Famous People and Their Love of Diamonds

People have long heard the words, “A diamond is forever“, which it is. Throughout history, many rich and famous people have wowed the public with amazing diamonds, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, tiaras, and more. Without doubt, famous people have a significant love for diamonds, creating a fairytale that the majority of people can only appreciate from afar.

• Although diamond engagement rings are a normal part of today’s society, the first engagement ring was actually documented in 1477. In medieval Europe, Maximilian I of Austria had an amazing diamond ring created for Mary of Burgundy, his future wife. Today, people can learn more about this ring, as well as the couple’s happy marriage in a book entitled, Book of Hours.
• Then in 1953, which was known as the “wedding of the year”, the future John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline. Her diamond engagement ring was a full two carat stone designed with an emerald. The contrast in stones was stunning and responsible for many other people using a variety of stones in an engagement ring. Her engagement ring along with the gorgeous, cream colored taffeta gown and rose point lace veil, as well as her pearl and diamond bracelet made her one of the most spectacular weddings of all time.
• Another famous diamond was the 12 carat, emerald cut diamond engagement ring offered to Grace Kelly by her future husband, the Prince of Monaco, Rainier. In fact, Grace Kelly was so enthralled with her ring that she would go on to wear it in her 1956 High Society film. At that time, it is stated that Bing Crosby approached her and looking at the ring stated, “Some stone – did you mine it yourself?” To complement her diamond engagement ring, the Prince gave her a beautiful pre-wedding gift of a diamond and pearl necklace, earring, and bracelet set by the famous designer, Fan Cleef and Arpel.
• Of course, the King of rock and roll, Elvis Presley also ranks high in his choice of diamonds given to his bride, Priscilla. The diamond ring had a 3.5 carat center encased with 21 additional but smaller diamonds.
• Sharon Osbourne is another famous person who loves diamonds, many given to her by her rocker husband, Ozzy. The interesting thing about her choices in diamond jewelry is that she prefers a more whimsical look, which includes her famous diamond bow tie necklace.
• Madonna and Brittany Spears are two people who also take diamonds to an entirely new and fun level. For instance, both wore a pave diamond initial necklace valued around $13,000 when they presented at the 2003 MTV music awards. Since that time, people have shown tremendous interest in owning their own diamond initial necklace such as those designed by Neil Lane.
• Even people that are unpretentious love diamonds. Take Jennifer Aniston as a prime example. She is a simple person but someone who has incredible taste. The great thing about diamonds worn by Jennifer is that they are so diverse from whimsical to chic to elegant. For instance, when Jennifer attended The Good Girl premier, she wore a gorgeous circle disk necklace. However, it was her engagement ring from Brad Pitt, designed by him, that was so spectacular. Made from white gold with 20 diamonds encircling it and with names engraved on the inside, this ring also became a loved style that other people copied.
• Halle Berry – For the 60th Golden Globe Awards, Halle complemented her ice blue evening gown with more than $5 millions of diamonds, blue and white. In fact, one was a 26-carat diamond ring coupled with a 30-carat, pear shaped pendant, all beautifully designed by the renowned Harry Winston.
• Bonnie Hunt is another celebrity that wears diamonds well. For example, one of the most incredible pieces of diamond jewelry worn was another design by Harry Winston, which included diamond earrings worth $40,000 and a flower diamond bracelet valued at $30,000.
• Queen Latifa is not one that flaunts diamonds but she did have a show stopper when she proudly wore a 73-carat diamond necklace and matching earrings of Chopard designs.
• Of course, many celebrities and famous people wear fabulous and rare diamonds while on the red carpet for main events. Some of the most gorgeous diamonds were worn by Penelope Cruz, Kathy Griffin, and Cate Blanchett.
  • Some of the most popular diamond jewelry includes chandelier earrings, which are common on the red carpet, specifically for the Academy and Golden Globe Awards.
  • While diamond jewelry is the most common thing people think of when they think of diamonds, there have been other designs to include the 2002, $1 million Oscar shoes worn by Laura Elena Herring. These amazing shoes were the design of Stuart Weitzman, which were created with 464 diamonds, two, 5-carat pear shaped diamonds, and two, 1.5 round shaped diamonds, all on shoes made from spun platinum.
  • Even the Oscar diamond gown worth $5 million would be hard to beat. Worn by Jules Asner, this gown was created with 5,000, .25-carat diamonds called “Hearts of Fire”.

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