Whether their marriages last or not, celebrities do have a lot more moolah to spare when splurging on wedding rings. Even the humblest of celebrity wedding rings cost way more than your average family car. Case in point, the 4-carat diamond ring given to Drew Barrymore back in 2012 by her then fiancé Will Kopelman. That ring was worth $80,000, a bargain considering how much celebrities usually spend on wedding rings. Pushing the boundaries of what’s considered over-the-top or extravagant, these wedding rings are often fitted with giant solitaires big enough to be used as emergency signaling devices. As average Joes, we get to observe and enjoy while our favorite Hollywood personalities spend millions on things we couldn’t even fathom. To give you the scoop on the people who wore the most expensive rings on the red carpet, here’re 5 most extravagant Hollywood wedding rings of all time.
Elizabeth Taylor: Elizabeth Taylor’s 33.19-carat diamond ring was gifted to her by Richard Burton. Even though it’s not technically a wedding ring, we have no choice but to feature it on our list. While that was a gift, Taylor got a 30-carat diamond wedding ring when she married Michael Todd back in 1957. Two, 30 carat diamond rings! Definitely a feat that would make Cleopatra proud. While her 30-carat wedding ring was sold at a 2011 auction for $3.7 million, the 33.19-carat nearly flawless ring went for a whopping $8.8 million.
Beyonce: With an estimated price-tag of $5 million, Beyoncé’s 18-carat engagement ring given to her by Jay Z is surely one of the most expensive rings ever seen on the red carpet. The ring has a split-shank design, with an emerald-cut stone.
Kim Kardashian West: We all know about Kanye’s larger than life marriage proposal that involved renting out an entire freakin stadium. In a setting so grand, there was no question in anyone’s mind that Kanye would go above and beyond to get the most exclusive engagement ring money could buy. Presenting a 15-carat ring featuring a cushion-cut diamond, he certainly didn’t disappoint. The ring is currently estimated to be worth more than $8 million. At those prices, you can get a mansion on Miami beach. Let that sink in for a while.
Jennifer Lopez: J. Lo was presented a 4.5-carat diamond wedding ring by her ex-husband Ben Affleck. The cost of that ring is estimated to be $1.2 million. Surprisingly, that’s not the ring that got her featured on this list. What helped her make it to our list is the ring she got when marrying Marc Anthony. This 8.5-carat ring features a blue diamond centerpiece and is estimated to be worth $4.1 million.
Mariah Carey: When it comes to sporting large diamond rings, no one beats Mariah on the red carpet. Crafted by Wilfredo Rosado, her 35-carat diamond-platinum ring is a monstrous jewel that’s fit for royalty. The ring costs an estimated $10 million and was given to her by casino mogul James Packer.
