Diamonds are a girl's best friend, and there's no better way to adorn one than encrusted on a ring. From statement cuts to delicate details, rings are a graceful addition to your jewellery box, and of course, to elevate any look.
When the precious stone comes with a promise of marriage, it becomes even more special. Engagement rings are considered as important milestones for Bollywood stars too. In fact, posting a post-proposal engagement ring selfie is the new norm to make things (Instagram) official. Just like their relationships, their engagement rings also become the talk of town. It’s no surprise then that the carats on the rings are getting bigger and bigger in size. As the size increase, so does its price tag. But some celebrity husbands got it spot on by picking one-of-a-kind pieces with hefty prices ranging from £50,400 to a whooping £6,02,400. Up ahead, we have rounded-up all the celebrity rings that got us starry-eyed, from Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s solitiare ring to Anushka Sharma’s Austria-made sparkler.
Shilpa Shetty Kundra
In 2009, Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty Kundra got engaged with a roka ceremony. To seal the deal with the actor, the businessman opted for a massive 20-carat solitaire diamond ring. Shetty Kundra’s rock, resembling the size of an eyeball, is expensive enough to make your eyes water. It is said to have cost a jaw-dropping amount of £300k back in the day—a timeless piece that shines so bright that we still can’t get over it.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Nick Jonas made quite the romantic statement when he shut down the Tiffany & Co store to find the perfect ring for Priyanka Chopra. Talk about a fairy tale engagement! After a whirlwind of romance followed by a big fat Indian-American wedding, her Tiffany & Co diamond still remains in the spotlight. It’s a timeless design with cushion-cut diamond (with a blinding sparkle) set in platinum that was priced at approximately £225k at the time in 2018. The American luxury jewellery brand is known for ethically sourcing diamonds of the highest quality, and Chopra Jonas’ engagement ring is just as extravagant as you’d expect.
Deepika Padukone
The emerald-cut diamond sported by Deepika Padukone is one of the most expensive cuts. During her dreamy #DeepVeer wedding with Ranveer Singh in Lake Como, Italy, the Chhapaak actor was presented with a stunning ring by Satyani Fine Jewels adding grace to her perfect manicured nails. Predictably, her gorgeous ring came with a hefty price tag, wait for it... a whopping £100k.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
If the begum of Bollywood doesn’t have a rock that makes a statement, who will? The prince of Pataudi proposed to Kareena Kapoor Khan in 2012 with a 5-carat engagement ring that lived up to his stately title. Just in case you were wondering its price, the high shine ring costed approximately £75k at the time.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja tied the knot with Anand Ahuja in 2018 in lavish wedding celebrations in Mumbai. Her pear-shaped diamond on her engagement ring was just as extravagant. The mammoth beautifully-cut sparkler reportedly set the London-based businessman back almost £90k. So naturally, the actor flaunts it everywhere she goes.
Anushka Sharma
They say, the most special things are always worth waiting for. Clearly, Virat Kohli took this adage seriously. It took months for the cricketer to find the perfect diamond ring for Anushka Sharma. His search ended with a gorgeous piece by an Austrian jewellery designer. If reports are to be believed, the custom ring retailed at a colossal £100k.
Asin
Topping the chart for Bollywood’s most expensive rings is Asin’s ring that’s encrusted with a larger-than-life diamond costing a mind-boggling £600k. Her 20-carat solitaire engagement ring is the biggest and most expensive of them all. She tied the knot with Rahul Sharma in 2016, and ever since has worn the largest rock out there. The ring has the duos’ initials inscribed under the diamond and on the band of the ring, making it truly unique.
If you’re planning to pop the question soon or need to build your own rock collection, here’s all the inspiration you need.