Hours before the world knew about his separation ... Arnold Schwarzenegger broke out his street bike and went for a ride with his bodyguard in L.A. yesterday ... sans wedding ring.
But Arnold WAS wearing his ring on Sunday ... the day before the couple announced their split.
Meanwhile, Maria Shriver has been ringless since mid-March ... right after Maria posted a cryptic video on YouTube asking her fans for advice on how to "transition" into the next phase of her life.
As you already know, Arnold and Maria announced their separation last night ... and in their statement, they claimed they've been living apart for several weeks.
Look at your knuckle ... now look at the ring on Paul McCartney's new fianceé Nancy Shevell ... it's the size of HER knuckle. Not too shabby, huh??
Shevell was sportin' her new rock out in NYC this weekend ... and if the rumors are true -- that Paul spent $650k on the ring -- lady needs to get herself a bodyguard, STAT!
Russell Brand took time out from his wife Katy Perry and swapped spit with his "Arthur" co-star Helen Mirren at the movie's London premiere on Tuesday.
While attending one of Kim Kardashian's 30th birthday parties, Kanye West was seen with a sparkling bracelet, necklace and grill ... which complimented his dainty glass of white wine.