The Most Breathtaking Celebrity Engagement Rings Ever

By Steffi Lee
Updated Jul 23, 2020 @ 12:30 pm
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In our Hollywood-obsessed society, people are constantly craving the latest breaking news about A-list stars. And this can mean the supermundane, like what *insert celebrity name here* had for breakfast. But the greatest hype surrounds celeb relationships–who’s dating who (or let’s face it, who’s merely spotted next to whom), where they’re wining and dining, and especially anything to do with celebrity weddings. From the moment someone gets engaged, there is a metaphorical spotlight cast.

The most obvious follow-up question to a buzzworthy engagement is: What about the ring?! Thankfully, we’ve answered that question for you nearly a hundred times over.

Scroll through to see the best diamonds and baubles belonging to your favorite starlets.

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Lily Collins

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Lily Collins showed off her stunning pink engagement ring after announcing her engagement to Charles McDowell. While we don't know exactly where the ring is from an expert weighed in for us. "

“Lily Collins' beautiful engagement ring appears to be a 2-3 ct morganite center stone, set in a diamond halo with a brushed yellow gold setting," Andrew Brown, CEO of WP Diamonds tells us. "This ring would retail around $4,000." 

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Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich

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The singer announced her engagement to Max Ehrich in a heartfelt Instagram post about unconditional love. She also showed off a close up photo of her ring and tagged the jeweler, Peter Marco. "I’m honored to accept your hand in marriage. I love you more than a caption could express but I’m ecstatic to start a family and life with you. I love you forever my baby," Lovato wrote in the post. 

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Alexa Ray Joel and Ryan Gleason

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The singer-songwriter announced her engagement to Ryan Gleason on Jan. 1 by showing off this stunning photo of her new emerald-cut diamond ring. "So I was completely taken off-guard, dumbstruck, and shell-shocked—and FOR ONCE in my life, I had absolutely no words, and I couldn’t speak ... I just kept staring at this ridiculously exquisite ring," she wrote on Instagram.

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Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka

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Hilton spent the holiday season getting engaged to her beau Zylka, and her ring is just as extravagant as you'd expect. Zylka popped the question during a romantic ski trip in Aspen, Colorado. "So happy & excited to be engaged to the love of my life. My best friend & soulmate," Hilton wrote on Instagram. "Perfect for me in every way."

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

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Prince Harry designed the ring that he used to propose to Meghan Markle. Harry worked with jeweler Cleave and Company, choosing a diamond from Botswana as the main stone and flanking it with two diamonds from Princess Diana's collection. “The ring is obviously yellow gold because that’s her favorite and the main stone itself I sourced from Botswana,” he said in an interview with BBC News. “The little diamonds on either side are from my mother’s jewelry collection to make sure that she’s with us on this crazy journey together.”

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John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh

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The Full House star and actress got engaged after nearly two years of dating, and they announced it in the sweetest Instagram post. “I asked ... she said yes! ... And we lived happily ever after,” Stamos captioned the Disney-themed photo. The couple hit the red carpet just after announcing their happy news, and McHugh's ring looked gorgeous. 

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Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney

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The singer, who recently celebrated her 34th birthday, announced her engagement to Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney in a sweet Instagram post that showed off her dazzling ring. "Thank you for all the birthday love and wishes," Branch wrote. "Last night, right before I blew out my candles, @officerpatrickcarney asked me to marry him and then I had nothing left to wish for. 34 might be the best year yet."

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Felicity Jones and Charles Guard

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The Star Wars actress and her longtime boyfriend announced their engagement early 2017, and Jones debuted her ring on the red carpet in June. 

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John Cena and Nikki Bella

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The Internet could not stop buzzing after wrestler-actor Cena proposed live to fellow WWE star Bella at WrestleMania 33—and she accepted. Cena presented his love with a massive Tiffany & Co. diamond ring.

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Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel

After a year of dating, Kerr and Spiegel got engaged in July 2016. The model confirmed the news on Instagram with a black-and-white photo that shows a stunning round-cut rock on her left ring finger. The image also includes a Bitmoji that features two characters: a man crouching down on one knee as he presents a giant engagement ring to a woman who appears thrilled by the contents of the box. The words “Marry Me!” appear at the bottom. “I said yes!!!” Kerr wrote in the caption of her post.

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PIPPA MIDDLETON AND JAMES MATTHEWS

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Middleton and her longtime beau, financier James Matthews got engaged on July 17, 2016 while on vacation in the gorgeous Lake District of northwest England. The beautiful Art Deco-inspired Asscher-cut sparkler is estimated to be worth around $263,000.

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Emilie De Ravin and Eric Bilitch

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The Once Upon a Time star announced her engagement to director Eric Bilitch on Instagram and showed off her engagement bling while she was at it. "So excited!!! I love you @ericbilitch," she captioned the photo of her ring. The 34-year-old actress and her husband-to-be welcomed their first child together, 3-month-old Vera, in March 2016.

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Ciara and Russell Wilson

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Singer Ciara announced her engagement to Russell Wilson on Instagram in March 2016. The flawless ring is a brilliant-cut diamond reported to be 16 carats.

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Hilary Swank and Ruben Torres

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Swank shared her news of the engagement to former pro tennis player Ruben Torres on March 22, 2016. Torres popped the question with what appeared to be an emerald and diamond ring in a gorgeous gold setting. Swank and Torres called off their engagement in early June. 

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney

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George Clooney proposed to lawyer and activist Amal Clooney (née Alamuddin) with an ethically mined emerald-cut diamond, estimated at 7-plus carats. The couple wed in September 2014.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

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Brad Pitt proposed to longtime partner Angelina Jolie in April 2012 with a rectangular diamond ring estimated to be more than 10 carats. The couple married in 2014 and split in fall 2016.

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Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney

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Taylor Kinney proposed to singer and longtime love Lady Gaga on Valentine's Day 2015 with a huge, heart-shaped diamond ring by Lorraine Schwartz. The couple called off their engagement in July 2016. 

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Emmy Rossum and Sam Esmail

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Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail proposed to actress Emmy Rossum in August 2015 with a large round stone flanked by two slim baguettes on a platinum band.

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Amy Adams and Darren Le Gallo

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Darren Le Gallo proposed to Amy Adams with a Jean Dousset diamond ring in 2008. The couple wed in 2015.

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Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III

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Prince Rainier III of Monaco proposed to legendary Hollywood beauty Grace Kelly with a 10.5-carat square-cut diamond ring in 1955.

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Wallis Windsor & Edward VIII

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Prince Edward abdicated the throne for his American sweetheart Wallis, and proposed to her with an almost 20-carat diamond ring to seal the deal. The two married in 1937.

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Princess Diana and Prince Charles

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Prince Charles proposed to the late Princess Diana in 1981 with an 18-carat sapphire and diamond ring. The couple divorced in 1996.

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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied

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Benjamin Millepied proposed to Natalie Portman in 2010 with Jamie Wolf-designed ring. The ring was crafted from recycled platinum and conflict-free diamonds. The couple married in 2012.

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Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich

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In 2015 Julianne Hough became engaged to Canadian ice hockey player Brooks Laich, who presented her with a 5-plus-carat Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring.

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Liv Tyler and Dave Gardner

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Liv Tyler and sports agent Dave Gardner were engaged for around a year before they shared photos of her stunning ring in 2015.

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Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello

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Joe Manganiello proposed to Sofía Vergara on Christmas Day in 2014 with a large, oval diamond sparkler. The two wed in November 2015.

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

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Actor Liam Hemsworth proposed to Miley Cyrus in 2012 with a 3.5-carat ring from jeweler Neil Lane.

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Beyoncé and Jay Z

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Jay Z proposed to Beyoncé with an 18-carat diamond ring. The couple married in 2008.

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Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert II of Monaco

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Prince Albert of Monaco proposed to Charlene Wittstock in 2010 with a 3-carat pear-shaped engagement ring surrounded by round diamonds, a piece designed by Parisian jeweler Maison Repossi. The couple married in 2011.

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Victoria Beckham and David Beckham

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Soccer stud David Beckham proposed to former Spice Girls star Victoria Beckham back in 1998 with a 3-carat ring. The couple married in 1999.

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