Celebrities and their diamond rings

Diamond rings are the ultimate way to show wealth and success and celebrities drape themselves in the precious gems. The British royal family is notorious for buying diamond jewelry and Queen Elizabeth II engagement ring was encrusted with diamonds from Prince Phillips' mother's tiara. Lady Diana went for a more subtle option of a blue sapphire engagement ring that was encircled with a collection of fourteen small diamonds. Personality will play a big part in the size and design of diamond jewelry that is worn by someone in the public eye. A great example of this is actress Elizabeth Taylor, who is well known for her bold appearance, had an engagement ring that weighed a staggering 30 carats from an emerald cut diamond. The zesty actress once said that 'big girls need big diamonds' and she couldn't be more right! When Michael Douglas proposed to Catherine Zeta Jones he produced an amazing 10 carat marquise diamond band that is estimated to be worth over £1,000,000 rivaled in cost by Paris Hilton who received a £3,000,000 canary diamond ring from former beau Paris Latsis. Victoria Beckham opted for a huge solitaire diamond band from husband David that is extremely noticeable on her ring finger. Singer Whitney Houston sported a beautiful oval shaped diamond engagement ring that had tens of side stones decorating the edges. Toni Braxton received a three stone ring from drummer Keri Lewis and consisted of a single oval diamond sandwiched between two heart shaped smaller diamonds, which the musician designed himself.

Handing down family heirlooms is another popular way of proposing with diamond rings within the world of celebrities and the rich and famous as well as buying antique rings. Guy Ritchie famously gave Madonna an antique Edwardian three stone diamond on a platinum band that thoughtfully represented their family unit; a mother, father and son. Stephen Webster is a famous jeweler who provided a 20 carat diamond band to Jordan Bratman when he proposed to Christina Aguilera, worth £30,000. Diamond rings have been sung about in songs for years, including Shirley Basseys' 'Diamonds are Forever' and she has been quoted as saying that '"Diamonds never leave you...men do..." implying that a diamond will last longer than most men! Another great tribute song to diamonds is 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend' has been sung by many over the years but most notably Marilyn Monroe. The precious gems feature in music videos and films with Madonna's Material Girl being one of the most memorable. Rappers and hip hop artists like P Diddy and J-Lo adorn themselves in diamonds, from rings to necklaces and bracelets to tiaras. Diamonds are the most popular way to decorate oneself in the music industry and are often paired up with fur coats and other accessories that boast glamour and wealth. One of the funniest quotes about the precious gems came from Joan Rivers, another larger than life character who stated 'I don't work out. If God had wanted us to bend over he would have put diamonds on the floor!"

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