“It has a beautiful vintage feel to it,” said the jeweler. McCartney selected a rare, 5-plus carat diamond in a platinum, Art Deco-style setting featuring black onyx strips that Lane had in his archival collection. “He was very excited and very serious about finding the right one because he wanted something truly exceptional.” In preparation for his proposal to Shevell, McCartney worked with renowned jeweler Neil Lane to design a ring that was “very special, different and rare,” Lane said. “She’s thrilled for her father,” a source told PEOPLE.Ģ011: Paul McCartney shops for an engagement ring for Nancy Shevell The dinner was in honor of Stella in light of her work with her organic skincare line. Paul’s daughter Stella gave her nod of approval for Shevell in the form of a hug - the two were seen embracing at the Natural Resources Defense Council gala in New York City. March 2009: Paul McCartney’s daughter shows support for Nancy Shevell When asked about the stress that comes along with dating a famous person, Shevell said, “I’m a cancer survivor, I run a trucking company and I’ve got a 16-year-old to raise. Shevell likewise kept her comments on their relationship simple. McCartney briefly commented on his relationship with Shevell in an interview with the Sunday Times, saying, “I just like being in love.” They seemed like a great couple,” a source told PEOPLE. No one could believe that it was really him - he was so laid back and ordinary. “They told us they were on a trip and going on to St. Their adventure, in a 1989 Ford Bronco, took them through the Midwest states, with stops in Joliet, Illinois, and St. McCartney and Shevell journeyed through America’s heartland during a road trip down Route 66. They seem not to have a care in the world.”Īugust 2008: Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell take a romantic road trip “They seem to be having a very happy and relaxed time together in paradise. “There were definitely sparks between them,” the observer told PEOPLE at the time.

The couple took part in many leisurely activities such as walking on the beach, reading by the pool and biking through nearby St. The pair stayed in a two-bedroom suite at Jumby Bay, a private resort located on a 300-acre private island that costs $2,375 per night.

Upon finalizing his divorce from Mills, McCartney flew Shevell to Antigua for a luxury getaway. March 2008: Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell vacation in the Caribbean They stopped for coffee and were deep in discussion. The two were seen walking along the beach in the Hamptons, where they both own homes.

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