The sweet hidden meaning behind Selena Gomez’s engagement ring choice after Benny Blanco’s proposal
The sweet meaning behind Selena Gomez’s choice of an engagement ring has been revealed after her boyfriend Benny Blanco proposed.
The actress, 32, shocked fans on Wednesday when she announced that the record producer, 36, had dropped to one knee during a romantic late-night picnic.
Selena showed off her huge diamond ring and smiled widely as she extended her hand towards the camera.
The ring with an inlaid band has a Marquise diamond in the center, an oval cut shape that tapers to a point at both ends.
The jewelry appears to be a thoughtful nod to her 2015 hit Good for You with A$AP Rocky.
The lyrics read: “I’m on my marquise diamonds / I’m a marquise diamond / Might even make that Tiffany jealous.”
The sweet meaning behind Selena Gomez’s choice of engagement ring has been revealed after her boyfriend Benny Blanco proposed
The ring with an inlaid band has a Marquise diamond in the center, an oval cut shape that tapers to a point at both ends
It has been revealed that the stunning ring could be worth more than £800,000 ($1 million).
Laura Taylor, jeweler specializing in engagement and wedding rings at Lorel Diamonds, told MailOnline: ‘Benny’s engagement ring for Selena is an exquisite and timeless design, perfectly suited to her style.
‘The ring features an incredible center marquise-cut diamond, estimated at approximately 8 carats, set on a yellow gold pavé band.
‘The marquise cut, with its elongated and pointed shape, is a statement choice, known for its sparkle and the way it elongates the finger, creating a striking and elegant look.’
The marquise cut dates back to the 18th century when King Louis XV of France commissioned a diamond shape to resemble the smile of his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour.
Sge added: ‘The central diamond is likely to be of exceptional quality, with VVS1 clarity and colorless grading in the DF range. I estimate the ring to be worth well over £800,000 ($1 million), depending on the precise diamond specifications.”
The couple enjoyed a very low-key engagement party surrounded by their closest friends and family.
In one heartwarming move, Selena proudly held up her ring as she posed next to a friend who captioned the photo, “@SelenaGomez bride era activated.”
The jewelry appears to be a thoughtful nod to her 2015 hit Good for You with A$AP Rocky (pictured in the music video)
The lyrics read: ‘I’m on my marquise diamonds / I’m a marquise diamond / Might even make that Tiffany jealous’
The Only Murders In The Building star also marked her engagement to Benny’s family as she posed for photos with his older brother Jeremy and his parents Andrew and Sandra.
Selena linked arms with her new fiancé in the photo as Benny’s mother placed a loving hand on his arm.
The star – who beamed from ear to ear – was dressed casually in a black sweater and dark sweatpants.
When she made the announcement, Selena wrote, “forever starts now” alongside the post. She also included a photo of her showing off her ring to the camera as Benny put his arm around her and kissed her head.
Benny, a famous music producer, apparently popped the question during a romantic late-night picnic with Taco Bell.
The couple received an outpouring of love from A-list celebrity friends, including Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Gomez’s BFF Taylor Swift.
The couple enjoyed a very low-key engagement party surrounded by their closest friends and family
Selena has been in a relationship with Benny since June 2023; seen in September 2024
Selena has been dating Benny since June 2023, although she only confirmed the relationship in December.
At the time, she took to Instagram to confirm to fans that she had been secretly dating the hitmaker for six months and that he was her ‘absolutely everything’.
The Wolves singer previously dated The Weeknd, Zedd, Nick Jonas and Taylor Lautner and was linked to a number of other stars, including Zayn Malik and Andrew Taggart of The Chainsmokers.
She also famously dated Justin Bieber, 30, which lasted eight years before they called it quits in 2018. He is now married to model Hailey Bieber, 28, and they welcomed a baby boy in August.