The Most Famous Celebrity Engagement Rings of All Time

While fans have always clamored for the most recent news about their favorite celebrities, the need to know various details of their lives has increased in recent years. The fascination with the intricacies of their daily lives, specifically who they're dating, engaged to, or marrying, is of particular interest to many. There are various reasons for this interest.

First, their lives seem to embody a life out of a fairy tale, especially as depicted in the media. The romantic parts of their lives are therefore naturally appealing to followers, and marriages represent the height of those partnerships. Of course, the key word here is media, which goes a long way toward explaining the above mentioned increase in interest.

These days, there are so many ways to catch the latest news about your favorite celebrities that it's hard not to get tangled up in the details. Besides, it offers a bit of a timeout from the reality of our own lives. Not to mention that love offers hope, which is a positive no matter how you look at it.

And while many may lay full blame on today's media for the frenzy, the truth is that we've always had an interest in celebrities and their relationships, long before the rise of social media. This might make you wonder whose engagements have garnered the most interest over time or, even more importantly, whose engagement rings have stirred the most interest.

Keep reading to learn more about famous celebrity engagement rings of all time.

Grace Kelly and Prince Ranier

The 1955 engagement of Grace Kelly to Prince Ranier occurred just a few months after they began courting—seven months, to be exact. When Prince Ranier sailed across the ocean to get on one knee, he brought a Cartier eternity band with him, but that was soon traded in for a 10.48-carat emerald-cut diamond.

The diamond, with two baguette-cut side stones, was not only stunning. It ignited a flame in fans of the movie star everywhere, showing that anything truly is possible—even becoming royalty. Today, experts in the jewelry industry have valued the engagement ring at 38.8 million dollars, making it the most expensive engagement ring to date.

Meghan Markel and Prince Harry

Over 60 years later, the engagement of Megan Markel and Prince Harry united Hollywood and royalty once again, as well as stirred the emotions of many. Meghan's engagement ring featured a 3-carat cushion-cut center diamond. However, that center stone wasn't what took center stage, so to speak.

No, it was the addition of two side gemstones that had belonged to Princess Diana that made us swoon over the ring. Those side diamonds added approximately .5ct to .75ct to the ring. The ring was designed by Prince Harry with the assistance of the late Queen Elizabeth’s longtime jeweler.

Princess Diana

Speaking of Harry’s mother, her own engagement ring made quite a splash as well, and not simply because of who she said yes to. One of the most well-known royal engagement rings of all time featured a 12-carat oval sapphire stone and 14 round diamonds.

However, it was Princess Diana's choice to choose the ring from a UK jewelry business rather than have it custom designed which caused a stir. The choice was a deliberate one, informing the English public that they too could own the same jewels as the royal family, which further strengthened Diana's rise as the "People's Princess."

The ring was later presented to Kate Middleton when Prince William proposed in 2010.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

The Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds love story is one that many enjoy following. It makes sense. Ryan is seen as a happy-go-lucky "normal" actor who has been a part of many beloved television shows and movies, while Blake seems like the girl next door.

Their love story is also built on a solid friendship, even leading them to go on a double date together, but not "together together." That's right. Their first date was actually a double date they arranged with other people.

When their dates didn't seem to be a good match for them, the two decided to take a chance on each other. More than 10 years later, it looks like they made a good choice.

As far as engagement rings go, Blake's unique oval-cut pink diamond had a significant impact on the engagement ring industry, causing the rise in oval-cut diamond rings to skyrocket from 2% to 21% in just a few short years.

Not to mention the increased use of this particular cut among celebrities since the Lively-Reynolds engagement, including Ariana Grande and Hailey Bieber. Blake's ring, which was placed on a rose gold pavé band, has an estimated carat weight of 12 and a market value of almost $2 million.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

Part of what drives our obsession with the relationships of our favorite celebrities is the desire to see them finally click. Take Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, for instance. This on-and-off relationship started in 2016 over a burger.

Through the years, the two have broken up and come back together again, which finally culminated in an engagement in 2019—on Valentine's Day, to be exact. The proposal came with a unique engagement ring that resembles a flower, possibly a nod to their daughter Daisy.

The center stone is a ruby pink color that weighs in at around two to two and a half carats. Eight diamonds surround the center stone, making up the outer edge of the flower design. The vintage-meets-modern design is thought to be estimated at up to two million dollars, depending on the exact stone used for the center.

The Clooney’s

After George Clooney's first marriage ended in 1992, it appeared that he was destined to stay single, which is why his relationship and engagement with Amal Alamuddin in 2013 might have shocked everyone. Over the years, there were plenty of times that George could have settled down, but he stated that he didn't quite realize what he was missing until Amal came into his life.

The proposal that rocked the world included an emerald-cut seven-karat diamond with two tapered baguettes. Many have linked the style to Grace Kelly's iconic engagement ring, adding that Amal's style and personality lean this way as well. The estimated value of the classic and glamorous ring is approximately $750,000.

Mariah Carey

There are engagement rings, and then there's what's considered to be the largest engagement of all time. The ring in question is a 35-carat engagement ring that Mariah Carey wore when she said yes to James Packer. With an emerald-cut center stone and baguette-tapered side stones, this stunning engagement ring sparkled in every direction.

After the split, Ms. Carey continued to wear the ring on another finger but chose to sell it in 2018. And although jewelry experts valued the ring at close to ten million dollars, it sold for far less.

John F Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier

When John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953, it was without a ring. In interviews, it was revealed that although the two had been looking for rings, they hadn't quite found the right one. It wasn't until her future father-in-law found the now-famous Van Cleef & Arpels ring that everything clicked into place.

The ring, which was set with a 2.88-carat diamond and a 2.84-carat emerald, had diamond accents surrounding the stones. Its unique style matched Jaqueline Bouvier's reputation as a style icon and continues to inspire ring designers today. The design, known as toi et moi, translates to "you and me" and dates to 1796 when Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Josephine de Beauharnais.

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra

As part of the iconic Jonah Brothers, the engagement of Nick to Priyanka Chopra sent fans into a tizzy, leaving them feeling happy for the couple and astonished that Nick was off the market. In fact, it was an engagement heard around the world, with a range of emotions seen in memes, fan art, hashtags, and more.

Ultimately, it was the evident connection seen in interviews that fully won fans over, increasing support and well wishes for the couple. Nick chose the cushion-cut diamond ring after closing a Tiffany & Co., much like what happened in his future bride's favorite movie, Sweet Home Alabama. The ring, reportedly worth $200,000 at the time, is a dazzling display of diamonds that shines bright in every photo of the two.

Designing the Perfect Engagement Ring

From the iconic Grace Kelly engagement ring to something more unique, like Katy Perry’s floral design, the engagement ring says a lot about the couple and the person who wears it.

Whether you're inspired by one of the designs listed above or have your heart set on something different, you can get the engagement ring of your dreams by working with our Yadav team.

We're family-owned and operated, giving newly engaged couples a fresh and brilliant start since 1983. Every one of our engagement rings is made to order, starting with the diamond you choose. From there, we can discuss settings and more to ensure your vision comes to life. Talk with a member of our team today to take the next step toward Mr. and Mrs.