Mariah Carey: singer, songwriter, icon. She has travelled the world and experienced more than many people can even begin to imagine and, therefore, has had her fair share of relationships over the years. She was very candid in her autobiography and shares some of her thoughts and feelings in her hit many songs. While this fabulous ring didn’t end up being forever, it was definitely a spectacular moment in time that deserves to be celebrated.
Obsessed: Design Your Own Mariah Carey Engagement Ring
Her vision of love encompasses all things luxurious, so, it was no surprise that James Packer chose to propose to her with a 35-carat emerald cut diamond platinum engagement ring, flanked with tapered baguettes.
That’s right, a whopping 35 carat diamond engagement ring, which is reported to have cost Packer in the region of £7.5 million ($10 million). Here’s a close up of the centre diamond on this impressive piece of jewellery. A sweet, sweet fantasy indeed.
Packer designed the ring together with jewellery designer Wilfredo Rosado, a close friend of Carey’s, who said: ‘it’s an epic ring for an epic time in her life.’
The dynamic lines and faceting structure of the emerald cut diamond are complemented by the tapered side baguettes, giving Carey’s engagement ring a distinctly vintage feel, inspired by jewellery from the Hollywood glamour era of design.
The Utopia
The Utopia features a 1-carat emerald cut diamond with accompanying tapered baguettes, set in platinum and would retail for around £6,000, allowing you to have your very own hero engagement ring at a far more attainable price. Of course, you could choose a centre stone of a lower carat weight to fit your price point and the ring’s striking and classic design would remain.
You can also include elements of the original ring if you’re inspired to have your own engagement ring design that will have you saying ‘I can’t live, if living is without you.’ Below is a selection of our collection rings that would satisfy emerald cut lovers while maintaining a clean and classic aesthetic.
