Wedding rings are the most prized possessions for every woman out there to cherish and celebrate their married bond forever. From ancient times, engagement rings were given high importance as a piece of jewelry and were passed from generations to come.
But have you ever wondered the price of the most expensive engagement ring in the world? You are in for a visual delight with the whopping 18.3 million dollar engagement ring. From biggest Hollywood celebrities to global business tycoon, here’s the list of top 10 most expensive rings in the world that will leave you stunned with its bling and the price tag, of course.
1. Blue Diamond by Bvlgari
Price – $18.3 Million
The world’s most expensive engagement ring by Bvlgari is yet to find the fortunate finger.
Priced at $18.3 million, this 8.08-carat cushion brilliant-cut diamond on a stunning one of its kind platinum ring comes with a triangular cut diamond. This exquisite Blue Diamond was designed by the world-renowned Italian jewelry designer Bvlgari.
This fine piece of blue diamond was at the top lot of Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale. With every passing year, the worth of this Blue Diamond by Bvlgari keeps increasing.
2. Mariah Carey
Price- $10 Million
Mariah Carey, the American songwriter was a proud owner of an engagement ring worth $10 million. The massive 35-carat diamond ring was given to her by her ex-fiance and a successful Australian businessman, James Packer.
The couple split in 2017 and Mariah decided to sell the engagement ring as a financial settlement in their split. The ring remains to be one of the most expensive engagement rings with emerald cut diamond along with two gracefully tapered baguette diamonds set in the sturdy platinum to date.
The simple and sole focus design ensures a mesmerizing luster to the diamond elevating the massive rock.
3. Elizabeth Taylor
Price – $8.8 Million
Elizabeth held the title for owning one of the largest and the most expensive celebrity engagement rings of all time amongst the other celebrities for several decades.
She was an ardent fan of collecting antique jewels and owned some of the most prominent pieces of jewels in the world.
Richard Burton bought this engagement ring for Taylor in 1968 and ever since the date, the original name of the Krupp diamond was changed into Elizabeth Taylor diamond.
Priced at $8.8 Million, the 33 carat Asscher cut Krupp Diamond was set meticulously in platinum. Her diamond was one of the purest forms of diamonds when compared to other chemically treated diamonds.
4. Kim Kardashian
Price – $8 Million
Kim Kardashian is known to live life king size and own everything extravagant. Even for her engagement ring, Kanye proposed Kim with a gorgeous 15 carat D color, elegant cushion cut diamond worth $8 million. The ring was made by famous Lorraine Schwartz personally for Kim.
The unique diamond is set on a thin platinum band set as a solitaire holding micro-pave diamonds.
The ring was also engraved with Addidas as a part of honoring Kanye’s deal with the brand and is known to be one of the exquisite pieces of celebrity jewelry in Hollywood. The bespoke piece of jewelry was subsequently stolen in Paris.
5. Anna Kournikova
Price – $5.4 Million
Anna Kournikova was a former professional and famous tennis player who married the popular celebrity singer Enrique Iglesias.
Anna received stunning champagne and cognac 11-carat pear-shaped diamond which was mounted with elegant diamond accents.
The ring was worth $5.4 million and was a conversation starter for its striking appearance. The 11-carat sparkle is hard not to look at and to add on to the list of lavish jewels. The singer also gifted her a radiant cut canary diamond ring and also luxurious eternity wedding bad to seal the deal.
6. Beyonce
Price – $5 Million
Beyonce’s $5 million worth of diamond ring given to her by Jay-Z holds the position in the world’s most expensive engagement rings.
The glorious 18-carat emerald cut perfect center diamond is bestowed on the split shank band made out of platinum. The band also includes micro pave diamonds that were also designed by Lorraine Schwartz, especially for Beyonce.
The ring is equal parts of flashy and subtle, enough extravagant to get articles written about it.
7. Paris Hilton
Price – $4.7 Million
Paris Hilton’s engagement ring given to her by her ex-fiance Paris Latsis was worth $4.7 million with studded 24-carat canary diamond fitted on the luxurious platinum band.
Post their split, the ring was auctioned and the proceeds went towards providing aid for the victims of the disastrous Hurricane Katrina. The couple mutually decided to let go of their last piece of memory towards a good cause.
8. Grace Kelly
Price – $4.6 Million
Prince Rainer lll of Monaco decided to propose his lady love Grace Kelley in 1995 with a gigantic 10.47 emerald cut diamond ring exclusively made as a custom based ring by the leading jeweler company Cartier.
The ring was priced at $4.6 million holding a unique history ever since. It has also gained a lot of attention for its fine detailing and design intricacies by the Cartier.
9. Jennifer Lopez
Price – $4.5 Million
Marc Anthony proposed the pop star Jennifer Lopex in 2004 in his charming style with lavish 8.5-carat diamond prices at over $4.5 million.
The singer, actress, and songwriter proudly boasted the rare blue diamond ring as long as it lasted. The marriage however did not see a long-lasting light of the day, but the ring value sure increased after being positioned at the celebrity’s fingers.
10. Melania Trump
Price – $3 Million
The last engagement ring to make it to the top 10 most expensive engagement rings in the world is owned by none other than Melania Trump.
The sophisticated Graff diamond ring includes a vivacious 25-carat emerald cut diamond oozing the elevated sense of class and is priced at $3 million.
The first lady of the U.S.A got engaged with Donald Trump back in 2004 and was gifted a shiny piece of wedding band.
Whether you are a fan of a cosmopolitan Hollywood lifestyle or a die-hard jewelry fan, these rings will straight up go to the dream engagement rings for every girl who loves her diamonds dearly.
References: Forbes, WithClarity & Brides