Lacking inspiration for your to-be betrothed, want to wow your partner or simply interested in engagement rings? You’ve come to the right place! Let’s take a quick run through some breathtaking rings used to pop the question for some of our celebrity couples.
Who Ever said Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend?
Kate Middleton rocked us all when she received the beautiful and eye-catching blue sapphire ring with a diamond halo, formerly belonging to Princess Diana. Not only does the ring have sentimental value, but the timeless ring wowed the crowd then just as much as now with its oval sapphire and solitaire diamonds, truly radiant in beauty. Despite being the Princess of Great Britain, the ring shows great humility as it wasn’t custom made for the royal engagement. Have a look here for more Designer Engagement Rings.
One Ring to Rule Them All
If not the biggest, then surely the flashiest ring to ever enter the celebrity circle is the ‘Ice Skating Rink’ worn by Elizabeth Taylor. For a lady who married 8 times and had a lavish collection of jewellery, her famed 29-carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring outshined them all. The late Mrs Taylor’s ring still holds the crown of most expensive engagement ring, being sold at an auction for $8.8 million, adjusted for inflation.
Lorraine Schwartz
For stunning engagement rings, celebrities count on the red carpet countess Lorraine Schwartz for their needs. The deft designer created Beyoncé’s 18-carat emerald cut diamond ring and Kim Kardashian’s 15-carat cushion cut diamond ring amongst others. Her rings are often on show on the red carpet.
Big Billionaire, Big Ring
Considering the carat value of Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and even Elizabeth Taylor’s rings, Mariah Carey’s 35-carat ring valued at $6-8 million blows them out of the water. The diamond in the ring is absolutely huge, a big flex from billionaire James Packer. Although the carat and thus the weight of the gem is so high, it’s likely that the clarity, colour and cut of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring was of a higher value, hence its higher value.
Twin Gemstones
As stories go, Jaqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy’s tale is tragic but legendary. Their glamorous diamond AND emerald combo certainly lived up to their reputation. Despite having a low carat value for each gem, the design and craftsmanship of the absolutely stunning ring is unparalleled. The gems were tapered baguette set in a diamond open halo. No other ring shines such elegance as this ring does in its sincere uniqueness.
New styles are being conceived everyday – complex, simple, minimalist and flashy. Who knows what trends will be set in the future? One thing, however, is for certain; there are some truly breath-taking engagement rings in existence, one of which will be perfect for your partner. Hopefully, some of these lavish rings will inspire you to find the ring to captivate the crowds wherever they may be.
