All About Grace Kelly’s Engagement Ring
Celebrities inspire us–especially when it comes to beauty, fashion, and trends. One iconic celebrity who never fails to impress is actress Grace Kelly. Her beauty, talent, classic style, and fairytale life inspire people to this day…almost 70 years after her historical engagement to Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
Before we dive into the ring details, let’s cover a little background about this monumental engagement. Prince Rainier III met Grace Kelly at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955. They were captivated by one another, and he proposed seven months later. Prince Rainier traveled to the actress's hometown in Philadelphia that Christmas to propose. After a yearlong romance, the couple married in an extravagant royal wedding in 1956.
Grace Kelly’s engagement ring from Prince Rainier III of Monaco made history because of its size and cost at the time. Grace Kelly’s famous engagement ring is a 10.48-carat Cartier ring, and it’s one of the priciest pieces of celebrity jewelry in history. The incredible ring cost $4,060,000 in 1956. Today, the diamond ring would cost about $38,866,738. The spectacular ring features an emerald-cut diamond flanked by two baguette-cut side stones that’s set in platinum. Threestone rings like Grace’s symbolize the past, present and future of the relationship. It’s an iconic design that has inspired today’s celebrity engagement rings, such as Amal Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, and Liz Taylor.
With Clarity Alternatives
If you’re intrigued by Grace Kelly’s engagement ring, you’ll love the rings we gathered. Many of these designs feature three-stone rings of varying styles. You can customize by selecting the metal and the size/cut of the center stone (platinum or 14K or 18K rose, yellow, or white gold).
Three Stone Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring
This three-stone ring looks like Grace Kelly’s ring with some additional round diamonds along the band. The setting features a total of 0.46 carats of accent diamonds. The emerald-cut center stone (in your choice of 0.25 to 10 carats) is a three-stone style with classic tapered baguettes and round pavé stones.
Princess Accent Diamond Engagement Ring
This elegant three-stone setting features 0.28 carats of princess cut diamonds that complement the center stone. In addition, it has seven princess cut diamonds on either side of the center three stones. Select the center diamond size (0.25 to 10 carats) that fits your preferences and budget.
Something Blue Iris Three Stone Engagement Ring
If you want a touch of color, check out this setting. The pear, lab-created blue sapphires add a splash of color to this classic three-stone engagement ring. It’s inspired by the pear-shaped petal of an Iris flower, and this engagement ring is elevated with its hidden diamond accent adorning the basket. Select your ideal center diamond in 0.5 to 5 carats.
Three Stone Kite Gallery Classic Engagement Ring
This ring will have everyone looking with its harmonious blend of structure and pizzazz. The slim, shiny band is topped by three glittering stones. You select the size of the center stone (0.5 to 5 carats). Beneath the diamonds is an attractive kite-inspired gallery that brings a modern, geometric edge to the ring.
Three Stone Marquise Fine Line Engagement Ring
The slim band and double-claw set center stone add a modern feel to this classic design. The setting features two marquise diamond side stones to perfectly frame your center stone (0.25 to 5 carats). The setting features 0.33 carats of diamonds, and you can select the metal of your choice.
Parting Note
While it’s fun to admire celebrity engagement rings, you want an engagement ring that’s unique to you. It should represent you, your relationship, and be the ring you’ve dreamed up. THat’s where With Clarity’s customization can help. You can affordably customize the ring of your dreams. It’s also important to be able to try on your custom ring, which is what With Clarity offers with their Home Previewprogram. You get to see, touch, and wear two engagement rings to see which fits your style the best. Additionally, they provide free shipping, easy returns, lifetime warranty, and consultation time with real diamond experts to ensure your engagement ring shopping experience is super easy!
FAQs
What was special about Grace Kelly’s engagement ring?
Not only was Grace Kelly’s engagement ring beautiful, it was historical because of the size of the center stone (10.48 carats) and hefty price tag in 1955. At the time, the ring was said to cost $4 million but today it would be worth $38 million.
What does a three stone engagement ring symbolize?
A three-stone ring symbolizes you and your loves’ past, present, and future. The ring’s center stone, usually the largest in the trio, symbolizes the couple’s present, while the ring’s side stones represent their past and future.
Is an emerald cut diamond a good choice for an engagement ring?
Emerald rings are an amazing choice for an engagement ring. This cut is hard to chip so it makes a durable choice for a cut that’s worn daily. It’s also a more affordable choice than other diamond cuts.
What is a baguette diamond?
Baguette diamonds are thin, long, rectangular-shaped gemstones. Most are rectangular, but you’ll see baguettes that are more square in shape as well. In general, the length to width ratio for baguettes is around 5:1.
