For centuries, sapphires have been one of the most popular choices for jewelry. However, it was not considered an appropriate choice for engagement rings. Some felt it was too ostentatious or too colorful to be classy. All those notions changed, in 1981, when Princess Diana selected a stunning 12 carat oval blue sapphire ring set in 18 carat white gold for her engagement. And today we are here talking about celebrity sapphire engagement rings.
As with anything Lady Di did, this ring became notable around the world. Nearly 40 years later, this iconic ring remains one of the most influential and often-replicated designs in the world. It is indeed the catalyst for the popularity of the sapphire engagement ring, and many other celebrities have followed suit since then.
Sapphire rings again rocked the trend in 2010, when Prince William proposed to his fiancé Kate Middleton with the same ring that belonged to his late mother. Other than these famous royals, here are other popular celebrity sapphire engagement rings that have been famous.
1. Penelope Cruz
The Oscar winning actress Penelope Cruz often walked the red carpet rocking her engagement ring from husband Javier Bardem. This 3-carat oval blue sapphire ring features a halo setting wherein flower-shaped diamonds surrounds the center stone. It had an estimate value of $30,000.
2. Mary-Kate Olsen
The child-actress turned fashion designer is famous for her unique taste in style, and her engagement ring is no exception. Her fiancé, banker Olivier Sarkozy, proposed to her with a vintage Cartier ring, displaying a 4 carat diamond center stone surrounded by 16 blue sapphires.
3. Jenny McCarthy
Not all sapphire engagement rings are blue! Actress Jenny McCarthy received a whopping 10 carat yellow sapphire engagement ring when her now-husband Donnie Wahlberg proposed in 2014. This custom ring features a pave diamond setting in 18 carat white gold.
4. Victoria Beckham
It’s well known that Victoria Beckham has amassed quite a collection of engagement rings during her marriage with soccer legend David Beckham. One of the more recent additions is her massive solitaire blue sapphire oval engagement ring she received in 2010. While many of the details of the ring are unknown, it is estimated to be worth over $500,000!
If these celebrity sapphire engagement rings have inspired you to pick one for your loved one, browse our collection. GemsNY offers sapphires in all colors in both natural and lab-made varieties with all certifications. Whether you love the halo of diamonds or the timeless show of solitaire, we have them all. Check out our Nature and Unity collections for a mesmerizing jewel.
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