Celebrity Diamond Engagement Rings
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Celebrity Engagement Rings / Famous Historic Rings |
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An astonishing piece of jewelry never fails to draw the interest of admirers, no matter who wears it or where it is in the world. Lovely rings that adorn the hands of the royal, the rich, and the famous have earned a share in the limelight that their owners enjoy, and often strike envy—and at times, inspiration—in mere onlookers. Some famous engagement rings belonged to royalty. A prime example is the 18-carat blue sapphire and diamond ring that Prince Charles presented to then princess-to-be Diana when they got engaged. Another is the engagement ring set with a 12-carat emerald cut diamond that Prince Ranier gave to actress Grace Kelly. Queen Elizabeth’s engagement to Prince Philip was also signified by a diamond ring, which carried precious pieces taken from a tiara that belonged to her mother. Of course, the first engagement ring in recorded history also belonged to royalty; Archduke Maximillian of Hamburg, Austria gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond and gold ring in 1477, and perhaps began a tradition of the diamond engagement ring. On the other hand, some of the most famous engagement rings with sizable stones form part of one woman’s jewelry collection—that of Elizabeth Taylor. The boudoir of this esteemed Hollywood actress played host to some huge diamonds, including the engagement ring adorned with an emerald cut piece weighing just about 30 carats, given by Michael Todd, her third husband. Richard Burton, her fifth husband, lavished Taylor with more diamond rings, including the 33-carat Krupp diamond, previously from the Vera Krupp collection, and which made it to several of her movies. Another was the Taj Mahal diamond from the 17th century, a heart-shaped piece interwoven with the love story that inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal. Jackielyn Bouvier Onassis, meanwhile, accepted a 40-carat diamond engagement ring from Aristotle Onassis, and Elvis Presley got engaged to Priscilla with a 3.5-carat diamond surrounded by 21 smaller diamond studs and fragments. Some celebrity engagements were signified by antique pieces, such as that of Madonna to husband Guy Richie, who presented her with platinum band set with three diamonds. Another was Catherine Zeta-Jones’s engagement to Michael Douglas, which had her wearing a marquise cut diamond weighing 10 carats. Certain jewelry makers can profit well from the popularity of these ring designs, as reproduction of the famous rings appeal to a lot of people who can’t afford the original. One can pay a more affordable price for a replica. |
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