Famous Engagement Rings in History

Famous Engagement Rings in History

Tom gave Katie a gorgeous rock in a fairy-tale proposal atop the Eiffel Tower. Audrey Hepburn had two rings she could switch out. See more star-inspired ring styles.

Katie Holmes: Rose Gold Ring
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Tom Cruise’s romantic, fairy-tale proposal to Katie on top of the Eiffel Tower was classic, but the real trend that he started was the rose gold engagement ring setting. Rose gold adds a vintage look that has since inspired countless engagement ring designs.

Audrey Hepburn: Stackable Rings
Audrey set the trend years ago in 1954. Mel Ferrer gave her two faceted wedding bands: one in rose gold, and one in white, so she could switch them out for different outfits and occasions.

Jacqueline Kennedy: Emerald Ring
Always a trendsetter, Jackie, with her emerald engagement ring surrounded by 2.88 carats of diamonds, made every Camelot Era girl want an emerald on her finger.

Elizabeth Taylor: Oversize Diamond Ring
Elizabeth Taylor’s ring from husband number six, Richard Burton, is still one of the most dazzling rocks we’ve ever seen.

Marilyn Monroe: Baguette Eternity Band
Joe DiMaggio proposed to Marilyn with a baguette-cut diamond eternity band. Its understated elegance is exactly why the style is still popular today