Engagement Rings & Weddings
Red Carpet Romance:
The Best Place For Celebrities to Debut An Engagement Ring
By Hannah Militano, June 30, 2025
For A-listers, there’s no better place to debut a diamond
engagement ring than the red carpet.
Lewis Hamilton, Rihanna, Colman Domingo, and Zendaya attend the Met Gala 2025 Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Getty Images)
Isn’t it serendipitous when engagement season runs in tandem with awards season? The red carpet has always had a love affair with diamonds, but an engagement ring debut is something extra special.
The methods of a grand engagement ring reveal have evolved over time. Centuries ago, painted portraits were utilized to depict a subject wearing her diamond engagement ring to signal forthcoming nuptials. From medieval portraits to royal press conferences, stars have changed how they choose to show off their sparklers. These days, many are opting for more informal Instagram announcements. But nothing says Hollywood glamour like a red carpet ring debut.
Meet the Experts
Sophie Priolo is the Owner & Director of Operations of Sofia Jewelry. The family-owned boutique in the Bay Area specializes in bespoke designs and is responsible for Lady Gaga’s natural diamond engagement ring.
Stephanie Gottlieb is a GIA-certified gemologist and the founder of her namesake NYC-based jewelry brand, launched in 2013. With over a decade of industry experience, Gottlieb has earned a loyal following, designing custom pieces for clients like Taylor Swift and Justin Theroux.
Zendaya’s Cushion-Cut Diamond East-West Set Engagement Ring on the Golden Globes Red Carpet
Zendaya set the internet ablaze at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, gracefully floating down the red carpet in a custom Louis Vuitton gown. As a Global Brand Ambassador for the Italian jewelry house Bulgari, Zendaya was expectedly dazzling in Bulgari High Jewelry. But eagle-eyed fans noticed a mystery diamond ring on that special left ring finger that didn’t seem to be from Bulgari. The unexpected detail sent engagement rumors soaring, with many speculating that the Euphoria actress may be engaged to her Spider-Man co-star and longtime boyfriend, Tom Holland. The ring bore a striking resemblance to one by UK-based designer Jessica McCormack.
The roughly 5-carat, east-west set, elongated cushion-cut natural diamond ring is set in a Georgian-style, button-back setting. Sources confirmed Zendaya’s engagement to Tom Holland the day after the awards ceremony.
Selena Gomez’s Diamond Engagement Ring on the Red Carpet
Elsewhere on the red carpet, Selena Gomez walked alongside her new fiancé, Benny Blanco. Drenched in Tiffany & Co. diamonds for the special occasion, Gomez flashed her new marquise-cut diamond engagement ring, set on a pavé diamond band. The star first shared the happy news on Instagram in December. She publicly displayed the sparkler at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards, where she accepted the Vanguard Award alongside her Emilia Pérez castmates.
Beyoncé’s Diamond Engagement Ring Update on the Mufasa Premiere Red Carpet
In December, Beyoncé attended the LA premiere of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King to support her daughter Blue Ivy. The songstress wore a metallic Balmain gown, but her luminescent three-stone diamond engagement ring is what caught everyone’s eye. The sculptural sparkler features an elongated emerald-cut diamond, sandwiched between two trapezoid side stones in a gold setting. There’s still the question of whether it’s a replacement ring or her original stone has been recut and set with additional diamonds.
Jay-Z first proposed to Beyoncé with an emerald-cut diamond engagement ring, set in a micro-pave split-shank band, designed by Lorraine Schwartz. The diamond weighed between 18 and 24 carats and was estimated to be worth about $5 million.
Lady Gaga’s Oval Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring on the Venice Film Festival Red Carpet
Lady Gaga turned heads when her vaporetto pulled up to the docks of Hotel Cipriani for the 2024 Venice Film Festival to promote her film, Joker: Folie à Deux, with a gob-smacking oval-shaped natural diamond engagement ring alongside her fiancé, Michael Polansky. Then came the inimitable red carpet debut. Mother Monster strode into the fray at Sala Grande beside Polansky in her signature shocking style. But no matter how dramatic her ball gown, how theatrical her black lace headpiece, or how dazzling her suite of Tiffany & Co. jewels, Lady Gaga’s oval-shaped diamond instantly became the talk of the town.
The ring was designed and crafted by Sofia Jewelry, a family-owned boutique in the Bay Area, specializing in bespoke designs. The band features an amalgam of 18-karat white and rose gold, with a gradual ombré effect of pavé set natural pink diamonds. The captivating oval-shaped diamond sits above a diamond hidden halo, adding an extra layer of luxury.
“Seeing Lady Gaga and Michael looking so happy and stunning while proudly showing off her engagement ring on the red carpet was a surreal moment,” owner Sophie Priolo tells Only Natural Diamonds. “We are all a small, family-owned jewelry store, and are humbled that they trusted us with such an incredible honor,” she says.
Nicole Brydon Bloom’s Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring on the Venice Film Festival Red Carpet
Surprisingly, Lady Gaga was not the only one to debut her engagement ring at the film festival this year. Justin Theroux and his now wife, Nicole Brydon Bloom, revealed news of their engagement on the red carpet, shortly after the actual proposal in Italy. The couple attended the premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, where Bloom wore her new custom 4-carat, flawless emerald cut diamond engagement ring by designer Stephanie Gottlieb. Set in platinum with an 18-karat yellow gold inlay, the ring includes Bloom and Theroux’s birthstones embedded within the band.
“It was surreal,” Gottlieb tells Only Natural Diamonds. “Designing such a meaningful custom ring for Justin and Nicole was already an honor, but seeing it debut on the Venice Film Festival red carpet took it to another level. That moment—so full of glamour, love, and emotion—felt like the perfect stage for the next chapter of their story to publicly begin. I’ll never forget it.”
Phoebe Dynevor’s Oval Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring on the Met Gala Red Carpet
At the 2024 Met Gala, Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor announced her engagement to producer Cameron Fuller, sporting her new diamond ring on that finger. The approximately 3-carat oval diamond is set in a vintage-inspired silver-topped gold ‘collet’ setting with a yellow gold band, designed by Jessica McCormack from the Button Back Bar collection.
Not the first celeb to share engagement news on the iconic Met Steps, both Kate Hudson and Diane Kruger showed off their new diamond rings at the 2021 Costume Institute Benefit. Hudson hit the red carpet with her elongated cushion-cut, fancy light brown diamond, set east-west-style on a petite rose gold band from her partner, Danny Fujikawa. The couple took to Instagram to announce the betrothal that same day.
Adele’s Pear-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring on the BRIT Awards Red Carpet
Similarly, Adele sparked a flurry of engagement rumors when she glided across the red carpet at the 2022 BRIT Awards in London. The soulful songstress embodied Old Hollywood glamour in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé black velvet off-the-shoulder gown with a plunging neckline. Her jewels included Art Deco style pear-shaped diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz, and a massive pear-shaped diamond ring on her left ring finger. The appearance left everyone wondering if her sports agent boyfriend, Rich Paul, had popped the question.
Over two years later, Adele finally confirmed her engagement to Paul while performing in Munich during her 2024 summer residency. During the concert, a fan held up a sign asking Adele to marry them. She reportedly responded to the offer, saying, “I can’t marry you – because I’m already getting married!”
The act of revealing your engagement ring on the red carpet could be seen as a power move. Many might opt out of wearing it along with their predetermined suites of jewels, but going against the grain commands attention and makes the moment. It keeps us on our toes, teasing the question, ‘Is she or isn’t she engaged!?’ Between the anticipation of waiting for confirmation of an engagement and the rumor mill swirling on social media, nothing gets people talking like a diamond ring. Besides, there’s nothing better than flashing lights and twinkling diamonds.
