The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings

The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings

Celebrity engagement rings come with big price tags and even bigger stories. Some are sold off later. Some are passed down. Some are stolen. Let's look at the ten most expensive ones, what makes them costly, and the facts you won't find on a sales brochure.

1. Mariah Carey's 35-Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond

Mariah Carey was engaged to Australian billionaire James Packer in 2016. He proposed with a 35-carat emerald-cut diamond ring worth an estimated $10 million.

This ring was one of the biggest ever given to a celebrity, in both size and price. But that didn't stop Carey from selling it for $2 million just two years later after the engagement ended. She quietly parted with it through a private jeweler. This sale shows that resale value can drop fast, even for luxury diamonds.

Emerald cuts don't sparkle like round cuts, but they give a sharp, clean look — perfect for someone who wants size and shape to stand out more than sparkle.

2. Elizabeth Taylor's 69.42-Carat Taylor-Burton Diamond

Richard Burton gave Elizabeth Taylor a 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond in 1969. Originally bought for $1.1 million, it's now believed to be worth about $8.8 million.

Pear-shaped diamonds can look even larger than they are, thanks to the elongated shape. Taylor wore it in dramatic ways, sometimes as a ring, other times as a necklace. That kind of carat weight is rare, and the diamond itself was flawless, which raised the value.

This wasn't technically an engagement ring, but she wore it like one. Even among celebrities, few pieces have gotten as much public attention as this one. It set the tone for oversized diamond rings later.

3. Kim Kardashian's 15-Carat and 20-Carat Cushion-Cut Stones

Kanye West proposed to Kim Kardashian with a 15-carat cushion-cut diamond designed by Lorraine Schwartz. That ring was worth about $8 million.

He later gave her a second ring, a 20-carat cushion cut, which added more stones to her collection. That one was worth about $4 million. It was later stolen in a robbery, along with other jewelry.

Cushion cuts are vintage-looking and give off big sparkle because of their deep facets. In Kardashian's case, the quality was very high: flawless clarity and D color. If you're going for a cushion cut like hers, keep in mind they show color more than other cuts — so you want to stick to the top color grades if possible.

She later said she plans to give the 15-carat ring to her daughter, North.

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4. Jennifer Lopez's Green Diamond from Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez again in 2022. This time, the ring had an 8.5-carat green diamond, estimated to be worth between $5 to $7 million.

Green diamonds are rare, and naturally colored ones are even more rare. Most green diamonds available in the retail market are treated to look green. Lopez's center stone is believed to be natural, which makes it expensive.

The color wasn't random. Green is Jennifer Lopez's favorite color, which makes the choice personal instead of flashy. Choosing a colored diamond like this changes cost fast — it's not about size at that point, but rarity.

5. Beyoncé's 24-Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond

Jay-Z gave Beyoncé an emerald-cut, 24-carat diamond ring worth over $5 million. Lorraine Schwartz also designed this one.

This ring is all about clean lines and high clarity. Emerald cuts don't hide flaws well, so when you go big with this shape, the diamond has to be nearly perfect.

It's mounted on a split-shank platinum band. Beyoncé wears it rarely and mostly keeps it out of the spotlight. At this size and price, it's more of a museum piece than a daily accessory.

6. Blake Lively's 12-Carat Light Pink Oval Diamond

Ryan Reynolds gave Blake Lively a 12-carat oval-cut light pink diamond that's worth around $2.5 million. Also designed by Lorraine Schwartz, it features a rose gold pavé band.

The pale pink color gives it a softer look, and it helped start the modern obsession with pink diamonds and oval cuts. After she wore it, more people wanted oval rings, and jewelers began showing off more elongated stones.

Oval stones are flattering on the hand because they make fingers look longer. If you're into colored diamonds but don't want something bold like yellow or green, pale pink is a gentler choice.

7. Ciara's 16-Carat Round Brilliant Diamond

Ciara received a 16-carat round brilliant-cut diamond from Russell Wilson. The ring is flanked with trapezoid and pear-shaped side stones. Estimated cost? Around $2 million.

Round brilliants are the most popular cut because they reflect the most light. But they're also the most expensive per carat, especially when cut well with high clarity and color.

Adding side stones changes the whole look. The tapered shape of Ciara's side stones makes the center look even bigger—a common trick jewelers use with fancy settings.

8. Jennifer Lopez's Radiant-Cut Ring from Marc Anthony

Before Ben, there was Marc Anthony. He gave Jennifer Lopez an 8.5-carat radiant-cut diamond surrounded by smaller white diamonds. That ring is worth about $4 million.

Radiant cuts are like a cross between emerald and round. They have more sparkle than emerald cuts but keep that rectangular shape. It's a bold shape that doesn't look outdated.

This wasn't Lopez's only expensive ring, but it's still one of the priciest celebrity engagement diamonds ever made.

9. Serena Williams' 17-Carat Oval Diamond

Alexis Ohanian proposed to Serena Williams with a 17-carat oval-cut diamond estimated at $3 million. The ring includes two additional side stones.

Ovals are becoming more common for a reason: they look large without being too deep, and they cover more finger space. At this size, choosing the right mounting is key. With side stones, the ring looks like a custom design rather than a simple solitaire.

This ring has been seen at numerous events, so it's definitely something she's comfortable wearing. That says a lot when the main stone is over 15 carats.

10. Paris Hilton's 24-Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond

Paris Hilton received a 24-carat emerald-cut ring from Paris Latsis, valued at around $5 million. The ring was enormous and flashy, with a classic shape that looked even larger because of its surface area.

Even though she got engaged more than once, this ring stood out for its sheer size. The 24-carat diamond wasn't deeply cut, meaning it had more visible face-up space. This made it appear larger from the top view, even compared to deeper stones with equal weight.

She reportedly auctioned off the ring for charity after the engagement was called off.

Other Expensive Rings Worth Mentioning

Some rings didn't make the top ten but are still worth talking about.

• Kate Upton's 8-carat round-cut diamond from Justin Verlander was designed by Anita Ko and is estimated to cost about $1.5 million. It features a clean six-prong setting and a plain platinum band, which keeps the attention on the center stone.
• Hailey Bieber's engagement ring began as an 18-carat piece and was later upgraded to a Lorraine Schwartz design estimated at $1.5 million. It's oval-shaped and clean, a style that fits her minimalist look.
• Scarlett Johansson wears an 11-carat pear-shaped brown diamond set on a dark band. It didn't cost as much, around $400,000, but the nontraditional color makes it stand out. It's different from the usual bright stones celebrities wear.
• Lady Gaga also received a ring with an estimated range starting around $500,000 and going up to $2 million. Her ring's actual specs were never officially confirmed, but experts say it could be over 20 carats and features an oval shape.

Unique Proposals and Ring Choices

Some celebs stand out not just for the price, but for how they proposed and the design choices made.

Dua Lipa's ring isn't big in size compared to others on this list, but it's unique: a wide band signet-style ring with a single bold diamond in the center. It was given during a proposal in Paris.

Winnie Harlow's 8.5-carat oval diamond ring, given by NBA star Kyle Kuzma, came during a private jet proposal. The center was flanked by two pear-shaped side stones.

Zendaya's ring is a cushion-cut diamond placed east-west. That means the stone runs horizontally across the finger, a layout that's starting to trend for engagement rings. Her proposal from Tom Holland was done quietly during a short getaway.

Celebrity Jewelers to Know

• Lorraine Schwartz is behind many of these rings — including those for Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Blake Lively. She's known for sourcing rare diamonds and designing large, custom rings for high-end clients.
• Harry Winston created the 6.1-carat pink diamond ring for Jennifer Lopez's first engagement to Ben Affleck back in the early 2000s. That piece helped start the trend of colored diamonds in engagement rings.
• Anita Ko, who designed Kate Upton's ring, is known for minimalist, clean designs that still show off high-value stones.

Knowing who designed the ring can tell you a lot. Some jewelers favor size. Others focus on unusual cuts or colored diamonds. Some, like Lorraine Schwartz, do all of the above on a large scale.

Final Thoughts

These ten rings were picked for a reason: price backed by carat weight, quality, and often rarity of color. Celebrity rings aren't a guidebook for anyone to follow, but they do show what matters most when costs go sky-high: clarity, carat, and the name behind the ring.

Here are some things worth thinking about:

Is the diamond color-treated or natural?

Are you paying for the cut, the stone's origin, or the designer?

What matters more: how it looks or what it costs?

These rings don't guarantee happiness or make a person. But they do show how far people go to make a moment feel big.

If you're shopping for yourself, focus on what fits your taste more than what fills a headline. Rings change hands. Marriages end. But a diamond that suits you — that's worth a lot more than anyone's carat count on paper.