On 10th August 2002, Lisa Marie Presley married actor Nicolas Cage in Hawaii – and her engagement ring was quite something.
While it may have been love at first sight, the duo did have a bit of a tricky time sticking together. They famously shared a tumultuous on-again, off-again romance – with Nicolas filing for divorce after just four months of marriage.
Did you know that the sparkling diamond wasn’t Lisa Marie’s first from the actor? Nicolas reportedly replaced her first engagement ring with a bigger and brighter diamond just days before the wedding, to symbolise the brilliance of his love and devotion.
Engagement ring experts at Steven Stone have revealed everything you need to know about Lisa Marie’s engagement ring from Nicolas Cage – including the juicy details behind what happened to her first ring.
What do we know about the ring?
Lisa Marie’s second engagement ring from Nicolas features a 10.44 carat, natural, fancy light yellow, cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamond.
Associated with joy and happiness, yellow diamonds are a symbol of love and commitment. The stone is also said to increase inner strength and ward off negative energy.
The huge centre stone is cradled in a 14-karat yellow gold Bulgari setting, complete with two triangular-shaped shoulder stones that have a total weight of approximately 2.90 carats.
The stunning ring has ‘Bulgari’ engraved inside the band.
Our experts estimate the ring to be worth a staggering $2,000,000.
Where it is now?
The fabled ring that made headlines around the globe was sold for $80,000 during an auction that took place in Graceland on 29th October 2016, which is $1,920,000 less than our experts estimate it to be worth.
The ring was accompanied by a copy of a GIA certificate numbered 2171509216 and a letter of authenticity from Graceland Authenticated.
What happened to Lisa’s first engagement ring from Nicolas?
During their swift engagement, Nicolas took Lisa for a cruise on his yacht. The couple encountered some onboard storms, and in the rough waves of emotion, Lisa Marie’s engagement ring found its way overboard. Though he quickly called in a troop of divers to retrieve the precious stone, Nicolas’ efforts were in vain and the ring remains among one of the great treasures lost at sea.
The details of the events surrounding the ring’s trajectory overboard have been debated for years, with press claiming it to have been a result of an argument between the couple. However, with the only witnesses keeping the details secret, the particulars of this mishap will remain a mystery and continue provoking speculation for years to come.
“Lisa Marie Presley’s second engagement ring from Nicolas Cage features a 10.44 carat, natural, fancy light yellow, cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamond. Associated with joy and happiness, yellow diamonds are a symbol of love and commitment. The stone is also said to increase inner strength and ward off negative energy.
The huge centre stone is cradled in a 14-karat yellow gold Bulgari setting, complete with two triangular-shaped shoulder stones that have a total weight of approximately 2.90 carats.
The sparkling diamond is actually Lisa Marie’s second engagement ring from Nicolas – the actor had to replace the first after it found its way overboard during a yacht trip, shortly before the couple’s wedding.
I’d estimate the ring to be worth $2 million, which is a staggering $1,920,000 more than it sold for at auction in 2016.”
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