The most expensive diamond ring in the world. The most famous rings and their owners. Vivid Pink ring with pink diamond
Luxurious luxury wedding rings are not only a symbol of love and the union of two hearts, but also an indicator of wealth, a way to attract the attention of others. Among the products there are real works of art, the cost of which often reaches six or seven figures. We'll tell you how much the most expensive rings in the world cost and who owns them.
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How much do the most expensive engagement rings cost?
In an effort to outdo each other, celebrities are spending fortunes on high-end, premium diamond engagement rings. And it is not at all necessary that after such a generous gift the lovers will get married. After all, the main thing is the impression made! The larger the stone, the more beautiful the decoration and the sky-high price, the higher the authority and status of the person in society.
1. The World’s First Diamond Ring
The most expensive engagement ring in the world was created by the Swiss jewelry brand Shawish. The uniqueness of the product is that it is made of solid diamond. It took jeweler Mohammed Shawish a year to implement the idea: he prepared several sketches and thought out in detail the technique of processing the mineral. The 150-carat piece of jewelry was unveiled to the public in London in 2011.
Cost: about 70 million dollars.
2. Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z
The ring presented by Jay-Z as a gift to Beyoncé, a famous R’n’B singer, is also included in the ranking of the most expensive VIP wedding rings. The magnificent ring is made of platinum and adorned with an 18-carat diamond. Along with this jewelry, the singer’s lover also presented a “budget” copy of the ring worth 5 thousand dollars.
Cost: about 5 million dollars
3. Paris Hilton and Paris Latis
Infamous socialite Paris Hilton once wore a luxury 24-carat diamond engagement ring. It was given to the former heiress of the Hilton family empire by Greek billionaire Paris Latis. Despite the generous gift, the engagement lasted only 5 months, and the wedding ceremony never took place. The ring was sold at auction. The proceeds were donated to the Hurricane Katrina relief fund.
4. Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
Before her wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Grace Kelly received a VIP ring made of white gold with three diamonds as a gift. The weight of the central stone was 10.47 carats.
Cost: about 4 million dollars
5. Melania and Donald Trump
The wife of the current US President Melania Trump is the owner of an engagement ring with a 25-carat diamond from the Graff Diamonds jewelry house. Donald Trump gave the jewelry to his wife for their 10th wedding anniversary. It was in this ring that Melania posed for the camera for her first official photo as First Lady.
Cost: about 3 million dollars
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Undoubtedly, diamond is considered the most amazing material on earth. In addition to its strength and popularity, this mineral also has a magnificent beauty that attracts the eyes of millions. Every country in the world is fighting for the right to create and own the most beautiful jewelry that man can create. Such a product is a world-famous ring, decorated with a rare diamond of enormous size. It’s not for nothing that it is called the most expensive men’s diamond ring in Russia. After all, the central place in this decoration is occupied by a diamond, the size of which is fifteen carats. Such stones are very rare in nature, so the jeweler chose to leave it uncut, preserving its natural hardness and beauty. It is believed that such a product is capable of conveying to its owner its unique properties such as bravery, courage and extraordinary fortitude. This ring is now in Moscow, waiting for its owner. This stone became a kind of original discovery for the Bon-Cadeau master.
Thanks to this, the jeweler approached the creation of the product with unprecedented patience and perseverance, since working with such a mineral requires not only excellent skills, but also specialized equipment. The master decided to complement the beautiful stone with 750 gold in order to focus all attention on the magnificence of the masterpiece created by nature itself. The price of this product is about 2 million rubles.
The most expensive ring in the world
If we talk about the most expensive rings that currently exist on our earth, then many understand this as a kind of jewelry value, made exclusively to order from the best and most famous craftsman in the world. The smallest and most exquisite details must be made of either platinum or extraordinary colored gold. The main advantage is the colossal size diamond with an impeccable cut. Despite this popular point of view, the elite jewelers of the Shawish company from Switzerland have created new standards that, in their opinion, the most expensive ring should meet. The jewelry itself is not supplemented with unnecessary stones or materials; it was created from a single diamond. After all, it’s no secret that diamond is one of the hardest materials on earth. Therefore, the process of creating the necessary correct shape is extremely difficult. The cutting was carried out using laser equipment, which in the best possible way transformed the solid mineral into a wonderful work of jewelry art. Even such outstanding craftsmen and co-owners of the company as Mohammed Shavesh and Meidi worked tirelessly on the product. The creation of the masterpiece took about a year, but this decoration eclipsed absolutely all previous leaders with its luxury and impeccability.
The World’s First Diamond Ring - this is the name the masters gave to their truly magnificent brainchild. The ring was first presented to the London public on April 14, 2011. The cost of the most expensive ring in the world was about 70 million dollars and weighed about 150 carats.
Modern Legendary Rings
One of the most legendary rings in the history of mankind is a luxurious masterpiece made by the craftsmen of the Labortas jewelry house. This product was called “The Swan Princess”. The uniqueness of this jewelry was noted by the Guinness Book of Records, as well as a certificate as a ring with the largest number of diamonds. In fact, Ukrainian jewelers managed to make the dreams of millions come true, because the product contained 2,525 diamonds. It was created from 18 carat white gold, which perfectly emphasizes the dazzling beauty and shimmer of such a huge number of precious stones, the total weight of which was 10.48 carats. Such painstaking work took the craftsmen about 530 hours to develop the design and more than 3,600 hours of fruitful work to create perfection. The muse that inspired the owner of the jewelry house, Igor Lobortas, was the beautiful swan princess from Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera “The Tale of Tsar Saltan.”
This ring reflects the expressiveness and femininity of an innocent girlish nature. Symbolizing the eternal power of goodness and the clarity of true love, this product carries a special freshness and grandeur that every girl strives to possess. This decoration was first presented in Kyiv on April 21, 2011, where it created an unimaginable sensation with its magnificence. The diamonds that literally studded the product were provided by Shrenuj. The initial price for such an amazing ring was $1.3 million. But after the Christie`s auction its value will most likely increase many times over.
A wedding ring is not a simple piece of jewelry. This item has been a symbol of love and fidelity of a married couple for centuries. Of course, for family well-being, it doesn’t matter at all what kind of ring the spouse puts on the finger of his chosen one - a simple gold ring or an exquisite design strewn with a scattering of precious stones. In our review we will talk about the 10 most expensive wedding rings that were given to world-famous ladies.
1. Princess Diana, $317,200
This beautiful ring was set with a blue sapphire surrounded by white diamonds. The ring was originally given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles. Now this engagement ring is a family heirloom, and is currently worn by Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. Kate Middleton often wears blue or purple outfits, which pair perfectly with her 18-karat engagement ring.
2. Anna Kournikova, $2.5 million
Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias' relationship lasted for so many years that many people wondered how long it would take for a couple to get engaged. The appearance of the famous tennis player’s ring was not traditional, but everyone recognized its beauty. In the center of the ring is a large pink diamond, flanked by two white triangular diamonds. Iglesias spent more than $2 million on the ring to prove his feelings for Anna. The singer's fortune is estimated at $85 million.
3. Catherine Zeta-Jones, $2.5 million
When Catherine Zeta-Jones got engaged to Michael Douglas, he spent a whopping $2.5 million on the ring. The ring on Catherine's finger is set with a 10-carat marquise-cut diamond. What makes the engagement ring unique is that the main stone, which is surrounded by smaller diamonds, is set horizontally.
4. Jacqueline Kennedy, $2.6 million
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is best known as the wife of US President John F. Kennedy. She was also married to Aristotle Onassis, who bought her a very intricately shaped engagement ring, set with a large emerald and variously shaped diamonds from the mines of Lesotho. Unfortunately, the famous first lady only wore this $2.6 million ring twice, and the rest of the time it was kept in a safe. Jacqueline, who passed away in 1994, still stands as a fashion icon for many people thanks to the stylish hats and pearl jewelry that she loved to wear.
5. Melania Knauss-Trump, $3 million
Melania is the wife of Donald Trump, one of the richest people in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that she received an engagement ring worth several million dollars as a gift from her future husband. Melania is not at all shy at any opportunity to show off her ring, decorated with a huge emerald-cut diamond. Very often you can see in photographs how she either pushes her bangs away from her face (and always with the hand on which the ring is worn), or poses with her hand on her hip (so that the ring is clearly visible).
6. Jennifer Lopez, $4 million
It's no secret that actress, singer, dancer, producer and entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez has been married several times. Shortly before she ended her relationship with Ben Affleck, he gave her a ring with a rather impressive pink diamond. When Jennifer got engaged to singer and actor Marc Anthony, he chose Jay a beautiful Neil Lane ring set with 8.5 carats of blue diamonds.
7. Grace Kelly, $4.06 million
Legendary actress Grace Kelly received from Prince Rainier a stunningly exquisite Cartier ring worth more than $4 million. The large diamond matched any outfit she wore. Kelly rose to fame in the 1950s with films such as To Catch a Thief and Dial M for Murder. Before appearing on the big screen, Kelly moved to New York from her native Philadelphia and worked as a model on Broadway.
8. Paris Hilton, $4.7 million
When two rich people named Paris get engaged, the result can be ostentatious luxury. When hotel heiress Paris Hilton got engaged to Paris Latsis, he gave her a ring that was so big it was painful to wear. In the center of the white gold ring was a large rectangular diamond, even by the standards of millionaires, highlighted by two baguette-cut diamonds on the sides. When the couple split, Hilton auctioned off the ring to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
9. Beyoncé, $5 million
Rapper Jay-Z has been courting singer Beyoncé for so long that fans have begun to debate whether they are actually dating. Before the couple married in Jay-Z's New York City apartment in 2008, the rapper gave the singer a beautiful ring when he proposed to her. The engagement ring features an 18-carat octagon-shaped diamond. Beyoncé doesn't wear her ring very often, but photographers always try to get a photo of this luxurious piece of jewelry.
10. Elizabeth Taylor, $8.8 million
Elizabeth Taylor is the owner of one of the most expensive engagement rings in history. The actress, who became well known for both her beauty and her roles in films, was married several times. During her marriage to Richard Burton, she received a 33.19 carat diamond ring of exceptional quality and clarity.
“My precious,” poor Gollum, enslaved by the dark spells of the dangerous jewel, whispered to the treasured ring. It would probably be difficult to appreciate such magical objects, with the help of which it is easy to conquer the whole world. But the most expensive rings, topped with rare colored diamonds of unimaginable sizes, have a specific value and are sold at famous auctions and closed auctions. It is difficult for ordinary people living on a fairly modest salary to imagine that the most expensive rings in the world can cost tens of millions of dollars. Don't believe me? Let's admire the works of jewelry art!
My precious: top most expensive rings
Blue Diamond Ring: $10,000,000
The top 10 most expensive rings begin with the magnificent Blue Diamond Ring, the “modest” price of which is $10 million. The ring is adorned with a 6.01-carat bright blue diamond, shaped like a pillow, hugged on both sides by small pink diamonds. This ring was sold to an anonymous buyer at an auction in Hong Kong; the original price of the lot was $2.5 million. The fact that the platinum jewel was auctioned off at a much higher price speaks volumes about its elegance and charm. Someone just couldn't resist!
Vivid Pink Ring: $11,800,000
The ninth most expensive ring in the world is the Vivid Pink Ring. A 5-carat South African diamond in the center of the composition would make any girl happy (especially if it was a gift from the groom). Of course, the fair sex is crazy about pink diamonds! A participant in a public auction at Christie’s did not hesitate to pay $11.8 million for the charming little thing. At the Asian auction, the ring was called a “sparkling star.” It’s easy to understand where this high “title” comes from!
Bulgari Blue Ring: $15,700,000
When the Bulgari Blue Ring was bought at auction for $15.7 million, it was considered the most expensive on the planet. Now the decoration has dropped to 8th place in our top. And yet this is a very unusual ring, topped with a blue diamond in the shape of a triangle (the largest diamond of this shape and color is 10.95 carats), another white diamond is slightly smaller, 9.87 carats. At Christie's auction, the precious lot was put up for about $5 million, but the buyer paid three times that much for it. By the way, the ring became a talisman for her: after a successful transaction, the childless lady gave birth to a boy.
Chopard Blue Diamond Ring: $16,260,000
In seventh place in the ranking of the most expensive rings is the Chopard Blue Diamond Ring, which features a stunning oval 18-carat intense blue diamond. The white gold “star” of the piece is set in a group of small white diamonds. The ring was made by the world famous Swiss company Chopard, famous for its elegant jewelry. They paid $16.26 million for this luxury. Experts say that the diamond was discovered near a boron deposit, which influenced the bright blue hue of the stone.
Vivid Yellow Ring: $16,300,000
The Vivid Yellow Ring sold for almost the same price – $16.3 million. It was one of the most valuable lots at the Sotheby’s auction held in Geneva. The yellow diamond used in the ring is the most expensive gemstone of its color and one of the largest diamonds in the world. It’s not for nothing that he was nicknamed “Dream Diamond”, because he seems to radiate light. The yellow beauty is surrounded on the sides by smaller diamonds, the total weight of the stones is 100 carats.
Perfect Pink Diamond Ring: $23,200,000
$23.2 million is what was paid at a Hong Kong auction for the appropriately named Perfect Pink Diamond Ring, and it opens the top 5 most expensive rings in the world. The ring's diamond (a rare pearl pink hue) is rectangular in shape and weighs 14.23 carats. The exquisite cut, incredible color of the stone and its elegant “presentation” in the ring make this jewel simply a miracle.
Winston Blue Diamond Ring: $23,800,000
The unparalleled and flawless blue diamond of the stunning Winston Blue Diamond ring is the largest of its kind (13.22 carats). It was discovered in South Africa, the diamond traveled to various institutes and was finally certified by the Gemological Institute of America on March 25, 2014. The stone received its name in honor of the jeweler Harry Winston. The ideal teardrop shape of the diamond adorned the ring, which went under the hammer for $23.8 million.
Graff Pink Diamond Ring: $46,200,000
The third place in the top most expensive rings was occupied by the Graff Pink Diamond Ring, and here the rating makes a huge price jump. After all, the pink diamond ring was purchased (at Sotheby’s Hong Kong public auction) for $46.2 million. The seller was the already mentioned Harry Winston, and while the participants were bargaining, the price of the ring almost doubled and went for such an unimaginable price. Usually in those days (more than 60 years ago) the sale and purchase of diamonds was kept secret, but this unprecedented transaction was made public. Graff Pink Diamond Ring is one of the most filigree and expensive things in the world.
Pink Star Diamond Ring: $71,200,000
And again a ring with a pink diamond - there are as many of them in our rating as there are blue ones. The diamond of the Pink Star Diamond Ring was mined in Africa in 1999, uncut, it weighed 132.6 carats and resembled a huge scarab beetle. After processing (which lasted 2 years), the diamond acquired the correct oval shape, and its weight decreased to 59.6 carats. On April 4, 2017, the ring was sold at Sotheby’s for a fantastic sum of $71.2 million. It is interesting that the stone had previously been put up for auction, but the buyer was unable to pay the stated amount (at that time it was even more fabulous: $83.19 million), so the auction house kept the jewel for more than 6 years.
Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond Ring: $80,000,000
The most expensive ring in the world is called the Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond Ring, and it costs $80 million. A flawless 31.06 carat deep blue diamond from this piece was found in the late 17th century in the Kollur mine in India. Three expert craftsmen worked to cut the diamond to give it the correct shape. The diamond originally belonged to King Philip IV of Spain, then became the property of the Bavarian crown. According to media reports, London-based jeweler Graff sold the jewel to the former emir of Qatar for $80 million. Thus, the Wittelsbach-Graff Diamond Ring takes first place in the list of the most expensive rings.
Incredibly beautiful jewelry looms in people's imaginations when it comes to the most expensive ring. Many people imagine luxurious rings made from the most expensive metals, decorated with impressive size diamonds. In addition, such exclusive products have amazing designs developed by the best jewelry specialists. But in reality, the most expensive ring in the world is made of one material. It was made from a single diamond, which was the reason for the extremely high cost of the jewelry.
The Swiss jewelry company Shawish has long been known to lovers of exclusive jewelry for its magnificent products. But in 2011, the brand exceeded all the expectations of the sophisticated public: at the London jewelry exhibition, it presented a ring made from one large diamond. The weight of the jewelry was 150 carats, and the cost was 70 million dollars.
After the grandiose idea of creating the world's first diamond ring appeared, Shawish jewelers began working on bringing it to life. They had to face several problems:
- come up with a design for a future decoration;
- find a suitable stone for preparation;
- stock up on equipment that could do the necessary processing of the world's hardest material.
It took a whole year to create this unique piece of jewelry. The co-owners of the company, Mohamed and Maidy Chaves, joined the production process. Through numerous experiments, jewelers were able to determine what such a unique piece of jewelry would look like. It took a lot of effort to make a delightful piece of jewelry from a rough diamond using the sketches created. We had to use high-tech diamond processing machines to create a jewelry masterpiece.
Even the owners of the largest fortunes have not yet dared to purchase a diamond ring. Perhaps the reason lies in the fact that the jewelry cannot be adjusted to the desired size, so it will not fit every lady.
The American brand Harry Winston often pleases luxury lovers with original jewelry, the cost of which amounts to millions of dollars. At an auction in Hong Kong, a delightful ring created by the company's jewelers was sold for $46.2 million. It is decorated with a huge pink diamond weighing 24.78 carats and two smaller transparent diamonds.
The unique jewelry was created by jewelers from the Graff company, located in Britain. The ring is set with a magnificent yellow diamond weighing 100.09 carats. The stone has a unique shine and rare color, which determined its high price - $16.34 billion. The ring was sold at Sotheby's auction, which was held in Geneva. The person who became the owner of the jewelry chose not to disclose his name.
The fourth most expensive ring was also made in Switzerland. In 2008, the Chopard brand presented the world with a piece of jewelry made of white gold and a rare blue diamond weighing 9 carats. The ring is also decorated with two more transparent triangular diamonds. The product was valued at $16.3 million. Jewelers managed to make a ring of amazing design, which influenced its high cost.
The Italian company Bulgari is known to all connoisseurs of luxury items for its magnificent jewelry, accessories and other expensive goods. Specialists from this brand produced a ring that was purchased at auction for $15.7 million. The jewelry has a unique design: it is made of gold and decorated with blue and clear diamonds. The ring joined the jewelry collection of an unknown Asian moneybag.
Once again, the British brand Graff managed to surprise lovers of expensive jewelry. Jewelers from this famous company created a ring with a delightful 5-carat pink diamond, which was valued at $11.7 million. An amazing piece of jewelry went to a connoisseur of beauty from Hong Kong.
Another piece of jewelry from the Chopard jewelry company can be called not only one of the most expensive rings in the world, but also a real work of art. The product is made of platinum, inlaid with many small diamonds. The crowning glory of the piece is a 31-carat diamond with a superb, unique cut. To give the stone shine and an original rectangular shape, the company’s jewelers spent several years polishing it. Experts valued the decoration at $7 million.
The list of the most expensive rings would be incomplete without recalling the delightful piece of jewelry created by American jeweler Lorraine Schwartz. The product is decorated with a huge rectangular diamond of 18 carats. The ring was purchased by the famous US rapper Jay-Z in 2007. He presented jewelry worth $5 million to singer Beyonce, offering to become his wife.
The British brand Graff produced the engagement ring that current American President Donald Trump presented to his future wife in 2005. The luxurious engagement ring is set with a 15-carat diamond. Trump had to pay $3 million for the decoration.
The luxurious ring, worth $4.7 million, was presented to famous socialite Paris Hilton. The jewelry was presented to her by the Greek oligarch Paris Latsis on the day of her engagement. Soon the couple broke up, and Paris decided to sell the jewelry, saying that it was too heavy for her. The weight of the diamond decorating the product was 24 carats.
There are enough rich people in the world who are willing to pay fabulous sums for unique luxury jewelry, so jewelers are creating new products whose prices are simply shocking. Perhaps soon the world will be presented with a ring that can claim the title of the most expensive such jewelry.