From porcelain to emeralds, discover which celebrities have opted for some truly unexpected engagement ring designs.
A proposal marks the start of a lifelong commitment for couples, but for those obsessed with the finer details, this milestone moment is just as much about the ring.
From timeless solitaires to extravagant halos adorned with diamonds, many brides-to-be dream of receiving the perfect engagement ring. But in the world of the rich and famous, where lavish jewellery is never in short supply, it often pays to ditch tradition in favour of something a little more unusual when popping the question. The latest to divide opinion is Samuel Chatto, 29, who proposed to fellow artist Eleanor Ekserdjian with a porcelain ring he crafted himself.
While many praised the thoughtful, handmade gesture, others questioned the practicality of the band, with some branding it 'breakable'. But the baby-faced ceramicist is not the only famous face to leave fans scratching their heads with their unconventional ring choice. Read on to discover which celebrities have opted for some truly unexpected designs. Samuel Chatto, Princess Margaret's grandson, recently announced his proposal to fellow artist Eleanor Ekserdjian with a unique porcelain ring, which he crafted himself.
The simple cream-coloured band features a subtle glazed finish rather than a traditional gemstone. But while many praised the sentimental gesture and craftsmanship, others questioned the practicality of the fragile material, with critics calling it 'breakable' and unsuitable for everyday wear. One person wrote, 'No diamonds left in the safe? Princess Margaret would be spinning in her urn!
' Another said, 'Porcelain? She bangs her hand on anything it's going to break,' while a third added, 'Stunning ring, but I'd be scared it was going to break.
' 'I hope there is a secret ingredient that makes it smash proof,' one worried fan wrote. 'I would be worried about breaking it. I've accidentally smashed loads of porcelain in my time,' she said. Rita Ora's estimated £416,000 engagement ring from New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi bears an eye-catching design, featuring a square-shaped, Colombian emerald in a diamond pavé-set bezel and finished with a yellow gold band.
The ring's vintage style won plenty of admirers when the British singer, 35, and her 50-year-old husband became engaged in 2022, but others felt differently. One person wrote in a Reddit thread, 'Rita Ora's ring cost a fortune but my first impression was that it looked like one of those toy rings that you get out of the 25 cent bin.
' Scottish model Emma Louise Connolly, 34, received a striking octagon-shaped ring from her then boyfriend Oliver Proudlock, 37, when they got engaged in 2018, marrying two years later. The bold, unusual ring was designed by the Made In Chelsea star and featured a diamond from his grandmother's ring in the centre, surrounded by rows of black and white diamonds and green gemstones.
While some praising its unique and 'stunning' look, others thought the ring's chunky setting was a little overwhelming. Prince Joachim of Denmark proposed to Princess Marie in Turkey in 2007 with a distinctive ring featuring a central diamond flanked by a ruby and a sapphire and set in a wide gold band. To honour the now 50-year-old Marie's French heritage, the £30,000 design incorporates red, white and blue stones as a nod to the French flag.
While the colourful design commemorated the former businesswoman's heritage, not everyone was convinced, with some suggesting the vibrant ring belonged on a pirate's finger rather than a member of a royal family. On a Royal Forums thread, one person said, 'The contrast of blue, white and red on such a thick gold band looks as if it would be better suited upon Jack Sparrow's finger than that of a future royal Princess of Denmark.
' Another critiqued, 'Three 'busy' colours in a ring and then add gold as a fourth colour is not good. It lacks elegance and that is a pity
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