Planning to propose this Valentine's Day? Good idea. Planning to spend more on the engagement ring than you would on a house? Even better. Join us as we explore a world of shiny rocks and stunning price tags.
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If you're looking for a head-turning ring with major star power, this may be the bauble for you. This platinum-set diamond ring is from the Elizabeth Collection of House of Taylor Jewelry, a Los Angeles-based international jewelry company whose principal shareholders include movie legend Elizabeth Taylor. The 5.98-carat oval-cut diamond in its center is "internally flawless" and surrounded by 3.96 carats of round brilliant diamonds in a floral design. Of course, star power doesn't come cheap. This ring will cost you a cool $1.3 million.
Say hello to yellow -- yellow diamonds, that is. Baseball star Johnny Damon and actors Charlie Sheen and Eddie Murphy have all paired their marriage proposals with yellow diamond rings. Want to join their ranks? Try this De Beers 5.11-carat radiant cut ring, set in platinum, for $400,000.
For the thrifty millionaire looking for yellow-diamond chic, this 6.10-carat fancy yellow diamond ring from Ross-Simons may do the trick. The ring costs a mere $99,995 and features a rectangular diamond flanked by two trapezoidal 1.35-carat diamonds as well as 0.35-carat surrounding diamonds.
Soccer star David Beckham kicked a goal into the heart of wife and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham with an appropriately posh pink diamond ring. Are you thinking pink, too? Check out this Secret Kiss of the Rose Ring from De Beers. The piece features 4.15-carat rose-cut white diamonds and a 0.8-carat pink diamond, set in platinum. Just try not to turn pink -- or, rather, red -- from the price: $525,000.
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If you're looking for a head-turning ring with major star power, this may be the bauble for you. This platinum-set diamond ring is from the Elizabeth Collection of House of Taylor Jewelry, a Los Angeles-based international jewelry company whose principal shareholders include movie legend Elizabeth Taylor. The 5.98-carat oval-cut diamond in its center is "internally flawless" and surrounded by 3.96 carats of round brilliant diamonds in a floral design. Of course, star power doesn't come cheap. This ring will cost you a cool $1.3 million.
Say hello to yellow -- yellow diamonds, that is. Baseball star Johnny Damon and actors Charlie Sheen and Eddie Murphy have all paired their marriage proposals with yellow diamond rings. Want to join their ranks? Try this De Beers 5.11-carat radiant cut ring, set in platinum, for $400,000.
For the thrifty millionaire looking for yellow-diamond chic, this 6.10-carat fancy yellow diamond ring from Ross-Simons may do the trick. The ring costs a mere $99,995 and features a rectangular diamond flanked by two trapezoidal 1.35-carat diamonds as well as 0.35-carat surrounding diamonds.
Soccer star David Beckham kicked a goal into the heart of wife and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham with an appropriately posh pink diamond ring. Are you thinking pink, too? Check out this Secret Kiss of the Rose Ring from De Beers. The piece features 4.15-carat rose-cut white diamonds and a 0.8-carat pink diamond, set in platinum. Just try not to turn pink -- or, rather, red -- from the price: $525,000.
