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Selena Gomez: the cost of her luxurious engagement ring comes to light

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By Castle Pillar

Dec 13, 2024, 09:24 AM EST

The news of the American singer’s engagement Selena Gomez It caused a stir on social networks, especially among her fans, who have closely followed her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco. As a result of the excitement and curiosity of Internet users, Some details have already been released about the luxurious jewel that symbolizes the new stage in the famous woman’s life. What are they about? Keep reading to find out.

According to People en Español magazine, The beauty of this piece of jewelry lies in the 8-carat marquise-cut diamond, a style that stands out for its elliptical shape with pointed ends and for the exclusivity that it maintains.

But where does the name ‘marquise’ come from? As its name suggests, this cut originates from royalty. And it dates back to the 18th century, when the French king Louis XV commissioned a diamond that was inspired by the shape of the lips of his lover, the Marquise de Pompadour.

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The opulence of the engagement ring that Benny Blanco gave to Selena Gomez is the reason behind its high cost. According to jewelry expert Laura Taylor of Lorel Diamonds, the 8-carat marquise-cut diamond, set on a yellow gold pavé band, has an estimated value in excess of $1 million.

“The marquise cut, with its elongated and pointed shape, is a striking and elegant choice. The center diamond is likely of exceptional quality, with VVS1 clarity and a color grade in the DF range“Laura Taylor declared to the Daily Mail portal.

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It should be noted that in addition to the economic value that the ring has, Everything seems to indicate that Benny Blanco made a nod to Gómez’s song, Good for you, which dates back to 2015 and in which he shares credits with rapper A$AP Rocky.

Within her lyrics, the former Disney Channel star expresses her taste for this design: “I wear my marquise diamonds/ I’m a marquise cut diamond/ I might even make Tiffany jealous.”describes the famous.