Selena Gomez’s Engagement Ring Has A Sentimental Message

ICYMI: Selena Gomez just got engaged to her long-term boyfriend (now fiance) Benny Blanco. The Rare Beauty founder shared the news on her Instagram feed earlier today, with the caption ‘forever begins now’ – as well as a dazzling photo of the ring itself. And while we wait on news of the star’s upcoming nuptials, we have plenty of time to analyse her new jewellery to our heart’s content. Here’s everything we know about Selena Gomez’s engagement ring, plus the meaning behind the design.

Everything We Know About Selena Gomez’s Engagement Ring

It’s A Diamond Ring

And not just any old diamond ring. Benny Blanco proposed with a marquise diamond – estimated to be somewhere between four and six carats – set on a gold pavé band, which is adorned with smaller diamonds. This placement of smaller stones creates a halo effect, which boosts the luminosity of the central diamond.

And It’s A Nod To Selena’s Song ‘Good For You’

Selena Gomez fans will already know that the diamond on her engagement ring is actually a sweet reference to her music career – more specifically, the line ‘I’m on my marquise diamonds / I’m a marquise diamond’ in the 2015 song ‘Good for You’. This no doubt made it an all the more sentimental ring for the couple.

 

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Marquise Diamonds Are A Rare Cut

While they’ll surely prove popular now, marquise diamonds haven’t always had the same celebration as other cuts. Accounting for less that five percent of all diamonds currently sold, its limited market share makes it a slightly rarer diamond to use for engagement jewellery.

But there’s also a uniqueness to the shape itself. ‘A marquise cut offers a unique blend: it combines the sharpness of pointed corners with the softer, rounded curves of its belly,’ notes NYC-based jewellery designer and founder of Zahn-Z Jewelry, Hiba Husayni. ‘This distinct balance makes it a versatile choice for those seeking something different and unique.’

With A Romantic History

Marquise diamonds date back to the 18th century – with the first commissioned by King Louis XV of France for his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour. It’s thought that the king ordered a jeweller to create a diamond that matched the shape of his mistress’s lips, as a symbol of their romance.

A number of modern love stories are connected to the marquise diamond. Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez and now Selena Gomez have all worn engagement rings with this cut, suggesting it could be the next big nuptial jewellery trend.

Benny Blanco Proposed On A Romantic Picnic

So how did the proposal go down? While we don’t have the exact details, a post shared by Selena Gomez on her Instagram shows a close-up of her ring, followed by a photo of the couple sat on a picnic blanket next to Taco Bell containers, on what looks like a set complete with faux grass and city skylines. It was here, on this casual-looking date, that Benny Blanco proposed.

When Is The Wedding?

We likely won’t find out any more details about Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding until the event itself has passed, as is the trend with other celebrities. Keep your eyes peeled for the wedding photos…