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The Most expensive celebrity engagement rings of all time<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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It’s hard enough picking out an engagement ring when it just needs the approval of your fianc\u00e9e, but it becomes harder still when the ring belongs to the hand of some of the most photographed people in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do ever find yourself searching for a ring for an A-lister, one key principle should guide your search: size matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“For celebrities, whose lives are constantly scrutinised, the size of the stone seems to be all important,\u201d Mark Bell, co-founder of Jacqueline & Edward<\/a>, a brand creating sustainable and ethical engagement rings, told HELLO!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Let’s face it, the ring will be on display for all to see and needs to have that wow factor, especially when you know the media will be talking about ‘the ring’ \u2026 the stakes are high.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grace Kelly initially received an eternity band of rubies and diamond<\/strong>s from Prince Rainer III<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hearteningly, sustainability is also on the agenda for A-list ring seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“An important consideration for most of our clients is the origins of the precious metals used to create the ring from an ethical perspective,\u201d said Mark. \u201cMining for gold and gemstones can have an extremely costly environmental and human impact so using recycled precious resources offers a more ethical and sustainable alternative.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pursuit of ethically sourced larger gems, higher carats and clearer crystals unsurprisingly does not come cheap. Read on to discover the most expensive celebrity engagement rings, including an enormous rare pink diamond and a ring worth over $50 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofia Richie-Grainge\u2019s $300,000 emerald-cut diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Known for her modelling work and famous father Lionel, Sofia said yes when music executive Elliot Grainge, son of chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group Lucian Grainge, popped the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sofia’s ring is in-keeping with celebrity trends<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Her beautiful ring features a six-carat emerald-cut diamond, estimated to be worth around $300,000. Sofia isn’t alone in the emerald-cut club, as the style was also favoured by Jackie Kennedy, Queen Camilla, Amal Clooney and Beyonc\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ring sure did the trick as the happy couple wed in the south of France in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catherine Zeta-Jones\u2019 $442,000 \u2018regal\u2019 diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was never going to be any old ring for Michael Douglas when he proposed to Catherine Zeta-Jones in Aspen, Colorado in 1999 \u2013 and his Fred Leighton-designed 10-carat side-set marquise diamond ring set in platinum didn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Catherine and Michael got engaged on NYE 1999<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

“This ring has stood the test of time having sat proudly on her finger for over 20 years,” said Mark. “This engagement ring with its marquise cut diamond centre stone has a regality to it, especially as it’s been paired with a diamond wedding band. The long lean shape of a marquise diamond is said to elongate the finger, and it is an elegant and timeless ring.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ring is estimated to cost $442,000 and the shape has a special royal meaning as it is said to be inspired by the lips of King Louis XV of France’s lover, Madame de Pompadour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hailey Bieber\u2019s $500,000 oval-cut diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hailey\u2019s high-profile romance with Justin Bieber demanded a suitably high-profile engagement ring, and the \u2018Baby\u2019 singer delivered in the shape of a striking oval-cut diamond. Thought to be between six to ten carats, the ring is set on a plain 18-carat gold band, and is valued at around $500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Justin proposed with the beautiful sparkler in 2018<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Justin proposed while the pair were on holiday in the Bahamas, and announced the happy news on Instagram: “Was gonna wait a while to say anything but word travels fast, listen plain and simple Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My heart is COMPLETELY and FULLY YOURS and I will ALWAYS put you first! You are the love of my life Hailey Baldwin and I wouldn\u2019t want to spend it with anybody else. You make me so much better and we compliment each other so well!! Can\u2019t wait for the best season of life yet!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amal Clooney\u2019s $750,000* ethical stone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amal\u2019s activism meant George Clooney was always likely to select a ring mined responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The finished product is thought to be worth around $500,000, though some reports have set it higher at $750,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amal’s beautiful ring features a huge diamond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Design-wise, it is a seven-carat emerald-cut stone, flanked by two tapered baguettes and set on a platinum band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jewellery expert Maxwell Stone previously told HELLO! “Considered the most classic style, emerald-cut diamonds reflect broader and more dramatic flashes of light and are less fiery than brilliant cut diamonds. The symbolic shape is associated with a couple’s strong love, commitment and compassion to each other.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ring is symbolic of the couple’s commitment to each other<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hilary Duff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although they are sadly no longer married, the Lizzie McGuire<\/em> actress’s first ring from ex-husband Mike Comrie was said to be worth a whopping $1 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring a princess-cut 14-carat white diamond set on a diamond-studded band, the beautiful gem was something to be marvelled at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hilary and Mike separated in 2014, and divorced in 2016<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kourtney Kardashian\u2019s $1 million* pav\u00e9 band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Described by Kourtney as the “most beautiful thing that I’ve ever had in my life”, the ring certainly lives up to the accolade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 10 to 12 carat oval cut diamond is thought to be set on a slim, platinum, pav\u00e9 band, and valued somewhere between $500,000 to $1 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kourtney’s ring is in a similar style to Hailey Bieber’s<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“This is a beautiful, simple statement engagement ring,\u201d said Mark. \u201cThe oval diamond symbolises everlasting love, family, and new beginnings which is apt for this couple. Although this is a large diamond, it feels more practical \u2013 one that doesn’t have to be removed just to do everyday normal things. This is an elegant and understated engagement ring.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blake Lively\u2019s $2 million pink diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The unusual 12-carat pink oval-cut diamond featured in Blake Lively’s engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds is valued at an incredible $2 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My most treasured possession is my engagement ring by my dear friend Lorraine Schwartz, because of the love and meaning it symbolises.” she told British Vogue<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blake’s ring was designed by jeweller-to-the-stars Lorraine Schwartz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Serena Williams\u2019 $2 million diamond trio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serena’s $2 million engagement ring comprises one very large oval-cut centre stone  flanked by two smaller semi-circle stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main diamond is estimated to be 12 carats, an impressive jewel purchased by Serena’s now-husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serena’s eye-catching ring is around 12 carats<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mark said: “This trilogy engagement ring hits a traditional note with the three diamonds symbolising the past, present, and future of the relationship. While the centre oval-cut diamond is huge, it’s not over the top and looks very classic on her finger.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katie Holmes\u2019s $2.5 million* white diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Katie’s whirlwind romance with Tom Cruise was hallmarked with romantic gestures, none more so than his 2005 proposal on top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The couple were together for six years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Flinn of Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery told HELLO! previously that the ring was “jaw-dropping” and in line with the couple’s ‘it’ status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“At the heart of Katie’s engagement ring is an impressive oval diamond, which we have estimated to be approximately 5.5 carats, making it quite the showstopper,” she continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Tom’s choice of a white diamond centre stone symbolises the purity of love between a married couple, while the diamond’s exceptional strength signifies the unbreakable bond that couples share in matrimony.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tom popped the question on a romantic trip to Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The dazzling diamond is estimated to be worth between $1.9 million to $2.5 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark was also impressed with Katie’s ring, adding: “This is a graceful engagement ring which really matches Katie’s style well. The ever popular oval diamond and the pav\u00e9 setting all around the split shank and band also screams opulence. This feels like a real fairytale piece – a simple design that is glamorous without being ostentatious.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paris Hilton $4.5 million* 24-carat diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Paris is now happily married to husband Carter Reum, she was engaged three times before \u2013 and has the jewellery to show it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2002, Tommy Hilfiger model Jason Shaw proposed with a pear-shaped ring between 10 and 15 carats, making its value an estimated $1 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paris and Jason’s relationship sadly wasn’t to last<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

She reportedly chose from 15 engagement rings for her 2004 engagement to Paris Latsis, settling on a 24-carat emerald-cut diamond flanked by two baguettes. It was worth a reported $4.5 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paris was given the choice of several diamonds by Paris Latsis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paris’ $1.9 million 20-carad diamond ring from Chris Zylka in 2018 was an unusual pear shape, inspired by her mother’s ring of the same cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The incredible rock was a special reference to Paris’s mother<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The one ring that eventually ruled them all was Carter\u2019s emerald-cut diamond ring, designed by Jean Dousset, the great-grandson of Louis Cartier. It is estimated to be between $1 and 3 million in value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paris told Ryan Seacrest during his talk show: “I’m so obsessed with it\u2026it has like 15 diamonds going around and then inside it has a ‘P’ with a sapphire.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paris’s ring has a special hidden message inside<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s $6 million \u2018flawless\u2019 diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Senior designer at Jessica Flinn Jewellery, Emma Fathers, previously told HELLO!: “At the heart of Beyonc\u00e9’s engagement ring is a white diamond which boasts exceptional colour, clarity, cut, and carat weight, which we estimate to be approximately a staggering 18 carats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyonc\u00e9 and Jay-Z have been married for 16 years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“The flawless diamond features an elegant emerald cut, a choice which is timelessly on trend.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s worth an eye-popping $6 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The stunning sparkler is estimated to be 18 carats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jay Z proposed to Beyonc\u00e9 on his birthday, and the couple were married in a secret ceremony with just 40 guests in their New York penthouse in 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Lopez’s $7 million* green diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout her various engagements over the years, J-Lo has always been a trendsetter when it comes to engagement rings. Her unusual 6.10 carat radiant-cut pink Harry Winston diamond from Ben Affleck during their first engagement in 2002 actually increased the value of pink diamonds at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jennifer started a trend for coloured engagement rings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer’s 12-year marriage to singer Marc Anthony may not have lasted forever, but we won’t easily forget the rare blue Harry Winston 8.5-carat diamond ring, worth $4 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Her incredible ring from Marc Anthony was a rare piece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Her emerald cut diamond from Alex Rodriguez in 2019 was valued between $1 and $5 million, only overshadowed by her second ring from Ben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worth $5-7 million, the 8.5ct. natural green diamond centre stone is flanked by a pair of trapezoid-shaped white diamonds. While love might not last forever, diamonds certainly do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘not. going. anywhere.’ was inscribed on the inside of the band<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kim Kardashian\u2019s \u00a38-million type 2A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

5-carat white cushion-cut diamond atop a delicate pav\u00e9 band. The centre stone is a D flawless, type 2A diamond, making it virtually perfect. The solitaire design and incredible cut of the diamond make it worth a staggering $8 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While Kim and Kanye are no longer together, their engagement ring was certainly eye-catching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

“The queen of glitz and glam doesn’t fail to disappoint with her engagement ring from Kanye. Kim’s engagement ring is a true statement piece showcasing a very large emerald cut diamond and is true to Kim’s style,” said Mark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Anna Kournikova’s $8 million trillion-cut diamonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anna and partner Enrique Iglesias are not married, and it is unclear if the whopping diamond ring worn by Anna on the traditional fourth finger of her left hand is actually an engagement ring. But we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to mention this incredible glittering jewel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The centrepiece is a pink pear-shaped 11-carat diamond bordered by trillion-cut diamonds, and is worth upwards of $8 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The eye-catching pink diamond comes from Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The origin story behind the ring is also intriguing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The pink diamond is from the Argyle mine in Australia where some of the most incredible pink diamonds come from in the world,” Edward Westnedge of Westnedge London told HELLO!. “At one stage it was the world’s biggest producer of coloured diamonds, but less than 0.1% were pink. They were praised for their brilliance and colour.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Argyle mine in Australia is now closed, so there are now fewer and fewer pink stones being found, so the rarity of pink diamonds is now already being seen in the market with prices only going upwards. With the size and intensity of the colour being what it is in this ring, this will be a very rare stone indeed.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anna’s unique ring is a special nod to her partner Enrique<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Taylor’s $8.8 million 33.9 carat gem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The film star’s chequered love life included ten engagements, eight marriages, seven divorces and one widowhood, but at least her extensive jewellery collection stood the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While not an engagement ring per se, the ring given to Elizabeth by her husband Richard Burton (whom she married twice) is most famous. It\u2019s not hard to see why given it\u2019s a 33.19 carat gem flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds and mounted in a platinum setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was subsequently sold at auction for $8.8 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elizabeth and Richard were always said to be the great love affair that didn’t last<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jackie Kennedy’s $20 million marquise diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jackie’s unusual wedding ring from her first husband John F. Kennedy was a ‘toi et moi’ style made up of a diamond and emerald stone from Van Cleef & Arpels. She wore it for the duration of their ten-year marriage, up until John\u2019s death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ring held special significance for Jackie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Her second husband, shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis proposed with a 40-carat Lesotho III diamond ring which sold at auction for $2,600,000 in 1996, which would be an estimated $20 million today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The 40ct marquise diamond was totally unique for its time, a bit like Jackie,” said Mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace Kelly\u2019s $44.3 million \u2018classic\u2019 diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most expensive engagement ring in the list is reserved for royalty. Grace Kelly had a fairytale romance with Prince Rainer III of Monaco which started with a proposal featuring a Cartier 10.48 carat emerald-cut diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Princess Grace received a ring fit for royalty<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

“A fashionista of her time, her simple, classic style is reflected in her beautiful emerald-cut diamond ring which features two baguette diamonds on either side of the centre stone. It showed off her impeccable style,” said Mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, her engagement ring was priced at $4,060,000, around $44.3 million in today’s money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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