Celebrities have a way of shaping trends, from wellness to fashion and even something as special as engagement rings. Because when it comes to bling, no one does it better than the stars, and envisioning yourself in a diamond ring that celebrities are sporting, even on a smaller scale, can help you make the jewelry decision of a lifetime.
Here, Andrew Brown, celebrated diamond expert, and CEO of WP Diamonds, weighs in on the stunning diamonds that shaped the decade. Scroll through for the most memorable celebrity engagement rings of the past decade—and one is guaranteed to inspire your new favorite cut.
Blake Lively
Year Engaged: 2012
Ring Type: 12-Carat, Oval-Cut Pink Diamond
Ryan Reynolds popped the question with a 12-carat, oval-cut, light pink diamond set in 18-carat rose gold by the celebrity favorite Lorraine Schwartz. It’s estimated to be worth at least $2.5 million.
Kim Kardashian West
Year Engaged: 2013
Ring Type: 15-Carat D, Cushion Cut Diamond
The multi-millionaire reality star joined entertainment royalty when she got engaged to Kanye West. This Lorraine Schwartz 15-Carat D is a “perfect cushion-cut diamond” and set in a pavé band so delicate, it looks as though the enormous diamond is floating on air. It’s estimated to cost between $2 million and $4 million.
Gabrielle Union
Year Engaged: 2013
Ring Type: 8.5-Carat, Cushion Cut Diamond
It was a union made in basketball paradise when the actress got engaged to Miami Heat basketball star Dwayne Wade. The 8.5-Carat, cushion-cut diamond from Jason of Beverly Hills would retail for approximately a half million dollars.
Amal Clooney
Year Engaged: 2014
Ring Type: 7-Carat, Emerald Cut Diamond
The forever bachelor, George Clooney, made it official when he proposed to human rights lawyer, Amal Alamuddin. George proposed with an emerald-cut, 7-Carat diamond with two tapered baguettes, which set the star back $750,000.
Sofia Vergara
Year Engaged: 2014
Ring Type: 5-Carat, Oval Diamond
This magic matrimony was made official when Joe Manganiello proposed while on vacation in the Aloha state with the Latina bombshell. Her ring is a massive 5-Carat oval diamond engagement ring with a delicate halo.
Meghan Markle
Year Engaged: 2017
Ring Type: 3-Carat, Cushion Cut Diamonds
A ring “suitable” for a duchess, Meghan’s engagement ring from Prince Harry consists of three diamonds, with the two side stones coming from the late Princess Diana’s personal collection.
Priyanka Chopra
Year Engaged: 2018
Ring Type: 4-Carat, Cushion Cut Diamond
There’s a lot to be jealous about with this cushion-cut diamond, estimated to be approximately 4 carats. Nick Jonas proposed with the Tiffany & Co. ring is set in a platinum band, surrounded by smaller tapered baguettes.
Hailey Bieber
Year Engaged: 2018
Ring Type: 6-Carat, Oval-Shaped Diamond Ring
Justin Bieber made his intentions known when he proposed to his love, Hailey Baldwin, with an oval-shaped diamond engagement ring that is an estimated 6 carats and sits on an 18k gold band. The ring reportedly cost an estimated $500,000.
Katy Perry
Year Engaged: 2019
Ring Type: 2-Carat Oval-Cut Ruby
Orlando Bloom proposed with a ring that truly reflects Perry’s personality: An oval-shaped ruby surrounded by white diamonds (estimated at 2.5 carats) set in yellow gold to create a floral halo.
Emma Stone
Year Engaged: 2019
Ring Type: Pearl and Diamond Ring
Quite a unique semi-precious stone, a spectacular pearl sits in a gorgeous diamond halo setting from Tokyo-based designer Kataoka, and is probably the most affordable ring mentioned here, retailing at approximately $5,000!
Jennifer Lopez
Year Engaged: 2019
Ring Type: 16-Carat Emerald Diamond
Don’t be fooled by the rocks that she got, this is J.Lo’s 5th engagement ring: a 16-Carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring from Alex Rodriguez, estimated at $1.8 million.
