports Chicago Jewelers. “I’m still speechless that it’s back on my finger.”