zhang ziyi's engagement ring

I was quite surprised when I first read that Zhang Ziyi 章子怡 was engaged. She's so private I didn't even know she was dating! Or, maybe in America, she just wasn't a big enough star to have that sort of press published. (Personally, I'd rather read about her engagement than to endure another cover story on any of the Hiltons/Lohans/Hills girls/etc., but you get the point.)

After much roving, I finally found pics of her gargantuous ring. I have no idea who made it, what cut it is, etc., but it's definitely a sparkler. (That double starfish ring is to die for, though!)


Congrats to her and her MOGUL fiancé, Aviv "Vivi" Nevo. Up until I read his name in Vogue, I had never heard of him, but as his outings w/ ZZ have been more frequent, he is starting to get into the spotlight himself. One example was via this investigative report from the New York Times. It appears, they are very interested in him, too!

As for the ring, even though it's so huge, it doesn't come off tacky at all. The design of the ring feels classic and stately, unlike Mariah's ring pop. :P Can't wait to see pics of her wedding, which is supposed to happen next year...!

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scarlett's engagement ring

I was only gone for a week, but another celeb gets engaged!? Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds may not be in the same caliber as Angelina and Brad, but have to say, they are both equally easy on the eyes. So what does a gorgeous guy buy for his gorgeous gal when he wants to make things official? A very simple solitaire ring (by celebrity standards, anyways...have you seen Mariah's ring lately?).

Wouldn't you know it, but this ring is actually very old-fashioned, in terms of a single diamond, with a yellow gold band, not the white gold or platinum that one would expect, and it's actually very charming. I can't find any clearer pics of the ring than these for now, but I think this ring says a lot about this couple. They are obviously not flashy, but quite traditional, which is refreshing for Hollywood standards. I wonder if they will actually have a wedding, since Ryan's engagement to Alanis Morissette only ended in a break-up.


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mariah's engagement ring

With rumors swirling about whether or not Mariah Carey tied the knot with Nick Cannon, here are some up-close-and-personal pics of the ring, designed by Jacob & Co. It's giant and gaudy and blinding, but I think it suits her diva attitude.

"The ring is crafted from platinum and features a square emerald cut fancy light pink diamond as the center stone surrounded by 58 intense pink diamonds and two half moon diamonds on each side. The center stone alone weighs 10 carats, and the total carat weight of the ring is 17 carats. It's valued at $2.5 million."

Not sure about those "tabs" flanking the sides of the emerald-cut stone. I think one center stone would have been elegant and pretty enough, but I guess they weren't going for elegance, were they?!?


Pink diamonds are so purdy...

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musicians rocking their bling...

Fresh from my friend's wedding, which was long and beautiful and rowdy and perfect, I am still harboring the wedding high. Does it help that I caught the bouquet during the bouquet toss? I received many congrats from the other girls while my honey looked away...haha...

Anyhow, I don't have a ring to show off, but some celebs as of late do. I love seeing the glam jewels, 'cause who in reality that I know would walk around with 5 carat stones?

Ashlee Simpson is wearing this gorgeous ring, which I believe is an Asscher halo (but correct me if I'm wrong). It's so bright and sparkly and classic, I'm jealous! Pete Wentz has surprisingly traditional taste.


Carmen Electra, in the meanwhile, is sporting a black diamond ring. I definitely don't like this as much. The black diamond looks more like an onyx here, and the clear diamonds along the band don't really complement it. I think if there was a halo around the black diamond, maybe that would make it pop more. But it most definitely suits this very dark, goth couple.


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