Key Takeaways
- In 1998, David Beckham proposed to then-Victoria Adams with a three-carat marquise-cut diamond estimated to be worth approximately $168,734.99 today.
- Over twenty years later, in 2020, the couple's son, Beckham, proposed to his then-girlfriend Nicola Peltz with an emerald-cut stone worth around $200,000.
- Both women chose to swap their pieces for other rings after tying the knot.
David and Victoria Beckham are arguably one of the most well-known celebrity couples. After first crossing paths in 1997, they quickly became an item and announced their engagement one year later in 1998. The soccer star proposed to the pop star with a three-carat marquise-cut diamond. In 1999, the two tied the knot in a destination wedding that included Elton Josh and George Michael as attendees. Their success has only continued since then: Boasting an estimated net worth of $675 million dollars, the two have conquered the worlds of sports, fashion, and music. They also became the parents to four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. And in 2020, their son, Brooklyn, popped the question to his then-girlfriend Nicola Peltz, an actress, with an emerald-cut diamond on a thin band. The two said "I do" in a 2022 ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida.
Below, we break down which Beckham bride had the more expensive engagement ring—and explain why each of them made modifications to their sparkler over the years. Read on for more.
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How Much Did Victoria Beckham's Engagement Ring Cost?
Over the years, the Spice Girl has received 15 engagement rings from the former soccer star. However, her first sparkler—the one he used to propose to her—may be the most memorable. Victoria showcased the ring to the public when the duo announced their engagement during a press conference in 1998. The piece, a three-carat marquise-cut diamond, was set on a plain yellow gold band. At the time of the proposal, the sparkler was estimated to be worth $85,000, equivalent to $168,734.99 today, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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However, just a few years after the duo tied the knot, the pop star began swapping her original engagement ring out for other pieces. In 2001, she wore an eternity band featuring white diamonds. And just a few years later, she selected an emerald-cut sparkler with side baguettes. Over the years, the singer has featured many different sparklers on her left ring finger—with some costing millions of dollars. The most expensive may be a large blue sapphire set in a platinum pavé diamond band that she debuted in 2009. That jewel is estimated to be worth more than $6 million.
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How Much Did Nicola Peltz's Engagement Ring Cost?
When Brooklyn popped the question to Nicola, he did so with an emerald-cut diamond on a thin band that was estimated to be approximately five carats. That ring was estimated to be worth between $125,000 to $200,000. However, in 2022, shortly after the two said "I do,"The Last Airbender star decided to upgrade her sparkler.
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Peltz's new ring, an oval-cut diamond, features two side stones. It's estimated to be worth between $540,000 and $811,000, according to Hello!. "The centre stone is an oval-cut white diamond, likely between eight and 10 carats, which gives the ring a soft, romantic feel while still being incredibly eye-catching," Sophia Perez, a jewelry designer, told the outlet.
