But we get it, the pressure of getting the setting right and choosing the perfect engagement ring can be as thrilling as it is intimidating. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the most stunning celebrity betrothals of the last ten years, so you can draw inspiration and make your own truly unforgettable.

The Celebrity Betrothal Index

If you’re dealing with decision fatigue over how to make that moment unforgettable, this index is the ideal starting point.

Each betrothal is rated 1-10 across 10 fun metrics, with the total score being gauged out of 100. Remember that lower scores don’t mean that it’s a bad betrothal; it just happens to be less optimal based on our criteria. It’s actually likely the betrothal may have intentionally been a low-key private affair.

Sneak peek: Our top five

What makes these betrothals the top-rated? Read on to find out.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

Total Score: 91.1 / 100

• Romance quotient: 8.1
• Surprise factor: 9.0
• Instagrammability / ring appeal: 9.5
• Cultural impact: 9.9
• Virality / search spike: 9.7

When the couple announced their engagement with an Instagram post on 26^th August this year, the Internet went into a tizzy. The oversized brilliant-cut old mine diamond on her ring represented the perfect merging of Kelce’s NFL influence and Swift’s astronomically successful career as a musician. #TaylorTravisEngagement was mentioned 12M+ times and had 500K+ reposts in under a week! In terms of media footprint, over 4,000 news articles were written over two weeks across the beats of entertainment, sports and mainstream news.

Why it ranks #1

Unmatched 360° cultural saturation. It was the ultimate music and sport crossover. The highly photogenic natural diamond ring instantly turned into an icon in the realm of celebrity engagement rings, and news of the engagement led to instant worldwide searches. Easily the most talked about proposal of the decade.

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Meghan Markle & Prince Harry

Total score: 90

• Romance quotient: 9.0
• Surprise factor: 6.5
• Instagrammability / Ring appeal: 9.3 
• Cultural impact: 10
• Virality / search spike: 9.7

This royal union raised many eyebrows when news of the engagement broke in November 2017. Global mentions of #RoyalEngagement and #RoyalWedding shot up massively — there were 10M+ global mentions across 70+ countries. Images of the three-stone ring, which featured two gleaming diamonds from the late Princess Diana’s collection, were reposted a whopping 1.1M+ times in the first month. Then when the wedding took place in May 2018, searches for “royal wedding inspiration” doubled worldwide.

Why it ranks #2

The engagement combined heritage and heart. There was a one-of-a-kind modern royal romance, a ring that doubled into a carrier of history, and a wedding that united continents.

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Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas

Total Score: 89.8 / 100

• Romance quotient: 9.5
• Surprise factor: 9.4
• Instagrammability / Ring appeal: 9.2
• Cultural impact: 9 
• Virality / search spike: 9.4

Priyanka Chopra’s cushion-cut natural diamond engagement ring is bold, elegant and unafraid to shine bright, much like herself. From the ring being spotted for the first time on Instagram (on a post by Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon) to the couple’s gorgeous wedding at Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace, this engagement was iconic in many ways. “Priyanka wedding inspiration” searches rose by over 240% while #Nickyanka drove 2.3M+ mentions across India and the USA.

Why it ranks #3

A transcendent East-meets-West fairytale that merged Bollywood glamour, Hollywood decadence, and digital virality, redefining the modern global celebrity wedding.

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Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma

Total Score: 88.8 / 100

• Romance quotient: 9.7
• Surprise factor: 9.6
• Instagrammability / Ring appeal: 8.6
• Cultural impact: 9.2
• Virality / Search spike: 9.6

When Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married on 11 December 2017 in Tuscany, Italy, the intimate ceremony turned into India’s most romantic export. Her elegant diamond solitaire ring was the perfect embodiment of natural diamonds’ timeless charm. #Virushka racked up 2.5M+ mentions in two weeks and 500k+ Instagram reposts. Within days, their wedding photos drove 1.5M posts and half a million shares in 72 hours. In fact, #Virushka was Google India’s #1 search of 2017!

Why it ranks #4

A private, picture-perfect moment turned global — the epitome of understated romance that redefined celebrity weddings in India and beyond.

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Katrina Kaif & Vicky Kaushal

Total Score: 87.8 / 100

• Romance quotient: 9.2
• Surprise factor: 9.0
• Instagrammability / Ring appeal: 8.5
• Cultural impact (press): 8.6
• Virality / Search spike: 9.1

Understated yet luxurious, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s star-studded wedding in 2021 at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan became India’s royal wedding of the year. Katrina’s exquisite engagement ring paired an oval diamond solitaire (valued in crores!) with a sparkling sapphire. #VicKat trended with 1.8M+ mentions and the official photos were reposted 400K+ times, while other related hashtags generated 500K+ mentions. Within 10 days, searches for “Katrina Vicky wedding inspiration” surged +180% across the country.

Why it ranks #5

An elegant, modern fairy tale that balanced privacy with spectacle — redefining celebrity weddings for India’s digital generation.

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How we chose and ranked the couples

We shortlisted the dreamiest betrothals from over the last ten years based on celebrity news relevance, social media footprint, and inclusion in major entertainment outlets. Then, we rated them according to the following criteria:

Romance quotient: How dreamy and romantic was it? Was it swoon-worthy?

Surprise factor: Was it an engagement whose timing and happenstance were well-anticipated? Or was it truly surprising?

Instagrammability/ring appeal: How picture-perfect was it in terms of being shared on Instagram? Did the ring stand out for its uniqueness?

Cultural impact: How widely did it get covered by the press, leading to greater cultural conversations?

Virality/search spike: Was there a meteoric rise in the number of searches? How rapidly were the keywords trending?

Key moments: How unforgettable were the milestones surrounding each engagement and wedding?

Ring: How unique and rare was the ring? What made it stand out?

Social traction: How fast did associated keywords turn into Internet trends? Did they go viral? How quickly were the images reposted?

Media footprint: How many media outlets covered it?

Reach & duration: How long did it stay viral for?

Rings fit for an iconic proposal

Each of these dreamy proposals and weddings is perfect in its own way. But what’s the one thing they all have in common? The hero of every single one of these celebrity engagement rings is a dazzling natural diamond.

And that’s something we can definitely get our hands on—no celebrity status required. Large or dainty, classic or modern, there’s a natural diamond ring that can turn any proposal into a moment of pure magic. Your partner deserves nothing less, and you know it.

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Of course, these rings captivate first with their beauty: their size, sparkle, and brilliance. But they also carry a deeper significance. Since the 15th century, an engagement ring crowned with a natural diamond has stood as an enduring symbol of love and eternal commitment.

So, should you choose a natural diamond engagement ring for your special day? Absolutely. Here’s why…

Natural diamonds exemplify authenticity and endurance  

Natural diamonds have been synonymous with everlasting love long before we learned how to cut and polish them to optimally reflect light, so they could shine their brightest.

Formed by a combination of immense heat and pressure deep in the Earth’s mantle billions of years ago (most diamonds form between 140-300 kilometres below ground), a natural diamond connects us to the beginning of time.  

The story of a natural diamond is one of incredible resilience, having travelled to the Earth’s surface via a series of volcanic eruptions before finally being discovered by humankind. Every natural diamond takes on a distinct shape, colour and size because of its individual journey.

Extreme temperature, pressure and explosive propulsion are factors that only the world’s toughest substance could survive. It’s no wonder natural diamonds have become fitting symbols of the love. What better way to honour a lifelong union than with an incredibly precious gemstone that lasts forever?. 

A natural diamond’s origin enhances its emotional value 

Natural diamonds are shining reminders of nature’s miraculous powers, and understanding the origins of your diamond engagement ring directly impacts its emotional resonance.

If you were to ask the Ancient Greeks where diamonds originated from, they might have said such precious gems were the tears of the gods or splinters of falling stars. It’s thought they believed diamonds represented endurance and immortality, so much so that the Ancient Greek word for diamond, ‘adamas’, literally meant unbreakable.¹ It’s said that the Romans believed diamonds carried the power of love and physical strength; legend has it that Cupid’s arrows were tipped with fragments of the gemstone.²

India, of course, has an inextricable connection with natural diamonds. Until the 17th century, the mines in Golconda — a region in today’s Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — had been the only source of diamonds in the world. India was the first place where these gems were mined, sold, and worn. Emperors of yore even believed that diamonds possessed great spiritual powers, warding off evil and offering protection.³

While modern India may not produce natural diamonds, we still retain a powerful association with the gemstones. Today, more than 90% of natural diamonds are cut and polished in India, most notably in Surat.⁴ From here, the processed diamonds reach their final markets all over the world.

Many crystal healers see diamond as one of the most powerful gems on the planet. They believe it encourages spiritual awakening and creativity, and aids mental clarity. For some, a diamond is thought of as the ‘great amplifier’, boosting the cosmic energy of all other crystals.⁵      

Do lab-grown diamonds carry the same emotional meaning? 

Laboratory-grown or synthetic diamonds are made in a matter of days or weeks in energy-intensive factories or manufacturing plants. Since they’re man-made, mass-produced and not unique, they lack the emotional and symbolic charm of natural diamonds.

A lab-grown stone might be the right fit for a different occasion but for an engagement ring? You want something that’s more than just a piece of jewellery. That’s why bridal natural diamond sets — and even mangalsutras — have become so popular: they’re treasured for their emotional and symbolic value, not just their sparkle.

It’s also crucial to keep in mind that a diamond engagement ring isn’t just for the proposal. It’s a treasure to last a whole lifetime, and perhaps even be passed down as a beloved family heirloom. As a diamond really is forever, going natural seems like the clear-cut choice.

Sources

1. Cape Town Diamond Museum, Diamonds Through The Ages ︎
2. Cape Town Diamond Museum, Diamond Myths and Legends ︎
3. Rapaport, The Golconda Mystique ︎
4. JCK, The View From the Diamond-Cutting Capital of the World ︎
5. Crystalandstones.com, Healing Diamond Definition ︎

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