After a year of dating, Benny Blanco made a romantic gesture by proposing to Selena Gomez with a dazzling marquise diamond ring that carried a deep sentimental meaning.
Selena, 32, showcased the stunning engagement ring in an Instagram post Wednesday night, captioning it with the heartfelt phrase, “forever begins now..,” while offering a close-up view of the exquisite jewelry.
Her celebrity friends flooded the comments with congratulatory messages, including her best friend Taylor Swift, who humorously volunteered to be the flower girl at the upcoming wedding.
Selena Gomez’s engagement ring reflects her unique style and sentimental touch
The choice of the marquise diamond appears to be a nod to Gomez’s 2015 hit song “Good For You,” in which she sings, “I’m on my marquise diamonds / I’m a marquise diamond.” Fans quickly caught the reference, with one enthusiastically tweeting about the connection and others applauding the sentimental importance of the gesture.
Adding to the charm, the marquise diamond has a rich history, originally designed during the reign of King Louis XV to resemble the lips of his mistress, Marquise de Pompadour. Experts have also noted the rarity of the gem. Ann Grimmett from Jared Jewelers remarked that only a small percentage of diamonds are marquise cut, making the ring an apt symbol for someone as unique as Gomez.
Mike Fried, CEO of Diamond Pro, emphasized the exceptional quality of the diamond, estimating its weight at nearly 8 carats and valuing it at $250,000. He highlighted that the choice reflects Gomez’s distinctive style and her embrace of individuality.
This embrace of rarity aligns with Gomez’s ethos, as seen in her makeup brand Rare Beauty, which shares its name with her 2020 studio album. Lyrics from the album’s title track celebrate self-worth, a sentiment that resonates deeply with Gomez, who even had the word “Rare” tattooed on her neck.
Gomez’s ability to manifest meaningful moments extends to another track from the album, aptly titled “Ring.” It seems the actress and singer has a knack for bringing her visions to life.
