Kim Kardashian’s $2 million engagement ring
On Wednesday, news emerged that Kim Kardashian and basketballer Kris Humphries are engaged. Well, Humphries sure must’ve liked what he saw in Kardashian, because it has been revealed that he put a $2 million ring on it.
According to celebrity news website TMZ, Kardashian’s engagement ring is “worth almost half as much as her Beverly Hills mansion”.
Lorraine Schwartz, a long-time friend of the Kardashians, designed the ring, which features a 16.5 carat emerald-cut white diamond flanked by two 2-carat trapezoids, for a total of 20.5 carats.
Kardashian shared her joy with her new engagement ring with People.
“In high school I went to Macy’s and bought this fake ring, my ‘perfect’ ring, and this is almost the exact same,” she said.
“It’s the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. It’s perfect.”
Kardashian added she wanted something that would be “her own,” distinct from sister Khloe’s $850,000, radiant-cut ring.
Humphries had a simple request when approaching Schwartz with what kind of engagement ring he wanted for his sweetheart.
“I just knew I wanted it to be big!” he told People.
Khloe Kardashian will not be the only sister married to an NBA baller!
On May 18th, 2011 Kris, (26) waited in the bedroom of Kimmy's (30), 4 million dollar Beverly Hills home until she came home. When she walked in he had rose petals that spelled out "Will You Marry Me?" and the reality star said "Yes."
The ring you ask...a whopping 20.5 custom designed ring by Lorraine Schwartz. That is 2 MILLION DOLLARS PEOPLE! Half of her house! Kris has since commented to PEOPLE, "I knew I wanted it to be big. Her sister Khloe's is a stunning 9 carats, but has nothing on Kimmy's, which is said to be the finest quality and clarity.
How did Kim, who was publicly let down by her long time ex-boyfriend Reggie Bush take the surprise? "I didn't expect this at all. I was in such shock. I never thought it would happen at home, and I never thought now."