Numerous reports have confirmed that Lauren Sánchez is engaged to Jeff Bezos. The couple has been dating since 2019.
The Amazon boss reportedly proposed to the media personality as they sailed around the Mediterranean on board his $500 million (£402 million) yacht.
The couple were photographed together over the weekend smiling on the yacht at the Cannes Film Festival – and Lauren was rocking a diamond sparkler on her ring finger.
Engagement ring experts at UK retailer Steven Stone have taken a close look at the sparkler and revealed what we know so far…
It’s easy to see that Lauren’s sparkler is quite a substantial ring – featuring what looks like a 20ct cushion cut diamond on a platinum band.
While they experienced a decline in popularity during the early to mid-20th century, cushion cut diamonds have seen a resurgence in recent years, becoming a sought-after choice for engagement rings.
Popular among people seeking a balance between classic and contemporary styles in their jewellery, notable figures including Kim Kardashian, Mariah Carey and Meghan Markle have all been recipients of the elegant and versatile shape – placing Lauren in esteemed company.
As Jeff is the world’s third richest man, it’s highly that the diamond taking centre stage in Lauren’s ring is a D colour, which is the most expensive and rarest diamond colour grade. D colour diamonds appear colourless both to the naked eye and under magnification.
The diamond is also likely to be VVS quality. Despite having some inclusions, VVS quality diamonds are considered to have excellent clarity and are one step away from being internally flawless.
“Lauren Sanchez’s engagement ring from Jeff Bezos features what looks like a 20ct cushion cut diamond on a platinum band.
Considering Jeff is the world’s third richest man, the diamond is likely to be a D colour – the most expensive and rarest diamond colour grade, D colour diamonds appear colourless both to the naked eye and under magnification. It’s also likely to be VVS quality – despite having some inclusions, VVS quality diamonds are considered to have excellent clarity and are one step away from being internally flawless.
After a dip in popularity during the mid-20th century, cushion cut diamonds have made a strong comeback and are now favoured for engagement rings. Notable figures like Kim Kardashian, Mariah Carey and Meghan Markle have all been recipients – placing Lauren in esteemed company.
To say that Lauren’s ring is impressive would be a huge understatement! I’d estimate it to be worth a staggering $3.5 million.”
maxwell stone, leading diamond expert, steven stone
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