Blake Lively's Engagement Ring — and the Tweet That Started Hailey Bieber's

Before the oval engagement ring became the celebrity cut, there was Blake Lively's. When Ryan Reynolds proposed in 2012, the ring he chose — designed by legendary jeweller Lorraine Schwartz — quietly changed engagement ring fashion for a decade.

The ring that started the oval obsession

Blake's ring features a phenomenal light pink oval diamond, estimated at around 12 carats, set on Schwartz's signature rose gold micro pavé band. The elongated oval, the delicate band, the soft blush tones — every element that now defines the "modern celebrity engagement ring" was there first on Blake's hand. Its value has been estimated at around $2 million.

The tweet that launched a thousand ovals

Blake's ring became so iconic that in 2012 a teenage Hailey Baldwin famously tweeted that if her ring wasn't as big as Blake Lively's, she didn't want to get married. Six years later, Justin Bieber proposed with — you guessed it — a huge oval diamond. You can read the full story of Hailey Bieber's engagement ring here.

Why oval cuts flatter every hand

Oval cut stones are a favourite of those who love an elongated look — the shape makes the stone appear larger than its carat weight and lends the finger a longer, slimmer line. Ovals are incredibly versatile too: stunning on a plain band, a micro pavé band, or flanked by side stones.

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Blake Lively ring FAQs

How many carats is Blake Lively's engagement ring? Approximately 12 carats — a light pink oval cut diamond.

How much did Blake Lively's ring cost? Estimates put it around $2 million.

Who designed Blake Lively's engagement ring? Lorraine Schwartz, who also designed Hailey Bieber's 2024 upgrade.