The signet ring had sentimental value to Jackie who got the ring as a Christmas present. Anyone who spots the runaway balloon and ring can contact Mrs de Pont on (027) 343 7520. But her daughter was in tears because her beloved signet ring had flown away. Mrs de Pont received a signet ring for her own 15th birthday, so wanted to do something special for her daughter and niece. Sarah de Pont said her daughter Jackie, 16, and her friends thought it "would be fun" to tie the gold signet ring to the helium balloon at her party last night, and see it floating around inside.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 28, 2016 06:22 UTC