• With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, Holidaycottages.co.uk has created a new brainteaser involving a romantic dinner gone awry.
• It takes people an average of three minutes and 54 seconds to find all the hidden objects.
• Among these two lovebirds are an engagement ring, a heart-shaped card, a box of chocolates, and a single rose.

Whether or not you love Valentine's Day, this brainteaser is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

Holidaycottages.co.uk has created a new brainteaser depicting a romantic dinner with a snag — a lost engagement ring, as well as a lost box of chocolates, a bottle of champagne, a single rose, a heart-shaped card and a gift box.

According to them, it takes people an average of just under four minutes (three minutes and 54 seconds to be exact) to solve this puzzle and salvage the dinner.

Here's the brainteaser in all its romantic glory.

There are a lot of hearts going on, so we'll give you a minute to adjust.

Do you see the ring?

What about the single rose?

If you can't find it all, we don't blame you.

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Keep scrolling to see the solved version ...

Ready?

Okay, here's everything we found.

Hope she says yes!

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• I wore a fake engagement ring for a week while on a trip to Ireland. 
• I was surprised by how often I looked down at my finger and had the urge to show off my ring. 
• The whole experience made me think about the person I want to marry and whether or not I was emotionally ready to get married.

I love weddings. In fact, I already have mine planned — actually two. And though I'm not getting married anytime soon and there is no ring on the horizon, I was excited for the opportunity to get a sneak peek at what wearing an engagement ring might be like.

I wore a fake engagement ring for a week and the results were somewhat unexpected.

Selecting the ring was easy

I randomly owned a faux engagement ring which I received as a party favor: a round solitaire which looked realistic enough so I figured it would be the perfect prop for my assignment.

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I was able to keep my "engagement" a secret because I was headed on a trip

As luck would have it, I happened to be on a trip to Ireland when I carried out my little experiment. That avoided my single self from having to awkwardly explain to friends and colleagues how I managed to get engaged overnight or worse yet having to create an elaborate backstory. I was even more grateful that I had been spared the pitiful looks when it became apparent a week later that I had invented a fake fiancé. I did, however, have to come clean to my travel buddy who was both amused and overly excited.

I could not stop staring at my ring

From the minute I put the ring on before heading out for some sightseeing on that first day, I could not stop glancing at my left hand. I kept checking to see that it was properly positioned. I made sure to take it off when I washed my hands in the restroom. And I was very careful not to get it caught on anything which might damage it. 

I tried to follow the proper ring-showing protocol

Believe it or not, there are guidelines to properly display your ring in public. It is impolite to simply thrust it in someone's face. Instead, your hand should be held with your palm facing your chest so that the person can get a good view or reach for your hand if they wish. And if you want to subtly draw attention to the ring, your hand needs to be more active than normal. I must be a natural because I found myself using my left hand excessively throughout the week and making exaggerated motions.

I was absolutely obsessed with my nails

To be fair, I am generally always like this. Ever since a doctor made me get a manicure years ago to cure me of my nail biting habits, I have been pretty fastidious about keeping them in pristine condition. But I was doing the absolute most because of this ring. I selected a glossy earthy tone as an ode to Ireland and kept cuticle oil at hand for maximum shine.

I struggled to come up with an idea of the person I want to marry

The moment of truth finally came when a waitress commented on how gorgeous my ring was and asked about the lucky guy. Blushing furiously I opened my mouth to say … nothing. I had avoided thinking too deeply about it, deciding to just go with whatever description came to me. It dawned on me that I had no clue what type of man I even want to marry.

Sure he should be kind, loyal, trustworthy, and attractive but these were pretty generic traits. I needed to find out the kind of person who spoke to my soul and at that moment my mind drew a blank.

At one point, I totally forgot I was "engaged"

As the week wore on I finally got over the novelty and the ring slipped out of my mind. At first, I took it off for photos to avoid having to explain to family and friends why I was wearing an engagement ring. But I was well into yet another photo session at a tourist attraction before I remembered the bling on my finger. I guess the excitement of wearing an engagement ring does wear off after a while. I just didn't expect it to happen so soon.

I learned more than I expected

When I took on this assignment, I thought it would be a fun change of pace or even a good story to tell. But I got more than I bargained for.

For one, I will certainly think twice before joking about newly engaged people who seem to go out of their way to make their ring more conspicuous. I am by no means flashy but even I couldn't help but keep my ring on display. And it was fake.

Also, I probably need to put myself out there a bit more. It's OK to not know what you like but I will never find out if I don't try a few options. And as much as I have plans for an amazing wedding, I know I am not emotionally ready for this step. But I do know a round solitaire looks brilliant on my finger.

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• Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom appear to be engaged, according to a photo they both posted on Instagram Friday morning.
• In the picture, Perry covers most of her face with her hand, showing off a flower-shaped ring on her left ring finger.
• The singer captioned the photo, "Full bloom," while Bloom captioned the same shot, "Lifetimes," on his Instagram.
• Perry's ring, which looks like Lady Gaga and Princess Eugenie's engagement rings, has a yellow-gold band, colorful center stone, and gemstone halo.
• Representatives for Perry and Bloom did not immediately respond to INSIDER's requests for comment.

It looks like Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom got engaged on Valentine's Day, according to the couple's latest social media posts.

On Friday, Perry shared a close-up photo of her and Bloom's faces with dozens of red, heart-shaped balloons in the background. In the picture, the singer covers most of her face with her hand, showing off a flower-shaped ring on her left ring finger.

"Full bloom," Perry captioned the photo. Bloom shared the same photo on his Instagram with the caption, "Lifetimes."

According to several outlets including People, the Daily Mail, and Cosmopolitan, Perry's mom, Mary Hudson, also posted several photos of the couple on Facebook Friday morning.

"Look who got engaged last night," Hudson reportedly wrote in the caption of her Facebook post, which has since been deleted or made private.

In one of the photos Hudson shared on Facebook, Perry and Bloom can be seen embracing under a heart-shaped arch. In another, Perry shows off the same flower-shaped engagement ring from her and Bloom's most recent Instagram posts.

Perry's ring has a 'classic floral halo design'

The ring features a halo of stones that look like flower petals encircling a larger magenta, oval-cut center stone. According to gemologist and diamond expert Grant Mobley, the stones in the "classic floral halo design" appear to be white diamonds totaling about 2.5 carats while the center stone appears to be a ruby of around two carats.

Mobley estimates Perry's ring is worth at least $20,000, given its size and "assumed quality of the ruby," as well as the value of natural diamonds. The gemologist also told INSIDER that the value of the ring "could go up significantly depending on the characteristics and origin of the center stone, which could only be evaluated in person."

The ring also looks like it has a yellow-gold band, one of the trendiest options this year, as runway stylist and jewelry expert Tanya Dukes previously told INSIDER.

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Perry's reported engagement ring also looks similar to both Lady Gaga and Princess Eugenie's engagement rings

All three rings feature a colorful center stone and uniquely shaped halo, the latter of which is also surging in popularity, according to Dukes.

Lady Gaga appeared to confirm her engagement at Elle magazine's Women in Hollywood event in October 2018 when she called her agent, Christian Carino, her "fiancé" in a speech. Mobley previously told INSIDER that the singer's "timeless" engagement ring— which she has been wearing since 2017, according to Us Weekly — could have cost up to $300,000.

According to Mobley, Gaga's ring appears to have an oval-cut, pink sapphire surrounded by a halo of round diamonds. Mobley estimated the sapphire to be around six carats while the diamonds total about three carats.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, who married in October 2018, announced their engagement in January earlier last year.

The royal's engagement ring features an extremely rare Padparadscha sapphire center stone surrounded by a diamond halo in nontraditional shape, as jewelry experts from fine jewelry company Brilliant Earth previously told INSIDER.

Like Perry's reported engagement ring, Eugenie's ring features a yellow-gold band. According to estimates from Brilliant Earth's jewelers, the royal's ring is worth between $30,000 and $50,000.

Representatives for Perry and Bloom did not immediately respond to INSIDER's requests for comment.

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• On Tuesday, Jennifer Lawrence wore her engagement ring at a public event for the first time since she got engaged earlier this month.
• The ring features an emerald-cut diamond of about five carats, set on what appears to be a platinum or white-gold band, experts told INSIDER.
• Experts at jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com said Lawrence's ring would cost between $150,000 and $250,000 on the company's website.
• According to Kathryn Money, the vice president of strategy and merchandising at Brilliant Earth, the ring is worth around $60,000 to $100,000, "depending on the quality and specific characteristics of the center diamond."
• Gemologist and diamond expert Grant Mobley said Lawrence's ring will "undeniably retain its value over time," since "large, natural diamonds are growing increasingly rare."

Jennifer Lawrence has been photographed wearing her engagement ring at a public event for the first time since she got engaged earlier this month.

Her representatives previously confirmed to INSIDER that the actress and art gallery director Cooke Maroney are engaged after an anonymous source told Page Six that Lawrence was sporting a "massive ring" on her left hand while the couple dined at a New York City restaurant.

On Tuesday, the actress showed off her engagement ring at Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 2019 show during Paris Fashion Week. Lawrence also wore a business-casual gray dress with a crisp collar and quarter sleeves, cinched at the waist with a black belt with gold detailing.

Speaking to INSIDER, experts at jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com said Lawrence's "timeless" and "classic" engagement ring features emerald-cut diamonds that they estimate to be five or more carats. 

"Emerald and elongated cushion-cut diamonds create a flattering look as their elongated shape lengthens the wearer's finger,"Kathryn Money, the vice president of strategy and merchandising at Brilliant Earth, told INSIDER.

According to the experts at JamesAllen.com, Lawrence's ring would cost between $150,000 and $250,000 on the company's website and "likely more through traditional retailers." Money estimated the ring is worth around $60,000 to $100,000, "depending on the quality and specific characteristics of the center diamond."

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Gemologist and diamond expert Grant Mobley, who also said the diamond on Lawrence's ring is approximately four to five carats, told INSIDER that the stone appears to be set in a "classic platinum, four-prong, solitaire mounting with a petite band." Money said the ring's band could also be white gold.

"The benefit of a classic mounting like this is that the center diamond is the main focus and can get all of the attention," Mobley said. "Since there are no other stones on the ring, you can tell that the natural center diamond was the most important part of this ring for Lawrence and her fiancé."

Mobley estimated the diamond on the actress' ring to be worth "close to $200,000." According to the gemologist, Lawrence's ring will "undeniably retain its value over time," since "large, natural diamonds are growing increasingly rare."

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• Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged.
• Ellen DeGeneres has offered to be J-Lo's maid of honor for the occasion.
• The comedian and TV host has been encouraging the couple to take the relationship to the next step for months.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announced their engagement on March 9.

Sharing a picture of the huge ring, which is thought to be worth $4.5 million according to diamond experts at Rare Carat, on Instagram, J-Lo, 49, captioned the post with merely a string of heart emojis.

And A-Rod shared the same image but said: "she said yes" with a heart.

Amongst the many congratulatory messages that followed the news, one comment stood out: that of Ellen DeGeneres.

"Yes. I'll be your Maid of Honor," the TV host and comedian said.

Knowing how invested DeGeneres, 61, is in their relationship, J-Lo even tagged her in the Instagram post.

Back in November, J-Lo came on "The Ellen Show" and DeGeneres joked that A-Rod, 43, had texted her saying he was planning on proposing.

"You should [get married], because y'all seem very happy," DeGeneres said. "I mean, it would be good to do for Christmas."

A Christmas proposal didn't happen in the end, but DeGeneres wasn't giving up.

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In February, J-Lo was a guest on the show again, and this time, DeGeneres did her utmost to make her thoughts perfectly clear by giving J-Lo a large ticking clock featuring an image of the couple.

"Because you and A-Rod just celebrated your two-year anniversary … This is a clock, and it's basically to remind him that time is ticking and he should hurry up and propose," DeGeneres said. "Or you should propose."

Judging by the former professional baseball player's Instagram post, it was indeed him who popped the question.

No doubt DeGeneres was thrilled. 

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• Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez shared a photo of Lopez's new engagement ring on Instagram.
• The ring is estimated to worth over $1 million.
• Speaking to INSIDER, the team at JamesAllen.com estimates that the ring is worth over $1 million and features an approximately 15-carat emerald-cut stone.
• The experts at Rare Carat estimate the ring's value at around $4.5 million with a 20-carat D-Flawless diamond.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are known for their grand red-carpet appearances, and now it looks like they'll be tying the knot in their signature extravagant style. 

On Saturday, Rodriguez and Lopez celebrated their engagement by sharing a photo of the ring on Instagram. The photo shows Lopez and Rodriguez holding hands with her eye-catching ring on full display. 

According to gem experts, Lopez's ring is estimated to have come with an impressive price tag between $1 million and $4.5 million.

On the lower end of the estimates, the experts at JamesAllen.com told INSIDER that they estimate the value of Lopez's ring to be over $1 million. It features an approximately 15-carat emerald-cut stone with a solitaire setting, which is becoming an increasingly popular choice. 

"Emerald cut diamonds became popular back in the 1920s, a time when clean lines and art deco styles were in fashion," the experts at JamesAllen.com said in a statement provided to INSIDER. "However we've recently seen a returned interest in this shape, with celebrities such as Amal Clooney and Beyoncé sporting the stone."

The team of gemologists at Rare Carat estimate an even larger value. The team estimates that the ring features an exceptionally rare D-Flawless diamond, which is sought after for its perfectly colorless appearance.

In a statement provided to INSIDER, the team estimates that the ring is 20 carats and could be worth around $4.5 million.

The ring has one of the highest estimated values of recent celebrity engagement rings. Priyanka Chopra's ring from Nick Jonas was estimated at around $300,000, while Hailey Baldwin's ring from Justin Bieber was estimated to be around $600,000.

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• Purchasing an engagement ring is often a big expense. By also purchasing insurance, you can be sure you don’t pay out of pocket for repairs or to replace the ring if you lose it.
• The best thing to do is to purchase insurance right away: Once you officially make the purchase, you can go ahead and add it to your insurance policy.
• Insurance options include adding a personal property/jewelry rider to your home insurance or renter’s insurance policy. If you don’t have either of these, you can insure the piece separately through a reputable insurance agency or a company like Jeweler’s Mutual.
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Purchasing an engagement ring is often a big financial decision.

Though engagement rings can range in cost from hundreds to thousands of dollars, it's a good idea to purchase insurance as one of the first matters of business. Here's what you should know about how to insure your engagement ring.

Find the best provider and policy for you

"Insurance is very important," says Peter Meksian, CEO of Michael M, a Los Angeles-based luxury bridal and fashion jewelry company. "Most 'home' insurance policies cover jewelry and watches to a certain amount. If you do not have a homeowner's or renter's insurance policy, you can always get an insurance policy from Jewelers Mutual, who specialize in personal jewelry policies."

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"You would not own a car without insurance — insure your jewelry," Meksian added.

If you already have homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance, it's likely the policy covers jewelry and watches up to a certain value, but it might not be for the full amount of the engagement ring. If that’s the case, you’ll be able to add personal property — such as an engagement ring — as a rider to the policy. The cost varies based on the cost of the ring and the provider.

Insure the piece as soon as you can

Experts suggest purchasing insurance before taking possession of the ring. If that's not possible, insurance should be purchased right when you receive the ring.

"Consumers should insure any piece of jewelry that they would not be able to replace on their own if it were lost or stolen. That amount differs from person to person, but can be as little as $1,000,” says Oded Edelman, President and co-founder of JamesAllen.com.

"You also need to find out if the policy covers you fully if the item is damaged or lost outside of the United States,” says Edelman. “You’re probably more likely to be exposed to theft or lose your ring when you’re traveling, so this question is key and many policies will have riders that don’t allow this level of coverage. Finally, ask if your jewelry is covered at the full replacement cost and if you can receive a cash settlement instead of a replacement item."

Gather the right information for the provider

In order to successfully insure the ring, you will need several items of documentation.

1. Appraisal: Most insurance companies will require an appraisal on the piece if it's of significant value. An appraisal will include details like the 4 C’s: carat weight, cut, clarity and color, and should be done by a reputable company. Though the piece may appraise for slightly higher than you paid, you'll want it close because a higher appraisal may mean a higher insurance premium. Note: You may want to reappraise every few years to make sure the value is correct.
2. Grading Report: The jeweler may also provide a grading report, like those from GIA, the Gemological Institute of America. This will also list the specifications of the diamond or precious stone, but it is not an appraisal. Rather, it will help the appraiser determine the value and thus would be good to submit with the insurance policy. If the ring were to be damaged or lost, the grading report would be used to determine a suitable fix or replacement for the piece.
3. Photos: Along with your appraisal and grading report, you may also want to submit photos of the ring to the insurance company so the specifications are met with an exact visual of the piece. This will also aid in helping to repair or replace the item, should you need to.

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• A Reddit thread called "Is it unreasonable rejecting an old engagement ring?" is going viral. 
• In the post, a woman explains that her boyfriend wants to propose to her with a ring he previously designed for his ex-girlfriend.
• Relationship experts April Masini and Susan Winter think she is in the right for wanting a new ring instead of one meant for a previous relationship. 
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A recent Reddit thread about a woman's boyfriend wanting to propose using an old engagement ring that was originally meant for an ex-girlfriend is going viral.

In the post from Thursday titled "Is it unreasonable rejecting an old engagement ring?" Reddit user thatgirlwithqns explains that her boyfriend asked if she would accept an engagement ring he previously designed for his ex-girlfriend. She wrote that he spent thousands of dollars customizing the ring overseas, and now he would only get a few hundred dollars back if he sold it instead.

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She writes in the post that she does see the practicality of reusing the ring, but she's also not fully on board with wearing a ring meant for a previous relationship.

"Something in my heart just can't get over the fact that the ring was originally made for someone else in mind," she wrote. "He assured me that she never wore it, but I just don't want something that wasn't made for me."

When she asked Reddit users "Am I being unreasonable?" almost everyone seemed to agree that she was in the right.

Some suggested that the couple repurpose the ring by having the diamond reset, while others thought simply selling the ring was the best option.

According to relationship expert April Masini, the original Reddit poster is not in the wrong for wanting a new ring

"This guy needs to get his priorities straight," Masini told INSIDER. "If he wants someone to say yes to a proposal to spend the rest of her life with him, why not start out with grace and generosity? In other words ... get a new ring!"

Masini thinks the woman in the post should "trust her instincts" when it comes to how to handle the situation. 

"That she is bothered by this incident is valid. She should be," she said. "This guy has lots of options to make his new fiancée feel special, and he's taken none of them." 

One of the options she suggests is selling the ring and putting the proceeds towards a new one, though she advises against repurposing the diamond. 

"If this was an heirloom that had been in the family for decades or generations, repurposing it would be a nice idea, but this is the ring he bought for another woman, five years ago!" Masini said. "Repurposing this ring or this stone, or any part of it, is tacky."

Relationship expert Susan Winter agrees that the woman is in the right to want a new ring

"She wants her relationship to reflect what she has with her partner, not what he had with his ex," Winter told INSIDER. "It's bad energy to repurpose a ring made for another woman."

Winter says she could understand if the ring was an heirloom passed down through his family, but she feels this an entirely different case.

"This is the case of a man being cheap," Winter said. "His desire to salvage his investment seems to be more important than honoring his fiancée's feelings. It has nothing to do with frugality or practicality. He's placing the carcass of a dead relationship unto a new and vibrant one."

As for how the woman in the post should handle the situation, Winter feels being upfront with her feelings is the best route.

"The fiancée has been clear that she doesn't need anything extravagant," Winter told us. "She has one desire; to have something that is hers. This is a completely reasonable request."

Read the full Reddit post here.

Reddit user thatgirlwithqns did not immediately respond to INSIDER's request for comment.

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• Lady Gaga arrived at the 2019 Met Gala on Monday wearing a hot-pink gown.
• She then went through multiple outfit changes on the red carpet and added extra makeup and accessories in between.
• At one point during her performance, the musician took multiple rings from a box and put them on her fingers.
• One ring had a striking resemblance to her engagement ring from former fiancé Christian Carino, though it was actually from Tiffany & Co, according to E News.
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Lady Gaga made a showstopping entrance at the 2019 Met Gala on Monday, held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The multihyphenate star arrived wearing a large hot-pink gown, but quickly changed into two other dresses. She later removed both layers to reveal a sparkly bra and jeweled tights, and even made time to accessorize.

She applied extra lipstick in between one set of outfits, and then took colorful rings out of a box and wore them for the remainder of her performance. One ring, in particular, stood out from the rest, as it closely resembled her engagement ring from a former fiancé.

Specifically, the pink diamond she wore on her pinky finger looked a lot like the engagement ring previously given to her by former fiancé Christian Carino. It was estimated to have been worth $300,000.

Gemologist and diamond expert Grant Mobley previously told INSIDER that Gaga's "timeless design" featured a rare, high-quality stone, and was possibly a "pink sapphire around six carats, surrounded by a halo of round diamonds looking to be around three carats in total."

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Lady Gaga and Carino started dating in February 2017 and confirmed their engagement in October 2018. However, the couple split after two years of dating in February 2019.

However, according to E! News, the gem simply resembled her previous engagement ring and was one of five rings designed by Tiffany & Co. and worn by Lady Gaga on the Met Gala red carpet.

In total, Lady Gaga is said to have worn more than $2 million worth of jewelry on Monday night.

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• We got a peek behind the scenes to learn how the jewelers make it.
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Following is a transcript of the video.

Narrator: Catbird has become a sought-after brand known for its delicate, minimalist jewelry and engagement rings. While other brands have been trying to jump on this delicate-jewelry trend, Catbird founder, Rony Vardi, was ahead of her time when she opened up her first shop in 2004. Originally, the shop sold a little bit of everything until Rony realized her love for jewelry.

Rony: Jewelry sort of became something that I accidentally fell in love with. I didn't know that I loved it. I also sold clothing at the time. I didn't know that I hated that, and I did, so jewelry became a focus. I would make it at home. I would work with jewelry designers, and it just became kind of an evolving store, and then over time, jewelry really became the focus.

Narrator: Fast-forward to today, and Catbird jewelry is worn by everyone from Meghan Markle to Lena Dunham to Jessica Biel. Narrator: The brand's most popular item: the Threadbare ring. All of Catbird's jewelry is handmade by a team of talented jewelers in Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Rony: We make everything ourselves. We have so much control over it. We don't have to order 10,000 of something and try it and hope it does well. We can make 10 of something or 40 of something or 100 and really sort of gauge interest and not bloat ourselves with inventory.

Narrator: We got a peek inside Catbird's Brooklyn studio to learn specifically how the jewelers make the engagement rings. The shank, the part that goes around the finger, and the setting of the ring are laser-welded together. The parts are sanded and checked for accurate sizing and shape. The jeweler then cuts the seats for where the stones will be placed. It's then polished all over. From there, the ring is placed into an ultrasonic bath for several minutes to be cleaned. The ring then gets a quick blast of steam. Now, the jeweler sets the stones. The prongs are then pushed all the way down to secure the stones. Catbird proudly recycles all the diamonds in its jewelry. The recycled stones are reclaimed from vintage jewelry.

Rony: Our gold is recycled. Our caster uses electric ovens. I mean, we really go deep into sustainability at every angle, which jewelry is not known for. It's been a priority for a long time, and it's been something that we now have really devoted ourselves to.

Narrator: The prongs are then shaped. One more final polish is done, followed by another quick bath and some more steam to make the ring extra shiny. The jeweler signs a card with their initials to guarantee Catbird authenticity. The ring is ready to be packed in Catbird's signature way and shipped out. This beautifully handmade ring is ready to wow someone and be placed on their finger.

Leigh: Because we make everything ourselves and because we've really been at this for quite a while, which I think is something that makes us special. We've been doing this for nearly 15 years. We have time on our side.

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• On Monday, Hilary Duff announced that she's engaged to boyfriend Matthew Koma.
• The couple shared matching photos on Instagram, in which Duff is seen showing off her engagement ring.
• Speaking to INSIDER, representatives for RareCarat, a diamond search engine, said the ring is likely four carats, and could be worth $100,000.
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Hilary Duff took to Instagram on Monday to announce that she's engaged to boyfriend Matthew Koma. In her post, the "Younger" actress also gave fans a glimpse of her engagement ring.

"He asked me to be his wife," Duff captioned her Instagram photo, in which she's seen holding her left hand up next to Koma.

Speaking to INSIDER, representatives for RareCarat, a diamond search engine, said the ring likely includes a four-carat, cushion-cut stone that's worth $100,000.

The diamond experts at RareCarat also said the gem is likely a quality of G VS1 or higher, which stands for "Very Slightly Included," or including few flaws.

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Duff and Koma have been linked since they made their first red-carpet appearance as a couple in January 2017. However, it's unclear as to when exactly they started dating. E News also reported that Duff and Koma broke up in March 2017, but eventually got back together — and have since shared much of their relationship on Instagram.

In October 2018, Duff and Koma also welcomed their first child together, a girl named Banks Violet Blair.

At the time, Koma said on Instagram that he and Duff were "grateful" for their "beautiful daughter, little sister, and best friend for life."

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• Meghan Markle appears to have made a design change to her engagement ring.
• It looks like the duchess swapped out her solid yellow gold band for a sparkly micro-pavé design. 
• The team of gemologists at the diamond-centric search engine Rare Carat told INSIDER that a similar setting would cost around $5,000. 
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In November 2017, Prince Harry proposed to Meghan Markle with a diamond engagement ring featuring three diamonds set on a solid yellow gold band. Now, it appears that Markle has had the ring redesigned with a trendy new band. 

As noted by Town and Country, Markle seems to have swapped out the solid yellow gold band for a thin micro-pavé design. Markle first wore the design during her press photo-call with newborn baby Archie Harrison in May.

She also wore the ring during an appearance at Trooping the Colour on June 8, where she debuted the new eternity ring that People confirmed was an anniversary gift from Harry. Her wedding band made of Welsh gold per royal tradition completes the three-ring set. 

A micro-pavé band is made with tiny diamonds for maximum sparkly effect. The thin design of the band also makes the central stones seem larger by comparison, as the Daily Mail pointed out.

Gemologists from Rare Carat, a search engine that helps educate consumers about diamonds, along with the company's founder and CEO, Ajay Anand, told INSIDER that a similar setting would cost $5,000.

The team also noted that the prongs appear to be more subtle, and that there may have been some additional filigree under the basket. According to Brilliant Earth, an ethically-sourced jewelry company, "a basket setting features prongs that secure the gemstone in a basket shape."

The gemologists at Rare Carat also think Markle could spark a new trend in wedding ring designs.

"This was not a trend that we had noted prior," Anand told us. "But, if the trends we see towards cushion cuts and three-stone rings indicate Meghan Markle's sway over engagement ring choices, we expect dainty micro-pavé bands to surge in popularity as well." 

The original three diamonds are still present in the ring's design. The center cushion cut diamond was chosen by Harry from a conflict-free supplier in Botswana, while the two round diamond stones on either side are from Princess Diana's personal collection.

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• About a decade ago, I lost my wedding ring, which was covered under valuable personal property insurance that costs me about $5 a month. 
• When I went to file a claim, I realized the importance of getting personal property appraised from time to time: It was probably worth about $1,000 more when it was lost than the last time it had been appraised.
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About ten years ago, I lost my wedding ring. It was a horrible feeling. It was a symbol of love and commitment, and an expensive one at that. 

When I realized what had happened, I looked everywhere. My home. My workplace. The carrier bag I used to transport materials back and forth between the two. I even scoured my car and checked an old office space I hadn't been inside for six months. 

I turned up nothing.

Luckily, I had the ring covered under a valuable personal property policy. My insurance agent had suggested it when I added my husband to my auto insurance policy after our marriage. Valuable personal property policies are so cheap that by purchasing coverage for my ring and bundling it with my renter's and auto insurance policy, I was actually able to save a dollar on my premiums over the course of a six-month period. 

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Filing a claim was a fairly simple process. I did have to talk to an insurance agent over the phone to tell them what had happened. I was asked for a police report, but as far as I know there was no theft involved; I still don't know where the ring disappeared to. 

Loss was covered under my policy, though. The agent then asked me for the date of my ring's last appraisal. I froze. 

It's a good idea to have your valuables appraised more than once

What I learned that day is that it's a good idea to get your wedding and engagement rings appraised by a jeweler every once in a while — especially if the market recently tanked. 

At an appraisal, the jeweler takes a look at your rings and then writes up a certificate to prove to your insurer the present value of your items. Because I had not gone through the appraisal process since the ring was purchased, the insurance company would only reimburse me for the amount that was listed on the receipt of purchase. 

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My husband had purchased the ring a couple years before the recession. When the economy is doing well, the price of gold typically deflates. Then, when the economy falls, the price of gold and other precious metals rise, as they're viewed to be more secure than the paper currency which they theoretically back. That means had I taken the ring in for an appraisal after the stock market fell, I would have gotten somewhere between $800 and $1,000 more when I went to file my claim. 

A wedding ring isn't the only thing you can insure

Wedding rings aren't the only things covered by valuable personal property insurance. I've also had guitars, tech, and other items covered under such policies. My coverage has grown as my family has, so today, instead of saving a dollar over six months I pay about $4.50 a month for coverage. 

Whatever item you're covering with your valuable personal property insurance, be sure to have it appraised periodically. You may not know it yourself, but something may have happened in the market in the past few years to up the value of your property. Without an appraisal, though, you stand to lose out on that appreciation should you ever need to file an insurance claim. 

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• On Saturday, Scarlett Johansson attended Comic-Con in San Diego, California, to speak during the Marvel Studios Panel.
• At the event, Johansson debuted her engagement ring, which she likely received after becoming engaged to "Saturday Night Live" star Colin Jost in May 2019.
• Speaking to INSIDER, representatives for Rare Carat, a diamond search engine, said the ring has "great clarity" and is likely more than 10 carats.
• Rare Carat representatives also said the ring could be sold for as much as $450,000, as it features an "old cut" diamond that creates an antique aesthetic.
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Nearly two months after announcing her engagement to "Saturday Night Live" star Colin Jost, Scarlett Johansson finally showed off her engagement ring over the weekend.

On Saturday, Johansson attended Comic-Con in San Diego, California, to speak during the Marvel Studios Panel. While onstage, the "Black Widow" actor seemingly debuted her ring, which features a dark, pear-shaped diamond and a matching brown band.

While this is the first time Johansson has publicly worn the ring, Page Six reported that she also wore it while celebrating her engagement at upstate New york restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns in May.

The ring was likely created by designer James de Givenchy, the nephew of Givenchy's founder, Hubert de Givenchy, according to The Adventurine.

An image of de Givenchy's design was shared on the Instagram page of his luxury jewelry brand, Taffin.

Speaking to INSIDER, representatives for Rare Carat, a diamond search engine, said the ring is likely more than 10 carats and worth $450,000

"Rare Carat estimates Scarlett's ring will retail for $450,000," representatives for Rare Carat told INSIDER. "The diamond has great clarity, which is hard to find in a large, fancy colored diamond, especially a light brown."

Representatives for Rare Carat also said the "cutting style" of Johansson's diamond is "different to the norm."

"It is cut as an 'old cut,' which is an antique style of cutting," Rare Carat representatives said of the diamond. "You will notice an angular pear shape in the middle — that is an open culet, which is how they used to cut diamonds before modern cutting methods were developed."

Johansson's ring could be the same one seen on Taffin's Instagram page. If true, the ring might feature an 11 carat, Type IIA diamond.

According to representatives for Rare Carat, Johansson's ring could be "special" if it is a Type 11A diamond, as it would then have "no nitrogen impurities."

"If it is indeed a Type IIA diamond, that makes it special," Rare Carat represenatives said of Johansson's diamond. "Type IIA's are one of the rarest chemical structure types, and the most coveted."

Johansson became engaged to 'Saturday Night Live' actor Colin Jost in May

Johansson and Jost became engaged two years after meeting on the set of "Saturday Night Live." It is the third engagment for Johansson, who was previously married to Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011 and French journalist Romain Dauriac from 2014 to 2017.  

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Most recently, Johansson received backlash after telling As If magazine that she "should be allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal" because it is her "job."

Johansson later said in a statement sent to INSIDER that her interview was "edited for click bait" and "widely taken out of context."

"I personally feel that, in an ideal world, any actor should be able to play anybody and art, in all forms, should be immune to political correctness," she said. "That is the point I was making, albeit didn't come across that way."

"I recognize that in reality, there is a widespread discrepancy amongst my industry that favors Caucasian, cis gendered actors and that not every actor has been given the same opportunities that I have been privileged to," she continued, adding that she supports "diversity in every industry."

Representatives for Scarlett Johansson and Taffin did not immediately reply to INSIDER's request for comment.

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• It may sound strange to shop for a wedding band online, but these days, there are a lot of great options. After much research, my husband and I bought our wedding bands online.
• Blue Nile is our top pick because it offers tons of traditional and modern styles in a range of budgets, and we found shopping online to be less stressful than dealing with salespeople and feeling pressured to buy a ring in the store.

A wedding band is arguably more important than an engagement ring, but in my experience, so much less stressful when it comes to shopping. It still doesn't mean it's any less sentimental or that the shopping process is completely stress-free.

My husband and I shopped for our bands online, and at a different place from where we bought my engagement ring too. The two rings don't need to match so there's no point in going back to the same store, unless there happens to be a ring that you really like. 

There are a lot of places you can get wedding bands online and a ton of styles to choose from, so it's important to find a place that has exactly what you're looking for to avoid overwhelming yourself. You'll presumably be wearing your wedding band for a long time, so it's crucial to pick a style you'll love indefinitely and not just for a few years. 

Here are the best places to buy wedding rings online:

• Best overall: Blue Nile
• Best selection of men's styles: Ritani
• Best for travel: Roq
• Best for customization: Holden 
• Best nontraditional styles: Catbird 

The best overall

Blue Nile, our pick for the best place to buy your engagement ring, is unsurprisingly also the best place to buy your wedding band. There are tons of traditional and modern styles in a range of budgets, making the shopping process less stressful. 

Blue Nile has so many styles that it's great for people who are curious about different styles and for those who are ready to buy. Styles range from the classic plain band to curved pavé bands to designer collections from Monique Lhuillier, Zac Posen, and more. It can be overwhelming but luckily, the various search functions can help narrow things down. 

You can set filters for the general style you want, check out the 10 most popular styles for men and women, or if you bought your engagement ring on Blue Nile, just look at the suggested bands that complement your ring. (Or not, there's no rule that says both rings need to match.) 

Images of the rings are zoomed in so you can see all the details, and shoppers who've bought the same ring will often attach their own photos so you can get a better sense of how the ring really looks. I found this so helpful because I was able to see just how thin or thick a certain band was on someone's hand, or how brilliant a pavé band is in natural light.

Prices are comparable to other sites in this guide, but can often be cheaper as there always seems to be a promotion running. If you have a few rings in mind, I'd suggest favoriting them so you can get email alerts when the price drops — and it will. And if you find that the ring you bought is cheaper within seven days of your purchase, you can contact customer service via the 24/7 chat box or phone for a price adjustment — which my husband and I did.  

Blue Nile also offers free shipping and returns, and has a great 30-day return policy in case the style isn't what you or your partner expected. Engraved rings can be returned, though you'll forfeit the $25 engraving fee. Rings come nicely packaged and include both a felt pouch and ring box so they're ready to be presented as soon as you open the box. 

Pros: Has a ton of styles to choose from, suggests wedding bands that complement engagement ring, shopper reviews with photos are helpful, free shipping and returns, 24/7 chat box, offers price adjustments, free resizing 

Cons: Many choices can feel overwhelming, no physical store to try on

The best selection for men

There are always more ring options for women than men, but Ritani has more than 650 styles of rings for men so they won't feel boxed into just a handful of standard designs.

Women kind of have all the fun when it comes to ring shopping — there's just so much to choose from! But Ritani has a huge selection of rings for men that even we were surprised by the amount. There are more than 650 wedding bands for men and more than 500 for women. For context, Blue Nile has more than 250 styles for men and more than 440 for women. 

All the bands are gender neutral though, so you should shop for the ring that looks good to you as opposed to conforming to a stereotype. 

Luckily, there are a ton of great designs to choose from that look great on everyone. There are classic plain comfort-fit bands, brushed and beveled bands, and even a two-tone style with a different metal inside and outside the band.  

Couples who want to see the bands in person before checking out online would also benefit from Ritani's extensive network of jewelry store partners around the US that let you preview your ring before you buy. It's a great combo that's both time-efficient and stress-free since you're only viewing the one or two rings you've picked out online. 

Ritani also offers free shipping and returns, and a 30-day return policy (thought not for engraved items).

Pros: Huge selection of styles for men and women, in-person previews at local jewelry store, free shipping and returns, 30-day return policy, financing opportunities 

Cons: Too many options can be overwhelming, might be inefficient to go to a store several times if you're indecisive 

The best for travel

The inexpensive silicone rings from Roq can come in handy for travelers and active lifestyles. The bands come in a bunch of different colors and styles, including ones that are metallic and even glittery.

Ideally, you get your wedding bands insured so they're protected against wear and tear, theft, damage, and more. But if you travel a lot, are really active, or use your hands a lot in your profession like dentists or doctors, it's understandable that you might not want to wear it all the time. That's where an inexpensive silicone ring from Roq can come in handy. 

There are flexible silicone bands for both men and women (though they all seem gender neutral to me) in a bunch of different colors and styles, including ones that are metallic, colorful, and yes, even glittery. They're cheap enough that you won't panic if you forget it at a hotel or bang your ring against a free weight at the gym.

The silicone is medical grade and hypoallergenic, so it won't irritate skin, though should you need to return it for any reason, Amazon shoppers say that customer service is pretty great. 

This is a number-one seller on Amazon with a 4.6-star rating out of 5 and more than 2,500 reviews. Shoppers say they bought the ring because they use their hands a lot and wanted something in place of a metal wedding band that could get dinged up, and that the rings are great quality. 

Pros: Inexpensive, great for travelers or active people, flexible for comfortable fit, comes in lots of different colors and styles

Cons: Can seem juvenile 

The best for customization

Customized wedding bands usually cost a lot because of the labor and time that goes into crafting a ring from scratch, but not at Holden— prices start at just $179.

If you think all wedding bands look the same and would prefer a custom one, check out Holden. It's part of a growing group of online direct-to-consumer shops that are changing how we shop for wedding bands and engagement rings, and one of the best advantages is the ability to customize your ring. 

Instead of choosing from a pre-designed ring, you start with one of eight ring profiles, and then choose the metal, width, finish, and engraving. The rings start at $179 for a classic 10k yellow gold band and max out at $1,199 for a platinum multi-faceted style, and can take up to two weeks to produce — which is pretty quick for a full custom job. 

The reason Holden can keep its costs down is because there's no middleman or storefront. Instead, rings are made in-house with 3D technology and wax molds, and go directly to the consumer for a fraction of the price of traditional jewelry retail markups, which are often 8x to 10x the cost of production.

There's also a free ring-sizing kit, free engraving, free ring resizing (once per calendar year), free shipping, a lifetime warranty, and payment plans for an easier time on your wallet. But the return window is pretty short at just 14 days and doesn't apply to any ring that has been previously exchanged, altered, or resized, even if done in-house at Holden. 

Holden is definitely one of the newer startups in this guide and we get that shoppers might hesitate at drop a few hundred dollars, but since its launch in April 2018, revenue has doubled month over month and direct-to-consumer fine jewelry startups are becoming more mainstream, so it's definitely a growing company. 

Pros: Fully customized rings, easy online interface, can see rings at NYC studio by appointment, free engraving, free ring resizing (once per calendar year), free shipping, a lifetime warranty, and payment plans

Cons: Short 14-day return window, shoppers who don't live in NYC can't view rings in person, limited styles currently 

The best nontraditional styles

Brooklyn-based Catbird stocks wedding bands that are truly nontraditional yet timeless. 

It should come as no surprise that Brooklyn-based Catbird specializes in nontraditional, unique wedding bands. You won't find any plain bands here, even the most "traditional" look has a literal twist on it.

Unlike the other stores we've highlighted in this guide, Catbird also stocks rings from other fine jewelry brands like 1909 Erica Weiner, Erstwhile, WWAKE, and more. This means the designs are super unique; you're not scrolling through dozens of rings that look similar to each other. 

While the selection of styles is large, the quantity of each is much smaller than expected. Catbird even has a note on its site that some ring sizes would be made custom once an order is put in — which make it final sale and ineligible to return. It's a bet you'll have to take if you really love an item online, but one that I don't think you can go wrong with given how unique and special each design is. If you're in Brooklyn, you can make an appointment to view rings.

Pros: Unique and nontraditional designs, designs are from actual jewelry designers and brands

Cons: Can't view rings in person unless you're based in the greater New York City area 

• A man craftily proposed over a month by sneaking an engagement ring into photos with his girlfriend.
• Edi Okoro posted the story on Facebook, saying he kept carrying the ring around and waiting for the right moment but then realized he may as well document the experience.
• He said his girlfriend, Cally Read, would be suspicious if he booked a meal or a holiday, so he wanted to be spontaneous.
• "The idea was to take as many photos, in more daring scenarios, until I found the perfect moment to propose, or until I got caught, at which point I would propose!" he wrote.
• Okoro managed to sneak the ring into about 20 photos, many of which also have Read in them. He even managed to put it in her palm while she was sleeping.
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You'd imagine someone gets very nervous and anxious when they're building up the courage to propose to their partner. Some may even go out of their way to keep their partner from guessing they're about to pop the question.

But Edi Okoro was so confident his girlfriend had no idea a proposal was coming that he managed to sneak her engagement ring into photos over an entire month before he finally asked her to marry him.

In a Facebook post last week, Okoro told the story of how he proposed to his girlfriend, Cally Read.

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"I can finally put this out there," he wrote, adding: "Those who have gone through this (and those who will soon find out) you want to propose in a way that speaks to you as a person and couple. Some plan a flash mob, a fancy meal, or even arrange a marry me sign. I couldn't do this because 'Edi doesn't plan' .... I'm a spontaneous improviser!"

He said Read would have known immediately that he was about to propose if he planned a holiday or a fancy meal, so he took the ring everywhere "hoping the 'moment' would arise in line with my spontaneous style."

Okoro said he ended up taking the ring everywhere with him and then thought he might as well start documenting the moments. He ended up with about 20 photos and two videos, all with Read oblivious to the fact that her future engagement ring was in the frame with her.

"The idea was to take as many photos, in more daring scenarios, until I found the perfect moment to propose, or until I got caught, at which point I would propose!" Okoro wrote.

He shared some of the images with Insider.

Some photos were taken in their home while Read faced the other way

Others were taken while Read slept, unaware that the ring was nearby — it was even in her hand at one point

Okoro took the ring everywhere, including to shops and out on bike rides

In the end, he really tested his luck with some of the photos

"We met at athletics,"Okoro told Bored Panda. "We both competed at a very high level and traveled to competitions together."

He added: "I knew she was the one after I realized our conversations didn't dry up and we bounced off each other."

He said the picture with the binoculars was one of the closest calls, "only because she could have just looked up."

"Also, walking around with it in my pocket I knocked into her a few times," he said, but "she didn't notice it was a box."

He finally proposed after about a month

In another Facebook post, Okoro revealed that he'd finally proposed to Read.

"We took this photo not long after she said YES," he wrote. "She didn't know about this library until several weeks later."

He added: "My smile is a 'you know nothing Cally Read' smile."

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• Insider spoke to celebrity ring designer Neil Lane and runway stylist and jewelry expert Tanya Dukes about engagement ring trends for 2020.
• Geometric cuts, minimalist designs, and colorful stones are all surging in popularity, according to the experts.
• Unconventional rings are also becoming more common after celebrities like Katy Perry embraced unique shapes.
• But other stars like Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Hyland are opting for one large diamond, creating a renewed interest in the clean aesthetic.
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Engagement ring trends are constantly changing.

Insider spoke to runway stylist and jewelry expert Tanya Dukes and jewelry designer for the stars Neil Lane about what ring trends we can expect to see in 2020.

Lane predicts romantic designs are going to be big in 2020.

"We're seeing more brides opt for rose gold over traditional metals, as well as gemstones like morganite and soft stones, so I think romantic designs are going to be big in 2020," Lane told Insider.

For instance, this ring has a morganite stone and rose gold band.

"I'm a romantic, so I love designs with delicate shapes and dreamy hues," he added.

"Understated solitaires on unembellished bands are rising in popularity," said runway stylist and jewelry expert Tanya Dukes.

"I'm surprised that solitaires are rising in popularity, even among celebrities," she said. "It's an understated look but very classic and timeless."

Dukes noted that the trend is particularly popular for couples who can afford a large stone.

"Jennifer Lopez's current rock from Alexander Rodriguez is an extreme example," Dukes elaborated, speaking of the $4.5 million engagement ring Rodriguez gave Lopez in March 2019.

"Geometric shapes and minimalistic designs are becoming increasingly popular because of their versatility," Lane said.

"They're ideal for modern women seeking style and elegance that translates from day to night," Lane said of minimalist rings.

Dukes seconded Lane's analysis. "There's a movement toward elegant minimalism — a less is more attitude that pays a lot of attention to the architecture of a ring rather than adding a lot of decoration," she said.

The experts have also noticed colorful stones rising in popularity.

"Morganite, aquamarine, and garnet engagement rings have recently become quite fashionable, as they offer unique, eye-catching options," Lane said.

"Gemstones were once considered an avant-garde choice, but now brides are looking for that pop of color," he added.

"There's been a big embrace of color," Duke said. "That applies to diamonds and gemstones too."

"Scarlett Johansson is wearing a massive light-brown diamond in her new engagement ring, while Jenny Slate just debuted her sapphire engagement ring," Dukes pointed out.

Both Lane and Dukes pointed to Katy Perry's flower-shaped engagement ring from Orlando Bloom as an example as well, highlighting both the floral shape and colorful design.

"Brides are looking beyond the traditional diamond for a ring option that lets their true colors shine," Lane said.

Lane has seen increased interest in oval and pear-shaped rings from contestants on "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette."

"A few years ago, everyone wanted a round or a princess-cut diamond," Lane said. "Now, bachelors and bachelorettes are rediscovering and gravitating toward fancy-cut stones like the oval and pear."

"Both men and women are drawn to these romantic cuts, so I've incorporated them into a number of my designs at Kay Jewelers," Lane noted of his latest work.

Oval diamonds are becoming a popular shape for rings.

"Everyone jumped on the oval diamond bandwagon this year," Dukes said of the cut.

"Actresses Sarah Hyland, Melissa Benoist, and model Lais Ribeiro are among the celebrities who got engagement rings with the fancy-cut stone," she said.

"I think the trend for the shape is reaching its peak," Dukes added, as it has been a popular shape for a few years now. The oval shape will probably become less popular toward the later half of 2020 as brides begin to gravitate toward geometric shapes.

When it comes to shopping for engagement jewelry, both experts said you should pick a ring that speaks to you.

"While today's ring shapes and colors are fun and unique, you shouldn't choose something just because it's the latest trend or because it will impress your friends," Lane told Insider.

"Always be true to your heart and pick a style that you love. Your ring should be a celebration of your personality and style," he added.

"Go with something you love, even if it doesn't look traditional," Dukes agreed.

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• Kim Kardashian West recently made headlines when she appeared to be wearing the same exact engagement ring that was stolen when she was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016. 
• But Kardashian West revealed that she had actually borrowed the ring from Lorraine Schwartz, who also designed the stolen 20-carat emerald-cut ring that Kanye West had given her in 2016.
• Kardashian West said Schwartz had a "little fake" replica of the engagement ring, which she borrowed for a recent photo shoot. 
• The reality TV star and her sisters Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian wore more than $30 million worth of diamonds for the photo shoot to promote Kardashian West's new fragrances. 
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Fans are used to seeing Kim Kardashian West dripping in jewels, but one recent photo shoot left them feeling confused. 

Kardashian West made headlines when she appeared to be wearing the same exact engagement ring that was stolen when she was robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week in 2016. 

The 20-carat emerald cut ring was suddenly back on the reality television star's finger in photos for her new KKW fragrances — or so it seemed. 

But the $4 million sparkler, which husband Kanye West gave her in 2016, has not been returned to Kardashian West, as some fans had hoped. 

Kardashian West revealed on Tuesday that she had actually borrowed all the jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz, who designed the stolen engagement ring as well as the first 15-carat engagement ring that West gave her in 2013. 

"I borrowed all jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz," Kardashian West told Entertainment Tonight's Lauren Zima. "It was nice to borrow it all and nice to give it back to her." 

"That was a really fun shoot," she added. "And because it was diamonds, I thought this was the perfect way to bring it back and wear them again." 

Kardashian West appeared alongside her sisters Khloe and Kourtney for the shoot, where they wore diamonds worth more than $30 million, according to People. 

Photos from the shoot show the Kardashian sisters dripping with diamond bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings. They each wore their hair completely slicked back, leading many fans to comment that they looked like triplets. 

They had each designed one of the three new perfumes, which Kardashian West is calling "The Diamond Collection." 

Kardashian West revealed that she often borrows jewels from Schwartz, a family friend who she said "always knows the cut and everything that I really wanted." 

Included among those jewels is a replica of her stolen engagement ring. 

"There is a replica around," Kardashian West told Entertainment Tonight. "A little fake that I'll borrow from her sometimes that she made. A really nice one. It looks really nice." 

The location of Kardashian West's 20-carat engagement ring still remains unknown. 

A year after Kardashian West was robbed, suspected ringleader Aomar Ait Khedache told police that all of Kardashian West's jewelry had been melted down except for her engagement ring, which had to be sold to a private buyer because it was so recognizable. 

"There is a person who has it," he told police, according to Le Monde. "Everyone was afraid to sell it because it's a stone that's very easily spotted." 

The experience had a major effect on Kardashian West, who revealed that it completely changed the way she now uses social media. 

"I learned from a bad experience I had when I was robbed that people really knew my every move," she said during The New York Times' DealBook conference on November 6. 

"They knew what I had, they knew where I was, what I was doing, and that to me really changed the things that I post."

Representatives for Kim Kardashian West did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

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• Emma Stone is engaged to "Saturday Night Live" writer and segment director David McCary after two years of dating.
• Stone displayed her ring in an Instagram post shared by McCary on Wednesday.
• Gem specialist Ben Khordipour of Estate Diamond Jewelry told Insider that Stone's engagement ring could cost anywhere between $35,000 to $45,000.
• Stone's ring appears to feature a rare, natural saltwater pearl in the center, surrounded by a floral halo of diamonds, Khordipour said.
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Emma Stone is engaged to "Saturday Night Live" writer and segment director David McCary, according to an Instagram post shared by McCary on Wednesday. The couple has been dating for two years.

In the photo of the newly engaged couple, Stone held her hand to the camera to display her ring. 

The ring Emma Stone received could cost between $35,000 and $45,000

Benjamin Khordipour, a gem specialist at New York City-based Estate Diamond Jewelry, told Insider via email that the ring could cost anywhere from $35,000 to $45,000. 

"The center pearl seems to be a natural saltwater pearl, which is very rare," Khordipour said of the ring. "It's accented with diamonds along the sides and surrounded by a floral halo of diamonds."

The ring's pearl measures 8.5 millimeters and is rounded with high-luster in the center, Khordipour explained, and it's set on a platinum mounting.

Several fans commented on the Instagram post to congratulate the couple, saying Stone's ring was hard to discern because of blurriness.

Another fan turned the actress' name into a pun, writing: "Emma's stone looks nice."

Stone's engagement ring is contemporary but reminiscent of styles from the early 1900s

"The architecture and workmanship of her ring feel very modern and contemporary. It is very common for designers to take inspiration from earlier jewelry eras and create a modern twist," Khordipour said. "The way that the diamonds are set on the sides, and the style prongs that hold them in place, all indicate that it was made more recently."

Khordipour also described Stone's ring style as "reminiscent of the Edwardian Era, especially due to the use of pearls as the feature stone."

"During the Edwardian Era in the early 1900s, people believed that pearls offered wealth and protection," Khordipour said.

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• Lady Kitty Spencer is Princess Diana's 29-year-old niece, which also makes her a first cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William.
• She got engaged to Michael Lewis, a 60-year-old, South African-born millionaire, before Christmas in 2019, the Mirror reported.
• Lady Spencer has been photographed wearing what appears to be her engagement ring.
• Insider spoke with jewelers and engagement ring experts, who said Lady Kitty Spencer's eternity-style band could cost anywhere from around $65,000 to $160,000, depending on the weights of each diamond.
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Lady Kitty Spencer, the niece of Princess Diana and the first cousin of Princes William and Harry, recently got engaged to a 60-year-old fashion mogul and millionaire, Michael Lewis.

Lewis reportedly proposed to Lady Spencer before Christmas, according to the Mirror.

Lady Spencer has been photographed wearing what appears to be her engagement ring, according to an article published on Monday in the Daily Mail, which included paparazzi photos of the 29-year-old model and her fiancée reportedly spending time together in Cape Town, South Africa.  

Insider spoke with engagement ring experts to learn about the style of Lady Spencer's ring, as well as what the diamond-clad piece of jewelry may have cost.

A professional jeweler estimated that Lady Spencer's engagement ring could be worth up to $160,000

Eddie LeVian, CEO of New York City-based jewelry company Le Vian, told Insider in a statement via email that he estimated Lady Spencer's engagement ring could be worth approximately $160,000.

"I estimate that the eternity-style ring Lady Kitty Spencer has been spotted wearing weighs a total of seven carats, although it's difficult to tell the exact weight of each diamond based on the photographs," LeVian added.

Her eternity band appears to feature 18 emerald-cut diamonds, another expert told Insider 

Benjamin Khordipour from New York City-based Estate Diamond Jewelry told Insider that he predicted Lady Spencer's ring could cost anywhere from $55,000 to $65,000.

Khordipour said that her ring, a diamond eternity band, appears to feature approximately 18 emerald-cut diamonds, which are set in a half-bezel style and a platinum mounting.

"The platinum bezel follows the edges of the elongated, emerald-cut diamonds, which give it a very geometrical appearance," Khordipour said of the ring Lady Spencer has been pictured wearing.

He estimated that the size of each diamond looks like it could measure around 0.60 carats each.

Experts predict that geometric ring styles like Lady Spencer's diamond band will be a big trend this year 

"Emerald cuts are very much in style right now," Denis Stepansky, founder and owner of New York City-based jewelry store ItsHot.com, told Insider. "People love how the angles of the cut are sharp and highly reflective. They really give the stone a pure feeling."

The emerald-cut diamond shape can be traced back to the 16th century, when stonecutters created the shape specifically for emerald stones, Stepansky told Insider.

During the Art Deco period, diamonds shaped in the emerald cut became a popular jewelry style, according to Estate Diamond Jewelry. Wedding trend experts say that geometric-shaped gems and diamonds, similar to those featured on Lady Spencer's ring, will continue to be popular choices for engagement rings this year.

"Geometric shapes and minimalistic designs are becoming increasingly popular because of their versatility,"celebrity ring designer Neil Lane previously told Insider reporter Samantha Grindell.

Lane added: "They're ideal for modern women seeking style and elegance that translates from day to night."

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