Selena Gomez’s Engagement Ring Sets the Stage for the Next Diamond Trend

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Oval diamonds may have reigned supreme in the engagement ring world for years, but Selena Gomez’s stunning new ring signals that a fresh trend is on the horizon.

Yesterday evening, the Only Murders in the Building star delighted fans with the announcement of her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco. Her dazzling marquise diamond, nestled on a yellow-gold pavé band, immediately caught the world’s attention. Experts estimate the ring’s value could range anywhere between $200,000 and $1 million.

After years of oval-cut diamonds saturating social feeds, the marquise diamond brings a refreshing shift towards less conventional center stone shapes.

Characterized by its elongated silhouette and elegant pointed ends, the marquise cut carries a storied history. Its origin dates back to the 18th century, when King Louis XV of France commissioned a diamond in the shape of the lips of his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour. Popularized again in the 1990s, the cut is a timeless choice that now graces the fingers of style icons like Selena Gomez, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Victoria Beckham, and Jennifer Lopez.

“Couples today are leaning into engagement rings that reflect a balance of sentimentality and individuality,” says Jennifer McCurry, a jewelry buyer for Marissa Collections, in an interview with the Natural Diamond Council. “We’re seeing the return of diamond solitaires, but in exciting new shapes, colors, and designs.”

Gomez has long been known for setting trends, and her engagement ring is no exception. Some speculate that Blanco’s choice of the marquise cut may even have been inspired by lyrics from Gomez’s 2015 hit “Good for You,” where she croons, “I'm on my marquise diamonds / I'm a marquise diamond / Could even make that Tiffany jealous.”

It’s clear that this diamond trend is just getting started. Whether you’re drawn to the marquise’s vintage appeal or its undeniable flair, one thing is certain: Selena Gomez’s engagement ring has put this striking cut back in the spotlight.