ONE of the many perks of being a celebrity worth millions of dollars is that you can do pretty much anything with your money – and that sometimes means splurging on a really expensive wedding ring for your beloved.
And even better, some of those rings go up in value throughout the years, just like Jennifer Lopez‘s engagement ring from Ben Affleck in 2002.
JENNIFER LOPEZ
Value: $12 million
Since rekindling their romance after almost 20 years, many have wondered if Jennifer ever got rid of the ring that Ben gave her back in 2002.
Well, according to her ex-publicist, she hasn’t and she could potentially be sitting on a very rare and very expensive ring.
The ring, which was originally bought for $1.2 million, has increased in value by almost 1000 percent.
According to H&T Pawnbrokers, the 6.10-carat ring is now worth $12 million as pink diamonds are some of the rarest pieces out there.
Hopefully, if wedding bells are in the future for the on-again Hollywood couple, they can show off the pink diamond.
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JENNIFER LOPEZ
Value: $15 million
Jenny from the Block makes the list a second time – when she was previously engaged to Alex Rodriguez, he made sure to impress.
When he popped the question during a romantic beach stroll, he did so with a 20-carat ring embedded on a platinum band.
The couple had been together for two years at that point and things seemed to be going well, until they abruptly ended their engagement in May 2021.
It’s unknown whether JLo gave ARod the ring back but she possibly could have as she quickly reconnected with her ex Ben.
MARIAH CAREY
Value: $10 million
Mariah was briefly engaged to the Australian billionaire, James Packer, in 2016 after two years of relationship.
He popped the question with a stunning 35-carat diamond ring, which he purchased for $10 million.
Sadly, their engagement didn’t last too long as they broke things off in just a matter of things after things got too messy between them.
Following the failed relationship, Mariah kept James out of her memoir.
When asked by The Guardian why she didn’t include him in the book, she said: “If it was a relationship that mattered, it’s in the book.
“If not, it didn’t occur. We didn’t have a physical relationship, to be honest with you.”
BEYONCE
Value: $5 million
Back in 2008, Jay Z dropped a whopping $5 million for an 18-carat stunner for his girlfriend and future mother of his children, Beyonce.
Since then, the ring has increased in value and is estimated to be worth more than $6 million, adding to Jay Z’s billionaire status.
The couple has definitely had its ups and downs as she publicly aired his affair with the album Lemonade.
The two have remained together since and have three kids together.
KIM KARDASHIAN
Value: $4.5 million
When Kanye West dropped to one knee on Kim’s 33rd birthday, not only did he rent out a whole stadium to propose to her, but he also bought a 15-carat ring worth over $4.5 million.
The ring was flashy and massive, and Kim showed it off as much as she could.
Sadly, this backfired as it was stolen from her during the Paris robbery in 2016 after several men broke into her hotel room, tied her up, and took some of her most precious belongings.
Kanye quickly replaced the ring, but Kim rarely wore it out or showed it off to avoid the same thing happening.
She didn’t last long with the ring as the two are currently in the midst of finalizing their divorce, where they will split $2 billion.
JENNIFER LOPEZ
Value: $4 million
The men in JLo’s life have always tried to impress her and Marc Anthony was no different when he popped the question with a $4 million 10-carat ring.
The Puerto Rican singer also chose a very rare blue diamond to shade Ben’s offering.
Though their relationship ended in 2014 after ten years together, the ring of the value continued to increase and it’s currently worth over $6 million.
Jennifer and Marc share twins Max and Emme.
VANESSA BRYANT
Value: $4 million
Before the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, he devoted his life to his wife, Vanessa, and their four daughters.
The basketball player first showed his adoration for his wife when he proposed with an 8-carat ring worth $4 million.
The stunning yellow diamond has only gone up in value since his passing, going up to $5 million.
BLAKE LIVELY
Value: $2.5 million
Another pink diamond makes its way into the list with Blake Lively’s 12-carat ring from husband Ryan Reynolds.
The two met on the set of Green Lantern and quietly dated for just one year before they tied the knot in 2012.
However, when asked about her ring, she told British Vogue: “My most treasured possession is my engagement ring by my dear friend Lorraine Schwartz, because of the love and meaning it symbolizes.
“No, I didn’t have any hand in its design—I married a gentleman.”
The couple shares three stunning kids together and is considered to be true #relationshipgoals.
CATHERINE ZETA-JONES
Value: $1 million (10 carats)
Catherine Zeta-Jones sure knew how to pick them because Michael Douglas did not hold back with the engagement ring he got her.
After three years of dating, the actor popped the question to the actress in 1999 with a 10-carat diamond ring worth $1 million back then.
Despite their 25-year difference, the two have two children and have been together for over 35 years.
KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN
Value: $1 million (8 carats)
Kourtney Kardashian recently joined the list after Travis Barker popped the question after just one year of dating.
Diamond experts at Steven Stone have valued the massive oval-shaped diamond at a whopping $1million.
The eight-carat gem sat on a simple pave band, allotting all attention towards the stunning center gem.
Expert Max Stone revealed: “In true Kardashian style, Kourtney’s ring is a real showstopper. The huge oval diamond is a VS2 grade, which is of the highest quality.
“From looking at the photographs posted on Instagram it looks to be around 8 carats,” he estimated.
“The huge stone is set on a thin pave band for extra sparkle. The simplicity of the setting extenuates the size of the stone, making it look even larger.
The diamond expert continued: “With this in mind, it is most likely worth around $1 million. This is definitely one of this year’s most incredible celebrity engagement rings, and it’s likely we’ll see an increase in demands for rings in this style over the coming months.”
GABRIELLE UNION
Value: $1 million
Gabrielle Union’s engagement ring from Dwayne Wade features an 8.5 carat worth $1 million.
According to TMZ, Dwayne made three separate trips to Miami to find the right diamond for his partner and future mother of his kids.
The couple first met in 2007 but didn’t go public with their relationship until 2010 and he proposed three years later.