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Michelle Rodriguez dazzling wearing AVAKIAN at the 2014 amfAR Gala New York

AVAKIAN MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ AT THE AMFAR GALA NEW YORK 2014NEW YORK — Actress Michelle Rodriguez, best known for her role in “Fast and Furious” movie, selected a spectacular diamond necklace and ring from the AVAKIAN Haute Joaillerie collection to attend the amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Feb. 5

The star-studded black-tie gala is the official kickoff to New York Fashion Week and the Foundation’s signature annual benefit in New York City.