In Western society, a marriage proposal is usually accompanied by the presentation of a ring to the chosen one, preferably with a diamond. And if for ordinary people the most important thing is the fact of the proposal, then in the world of the rich and famous, the quality characteristics of the ring come first. Size, color, cleanliness, manufacturer and frame all matter. The only thing that doesn’t matter is the reason for which all these gifts were started, that is, living together.

Kim Kardashian, 20.5 carats

It is not surprising that Kim Kardashian agreed to a marriage proposal from New Jersey Nets star Kris Humphries - the future husband supported the proposal with a diamond ring weighing a total of 20.5 carats from Lorraine Schwartz. A huge 16.5-carat emerald-cut diamond is set off by 2 smaller diamonds weighing 2 carats each. According to rumors, the socialite's chosen one spent $2 million on the engagement ring. It turned out that the athlete is no stranger to romance: he proposed to Kim by placing the phrase “Will you marry me?” on the girl’s bed with rose petals.

Kate Middleton, 18 carat

Prince William gave Kate Middleton the same 18-carat sapphire ring surrounded by diamonds that his father once gave to Diana Spencer. Back in 1981, the ring cost 60 thousand dollars, and many criticized Diana for the fact that the future princess chose a ring that everyone could buy, and did not order an exclusive piece of jewelry. And Prince William, giving his beloved his mother’s ring, said that in this way the deceased Princess Diana “will become part” of the celebration. Prince William proposed to Kate in Kenya - for three weeks he had to constantly carry the ring with him in his backpack. In their first interview together since their engagement, Kate expressed hope that she would be able to “take care of the ring” properly.

Paris Hilton, 24 carats

In 2005, socialite Paris Hilton, along with her marriage proposal, received from Paris Latsis a ring with a huge 24-carat rare yellow diamond. Although Paris' family fortune was estimated at $7.5 billion, and the ring alone cost $4.7 million, the wedding of Paris Hilton and Paris Latsis never took place.

Christina Aguilera, 20 carats

Christina Aguilera's boyfriend Jordan Bratman gave the singer a 20-carat diamond ring in 2005, which reportedly cost him $114,000. The future husband gave the diamond ring to Christina after a romantic dinner.

Beyoncé, 18 ct.

Beyoncé, unlike many stars, carefully hid her wedding preparations and did not even want an engagement ring. However, the singer's future husband, music producer Jay-Z, apparently convinced Beyonce, because after the secret wedding ceremony, the singer appeared in public wearing a ring with an 18-carat diamond. Jay-Z purchased the ring, made by jewelers from the Lorraine Schwartz brand, for $5 million.

Mariah Carey, 17 carat

Actor and rapper Nick Cannon gave Mariah Carey a diamond ring weighing a total of 17 carats in 2008, worth about $2.5 million. According to rumors, Cannon gave his beloved the same ring with which he proposed marriage to his ex-girlfriend. However, Mariah Carey is not particularly upset by these rumors - the couple annually celebrate their wedding anniversary with a grand party.

Elizabeth Taylor, 30 carats

The ring with a huge 30-carat diamond that Richard Burton gave to Elizabeth Taylor remains one of the most expensive engagement rings in the world to this day. The actress constantly wore the ring given by Barton, although she later divorced Richard.

Hilary Duff, 14 ct.

The former “princess” of the Disney studio received an engagement ring truly worthy of a princess as a gift: NHL hockey player Mike Comrie gave Hilary Duff a 14-carat princess-cut diamond ring. Comrie purchased the million-dollar ring in Las Vegas a few weeks before he proposed to Hilary in Hawaii.

Heidi Klum, 10 carat

Pop singer Seal spent a lot of time and effort searching for the perfect engagement ring for Heidi Klum. The yellow gold ring features a 10-carat yellow diamond surrounded by miniature yellow diamonds and costs around $150,000. Apparently, the choice turned out to be unusually successful: Heidi Klum and Seal repeat the ceremony of renewing their marriage bonds every year on the day of their next wedding anniversary.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, 10 carat

Michael Douglas proposed to Catherine Zeta-Jones with a 10-carat Fred Leighton diamond ring. The exquisite jewelry is distinguished not only by its impressive cost of $2 million, but also by its unique design. The actor proposed marriage to his beloved on New Year's Eve in 1999 in Aspen, and they got married 10 months later at the Plaza Hotel in New York.

Jennifer Lopez, 6.1 carats; 8.2 carats

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's engagement in 2002 became a hot topic in the tabloids - not least thanks to the engagement ring, which was adorned with a 6.1-carat pink diamond. However, just 3 years later, after the couple’s romance ended, the jewelry brand Harry Winston, which once made the ring for $1.2 million, put it up for sale again.

The singer's now ex-husband, Marc Anthony, managed to surpass her ex-boyfriend and presented Lopez with a ring with an even larger diamond, which weighed 8.2 carats. But Affleck, having broken off his engagement to Jennifer Lopez, decided to save on jewelry: in 2005, when proposing to Jennifer Garner, he gave her a ring with a 4.5-carat diamond, again from Harry Winston.

Jessica Alba, 5 carats

Although Jessica Alba has repeatedly stated that she did not want to get married while pregnant, the wedding eventually took place, and the actress’s finger was adorned with a 5-carat diamond ring. It is possible that Cash Warren, Alba's husband, managed to convince Jessica thanks to the ring, which cost him $100 thousand.

A wedding ring is not a simple piece of jewelry. This item has been a symbol of love and fidelity of a married couple for centuries. Of course, for family well-being, it does not matter at all what kind of ring the spouse puts on the finger of his chosen one - a simple gold ring or an exquisite design strewn with a scattering of precious stones. In our review we will talk about the 10 most expensive wedding rings that were given to world-famous ladies.

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1. Princess Diana, $317,200

This beautiful ring was set with a blue sapphire surrounded by white diamonds. The ring was originally given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles. Now this engagement ring is a family heirloom, and is currently worn by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. Kate Middleton often wears blue or purple outfits, which pair perfectly with her 18-karat engagement ring.

2. Anna Kournikova, $2.5 million

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias' relationship lasted for so many years that many people wondered how long it would take for a couple to get engaged. The appearance of the famous tennis player’s ring was not traditional, but everyone recognized its beauty. At the center of the ring is a large pink diamond, flanked by two white triangular diamonds. Iglesias spent more than $2 million on the ring to prove his feelings for Anna. The singer's fortune is estimated at $85 million.

3. Catherine Zeta-Jones, $2.5 million

When Catherine Zeta-Jones got engaged to Michael Douglas, he spent a whopping $2.5 million on the ring. The ring on Catherine's finger is set with a 10-carat marquise-cut diamond. What makes the engagement ring unique is that the main stone, which is surrounded by smaller diamonds, is set horizontally.

4. Jacqueline Kennedy, $2.6 million

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is best known as the wife of US President John F. Kennedy. She was also married to Aristotle Onassis, who bought her a very intricately shaped engagement ring, set with a large emerald and variously shaped diamonds from the mines of Lesotho. Unfortunately, the famous first lady only wore this $2.6 million ring twice, and the rest of the time it was kept in a safe. Jacqueline, who passed away in 1994, still stands as a fashion icon for many people thanks to the stylish hats and pearl jewelry that she loved to wear.

5. Melania Knauss-Trump, $3 million

Melania is the wife of Donald Trump, one of the richest people in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that she received an engagement ring worth several million dollars as a gift from her future husband. Melania is not at all shy at any opportunity to show off her ring, decorated with a huge emerald-cut diamond. Very often you can see in photographs how she either pushes her bangs away from her face (and always with the hand on which the ring is worn), or poses with her hand on her hip (so that the ring is clearly visible).

6. Jennifer Lopez, $4 million

It's no secret that actress, singer, dancer, producer and entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez has been married several times. Shortly before she ended her relationship with Ben Affleck, he gave her a ring with a rather impressive pink diamond. When Jennifer got engaged to singer and actor Marc Anthony, he chose Jay a beautiful Neil Lane ring set with 8.5 carats of blue diamonds.

7. Grace Kelly, $4.06 million

Legendary actress Grace Kelly received from Prince Rainier a stunningly exquisite Cartier ring worth more than $4 million. The large diamond matched any outfit she wore. Kelly rose to fame in the 1950s with films such as To Catch a Thief and Dial M for Murder. Before appearing on the big screen, Kelly moved to New York from her native Philadelphia and worked as a model on Broadway.

8. Paris Hilton, $4.7 million

When two rich people named Paris get engaged, the result can be ostentatious luxury. When hotel heiress Paris Hilton got engaged to Paris Latsis, he gave her a ring that was so big it was painful to wear. In the center of the white gold ring was a large rectangular diamond, even by the standards of millionaires, highlighted by two baguette-cut diamonds on the sides. When the couple split, Hilton auctioned off the ring to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.

9. Beyoncé, $5 million

Rapper Jay-Z has been courting singer Beyoncé for so long that fans have begun to debate whether they are actually dating. Before the couple married in Jay-Z's New York City apartment in 2008, the rapper gave the singer a beautiful ring when he proposed to her. The engagement ring features an 18-carat octagon-shaped diamond. Beyoncé doesn't wear her ring very often, but photographers always try to get a photo of this luxurious piece of jewelry.

10. Elizabeth Taylor, $8.8 million

Elizabeth Taylor is the owner of one of the most expensive engagement rings in history. The actress, who became well known for both her beauty and her roles in films, was married several times. During her marriage to Richard Burton, she received a 33.19 carat diamond ring of exceptional quality and clarity.

Marilyn Monroe once said that diamonds are a girl's best friend. But if she saw the creation that the jewelry company made Shawish, then I probably would have come up with some other catchphrase. Or even two. Of course: neither the fatal blonde nor any other woman would be able to avoid being in awe at the sight of the “largest diamond ring in the world.”

A real jewelry miracle was recently presented by a Swiss Mohamed Shawish. A creation called "The World's Fist All Diamond Ring" weighs no less than 150 carats. If suddenly you are going to propose your hand and heart to your beloved girl, then there is a chance to give her an engagement ring, which has no analogues in the whole world. The problem only comes down to money. For this diamond you will need to pay only some 68 million dollars. Would you say a lot? Not at all. Both precious minerals and handcraft are highly valued. And it took Mohamed Chaves a whole year to process the diamond.

A Swiss jeweler cut the diamond using a special laser. Some bloggers note that the creation is very reminiscent of the plastic children's rings that were popular at the very beginning of the 2000s. But, you must agree that despite the simplicity of the design, a diamond remains a diamond and looks excellent.

Now all the most expensive rings of stars will seem to them just a small piece of jewelry. Mohamed Shawish himself said about his brainchild: “Creating a solid ring from a cut diamond has always been fantastic, it seemed impossible. But we decided to take a risk and take on the challenge. But the “perfect” and completely diamond ring became a real work of art.”

To fully enjoy the beauty of the ring, you can watch the following video.

The most touching moment of a wedding: the newlyweds exchange wedding rings, as if swearing an oath that their love is timeless.

This tradition is almost 5 thousand years old.

Today's newlyweds can choose wedding rings of any shape and cost - from the simplest to the most luxurious rings decorated with diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds. The most expensive engagement rings are valued at millions of dollars. World-famous jewelers work on them. Of course, only the wealthiest people on the planet can afford such a gift to the bride.

5th place - Secret Kiss of the Rose ring - $525,000

English football player David Beckham gave this unique piece of jewelry to his bride Victoria Adams on her wedding day.

The engagement ring is the work of the famous jeweler at De Beers. His extraordinary approach to design has turned white gold jewelry into a true symbol of sophistication and femininity. The master's talent is felt in the fine cutting of stones, in every curve of the precious metal, which intertwine time with passion, close the circle and turn it into eternity.

In the center of the ring is a luxurious transparent diamond of extraordinary pink color of 0.8 carats. It is recognized as one of the most exquisite in the world. Even an inexperienced person notices its purity and special charm.

4th place – Internally Flawless – $1,300,000

The platinum original piece was created in Los Angeles by the house's jewelers
Elizabeth Theiler. An important point: this engagement ring, included in Taylor’s collection, will always be unique and one-of-a-kind. The fact is that the House of Taylor jewelry house went bankrupt three years after its opening, and everything that was designed remained practically in single copies.
At the heart of the Internally Flawless ring is a large oval-shaped diamond weighing 5.98 carats, surrounded by smaller stones. This composition forms a simple but very elegant flower - a rich “zest” of a glamorous product.

3rd place - Tiffany Diamond Oval - $1,460,000

An interesting feature of this ring is the 14.79 carat oval shaped diamond. Around the central stone there is a whole dance of small diamonds.
Connoisseurs call the Tiffany Diamond Oval a true masterpiece of jewelry art. It was created by the craftsmen of the Tiffany&Co jewelry house, whose products are famous for their special sophistication and sophistication. The brand of this house is a symbol of style and taste.

2nd place - De Beers Platinum - $1,830,000

This luxurious ring from De Beers attracts attention with a perfect 9-carat diamond and superbly polished platinum.
The high rating of this engagement jewelry was initially predictable, since the manufacturer, a well-known company for the mining and sale of diamonds, is known for the aristocracy and perfect proportions of its products.

De Beers Platinum has a very high price, but if you take into account the beautiful white diamond that has a special passport, you can agree that the cost is not that great.

1st place - most expensive engagement ring - Chopard Blue Diamond - $16,260,000

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A very rare soft blue diamond was found in boron deposits. Because of its amazing blue color, it received the name Blue Diamond.
This stone was considered a great success by the master of the Chopar jewelry house. The best specialists developed the design of an engagement ring adorned with this 9-carat miracle diamond.

And next to the large one, the jewelers placed several smaller diamonds.

• Such exquisite proximity gave the decoration a simultaneous effect of luxury and harmony.
• 18 carat white gold was used for the base.
• Crystal purity and delicate blue shimmer cannot but excite even refined aesthetes.
• Chopard Blue Diamond, a record holder for uniqueness and value, took a leading position in this top.

The secret of expensive wedding rings

Yellow gold, white gold, platinum—it is not these precious metals that determine the shocking prices for engagement rings made by the best craftsmen of leading jewelry houses.
The diamond is the answer to this mystery. It is on this that the prestige and cost of the decoration primarily depend.

This stone is special, standing apart from other precious stones.
Transparent, dazzling, shimmering with multi-colored sparks, it was rightfully called the royal stone; beliefs, signs, and legends were associated with it. For example, how do you like this sign: if the owner did not buy a diamond, but received it as a gift or inherited it, then it will protect the person all his life and fulfill his wishes.

What is a diamond? This is a diamond cut by masters, which they try to give a shape that emphasizes its natural shine.

By the way, it took a long time for a person to learn how to properly cut a diamond, since this stone is extremely hard. However, it is the cut that demonstrates the wonderful inner radiance of a diamond. It does not fade because diamonds are eternal. They will not wear out, they are not afraid of damage.

It is these wonderful qualities of the gemstone that attract people to it. That is why an engagement ring is so highly valued - a symbol of love and fidelity, if it is topped with a unique diamond.

By the way, we have a detailed article about the top 10 largest and most expensive diamonds in the world! Just imagine, one of them weighs more than 600 grams. Details

Video: Everything for those who choose rings

The World's Fist All Diamond Ring is the most expensive ring in the world, as the cost of this jewelry is 75 million dollars. This ring was made from a single piece of diamond.

This amazing decoration was presented by the Swiss company Shawish. Jeweler Mohammed Chaves managed to surprise everyone who learned about the existence of the ring. After all, the figure of 150 carats seemed fantastic to everyone.

2nd place

2nd place deservedly goes to an amazing ring Blue Diamond by Chopard. This incredibly beautiful piece of jewelry is also amazing at its cost of 16.3 million dollars.

Celestial diamond from Chopard. It should be noted that this stone is 9 carats. And it has a perfect oval shape. 2 clear triangular diamonds perfectly complement this stunning piece.

3rd place

Blue Diamond Bulgari takes 3rd place. This is an amazingly beautiful piece of jewelry that costs $15.7 million. Ring from the legendary Bulgari brand.

The unique design of this ring will impress any skeptic. This piece features a stunning blue diamond. Basically, this is a ring with a pair of diamonds, but the second stone is colorless. Both diamonds are triangular in shape. In 2010, the jewelry was purchased by an Asian collector.

4th place goes to decoration Vivid Pink by Graff. This is a stunning ring with an amazing pink diamond. It is its unique shade that makes this stone stand out from others. The cost of the decoration is 11.7 million dollars.

It should be noted that the diamond in this ring is 5 carats. And they sold the jewelry in Hong Kong in 2009.

5th place

in 5th place. This is a unique piece of jewelry that costs $7.9 million. A beautiful 6-carat blue diamond with an emerald cut is the main advantage of this lovely piece of jewelry.

It should be noted that the designated stone is surrounded by tiny pink diamonds. The name of the buyer of this marvelous ring is unknown to the public.

6th place

In 6th place is . Interestingly, the famous rapper Jay-Z decided to order this jewelry, which costs $5 million, for his beloved wife. And his wife is no less famous. The ring is now owned by singer Beyonce. This is a piece of jewelry with a luxurious 18 carat diamond.

It's no surprise that this expensive ring graces Beyonce's finger. After all, her husband is one of the honorable five richest musicians in the world.

7th place

Wedding ring Graff is in 7th place. The famous jewelry company made such a decoration commissioned by Donald Trump.

This amazing ring, valued at $3 million, was made for Melanie Knauss. Trump became engaged to her in 2005.

8th place

is located in 8th place. The cost of this luxurious jewelry is 1.83 million dollars. A flawless snow-white diamond is the highlight of this ring.

9th place

In 9th place is priced at 1.4 million dollars. The stunning piece, featuring a luxurious 14.79 carat diamond, was crafted by a world-renowned firm that employs a number of experienced professionals to craft each ring.

10th place

Amazingly beautiful ring Internally Flawless occupies 10th position in the ranking. The cost of this jewelry is 1.3 million dollars. This piece belongs to the collection of the brilliant Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry house.

Actually, this jewelry house existed only for 3 years. And in 2008, he was declared bankrupt. When the actress died, almost all the jewelry was sold at one of the auctions.