Celeb Engagement Rings We Would’ve Said No To
All right, so I’m the one who wrote that taking close-up pics of your engagement ring is tacky, but I’ve got another bone to pick (ah, the parade of cheesy V-Day proposals so inspired me!). The issue at, er, hand here: when bad rings happen to uber-famous people who have all the money in the world to buy/personalize one for their amour.
Yes, I’m sure I’ll get the “how can you judge someone’s happiness/play nice/you’re bitter/you will never get married” comments, but from a pure style standpoint and considering you have to wear these thangs EVERY SINGLE DAY, the rocks featured here are seriously not okay. I would’ve even turned down Brad Pitt’s proposal with the ring he gave Jen!
-Cait Rohan
A LESS-THAN-CLASSY COLOR:

Remember Bennifer’s engagement? Even if you don’t, still take a gander at the fugly rock Ben gave Jenny from the Block. Seriously—pink? Has any girl coveted a pink gemstone since, say, grade school? Hateraid on the cheesy hue aside, it’s just too bad their relationship wasn’t as rosy as this ring.
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Post a Commentthe last ring is not even ugly
I’m sorry, I agree on every point made for each of the rings in this article. Every time I saw Kim K’s ring I though wow it’s huge but not beautiful.
I dropped hints to my fiance (boyfriend at the time) about what style ring I thought I wanted. I say thought because when I went to the jewelery store I ended up picking something we both liked with many less carats!
Luckily he figured out I was picky and told me one day to stop by a exclusive retailer that had the ring we wanted to check out out of curiosity. We went to a jewelry store casually one weekend and we found the perfect ring (I’m sorry he could not have done it without me). Every time people see my ring they love it! It is the perfect timeless style for me and the size I didn’t even know would look right on my finger (I thought I wanted 4 carats!). I remember being in the jewelry store and trying on a 4 carat ring it looked horrible I looked like Victoria B. with small fingers and this huge ring on my finger tacky! To make a long story short when we left the store my fiance who was my boyfriend at the time went back and put the ring we both loved on lay away. I had no idea he had been paying for it until the day he proposed. I still think our story is romantic since it’s not like he proposed and was like lets go and pick a ring out. Not the case!
I always advise my friends who know their man is getting serious to show a man their style. It can just be looking at a catalog or magazine and say oh honey look I like this ring, this would be my style. But, better yet go with a girlfriend to window shop because sometimes when you see and try an engagement ring in person it doesn’t look or feel the same as seeing it in a magazine or website. This is serious stuff you are wearing this ring forever and it is a symbol of the two of you. This way you don’t have to “upgrade” later like I know some women do after they’ve been with their husbands for many many years. What’s better get what you want now or upgrade later?
I would show a link to my ring but since the editor dislikes ring pics I will not post! LOL
Wendy! I love your insights on this. I think every woman stressing about getting the “right” ring…even if it sounds superficial, it’s a big deal because you do have to wear it every day. So, I think either ring shopping together, dropping (SUBTLE!) hints, or enlisting a BFF/relative to help is the way to go so you’re not Carriefied by a wrong-for-you ring when the time comes!
Ha, I laughed at the last part…even I’m curious to see your ring now but I’m sure it’s beautiful
Thanks for your comment.
But maybe I should just send this post to whoever proposes to me, right? Here’s what NOT to do
I kid, but still!
i would have said no to the Kim kardashian ring its too huge and bulky not very pretty at all… i like Khloe’s ring better and I think she was just trying to one up her… The worst ring out of the bunch is Gwen’s ring it’s just ugly I’m sure she hate’s it by now lol!!! lighten up girls its girls talk things we wouldnt actually say to the guy…
I also think this article is digusting. Turning down a proposal because of what a ring looks like? Really?
This is article is the outcome of when women think that Carrie from Sex and the City is some kind of heroic, classy “everywoman” and try to emulate her. I don’t understand how that character has become a role model for our generation.
The articles that I read on this site are superficial trash that emphasize materialism to the point where it becomes nauseating. I am done with this website.
P.S. The majority of women DO NOT speak in this voice with their friends.
Agreed Jillian. I’ve finally realized this site is no place for a working mother who is engaged to someone for any reason other than his wallet. Thanks.
Thanks, ladies. I understand where you’re coming from, but as stated, this is all in good fun….
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Hey Jillian,
This article is more tongue-in-cheek than literal, but I appreciate the opinion. As for turning down the ring because it’s not your style, it may have happened to others and not just Carrie. I think it’s an interesting point because you might be like “hmm, does this guy really not know me at all?” It’s not superficial on that level.
As for the tone/voice, as much as I try to be “every woman” I cannot emulate the voice of every single person and I am sorry that you feel that way! If you take offense to these “superficial” articles, please let me reiterate that NO BOYS ALLOWED is the most opinion-based section. I don’t think the recipe posts or posts about charities scream superficial, but we will keep that in mind for future posts.
Thanks again!
Most guys don’t know jewlery. So yea, turning down a guy because you don’t like th ering he picked out is superficial. And for genrations engagement rings have been simple in design. So why blame a guy when now there are too many options in style, design, cut, mounting, color et al.
Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to read my comments and respond.
This article is disgusting. You should be ashamed of yourself.
Believe it or not, not EVERY woman thinks only about the ring she gets from a man.
And here is a seemingly insignificant factoid: You’re saying yes to the person who proposes…. NOT THE RING.
Hey Meg,
Thanks for the input! Please note that we are not talking about the relationships here…as Jenn S. mentions, only 2 of the 5 are still together! This is just a comment on the STYLE of the rings, which I, the writer, didn’t particularly care for.
Meg, I love this post!! You are right on. I think Kim’s ridiculous ring is such a symbol of how out-of-proportion engagement bling has become…which is one of my points here
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And yes, as everyone knows, there is a huge lifelong commitment that engagement rings (hopefully) mean. And oftentimes, women–be they celebs or regular gals like you and me–forget that.
Well I think its pretty obvious that regardless of the rings, these marriages failed. Kim and Chris? Big shock there. Either way, whether they had a 2 million dollar ring or a 10 cent cigar band, they married for the wrong reasons. Their idea of the perfect ring didnt help one bit. See what I’m saying?
Remember girls, often times engagement rings and weddings lead to, oh I dunno….. marriage? When the party is over…you have to be happy with the person you picked for your life partner. All I’m getting at is I see a trend these days of girls my age (typical engagement age) spending entirely too much time obsessing about the ring and not realizing what an engagement ring was initially brought about to be… a symbol of a never ending circle of love. A symbol of commitment and ultimately a symbol of a vow of faithfulness. Just my 2 cents…
Hey Meg,
I see your point, and I think it’s actually a great one. Part of this article DOES poke fun at the ridiculousness of celeb engagement rings (just look at Kim’s, I think I made it pretty apparent that 2 million is absurd for a piece of jewelry).
Please note that this is one post on a site filled with tons of articles on different topics: fashion in trend spy, cooking in recipes to the rescue and career advice in work it, girl! I’m here commenting on the style of these rings: I personally don’t like them. I’m sorry you disagree with this article, but it’s one post that’s an opinion piece. And my opinion is that many celebrity rings are ridiculous…too much money spent, gaudy, etc.!
And, as important as the GUY is…let’s look at Carrie’s Sex and the City ring. Remember when Aidan got her the wrong one? It’s not about the money spent, but I think if a guy can’t gauge your taste, there’s something to think about.
Congrats on your engagement–as a note I think personal touches (like engraving
!!) are the way to go and something that truly makes a ring “pretty.”
Right. But what you are implying is that its normal for a girl to be so superficial as to actually say no to a guy whom proposes strictly based on the ring. Coming from somone who got engaged when my fiance couldn’t afford more than a simple silver band engraved with the day we met, I’m pretty grossed out by this article. I actually deleted my Shecky’s account because of it. I enjoy a woman based site, but this article represents everything I CANNOT stand about superficial women and what matters to them. I’m marrying the man of my dreams on October 20th, 2012 and the ring on my finger could be from a candy machine… I’d still be marrying the same guy. Whenever we get the chance to “upgrade” my ring, we’ll see about it then.
I just think you have a responsibility as a writer for the masses to right with a bit more awareness of how you sound, the message you are sending and the audience you are targeting. Sure its all in good fun I’m sure you’ll say… but its not fun I want a part of.
Further more, for any un-engaged women out there… the last thing a guy wants to marry is a girl who is in it for the ring! Chances are he probably wants you to want to marry HIM… just a shot in the dark.
None of these are my style, so I would definitely not have been happy to get one of these.
I agree with mywonderland11 – they all match the style of the wearer. It’s also possible they each had some input and thus, LOVED their individual rings.
I have a few friends who have huge, 2+ carat diamonds and personally, I think they are way too gaudy. It doesn’t matter the carat size if it doesn’t work with your hands, personality & lifestyle. Like Posh, if you’re teeny, a huge diamond just doesn’t work – no matter how much $$ you have and spent on it!!
My ring is a white diamond and I love it, but it’s also a bit unusual (although the style is actually quite common now). I wouldn’t have been against a colored stone – but J.Lo’s pink is too young.
Out of these 5 couples, only 2 are still together, and Gavin & Gwen have had some troubles. Just goes to show that the ring does not matter in the long run!
I actually kinda like Gwen’s! I read that she lost it though – put it on the hotel nightstand, heard it fall and forgot about it the next day before leaving. Her wedding band is thick and pretty cool, it has two “G’s” that form a heart in the middle.
I’m a wedding-band only kind of girl myself… I love my engagement ring but would never wear it every day.
I agree with these… the Pink ring is just silly, it is not something I would want to wear everyday. Actually I don’t think I would wear it at all much past my HS years.
Jen’s is interesting and not horrible but not my style at all. Gwen’s is just not pretty at all. The 2 large emerald ones are just too big. I don’t think they look nice or comfortable to wear. Slightly smaller stones would have been much nicer.
i really liked the pink! the others were too big.
I think the rings are gorgeous except for Gwen’s. I say if you can afford it then why not. These stars make a ton of money so for tgem it’s a drop in a bucket. There’s a recommendation that a ring should cost about 3 months of your partners salary, so these expensive rings may justify that. I love the pink diamond, so unique! I love Jen’s ring. It’s different! Right now the rings are so similar (platinum, with small diamonds surrounding the stone) that it’s great to see something different.
Gaudy! Yikes
Yeah, I wouldn’t want any of those rings, but then again I can’t afford that big of rocks. I’m sure there’s a ring out there for every bride even if it doesn’t appeal to every other persons taste. Still cool to see their rings because I never have. Now lets do a best of article so we can see those too! lol
I wouldn’t want to see a pink ring everyday.
i liiiike jen aniston’s ring. it’s unique. but for me, i’d want something delicate and vintage. size doesn’t matter to me, it’s all about the details.
J-Lo’s pink ring would make a fun gift after the birth of a baby girl, not asking for you to spend the rest of your life together.
The ditzy voice you always write in drives me up the wall. Is your IQ, like totally, 64 points? Writing like a 11-year-old speaks is not entertaining, it’s annoying. Do you think you are clever because you discovered the concept of alliteration? Lose the catchy magazine industry jargon and people might actually respect what you write.
Hey Jillian!
The writer here! Thanks for you insight. Please note that Sheckys.com’s voice is conversational/girl talk! It’s as if we’re speaking to our girlfriends…and a little less formal. I don’t think I could write a research paper on engagement rings…but, hey, I’ve never tried
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I love that pink ring… I actually have a poor man’s replica I got for 50 bucks!
I think Jen wanted the pink ring – I actually rather like that one. Can’t understand Gwen’s at all!
Ok I truly believe you are insane!!! I would have said yes to all those rings except maybe Gwen stefanis it was cool but not for a wedding ring, but I would have said yes and got another ring later. The pink stone you don’t like… Is a gorgeous natural pink diamond HUGE and extremely rare. Out of millions of diamonds mined you will find one pink!!! To receive something so rare, means he feels you are one in a million…..if you didn’t like pink you will now. Too bad it didn’t work for them, maybe the next one that gets it will enjoy it more.
I love the pink ring!