Celebrity engagement rings that broke the internet (and the bank!)

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo recently proposed to his long-term partner and mother of his five children, Georgina Rodriguez. But it wasn’t the proposal itself that had people talking; it was the ring. We look back at celebrity engagement rings that broke the internet.

For Ronaldo, a jaw-dropping oval-cut diamond choice is reported to be worth somewhere in the $5 million ballpark. And the rather large rock has caused quite the stir. The internet did what it does best — collectively lost its mind. Honestly, who can blame it? This glittering rock, flanked by two side stones and weighing anywhere between 22 and 30 carats, is, well, a real “statement piece.”

 

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Of course, Ronaldo isn’t the only celeb to have dropped a knee and a dime on their rocks. The internet went into a frenzy when Gen-Z darlings Zendaya and Tom Holland subtly announced their engagement with a sleek east-west cushion cut. J-Lo is the American answer to our own Tammy Hembrow with three engagement rings on the list, and Paris Hilton’s classic emerald cut would require sunglasses just to look at it.

When it comes to celebrity engagement rings, the bigger, the better, and we’re going to need a bigger boat when it comes to carrying around these symbols of forever. Here’s a look at the engagement rings that broke the internet and made us collectively become jewellery aficionados.

Celebrity engagement rings that broke the internet (and the bank)

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

No stranger to breaking the internet, this once power couple spent their formative years breaking the internet over and over again. The proposal, which featured a full orchestra and fireworks was rounded out by the 15-carat cushion-cut IIa stone set on a delicate pave band designed by jeweller to the stars Lorraine Schwartz.

Coming in at a staggering $4 million, the moment, and the ring, was aired for the millions on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The doomed marriage itself? Well, some things are better left unsaid.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker

The world was a little taken aback when reality star Kourtney Kardashian got into a relationship with Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, but they do say opposites attract, right? Not to be outdone by her sister’s sparkler, the eldest of the five girls said a resounding “Yes!” to her beau’s proposal with an estimated 12-carat oval cut diamond reportedly worth around $1 million.

The mismatched couple wed in an opulent celebration in Italy, the aesthetic looking like it was ripped straight from Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, fitting for these star-crossed lovers.

 

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Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber

She’s known for her immaculate style, so finding an engagement ring that would go with all looks would be a hard brief to fill. When pop icon Justin Bieber proposed to Hailey Baldwin, he was really standing on business, and did so with a 10-carat timeless oval-cut diamond. Valued at around $600,000, the classic ring has been styled by Mrs. Bieber with a mix of high-fashion outfits and casual streetwear.

 

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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony

The first of Jennifer Lopez’s rings on the list, the eye-wateringly priced $4 million engagement ring from Marc Anthony is somehow valued the lowest of all three. The radiant cut vivid blue hue of the diamond is exceptionally rare, making it a true collector’s piece. The ring’s vibrant colour paired beautifully with JLo’s glamorous style at the time, and it remains one of the most memorable celebrity engagement rings in history.

 

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez

Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez proposed to Jennifer Lopez in 2019 with another memorable ring for the singer to add to her collection. The emerald-cut diamond is estimated at an incredible 15 carats and has a $5 million value. The ring was a hot topic across tabloids and social media as it drew praise for quality and rarity.

Although the couple didn’t quite make it, the ring is still enamoured by the internet.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

The original celebrity nickname, there was something about the reunion of Bennifer that meant a lot to us of a certain, ahem, vintage. And it was Jennifer Lopez’s second engagement ring from Oscar-winning actor Ben Affleck that collectively made us swoon. Worth an estimated $5.6 million, the one-of-a-kind 8.5-carat radiant cut green diamond ring was flanked by two white diamond side stones.

The ring’s unique hue, combined with its dazzling size, made it an instant internet sensation. It symbolised both a love story reborn and Lopez’s unmatched jewellery collection. We won’t talk about the current state of the couple.

 

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco

When music producer Benny Blanco proposed to pop star and Rare Beauty founder Selena Gomez, he did so with a ring that was just so… her. Equal parts vintage romance and modern refinement, the 8-carat marquise-cut diamond is one of the more subtle ones on the list. The cathedral setting elevates the stone for maximum sparkle. At an estimated $225,000, the ring is a beautiful piece that makes a statement without being over-the-top.

 

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez

Where one couple’s subtle ring, there’s always a lavish and rather over-the-top ring to counterbalance. Enter: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez. Subtle is the last word used to describe the $5 million cushion cut diamond coming in at a dramatic 30 carats.

The sheer scale of the diamond, combined with its exceptional clarity and cut, makes it one of the largest and most valuable celebrity engagement rings in recent memory. Often seen glinting in the sunlight during yacht trips and high-profile events, the ring is as much a symbol of grandeur as it is of romance.

 

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Paris Hilton and Carter Reum

It’s not such a simple life for heiress Paris Hilton, who got engaged to venture capitalist Carter Reum with a $2 million emerald-cut diamond. Designed by Jean Dousset, the great-grandson of Cartier’s founder, the ring was bound to be special. A custom piece with a flawless emerald-cut diamond, the 15 carats are a crisp, hall-of-mirrors effect, and fit for a princess, or… an heiress.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner

Popstar Dua Lipa was probably levitating when she got proposed to with her beautiful 3-carat $270,000 round brilliant cut diamond ring by her actor beau Callum Turner. Although the ring has a timeless sparkle, it’s also a bold and fashion-forward ring with a thicker band that straddles the line between contemporary and retro.

 

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Paige Lorenze and Tommy Paul

She’s made the tennis a fashion show, and now influencer Paige Lorenze has the ultimate accessory from her tennis pro fiance Tommy Paul. A $600,000 8 carat emerald cut diamond ring. For those who love understated glamour, this ring is refined and vintage-feeling, which complements the old money style that Paige oozes off the court.

Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam

YouTube turned boxer Jake Paul is no stranger to controversy and getting people’s eyes on him. And his engagement to Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam had mouths agape when the ring was shown – an oval cut trilogy valued at around $1 million.

From rare coloured diamonds to jaw-dropping carat sizes, these celebrity engagement rings prove there’s no such thing as “too much sparkle” when it comes to saying yes. While most of us aren’t shopping with a Hollywood budget, you can still create a one-of-a-kind piece that captures your love story — and turns heads for all the right reasons. Browse our Easy Weddings ring designer suppliers to find a jeweller who can bring your dream engagement ring to life, whether you’re after a timeless classic, a bold statement, or something truly unique.

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