Diamonds are the way to a woman’s heart. Wise men have always known this and put it into practice! For centuries these sparkly gems have been used for grand expression of love. This sentiment is quite evident in celebrity engagements.
From Hollywood to royalty, celebrities have been spotted with some of the most ravishing diamond engagement rings. Let's take a closer look at ten of the most popular engagement rings that made headlines for their beauty and value.
1. Beyoncé
Beyoncé's engagement ring from Jay-Z is truly a showstopper. Featuring an 18-carat emerald-cut diamond set in platinum, this ring is as bold and glam as the power couple. It also features a unique split-shank pavé setting that represents the union of two souls.
2. Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez has been engaged multiple times, but one of her most memorable engagement rings was from Ben Affleck. Popularly called "Pink Harry Winston," this gorgeous 6.1-carat pink diamond ring is said to have a price tag of $12 million today.
3. Kim Kardashian
Even though the marriage did not last, Kim Kardashian's engagement ring from Kanye West continues to be the talk of the town due to its sheer size and sparkle. Designed by celebrity jewellery designer Lorraine Schwartz, the ring features a stunning 15-carat cushion-cut diamond.
4. Meghan Markle
Prince Harry’s truly meaningful memento of love for Meghan Markle was a ring that he designed himself. The ring features a center stone sourced from Botswana, where the couple had spent time together. It is flanked by two smaller diamonds straight from Princess Diana's collection.
5. Mariah Carey
Recently in the news for selling the engagement ring from a failed marriage, Mariah Carrey made more than what it cost. After all, it was a rare 35-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring bought for around $13 million. This humongous rock was presented to Carey by James Packer in 2016.
6. Ariana Grande
In 2020, Dalton Gomez proposed to Ariana Grande with a beautiful asymmetrical solitaire two-stone ring. It held a 5-7 carat oval diamond and a pearl that belonged to Ariana’s grandfather. Adorable and dainty, this ring truly reflected Grande’s style and persona.
7. Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley are now expecting their first child. Their amazing union began when Ackerley proposed with a vintage-inspired ring featuring a pear-shaped diamond bordered by smaller diamonds. The ring is a classic, much like Robbie's beauty.
8. Angelina Jolie
A love story with a sad ending is a love story nonetheless. Popularly known as Brangelina, Angelina Jolie and Bratt Pitt, sealed their relationship with a 16-carat emerald-cut diamond ring. The ring took around 1 year for Bratt Pitt to design, and the result was unforgettable.
9. Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds went above and beyond to design an engagement ring truly worthy of his partner, Blake Lively. On the Lively’s finger now rests a flawless pink oval diamond that weighs 12-carat. This exquisite diamond is set on a delicate rose gold band along with pave diamonds.
10. Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra’s wedding ring sparked headlines right from the time when Nick Jonas got Tiffany’s store shut just for it! With 5 5-carat cushion-cut center diamonds with tapered baguette diamonds on the side, this ring is truly worth the hype around it.
Each of these breathtaking celebrity diamond engagement rings hides a unique story of love behind it. These rings not only represent special memories between these famous couples but also serve as inspirations for many others wanting to express their love with a symbol as magnificent as a diamond.