Benny Blanco surprised Selena Gomez with a romantic proposal after a year of dating, presenting her with a dazzling engagement ring steeped in sentimental meaning. The 32-year-old Rare Beauty founder showcased her marquise diamond ring in a vibrant Instagram post on Wednesday night, captioning it, “forever begins now..,” and offering followers a detailed glimpse of the exquisite piece.
Gomez’s celebrity friends eagerly shared their joy in the comments, with Taylor Swift humorously volunteering to be the flower girl for the wedding Blanco, 36, chose the distinctive marquise diamond as a nod to a lyric from Gomez’s 2015 hit “Good For You.” In the song, she sings, “I’m on my marquise diamonds / I’m a marquise diamond,” followed by, “Could even make that Tiffany jealous.”
Forever begins for Selena Gomez as she shares a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring
Fans immediately recognized the connection, with one tweeting, “Did he get her a marquise diamond in honor of their song?? Oh Benny, the standard you’re setting is too high,” while others praised the romantic gesture and admired the symbolism behind the choice.
The marquise cut, an elongated oval with pointed ends, carries a rich history dating back to King Louis XV, who commissioned the design to resemble the lips of his mistress, Marquise de Pompadour.
Ann Grimmett, VP of Merchandising at Jared Jewelers, explained that the ring’s rarity aligns perfectly with Gomez’s unique talent, noting that less than 5% of diamonds are marquise. She added that the cut bridges the elegance of the 18th century with modern trends favoring elongated shapes.
Mike Fried, CEO of Diamond Pro, highlighted the exceptional size and quality of the diamond, estimating its value at approximately $250,000. He remarked that the ring reflects Gomez’s bold sense of style and her willingness to defy traditional norms.
This emphasis on rarity resonates with Gomez, who named her beauty line Rare Beauty after her 2020 album Rare. The album’s titular track celebrates individuality, and the word has become so meaningful to her that she even tattooed it on her neck. Fittingly, Gomez’s album also includes a song titled “Ring,” further cementing her knack for manifesting meaningful milestones.
