Annette's Gold and Diamond Rings on Display at D23 Expo 2015

Taking a closer look at the Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases (AFRFND) booth at D23 Expo 2015, we find Annette's diamond butterfly wedding band on display.

When Annette married Glen Holt on May 3, 1986, they exchanged matching gold wedding bands as a symbol of their unending commitment to one another. Sometime between late 1992 and early 1993, Annette had her jeweler add a delicate gold and diamond butterfly to the band.

The diamond butterfly actually began it's life as one of Annette's favorite necklaces.... which she wore often; notably during her national tour with Frankie Avalon, when she guest starred on Full House and for her iconic cover shoot for People Magazine - as shown above.

Annette's gold and diamond "horseshoe" ring - which many fans will recognize - was also on display.

Annette's "horseshoe" ring can be seen in the photograph above.....as well as the gold and diamond butterfly charm Annette would later have affixed to her wedding band.

Behind the ring's, Annette's personal copy of her People Magazine cover issue was on display.... along with the business card of Harry Benson, the acclaimed photographer who handled Annette's photo-shoot for the issue.

Check back soon for more from inside our display at D23 Expo 2015!!

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