20 of the Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings (2024)

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According to American Express, most couples spend, on average, $6,000 on an engagement ring. But how do these figures compare with our favorite celebrities? The answer: they don't.Celebrity engagement rings are unsurprisingly getting bigger and bigger, and as the diamonds increase in size, the price tag appreciates handsomely as well.

With prices ranging from $1,000,000 to the grand prize of over $38 million (thanks to the power of inflation), several sparkling stars have accumulated quite the covetable jewelry collection. So without further ado, here, we present 20 of the most expensive wedding rings, from least pricey (albeit still mind-bogglingly costly) to most. Keep scrolling to see who landed at the number one spot, and to find out whose name popped up three times.

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Hilary Duff

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Kicking off our list is Hilary Duff's first sparkler from ex-husband Mike Comrie. The retired NHL player reportedly spent a million dollars for her 14-carat, princess-cut jewel in 2010.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Princess-cut
  • Carat: 14 carats
  • Cost: $1 million

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Catherine Zeta-Jones

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Considering Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas's nuptials secured a spot on our roundup of the most expensive weddings to date, it's only natural that the actress's vintage Fred Leighton ring would earn a similar accolade at a cool $1 million. Douglas opted for a 10-carat, east-west marquise diamond sparkler for his now-wife of over two decades.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Marquise-cut
  • Carat: 10 carats
  • Cost: $1 million

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Kourtney Kardashian

When Kourtney Kardashian got engaged to Travis Barker in a romantic beach proposal, the Blink 182 star got down on one knee and slipped a stunning oval-shaped solitaire diamond on her finger. The huge ring is estimated to cost anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million, with a diamond weight of about 10 to 12 carats.

  • Gemstone: Green and white diamonds
  • Cut: Oval-cut
  • Carat: 10 to 12 carats
  • Cost: $1 million

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Katie Holmes

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When Katie Holmes said "yes" to Tom Cruise in 2005, she got this 5-carat, oval-shaped stunner worth $1.5 million. Even though TomKat didn't last, the engagement ring is now worth over $2.2 million.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Oval-cut
  • Carat: 5 carats
  • Cost: $1.5 million

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Kate Upton

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Model Kate Upton first debuted her round engagement ring from Justin Verlander at the 2016 Met Gala, and we've been jealous ever since. According to US Weekly, the bauble is complete with an 8-carat diamond and likely falls within the $1.5 million range.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Round-cut
  • Carat: 8 carats
  • Cost: $1.5 million

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Paris Hilton

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Though now married to Carter Reum, Paris Hilton had her fair share of engagements before officially settling down and tying the knot. In January 2018, the hotel heiress announced her engagement to Chris Zylka, showcasing a massive 20-carat rock (which she proceeded to lose in a club...), worth an estimated $2 million.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Pear-cut
  • Carat: 20 carats
  • Cost: $2 million

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Ciara

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Veering even deeper into pricey celebrity engagement rings, Ciara's left ring finger totes a massive diamond sparkler from Russell Wilson, believed to be worth between $2 million and $2.5 million. The "1, 2 Step" singer sported a similarly gigantic rock during her prior engagement to rapper Future, but the 15-carat gem was only thought to be worth a mere $500,000.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Round brilliant-cut
  • Carat: 16 carats
  • Cost: $2 to 2.5 million

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Blake Lively

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Not only are Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds one of the most admired celebrity couples, but Lively's engagement ring is also absolutely enviable. Weighing in at 7 carats and an estimated $2.5 million, the gem features a light pink oval diamond, set in pavé diamonds and a rose gold band.

  • Gemstone: Light pink and diamonds
  • Cut: Oval-cut
  • Carat: 7 carats
  • Cost: $2.5 million

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Serena Williams

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We can never forget how lavish Serena Williams's 2016 wedding to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian was. So, of course, her ring had to be just as luxe as the nuptials. Just how luxe? $3 million!

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 17 carats
  • Cost: $3 million

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Kim Kardashian

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This list would be nothing without Kim Kardashian's rock from Kanye, which clocked in at around $4 million when he presented it to her at his stadium proposal in October 2013. Unfortunately, though, the 15-carat sparkler was among the jewelry stolen during Kim's infamous Paris robbery in 2016.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Cushion-cut
  • Carat: 15 carats
  • Cost: $4 million

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Vanessa Bryant

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After working on their marriage following a cheating scandal, the late Kobe Bryant gifted his wife with a new engagement ring estimated at $4,000,000. Since his passing, the ring has gone up in value and is now priced at $6.4 million. However, we're sure the sentimental value is far deeper for the mother of his children.

  • Gemstone: Purple and white diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 8 carats
  • Cost: $4 million

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Jennifer Lopez

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Prepare to see this ring finger pop up a few times on this list (three to be exact). Before Bennifer reunited, there was Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. And although the couple officially ended their marriage in 2014, Anthony had proposed with a rare blue 8.5-carat diamond ring, worth $4 million.

  • Gemstone: Light blue and white diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 8.5 carat
  • Cost: $4 million

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Paris Hilton

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Remember when Paris Hilton got engaged to Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis? We barely do either, but we do remember her sporting the bauble around on the red carpet circa 2005, estimated to be worth $4,700,000 at the time. Today, the ring has seen a significant increase in value at around $7.1 million.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 24 carats
  • Cost: $4.7 million

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Jennifer Lopez

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When J.Lo first got engaged to Ben Affleck in 2002, the singer received quite a pricey piece of jewelry. At the time, her pale pink 6.1-carat ring ran Ben Affleck $1,200,000 (now worth over $1,979,000). However, it's her second ring from Affleck that truly stole the show—an 8.5ct. naturalgreen diamond center stone flanked by a pair oftrapezoid-shapedwhite diamonds. The price tag? $5 to 7 million, as reported by Bloomberg.

  • Gemstone: Green and white diamonds
  • Cut: Cushion-cut
  • Carat: 8.5 carats
  • Cost: $5 to 7 million

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Jennifer Lopez

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Lastly, when Alex Rodriguez popped the question to the singer, he really had to step it up to outshine her previous engagement rings. The baseball star proposed with a reported 15 to 20-carat emerald-cut stunner, estimated to cost around $5 million.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 15 to 20 carats
  • Cost: $5 million

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Beyoncé

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It should come as no surprise that Queen Bey herself totes one of the world's highest-valued diamonds. Weighing in at 24 carats, Jay-Z reportedly paid around $5 million (now worth about $6.89 million) for Bey's flashy emerald-cut ring back in 2008.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 24 carats
  • Cost: $5 million

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Anna Kournikova

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The Russian tennis star's relationship with Latin music artist Enrique Iglesias has been one of the most lowkey celebrity relationships to date. That is with the exception of her $5,400,000 engagement ring that made headlines in 2004. Now, worth a whopping $8.4 million, the giant yellow stunner was spotted on Kournikova even during her tennis matches. It's also rumored she got two rings from Iglesias, as she has been seen sporting an equally giant pink pear-shaped rock.

  • Gemstone: Yellow and white diamonds
  • Cut: Radiant-cut
  • Carat: Unknown
  • Cost: $5.4 million

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Mariah Carey

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Clocking in as the most expensive, modern-day celebrity engagement ring, Mimi's 35-carat bling from ex-fiancé James Packer reportedly cost $10 million. And the "Obsessed" singer seemed to be a bit, well, obsessed with the jewel. She continued to wear the ring over a year post-breakup, and didn't part ways with the bauble until May 2018, selling it to a Los Angeles jeweler for $2.1 million.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 35 carats
  • Cost: $10 million

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Jackie Kennedy Onassis

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It's Jackie O's second proposal that snags her the number two spot for the most expensive wedding ring!Aristotle Onassis—one of the world's richest and most famous men at the time—proposed with a Harry Winston design known as Lesotho III. After Jackie's passing, the 40.42-carat sparkler was sold at an auction for $2,600,000 in 1996, which would be an estimated $20 million today.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 40.42 carats
  • Cost: $20 million

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Grace Kelly

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In 1956, when Hollywood actress Grace Kelly wed Prince Rainier III of Monaco, her engagement ring was priced at $4,060,000. Today, she takes the number one spot with an engagement ring worth over $44.3 million when adjusted for inflation! The 10.47-carat, emerald-cut diamond ring was designed by Cartier, and, interestingly, the unique cut is having a moment right now especially among celebrities.

  • Gemstone: White diamonds
  • Cut: Emerald-cut
  • Carat: 10.47 carats
  • Cost: $44.3 million

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20 of the Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings (2024)

FAQs

How much is Jackie Kennedy's engagement ring worth? ›

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jackie's second husband, Greek businessman Aristotle Onassis, presented her with a 40-carat emerald-cut diamond by Harry Winston, which she stored in a bank vault. The ring fetched $2.6 million at a 1996 auction, but today, it's worth about $20 million.

Is $20 000 too much for an engagement ring? ›

An engagement ring budget of $20,000 is much higher than the median amount spent on diamond rings. While $6,000 is the national average cost of a ring, everybody's financial situation is different.

How much is Meghan Markle's engagement ring worth? ›

The dazzling engagement ring, estimated to be upwards of $200,000, that graced Meghan's finger was not only a symbol of their love but also a testament to timeless elegance.

How much is Hailey Bieber's wedding ring? ›

Hailey's Ring Design

Her ring from Justin Bieber is believed to measure between 6-10 carats at around $500,000. Our CAD designer retraced the ring and for a similar look, we believe it's approximately a 6 carat oval diamond, flattering the finger with its elongated shape and narrower width.

How much was Gwen Stefani's engagement ring? ›

Gwen's engagement ring from Blake Shelton is estimated to be valued at around $500,000. The gorgeous eight-carat diamond engagement ring from The Voice star got some close-up photos while appearing on Home & Family.

How much is JLO engagement ring worth? ›

Jennifer Lopez's Engagement Ring from Marc Anthony

Marc proposed to her with a Harry Winston diamond weighing 8.5 carats. The diamond ring was believed to cost $4 million.

How many carats is Michelle Obama's engagement ring? ›

What is the carat weight of the diamond in Michelle Obama's engagement ring? Michelle's current engagement ring is a 3-carat princess or cushion cut diamond set in a white gold, pavé style setting. Her original engagement ring was a one-carat solitaire set in yellow gold.

What is Meghan Markle's engagement ring? ›

Meghan's original engagement ring was estimated to be 4.5 carats. The ring consists of a three-carat cushion-cut centre stone, with two round-cut side stones, with each stone being approximately 0.75 carats each.

How much should an engagement ring cost if you make 100k? ›

The Correct Answer to How Much to Spend
Salary (US Dollars)Minimum To Spend (US Dollars)Maximum You Should Spend (US Dollars)
$100,000$550$12,500
$125,000$550$14,400
$150,000$550$20,500
$200,000$550$25,500
7 more rows

How many carats is a $10000 engagement ring? ›

If you're looking for an engagement ring under $10,000 then I would recommend that you go with something around 0.90-1-carat and 1.5-carat stones depending on your budget and what quality of diamond suits it best! A 2-carat diamond or slightly bigger diamond may be possible if the grade isn't too high.

What is the 3 month rule for engagement rings? ›

Now the rule of thumb pegs the price of an engagement ring at three months salary, or 25 percent of one's income.

What is Kate Middleton's ring worth? ›

In Kate Middleton's engagement ring, 18KT white gold metal makes the ring different of other expensive diamond rings already famous. So, when we count the Kate Middleton wedding ring price in US Dollars, it shows $ 5.9 Million.

What is Princess Diana's engagement ring worth? ›

Princess Diana's Sapphire Ring Design and Cost

"The sapphire is a royal blue color of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) origin. It cost £47,000 (or $60,000) at the time it was purchased." Today, Princess Diana's engagement ring is estimated to be worth $400,000.

How much is Blake Lively's engagement ring worth? ›

Blake Lively's

Just a casual 12-carat oval diamond ring from Ryan Reynolds is what Blake Lively sports on her ring finger each and every day. Designed by Lorraine Schwartz, this pink diamond is estimated just over $2 million.

Who owns the most expensive engagement ring? ›

Grace Kelly. In 1956, when Hollywood actress Grace Kelly wed Prince Rainier III of Monaco, her engagement ring was priced at $4,060,000. Today, she takes the number one spot with an engagement ring worth over $44.3 million when adjusted for inflation!

How much did Kim Kardashian's engagement ring cost? ›

Kanye West proposed to Kim Kardashian with this GIANT engagement ring by Lorraine Schwartz. The diamond alone is 15-carats and costs between $2 million and $4 million.

How much was Lady Gaga's engagement ring? ›

Lady Gaga's Engagement Ring Costs $400,000 | THR News.

How much did Beyonce's engagement ring cost? ›

Beyonce Engagement Ring: The Price

Speaking of millions, Jay Z shelled out a whopping $5 million for Beyoncé's engagement ring (now the estimated worth is $6.89 million).

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