Behind The Bling: Why Kim Kardashian’s Ring Is Worth So Much Money
Posted on May 26, 2011 @ 03:30PM
By Leah Ornstein
Radar Style & Beauty Editor
What kind of bling sets a groom-to-be back $2 million?
RadarOnline.com spoke to jewelry expert Michael O’Connor, to get the lowdown on why Kim Kardashian’s 20.5-carat stunner is worth more than a mansion.
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“Kim’s ring is a MAJOR rock,” O’Connor gushed to Radar about the bootylicious star’s Lorraine Schwartz stunner. “We have seen a number of celebrities get engaged over the past few years, but nobody has had a diamond of this size and quality!”
So what is so special about Kim’s ring and how do we know it is top quality?
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O’Connor explained that it has to do with the four C’s of diamonds: cut, color, clarity and carat-weight.
“Because of the emerald cut of Kim’s ring, you know that the diamond was extremely high quality to begin with,” he said, explaining that emerald cuts have fewer but larger facets than round cuts, which can conceal flaws easier.
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“The color would have to be colorless to near colorless, which is enhanced by the natural whiteness that platinum provides.”
Lorraine Schwartz, Kim Kardashian’s go-to jeweler, also gets a stamp of approval from O’Connor.
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“Lorraine Schwartz has one of the best reputations in town. She only deals with high quality settings and top-notch diamond dealers, so you know this ring is the best that money can buy.”
What do you think about Kim’s bling? Leave your comments below!
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Kardashian has zero talent, and got where she is because of whats between her legs (and how she uses it). See those lips? They've seen a lot of "action", if ya know what I mean...
Posted Fri, 05/27/2011 - 2:07am
Kardashian has zero talent, and got where she is because of whats between her legs (and how she uses it). See those lips? They've seen a lot of "action", if ya know what I mean...
Posted Fri, 05/27/2011 - 2:07am
I would have to say it's a bit much. Nobody in their right mind would spend that much on a ring. It should have been more modest but I guess she had to out do Khloe. I love Khloe and Lamar together.
Posted Fri, 05/27/2011 - 1:29am
Man rule#59: never marry someone with a sex tape
Man rule#15: never marry a reality tv celebrity
Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 9:10pm
A no-talent DOUCHE NOZZEL. Essentially a prostitute.
Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 8:01pm
1M, 2M, 20M ring. It doesen't matter. She's still a skank with no talent. She is just tits and ass.
Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 7:16pm
there are some new topless pics of kim at doiop.com/pic-gallery
Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 6:30pm
Compared to her 20,000 carat-sized ass, the ring is.....well.....no great shakes.
Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 6:30pm
“We have seen a number of celebrities get engaged over the past few years, but nobody has had a diamond of this size and quality!” ----------------------------Because nobody else has BOOBS of that size and quality.
Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 6:10pm
Its a loaner! Come on people! Realty shows pay nothing. Tim Gunn was not paid for his 1st season. Kim is just the rep of products or, does she make perfume on weekends?
Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 5:50pm