There have been many iconic engagement rings over time. From Princess Kate’s sapphire and diamond quantity from Princess Diana’s assortment to Beyonce’s monumental diamond sparkler, we’re spoilt for selection in the case of spectacular rings.
But one which is probably not on everybody’s radar is the ring that former tennis champ Anna Kournikova, 42, was gifted by her long-term associate ‘Hero’ singer Enrique Iglesias, 48. Though many have contested whether or not it was an engagement ring because the pair have been famously dismissive of marriage plans, the spectacular sparkly quantity is a romantic present that must be seen to be believed.
© GettyAnna, who has been with Enrique since 2001, was noticed on the 2004 World Team Tennis match in Kansas City sporting the ring that sparked the concept the pair may need obtained engaged. The ring was a sizeable pink diamond between two smaller (utilizing the time period ‘small’ liberally right here) diamonds.
© GettyJewellery professional from Acotis Jewellery Mike Shotton tells HELLO! in regards to the significance of the chosen stones. “The centrepiece of the ring is a pink pear-shaped 11-carat diamond bordered by trillion-cut diamonds on the edges,” he explains.
“Pear-shaped diamonds traditionally symbolise independence and empowerment, [Enrique] Iglesias may have chosen the ring as a nod to the individual strength his partner has as a sports champion and beauty icon, showcasing her ability to embody the spirit of a strong independent woman.”
© GettyNot solely is Anna’s ring extremely spectacular, it has an incredible origin story. “The pink diamond is from the Argyle mine in Australia where some of the most incredible pink diamonds come from in the world,” says Edward Westnedge of Westnedge London. “At one stage it was the world’s biggest producer of coloured diamonds, but less than 0.1% were pink. They were praised for their brilliance and colour.”
© GettyHe provides: “The Argyle mine in Australia is now closed, so there are now fewer and fewer pink stones being found, so the rarity of pink diamonds is now already being seen in the market with prices only going upwards. With the size and intensity of the colour being what it is in this ring, this will be a very rare stone indeed.”
The distinctive stone in Anna’s ring solely provides to the great thing about the piece which Edward estimates to be value £4 million ($5,000). The ring additionally speaks to a wider jewelry development on the horizon so if you are on the lookout for the most popular new engagement ring, take notes.
© Getty“We’ve seen a trend over the last couple of years that has definitely leaned towards oval shaped stones in engagement rings, but we are seeing more and more people move away from this recently,” Edward explains.
© Shutterstock“Couples are often looking for something unique so want to follow trends but have a unique element and a nice way to keep this elongated shape but to be a little bit unique is to go for a pear shape.”
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The New York Post reported that the ‘Bailando’ singer has advised reporters, I all the time attempt [to propose] however she pays me no consideration.” Meanwhile, the mother-of-three told People that she is “by no means getting married”. More energy to her, her unbelievable ring will nonetheless go down in historical past as some of the spectacular of our time.
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