Big news for Selena Gomez: she’s engaged to record producer Benny Blanco! The “Love You Like a Love Song” star shared the exciting update on Instagram, flaunting her stunning engagement ring featuring a huge marquise diamond on a sparkling band. Her caption? Just “Forever begins now…” Looks like marquise cuts are about to make a comeback in 2025!
The ring, estimated to be worth between $200,000 and $1 million features a marquise-shaped diamond stone set on pavé shoulders. The choice of a marquise cut, known for its elongated silhouette, not only enhances the ring’s overall elegance but also evokes a sense of boldness that aligns perfectly with the edgy aesthetic often associated with Gomez’s music. This design could very well be a subtle nod to her hit song “Good For You,” which celebrates confidence and empowerment.
Boasting of a fascinating history, the ring that dates back to the 18th century during the reign of King Louis XV of France. The Dionysian concept originated when King Louis XV commissioned a diamond resembling the smile of his chief mistress, the Marchioness de Pompadour. Their relationship lasted from 1745 to 1751, and she moved to a ground-floor residence where she remained a trusted confidante and patron of the arts.
Other A-listers who got engaged with the marquise-shaped ring include Jackie Kennedy, the First Lady, who tied the knot with Aristotle Onassis, who gifted her the “Lesotho III,” a dazzling 40-carat marquise-cut diamond ring, in 1968. This gem marked a dramatic shift in her life from politics to high society. Fast forward to 1998, when David Beckham wowed his then-girlfriend Victoria Adams with a three-carat marquise diamond ring, a key moment in their romance. In 2002, pop culture icon Jennifer Lopez received a breathtaking six-carat marquise diamond engagement ring from Ben Affleck, capturing the essence of their fiery love and the media storm that followed.
