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When it comes to celebrity wedding bling, it doesn’t really get any better than Beyoncé’s engagement ring. Designed by jeweler to the stars Lorraine Schwartz, the sparkler is a 24-carat flawless emerald-cut diamond ring with a split band, which is estimated to be worth a whopping $5 million.
While incredibly glamorous, the ring is also a timeless piece that just goes with everything, and it would give any red carpet jewels a run for their money. Queen Bey has been wearing it since Jay-Z proposed over 10 years ago, and it is so special that it deserves to be admired from every angle.
While some celebrities have gone the extra mile by either slightly tweaking their original rings or building a whole collection of them over time (we’re looking at you and your 14 different styles, Victoria Beckham), others like Beyoncé have simply stayed faithful to the original ring they were given — and once you get a closer look at the queen-worthy diamond, you’ll understand why nothing else would have topped it.
Ahead, zoom in on some of the times Beyoncé gave us a peek at her incredible engagement ring. If it’s a style that has you dreaming of your own happy ending, then why not shop a similar version for yourself? We found different pieces at a variety of price points that we think she would approve of.
Beyoncé at the Premiere of Cadillac Records
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When Beyoncé attended the premiere of Cadillac Records in 2008, her engagement ring accessorised her black ensemble.
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Beyoncé at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards
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At the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2009, Beyoncé stunned in an embellished Elie Saab gown, which she accessorised with a jaw-dropping necklace, gold heels by Brian Atwood, and, of course, her engagement ring.
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Beyoncé at the 14th Annual Saks Fifth Avenue’s Unforgettable Evening
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Beyoncé’s engagement ring sparkled against her black dress at the 14th Annual Saks Fifth Avenue’s Unforgettable Evening in 2009.
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Beyoncé at the 81st Academy Awards
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Later that year, Beyoncé wore a black and gold mermaid-style gown by House of Deréon to the Oscars. In terms of accessories, she kept things simple with her engagement ring on her left hand, and a statement-making gold ring on the right.
Beyoncé in Vienna, Austria
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A year after marrying Jay-Z in a very private ceremony, Beyoncé showed off her engagement ring while out and about in Vienna, Austria.
Beyoncé in Paris, France
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Beyoncé’s stunning ring was front and centre when she and Jay-Z celebrated their third wedding anniversary in Paris.
Beyoncé at the US Open
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The world got another glimpse of the 18-carat ring when Beyoncé attended the men’s tennis final at the US Open in 2011.
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