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Style 24-7: A Decent Proposal

Get inspired to tie the knot with these "notice-me" engagement rings.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Ciara and Future
Ciara and Future
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Emerald Cut

1 carat emerald cut diamond with accent diamonds in 14-karat white gold, Anello, $1,700, overstock.com.

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Kim and Kanye West

The original whopping 15-carat stunner was this cushion-cut style Kanye West proposed to Kim with. The flawless D clarity Lorraine Schwartz ring was made to “look like the diamond was floating on air,” says West. A simple yet not-so-simple style.

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Naya Rivera and Big Sean

Naya Rivera was a lucky lady earlier this month, receiving a proposal from rapper Big Sean. A princess cut diamond with a halo setting estimated at 4-carats is certainly a pretty ring fit for a girl’s girl.

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Square Biz

1/2 carat diamond square frame engagement ring in 10k white gold, Zales, $680, zales.com.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Newly weds John Legend and Chrissy Teigan have also found a home for a pretty cushion cut stone with a diamond adorned band –– a style that’s both elegant and classic.

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Jay-Z and Beyonce
Jay Z and Beyoncé
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Crystal Clear

2.5-carat cubic zirconia in 14k white gold, Ziamond, $995, ziamond.com.

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz

If you’re a bit of a colorful personality then Alicia Keys canary yellow diamond from hubby Swizz Beatz is the golden ticket!

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Mimi does nothing small! Better yet, she can thank her hubby Nick Cannon for the $2.5 million Jacob & Co. ring with a pink emerald cut center diamond and 58 pink diamonds surrounding it. Super feminine and fancy!

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LaLa and Carmelo Anthony

On Lala’s birthday, Knicks star Carmelo Anthony upgraded his wife’s engagement ring to a 20-carat one with a blinged out band. If you’re in the market for a show-stopping statement piece, this is it!

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Savannah Brinson and LeBron James

LeBron James spared no expense on his high school sweetheart Savannah Brinson when he popped the question with this 7-carat pear shaped style with classic tapered baguette sides.

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Perfect Pear

Round brilliant cut tear drop ring in platinum, $999, costco.com.

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Alexis and Amar’e Stoudemire
Amar’e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch
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Brandy and Ryan Press

We were all gushing when we heard Ryan Press proposed to our favorite R&B diva, Brandy, with a sweet round-cut style enveloped in diamonds from every angle.

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Round About

Round pave zirconia engagement ring, Swarovski, $479, macys.com.

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Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry
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Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Cory Hardrict

This sweet twin sister received a ring from husband Cory Hardrict that was anything but understated. A sizeable solitaire flanked by smaller diamonds, plus a triple decker diamond band shows Tia’s love is big enough.

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Tamera Mowry-Housley and Adam Housley

She may be a twin, but her taste in diamonds is anything but identical to her sisters. Adam Housely presented his wife with a limited edition twisted vintage design by Virragio. An oldey but goodie.

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NeNe and Greg Leakes

She’s rich, would you expect anything less? Absolutely not. Nene flaunts her nouveau riche style and re-kindled love to Greg in a ring that takes the cake with 26-carats! Enough said.

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Pretty Pile-Up

1 1/3 carat round diamond with baguettes set 14K white gold diamond setting,$3,800, jared.com.

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