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Proposal inspo: 11 iconic celebrity engagement rings

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Christie's employee Stefana Polledri poses with the Elizabeth Taylor diamond at Christies auction house in central London September 23, 2011. They form part of  the collection of actress Elizabeth Taylor that will be sold in New York in December.     REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS SOCIETY)
Christie's employee Stefana Polledri poses with the Elizabeth Taylor diamond at Christies auction house in central London September 23, 2011. They form part of the collection of actress Elizabeth Taylor that will be sold in New York in December. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS SOCIETY)
Celebrities aren't just icons of the screen and stage; they also serve as influential figures in fashion, inspiring us to emulate various aspects of their style.

That includes their jewellery, and their engagement rings provide inspiration for our own sparklers – even if we can’t quite afford as many carats as they can!

From classic solitaires to unique, one-of-a-kind designs, here are 11 celebrity engagement rings that have captured our hearts and imaginations.

Elizabeth Taylor’s Krupp diamond

Richard Burton didn’t propose to Taylor with this jaw-dropping ring, rather he purchased it for her during their marriage. The ring features a 33-carat Asscher-cut diamond formerly known as the Krupp Diamond. Its extraordinary size and clarity made it a true showstopper, only outdone by the 68-carat Taylor–Burton Diamond.

 

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Beyoncé’s Lorraine Schwartz ring

Beyoncé’s engagement ring from Jay-Z is a true statement piece. The stunning 18-carat emerald-cut diamond set in platinum is valued at several million dollars and perfectly complements Queen Bey’s glamorous style.

Jacqueline Kennedy’s Van Cleef & Arpels ring

JFK proposed to Jacqueline Kennedy with a breathtaking emerald and diamond ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. The unique design features a 2.88-carat diamond alongside a 2.84-carat emerald.

 

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Princess Diana’s sapphire ring

Prince Charles proposed to Princess Diana with a striking sapphire ring surrounded by diamonds. The ring, now worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales, remains one of the most famous engagement rings in the world.

Ariana Grande’s pearl and diamond ring

Their marriage may be no more, but Ariana Grande’s engagement ring from Dalton Gomez was a piece to treasure, featuring a large oval diamond adjacent to a pearl.

 

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Jennifer Lopez’s two rings from Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck first proposed to Jennifer Lopez with a stunning pink diamond ring designed by Harry Winston. When he popped the question again in 2022he did so with a unique green diamond.

 

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Marilyn Monroe’s eternity band

Marilyn Monroe’s understated engagement ring from Joe DiMaggio was a platinum eternity band set with 35 baguette-cut diamonds – ideal inspiration for the low-key bride.

 

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Blake Lively’s pale pink oval

Blake Lively’s engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds is a stunning oval-shaped pink diamond set in rose gold with pavé diamonds on the band.

 

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Catherine Zeta-Jones’ marquise

Michael Douglas gifted Catherine Zeta-Jones’ a unique engagement ring – a breathtaking 10-carat marquise-cut diamond set east-west in an elegant platinum band.

The Duchess of Sussex’s three-stone ring

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle’s engagement ring from Prince Harry features a cushion-cut centre diamond sourced from Botswana, flanked by two smaller diamonds from Princess Diana’s personal collection.

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