The heir to an oil empire, Brandon Davis has a lot more money than the average man looking to settle down, but he definitely didn’t skimp when it came to the ring. “I’d estimate its value to be at least three-quarters of a million dollars,” Mike Fried, CEO of The Diamond Pro, told us. “[Ashley’s] solitaire setting and thin band ensure that her huge diamond pops.” Of course, Ashley Benson’s sparkler is reminiscent of another couple’s sparkler … trust Kravis to set the (new) engagement standard! “Her ring style resembles Kourtney Kardashian’s (from Travis Barker). Oval diamonds are popular among celebrities due to their elegant shape,” Fried added.
That said, the “Poosh” founder’s ring might edge out Benson in some categories. Fried estimates that at 12 carats, Kardashian’s ring is bigger than Benson’s. Her thin band is a pave style, meaning it’s encrusted with tiny diamonds, while Benson’s is made more simply of yellow or rose gold. What they do have in common is the massive, oval-shaped diamond set on a thin band. At the end of the day, sourcing such a gem is difficult. “Finding a high-quality 10-carat diamond is rare, and obviously expensive. It likely took weeks for [Davis] to select the exact diamond for Ashley’s ring,” Fried said.
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It seems unfair to encourage prospective fiances to take their cues from Davis. Let’s all just admire the ring instead!
