Celebrities are always under the spotlight because of their flashiest wardrobe, homes, cars, and, of course, engagement rings. For us, the definition of an engagement ring is simple: a gold or platinum band clad with a perfectly cut sparkling diamond. But for celebrities, there’s always the urge to go for something non-traditional.
Stars often opt for one-of-a-kind rings with a massive diamond or other gemstone when their man decides to pop the question. From Princess Diana to Carrie Underwood, many celebs have broken the mold and established that unique fancy-colored stones can make stunning statement pieces.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up some celebs whose fancy-colored stone engagement rings have been our favorite.
#1 Kate Middleton
If there is something to be envious of Kate Middleton other than her title of the Duchess of Cambridge, it would be her iconic blue sapphire engagement ring. The duchess’ most famous piece of jewelry features a 12-carat sapphire, which is surrounded by a wreath of sparkling diamonds.
Of course, Kate Middleton’s bling isn’t ordinary. Her ring is special because it previously belonged to Princess Diana. Prince William, who inherited his mother’s ring after her death, proposed to Kate Middleton in 2010, who was then his long-term girlfriend.
While the ring is priceless due to the sentiment attached to it, it’s rumored to be worth between £300,000 and £400,000 in literal terms. No wonder it’s a dream engagement ring for many, even today.
#2 Jessica Simpson
Singer, songwriter, and actress Jessica Simpson came under the spotlight when her now-husband, Eric Johnson, slid a five-carat ring on her engagement finger. Jessica’s ring truly stands out from others because of its non-traditional design. Set on a gold band, the ring features a five-carat ruby in the center with two dazzling diamonds on each side.
This Neil Lane ring is slightly unconventional, which is why it hasn’t gone out of style yet. Where Eric could have chosen another stone, he opted for a ruby in honor of Jessica’s birthday, which she celebrates each year on the 10th of July. And ruby, the most coveted of gems, is the birthstone for those born in July. Oh, how romantic!
#3 Anna Kournikova
You’ll find one of the most gorgeous engagement rings on the finger of Anna Kournikova, the Russian tennis star whose good looks are on par with her court skills.
Known as the “Britney Spears of Tennis,” Anna’s engagement ring with Latin crooner Enrique Iglesias was one-of-a-kind. Where most celebrities opt for white diamonds, Anna chose a pink diamond ring.
Her ring features a whopping 11-carat argyle pink diamond. Not surprisingly, her bling doesn’t feature an ordinary diamond. It was sourced from Argyle, the largest mine in Western Australia. Argyle diamonds are unique because they are of cognac and champagne color.
Anna Kournikova’s pear-shaped diamond ring is worth $2.5 million, writes Leibish. The pink-colored center gem is flanked by trillion-cut diamonds— no wonder it became the talk of the town in the early 2000s.
That isn’t the only bling Anna received from her now-husband, Enrique. A radiant-cut canary yellow diamond ring, which graced her hands during tennis matches, was also gifted by Enrique. Valued at £4 million ($5.4 million), it’s one of the most expensive rings.
#4 Jackie Kennedy
Elegance and beauty have always been synonymous with Jackie Kennedy, but it became more so when a gorgeous baguette ring was slipped on her finger by President John F. Kennedy. A two-carat diamond, along with a two-carat emerald, rests at the center of Jackie’s ring.
The two stones are surrounded by baguette diamonds, which further enhance the beauty of the ring. This unique ring, sold at over a million dollars, is proudly designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
#5 Carrie Underwood
Country music star and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood rose to fame for her good voice and looks. She managed to stay out of the press for much of her career. But despite that, her canary yellow diamond engagement ring garnered everyone’s attention. Her diamond ring debuted in Fisher’s hockey game, which she attended in 2009.
The details of the ring are impressive. The round yellow color diamond sits at the center, which is encircled by white sparkling diamonds. Each of these is believed to be averaging five carats.
The mastermind behind Underwood’s ring is Mike Fisher, her ex-husband, who worked with the jewelry designer Jonathon Arndt to carve a unique present for his then-ladylove.
Wrapping Up
Be it a pink diamond or blue sapphire, colored stones celebrate the storied betrothal like white diamonds. Celebrities aren’t the only people who can rock colored fancy engagement rings. You can also do that. In fact, colored-stone engagement rings are becoming much more sought-after than they ever were in the past.
Today, you can find fancy-colored engagement rings in diverse styles, shapes, sizes, and colors. The best part? You don’t have to shell out millions of dollars to get your hands on them. Many jewelers offer colored-stone rings at affordable rates. What else could you ask for as a would-be bride?
