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Unique Celebrity Engagement Rings

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Angelina Jolie’s emerald-cut sparkler is among the most unique celebrity engagement rings of late.  Since most celebrities favor the biggest and priciest rock, Jolie’s ring is refreshing in its unique elegance. With the Jolie-Pitt sparkler as our guide, let’s take a look at a few of the most original celebrity engagement rings on record:

Jacki O's original ring

When John F. Kennedy proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier in the early 1950s, he gave her a stunning engagement ring with a 2.88-carat white diamond mounted beside a 2.84-carat emerald stone. The diamond and emerald stones were set atop a yellow gold band lined with tapered baguettes.

Jackie O's stunning white diamond and emerald engagement ring was reset in 1962, with .66 total carats of round diamonds and 1.46 carats of marquise diamonds added to the bauble.

In 1962, the ring was reset and .66 total carats of round diamonds and 1.46 carats of marquise diamonds were added to the piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne popped the big question to British actress Elizabeth Hurley with one of the more stylish rings in recent memory. Hurley’s engagement ring features a 9-carat sapphire center stone surrounded by trillion-cut diamonds on each side. The ring reportedly cost $100,000, and serves as the perfect complement to Hurley’s stylish elegance.

Katherine Heigl’s engagement ring puts an asymmetrical spin on halo diamonds. The “Knocked Up” star’s ring features a 3-carat, pear-shaped diamond stone surrounded by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds. The rose gold band is studded with dozens of small diamonds which shimmer beautifully.

Carmen Elektra's 2-carat, spicy black, solitaire ring perfectly suits the celeb.

Back in 2008, actress and former playboy centerfold Carmen Electra received a black diamond engagement ring from Korn’s Rob Patterson. The 2-carat, spicy black, solitaire ring has an understated, edgy charm that perfectly fits Electra’s persona.

 

 

 

 

Actress and part-time real estate agent Brooke Mueller had her hands full during her three-year marriage to Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen.  In 2008, Sheen pledged his undying devotion with an 11-carat diamond engagement ring. The stunning piece features a brilliant-cut, yellow diamond center stone encircled by a halo of micro pave white diamonds. The yellow and white diamonds are set atop a diamond encrusted, platinum band.

Emerald Cut Engagement Rings

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Brad Pitt helped designs Angelina Jolie's beautiful custom, emerald-cut engagement ring.

With Angelina Jolie’s elegant emerald-cut engagement ring recently making headlines, many women will be begging their beaus for emerald-cut engagement rings. Here is a look at some of the most famous emerald-cut rings for inspiration, as well as tips for finding your own perfect emerald-cut diamond ring:

  • Angelina Jolie’s understated sparkler is estimated to be valued at $250,000 and carries its own unique look with the custom design, befitting of the elegant actress.
  • Kim Kardashian’s famed engagement included plenty of attention for her engagement ring, a dazzling 20-plus carat, emerald-cut sparkler from NBA player Kris Humphries. Although the relationship did not last, the larger than life ring lives on in celebrity history.
  • Pop star Jessica Simpson donned a dazzling emerald-cut diamond engagement ring from former flame Nick Lahey with a 4-carat center stone flanked by two diamonds. Although the relationship did not last, the ring remains a beauty.
  • Starlet Reese Witherspoon wore a 5-carat emerald-cut vintage bauble with an Art Deco-inspired design that still stands out for its stylish beauty, despite that fact that her relationship ended.
  • Socialite Paris Hilton paraded around in a 24-carat emerald-cut diamond ring from Greek shipping heir Paris Lastis. The gaudy bauble was perfect for the outlandish party girl, whose engagement did not last.
  • Donald Trump proposed to his current wife, Melanie Knauss, with a 12-carat emerald-cut ring reported to cost more than $1 million.

 

Tips for Buying an Emerald-Cut Engagement Ring

 

  • Emerald-cut engagement rings are best for accentuating long, slender fingers and can make chubby fingers look bigger. For women who do not have slender hands but still want the emerald cut, go for emerald-cut rings with side diamonds or baguettes to help make the ring appear wider and less oblong. The side stones will help draw attention from the finger.
  • The diamond color and clarity is especially important when choosing an emerald-cut engagement ring because the larger, rectangular center stone will show flaws more easily than a round-cut ring such as a solitaire. Go for a color that is G or higher and a clarity rating in the VS range.
  • Emerald-cut diamonds are generally less expensive than some of the popular cuts, so you can get more carats for your buck with emerald cuts, as well as an elegant looking diamond that, with the right care, will last a lifetime.

Brangelina Gets Engaged

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Angelina's emerald-cut diamond engagement ring is already inspiring similar ring designs.

Yes, those unidentified objects in the sky are flying pigs, because “Brangelina” are making it official. After a seven-year courtship and several beautiful children, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie shocked the world by announcing their engagement.

As we pick our jaws off the floor, the attention now turns to the most important part of the announcement: the engagement ring.

Gossip blogs were set ablaze when Jolie appeared at an April 12th event at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art wearing a shimmering diamond on her ring finger. The couple later confirmed that the sparkler was indeed an engagement ring.

Jolie’s engagement ring contains a total of 16 carats and was designed over the course of a year with Brad Pitt’s direction. The ring reportedly took one year to design because Pitt wanted to create a one-of-a-kind piece that would flatter Jolie’s long and slender fingers. The ring features a 7-carat, emerald-cut center diamond mounted atop a stunning band that is encircled by an additional 9 carats of emerald-cut diamonds. The ring puts a modern twist on a classic design, while the high-quality diamonds are a perfect match for a woman of Jolie’s beauty and stature.

The engagement ring costs an estimated $500,000, which is relatively small when compared with the multi-million dollar rings worn by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Heather Mills, Jennifer Lopez, and Liza Minnelli. Maybe Pitt decided on a lower price-point as a good luck charm, since all of the aforementioned celebrity’s marriages ended in divorce.

According to reports, knockoffs of Angelina Jolie’s engagement ring are making their way to jewelry stores across the country. The unique style and design are expected to be among the year’s hottest trendsetters.

Celebs Showcase Stunning Emeralds

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angelina jolie emeralds

Emeralds are rare and valuable gemstones with a brilliant green hue. The most desirable emeralds have a rich, green color and an even, translucent tone. These gleaming green gems have been spotted on celebrities ranging from Angelina Jolie to Amy Adams.

Angelina Jolie is credited with sparking the celebrity love affair with emeralds. Jolie paired an Elie Saab black sweetheart gown with a breathtaking pair of $2.5 million oversized teardrop emerald earrings at the Oscars in 2009. Her head-turning emeralds inspired quite a few celebs, who were spotted at subsequent events with glowing emerald jewels.

Red-headed vixen Amy Adams wore an estimated $1.35 million worth of jewelry at the 2011 Oscars, including a brilliant emerald pendant and a dazzling diamond and emerald bracelet. Adams’ platinum secret watch bracelet featured a mesmerizing 30.75 carat carved emerald and 575 diamonds with a total of 15.38 carats. The bracelet was valued at $1.025 million.

Annette Bening and Reese Witherspoon also stepped out with emerald earrings to the Oscars in 2011. Witherspoon wore 35-carat emerald teardrop earrings while Bening donned pear-shaped 66-carat Colombian emerald drop earrings valued at $4 million.

Actress Blake Lively wore stunning and sizeable emerald earrings to a Chanel dinner in her honor in the spring of 2011, making a style splash.