Yvette Prieto’s engagement ring reportedly set Michael Jordan back $1 million when he proposed in 2011, according to Hello! The outlet cited the estimates of jewelry company White Flash, but the NBA baller has never confirmed the actual price of the ring, which isn’t surprising given that he stressed a desire for privacy a few weeks before his wedding. “I’m still in [the spotlight] a little bit, but I can control it to some degree — to me my privacy is the most important thing to me right now,” shared Jordan with Entertainment Tonight.
With that said, Jordan splurging on the ring makes sense. He certainly spent big on the subsequent wedding, which a source told Us Weekly cost around $10 million. That’s a 10, six zeros, and way more money than most will ever touch. According to sources with insider knowledge, the wedding took place in Palm Beach, Florida, split between the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea and an offsite tented reception. Of course, Jordan’s wedding warranted some big-name guests such as Usher, Robin Thicke, and many, many more.
“They are so in love,” revealed a source who attended the upscale event. “The warmth and the love was just overflowing. It was a wonderful day and will be a wonderful marriage!”
