Johnny Depp – Mengagement Ring

Images from Independent and Mail Online 

If you haven’t heard the Johnny Depp news yet… where have you been? Not ones to miss out on a diamond ring story, Vashi.com has the latest. Johnny has been in Beijing promoting his new film, Transcendence. Whilst there, he showed off this suitably impressive diamond engagement ring… not usually seen on male hands! Whilst rumours fly round that the ring was too big for Amber so Johnny put it on instead (despite Amber being seen in another ring recently), we reckon Johnny just fancied a bit of sparkle himself!

Vashi Dominguez himself says that the ring looks to be 3 carats, which would mean at top quality, a ring of this size would retail in the high-end for around £50k. Not bad for a man’s engagement ring we say! The unexpected ring has a centre round brilliant large diamond surrounded by baguettes and round diamonds in a now popular vintage looking setting. The ring is probably platinum, though it could be 18k white gold. Vashi also commented: “In the past, there was a little bit of hype with ‘mengagement rings’ but it never took off and made it into the mainstream. However, with the stature of famous actor Johnny Depp trying to make the male engagement ring happen, it may be that in time it becomes a trend.”

Loving Johnny’s dazzling diamond ring? Get the look here:

 

 Round Cut 0.75 Carat Side Stones Engagement Ring in Platinum, £2599

Round Cut 0.83 Carat Side Stones Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold, £1899

Round Cut 0.95 Carat Halo Engagement Ring with Side Stones in 18k White Gold, £2199

 

Vashi Dominguez’s Top Summer Weddings

Okay, okay… so this post may be a little premature! But here at Vashi.com HQ, the sun is just peeking in through our window blinds, we walked to work in our sunnies (well, no one was stopping us!) and it’s officially spring, apparently. To that end, Vashi looked to the fabulous celebrity weddings that took place during summertime and picked his faves! Feast your eyes on this lot…

KATE MOSS AND JAMIE HINCE, 1ST JULY 2011

The Cotswolds may not be the most exotic of wedding destinations but the countryside retreat looked heavenly in the July sunshine. Vashi told us: “Kate’s sparkling custom-made John Galliano wedding dress looked truly mesmerising. On the day, Jamie and Kate exchanged sleek simple yellow gold wedding bands, which Kate wears alongside her engagement ring (worth $80,000), which was inspired by 1920s party girl Zelda Fitzgerald’s art deco ring. I adore engagement rings with a story behind them!”

MEGAN FOX AND BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN, 24TH JUNE 2010

A cinematic setting just perfect for an actress – Megan and Brian wed on a Hawaiian beach. “The couple both wore white Armani, with Megan’s flowing gown and long veil floating in the breeze,” Vashi remembered. “It was a very intimate wedding with only one witness (Brian’s young son) and it looked idyllic. Meghan wears a 3 carat radiant cut diamond ring set in a platinum collar (valued approximately at $80,000) plus a platinum and diamond eternity band (worth $20,000).” Maximum sparkle indeed!

ALICIA KEYS AND SWIZZ BEATZ, 31ST JULY 2010

Vashi recalls: “Alicia Keys had a visible baby bump for her summer wedding, which was flattered by her beautiful one-shouldered Vera Wang silk gown. The stunning Mediterranean sea off Corsica glimmered nearly as much as her 7 carat yellow diamond ring! Smaller side stones adorn the ring, which also had a sparkly halo setting.” Alicia held traditional purple calla lilies, which add extra vivid colour – lovely!

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY AND JAMES RIGHTON, 4TH MAY 2013

“I can’t help but smile when I look back at images of Keira on her summer wedding day,” muses Vashi. “Rocking sunglasses and a pretty Chanel dress and bucle jacket for the occassion, her engagement ring was a more classic choice. Keira wears a solid platinum band with a brilliant cut solitaire 2 carat diamond, which cost around $40,000.”

KATE BOSWORTH AND MICHAEL POLISH, 31ST AUGUST 2013

Undeniably a style icon herself, Kate Bosworth’s wedding didn’t disappoint in the style stakes either. “The pair celebrated with a romantic ranch ceremony and Kate wore an elegant Oscar de la Renta dress,” admires Vashi. “Kate even arrived in a horse-drawn carriage!” Kate stated: “The design of the wedding band is based off the design of the engagement ring, which is a 1920s art deco design. There are two delicate baguettes supporting the main diamond. We wanted to create a wedding band that incorporated 12 of these diamond baguettes for each month of the year.” Wow!

NATALIE PORTMAN AND BENJAMIN MILLEPIED, 4TH AUGUST 2012

Vashi recalls, “Natalie enjoyed a summer evening wedding, which looked like it was straight out of a fairy-tale. A girly, Princess-like dress, ballet pumps and loosely waved hair with a dainty floral headband added to the magic. Natalie’s engagement ring has a value of around $35,000 and is eco-friendly. The striking ring includes recycled platinum, accenting conflict-free pavé diamonds and a huge antique centre stone.”

Have you enjoyed a summer wedding… or perhaps you’re planning one after being inspired by these celebrity examples? Tell us over on Twitter and Facebook.

 

Cassie and Diddy: Instagram Bling

iamdiddy’s Instagram

It’s been all over the gossip pages this week – did he, didn’t he!? Diddy shared this whopping diamond engagement ring on his Instagram page, adding the caption: Baby do you like it? I just want to get you wat you Like ! I just wanna Mk you smile 🙂 #takeDat. !

However, his bling didn’t seem to impress as shortly after Cassie shared an image that read ‘I NEED MORE’. Cassie has since deleted this post so perhaps the songstress is having second thoughts?

Back at Vashi.com HQ, we’ve been admiring the emerald cut diamond with dazzling side stones. It’s quite like a few of the gems we have in our current collection…

Create Your Own Engagement Ring, £2164

Square Halo Prong Set Engagement Ring Setting in 18k White Gold, £699

Round Cut 0.59 Carat Side Stones Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold, £1499

Emerald Cut 0.33 Carat 18k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, £999

Radiant Cut 0.5 Carat Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring, £2699

Do you have a favourite glittering design?

PS. Have you read the Mail Online’s Femail today? Bianca London shares the low-down on our Vashi.com survey, which revealed some shocking statistics about engagement rings and the proposal itself! Prepare yourself, boys.