Though we may never truly know what goes on behind closed doors, in the world of celebrity, whispers travel fast – and Nicola Peltz and Victoria Beckham’s relationship has been under the spotlight ever since Nicola’s 2022 wedding to Brooklyn Beckham.
Speculation of a rift first surfaced when Nicola opted to wear a Valentino gown instead of a design by her mother-in-law, a decision that quickly sparked headlines and stirred rumours of tension between the two.
Despite both women publicly denying any feud, rumours of tension have continued to swirl. Most recently, Nicola and Brooklyn’s noticeable absence from David Beckham’s star-studded 50th birthday celebration only added fuel to the fire.
Naturally, diamond experts at Steven Stone couldn’t help but wonder: which of these ultra-stylish women is sporting the most impressive engagement ring? Though, in true fashion-forward form, neither Nicola nor Victoria is content with just one dazzling ring…
Nicola Peltz
Brooklyn Beckham certainly splashed out when he proposed to Nicola Peltz – as the ring he gave her is reportedly worth over £350,000. The couple revealed the 5 carat emerald cut diamond sparkler when they confirmed their engagement in July 2020 with an adorable Instagram photo.
However, back in April 2022, shortly after they tied the knot, the new bride shared a photo which saw her wearing a completely different ring on her wedding finger boasting a dazzling 10 carat oval cut diamond, flanked by trillion cut side stones.
“Nicola Peltz’s original engagement ring is a timeless and sophisticated piece, showcasing a classic emerald-cut diamond solitaire set on a delicate platinum or white gold band. The centre stone is estimated to be around 5 carats and appears to be colourless, suggesting exceptional quality. Emerald cuts are known for their elegance but also for their transparency, meaning any imperfections are more visible – yet in this case, the diamond appears nearly flawless. This speaks to the high clarity and expert craftsmanship of the ring. Given the size, cut, and quality of the diamond, this exquisite piece is likely worth over £350,000.
Taking things to the next level, Nicola’s second engagement ring is a truly show-stopping upgrade. It features a dazzling 10-carat oval diamond, flanked by perfectly matched trillion-cut side stones, all set on a sleek platinum or white gold band. The elongated shape of the oval diamond offers brilliant sparkle and a graceful silhouette, while the side stones add balance and sophistication. With its dramatic presence and exceptional stones, this ring is estimated to be worth around £1,000,000 – potentially even more depending on the diamond’s specifications.”
Maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
Victoria Beckham
While most of us expect to receive just one engagement ring, Victoria has racked up a collection of 15 since David first proposed in 1998.
1998: The marquise-cut diamond on a yellow gold band – £65,000
When David Beckham got down on one knee back in 1998, he proposed with a three-carat marquise-cut diamond set on a plain yellow gold band, which our experts estimate is worth around £65,000.
2001: The platinum eternity band – £20,000
Three year’s later, Victoria was ready for her first upgrade and stopped wearing her marquise-cut diamond. Instead, she was seen sporting a platinum set eternity band. It featured a simple, plain design with small white diamonds and a bevelled edge.
2003: The emerald-cut diamond with side baguettes on a platinum band – £1.2M
Moving on to bigger things, in 2003, the former Spice Girl upped her game, and blew us away with this emerald-cut diamond ring with side baguettes.
2004: The pink oval-cut diamond with halo setting – £2.5M
Whilst most of us get a bottle of fizz on our 30th birthdays, Victoria received a £2.5M ring from hubby, David. The ring features a pink champagne diamond in a halo setting. It was reportedly worth £1million at the time, however now it’s worth much more.
2005: The pear-cut diamond on a platinum pave band – £3.8M
Another year, another ring, as in 2005, Victoria was gifted her biggest diamond yet. This huge pear-cut diamond is a breath-taking 17 carats. It’s set on a diamond pave band and is one of the rings she’s often seen wearing.
2006: The emerald-cut diamond on a yellow gold pave band – £2.2M
Whilst she already has a pink diamond, now it’s time to explore the colour spectrum and make way for a yellow stone. Introducing her incredible emerald-cut yellow diamond, that looks to be around 12 carats. The huge diamond is set in a yellow-gold pave band to enhance the colour. Interestingly, she frequently wore this ring with two huge eternity bands to flank it.
2007: The cushion-cut emerald with a platinum spiral setting – £3M
Next up, in 2007, Victoria took a break from diamonds and opted for this incredible green emerald ring. This huge cushion-cut emerald sitting inside a sculptural diamond spiral looks be a mind-blowing 25 carat stone.
2008: The emerald-cut diamond on a pavé band – £3.8M
In 2008, Victoria was gifted another emerald-cut, which looks very similar to her 2006 ring, the only difference being that this one weighs slightly more, approximately 15 carats. It was designed by Chopard and has a value of around £3,800,000.
2009: The oval-cut ruby on a diamond halo setting – £5M
First emeralds, now rubies. In 2009 Victoria picked up this incredible oval-cut ruby, mounted in a white-diamond setting. As we know, this lady doesn’t do things by half as this ring is worth an estimated £5,000,000.
2010: The oval-cut sapphire on a platinum pave band – £5M
To complete her set of precious gemstones, Victoria needed a sapphire. In 2010, she swapped her ruby for this huge oval-cut sapphire on a skinny pave band.
2010: The pink diamond oval-cut on a gold band – £1.5M
The weight of that enormous sapphire must have been taking a toll on Victoria’s finger, as later in the year she swapped it for a smaller, yet by no means less beautiful, pink diamond ring. From our estimation, this oval-cut pink diamond, set on a yellow gold pave band, is around seven carats.
2015: The round-cut diamond with a halo setting and round side stones – £1.5m
Opting for a classic, round-cut diamond in 2015, VB switched up her style, stepping away from emerald and oval cuts. This stunning diamond is set in a halo design with two half moon side side stones.
2015: Moonstone ring set in a diamond-encrusted platinum band – £30,000
A few months later, we see Mrs. Beckham wearing a new ring. This time it’s a moonstone ring set in a diamond-encrusted platinum band. If you haven’t heard of moonstone, it is often seen as a stone for “new beginnings”, inner growth and strength. Moonstone enhances intuition, promotes inspiration, success and good fortune in love and business matters.
2016: The cushion-cut diamond on a platinum pave band – £1M
In 2016, she received she wore a simple squared cushion-cut diamond mounted on a platinum pave band. She was first seen wearing it at the Cannes film festival in the May.
2018: The square-cut yellow diamond on a platinum pave band – £2M
Her most recent engagement ring made an appearance in 2018. Whilst in New York, fans spotted her wearing a square-cut yellow diamond on a pave diamond band.
“Victoria Beckham has the most exquisite collection of engagement rings I am yet to see. Whilst most of the rings have a value of over £1,000,000, there is one particular ring that stands out in terms of size and value. Her oval-cut sapphire on a platinum pave band is a magnificent piece of jewellery, with a 15 to 20 carat stone. Today, I would value this ring at around £5,000,0000.
After looking at the entire collection, it looks to be worth over £32,000,000. Whilst some of the jewels were purchased more than 10 years ago, when valued today, they are worth a lot more due to the rarity, and the rise in market value.”
Maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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