One of our, not so, guilty pleasures is keeping up with what’s going on in the celeb world! Everything from gossip to fashion hits and misses — we soak it all up! It’s a surprise to no one that we especially love checking out the rings that stars are rocking these days. Let’s dive into iconic celebrity engagement rings and discover trends that inspire all of us. We’ll even offer some tips to make a unique statement with your own custom engagement ring style!
Why Celebrity Engagement Rings Captivate Us
Celebrity engagement rings are fascinating because they’re symbols of a lifestyle that feels aspirational and often unattainable. These rings often make headlines for their eye-popping costs, rare gemstones, massive natural diamonds, and unique, custom designs that speak to the personalities and tastes of the couples. The world is so captivated by celebrity engagements that a new trend of guessing what a celebrity’s engagement ring will be has emerged. A recent Brides magazine article included Dana Rebecca Designs’ prediction about what Taylor Swift’s future ring from Travis Kelce might be! Our guess: an elongated, cushion diamond with Taylor’s three cats’ names engraved on the inside of the band!
Trends Set by Famous Engagements
Famous engagements often spark new trends in the jewelry world as celebrity styles and choices tend to become the season or year’s must-haves. Some of the most famous celebrities' engagement rings include:
- Hailey Bieber’s 6-10 carat oval solitaire diamond engagement ring
- JLo’s 8.5 carat green diamond ring
- Paris Hilton’s 20 carat emerald
- Megan Fox’s two-stone emerald and diamond ring
- Mariah Carey’s 35 carat emerald
- Kate Middleton’s 18-carat oval sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds that previously belonged to Princess Diana.
- Amal Clooney’s 7-carat emerald cut diamond surrounded with two tapered baguettes
Inspiration for Unique, Personal Styles
If you're looking for a unique engagement ring that stands out, there are many ways to create a design that makes a statement in a way that’s both beautiful and meaningful. In order to capture personal style we love to consider:
- Incorporating birthstones or colored gemstones
- Mixing metals
- Setting the stone east-west
- A bezel setting
- Three-stone rings
- Include smaller diamonds to accent your center stone
Classic Elegance – Meghan Markle and Hailey Bieber
Meghan Markle and Hailey Bieber's engagement rings exemplify classic elegance but in different, highly influential ways. Each ring captures a timeless beauty with designs that are subtle yet striking. Their choices highlight the ongoing demand for natural diamonds and minimalist designs that focus on showcasing the stone's brilliance.
Fun fact: Meghan Markle’s three-stone ring is the most searched celebrity engagement ring in the world! This ring is also packed with sentiment as some of the stones belonged to Prince Harry’s Mother (Princess Diana). The large cushion-cut center stone was sourced from Botswana, where Meghan and Harry spent a lot of time together at the start of their relationship, while the two side stones came from the late Princess Diana’s jewelry collection.
In a very different, yet equally classy way, Hailey Bieber’s engagement ring features a large oval-cut diamond, estimated to be between 6 and 10 carats, set on a thin yellow gold band. This past July, Hailey Bieber confirmed that Justin actually upgraded her ring to be one carat larger and more elongated.
Toi et Moi Styles – Ariana Grande and Megan Fox
Ariana Grande and Megan Fox both have engagement rings that stray from traditional styles, reflecting their unique personalities while capturing special aspects of their relationships. Both feature a toi et moi style which is French for “you and me.” The toi et moi style includes two different stones that symbolize unity.
Ariana Grande’s ring is a Pearl and Oval Diamond Bypass Ring. Megan Fox’s emerald and diamond ring from Machine Gun Kelly and Emily Ratajkowski’s two-stone ring have further revitalized this romantic style. This kind of setting allows couples to choose stones that represent each partner, adding a highly personal touch.
Post divorce, Emily Ratajkowski transformed her toi et moi ring into two “divorce rings” setting a trend for fellow divorced women. She now wears a pear-shaped solitaire on a gold band on her pinky and a princess-cut diamond flanked by trapezoid shaped stones on her ring finger.
Lavish Statements – Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian
Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian’s engagement rings are the epitome of luxury and opulence. These rings, known for their extraordinary size (Beyoncé’s being 18-carats while Kim’s was 15 carats) and flawless design, make bold statements and are among the most iconic celebrity engagement rings of all time.
Celebrity Ring Trends
According to Vogue, the most popular celebrity inspired engagement ring styles of 2024 are black diamonds inspired by Gabbriette, chunky gold bands inspired by Emma Roberts, divorce rings inspired by EmRata and oval stones inspired by Phoebe Dynevor and Hailey Bieber.
Colored Gemstones
Celebrities like Kate Middleton (with Princess Diana’s iconic blue sapphire) and Jennifer Lopez (with her rare green diamond from Ben Affleck) have popularized non-traditional, colorful stones. Sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and even pink and yellow diamonds add personality and uniqueness, appealing to those who want a one-of-a-kind ring. Other cool, colorful stones to check out: Carly Rae Jepson’s deep-blue stone, Lily Collins rose-cut diamond and Elizabeth Olsen’s emerald stone.
The Dana Rebecca Girls Favorite Famous Rings
The DRD girls could gush about their favorite celebrity engagement rings for days. These engagement rings celebrities choose serve as enduring sources of inspiration for designers and jewelry enthusiasts alike. So here are a few of our all time faves!
- Ariana Grande’s ring from Dalton Gomez features a distinct combination of a large oval diamond paired with a pearl.
- Angelina Jolie’s engagement ring from Brad Pitt is a timeless and elegant emerald-cut diamond.
- The iconic, 3 carat asscher-cut engagement ring that Aidan gave Carrie Bradshaw (yes, the one that she wore on her neck so that it could be “closer to her heart”).
- Nina Dobrev’s 5 carat oval engagement ring is chic and understated.
- Lily Collins’ vintage-inspired rose-cut diamond.
- Zoe Kravitz’s 7 carat elongated cushion cut diamond with a blackened halo on a dainty yellow gold band from Channing Tatum.
- Scarlett Johansson’s sophisticated, classic solitaire diamond ring.
- Sophia Richie’s luxurious 6 carat emerald.
The best takeaway from celeb ring obsessing is discovering and appreciating the mix of classic, modern, and unique styles that continue to inspire trends in jewelry design.
Now, let’s bring all of this ring inspo to life and explore custom engagement ring styles to create one that will happily live on your finger! Set up a FUN consultation where we’ll compile a list of your favorite rings while also getting a sense of your own style. Cheers - can’t wait to see you!
