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Victoria Beckhamand David Beckham have beenone of the most fashion-forward couples since they first got togethermore than two decades ago, so it’s no surprise that the designer’s collection of engagement rings is one for the ages.When David Beckhamfirst proposedtothe then-Spice Girls singerin 1998, he did so with a three-carat marquise-cut diamond, which the couple proudly showed off outside their hotel room for photographers.Sincetying the knot on July 4, 1999, Victoria has added to her jewelry collection, sporting many different sparklers on her ring finger over the years.Beckham has shown off 15 rings total since that day, in all colors, shapes and sizes, and they’re all just as posh as the next. (And though we haven’t confirmed the exact makeup of each gem, for the purposes of this slideshow we’ll assume they’re real precious stones.)Take a look at her gorgeous engagement ring collection ahead.
Victoria Beckhamand David Beckham have beenone of the most fashion-forward couples since they first got togethermore than two decades ago, so it’s no surprise that the designer’s collection of engagement rings is one for the ages.
When David Beckhamfirst proposedtothe then-Spice Girls singerin 1998, he did so with a three-carat marquise-cut diamond, which the couple proudly showed off outside their hotel room for photographers.
Sincetying the knot on July 4, 1999, Victoria has added to her jewelry collection, sporting many different sparklers on her ring finger over the years.
Beckham has shown off 15 rings total since that day, in all colors, shapes and sizes, and they’re all just as posh as the next. (And though we haven’t confirmed the exact makeup of each gem, for the purposes of this slideshow we’ll assume they’re real precious stones.)
Take a look at her gorgeous engagement ring collection ahead.
01of 151998: Victoria Beckham’s marquise-cut diamond ringJohn Giles - PA Images/PA Images via Getty; Dave Hogan/GettyTo pop the question, David presented Victoria with a three-carat marquise-cut diamond on a plain yellow gold band. The ring was reported to cost around $85,000 at the time.On Jan. 25, 1998, Beckham showed off her ring as she and David announced their engagement to the world outside their hotel in Chester.Ahead of the couple’s nuptials in 1999, Beckham continued to wear the ring at various events, including a few Spice Girls appearances.
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1998: Victoria Beckham’s marquise-cut diamond ring
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To pop the question, David presented Victoria with a three-carat marquise-cut diamond on a plain yellow gold band. The ring was reported to cost around $85,000 at the time.
On Jan. 25, 1998, Beckham showed off her ring as she and David announced their engagement to the world outside their hotel in Chester.
Ahead of the couple’s nuptials in 1999, Beckham continued to wear the ring at various events, including a few Spice Girls appearances.
02of 152001: Victoria Beckham’s eternity bandBrian Rasic/Getty; Yui Mok - PA Images/PA Images via GettyAround 2001, Beckham appeared to swap out her original engagement ring for an eternity band that featured white diamonds. She gave a closer glimpse of the new ring during a book signing of her autobiography,Learning to Fly, in October 2001.She continued to wear the ring for over a year before moving on to her next piece of jewelry.
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2001: Victoria Beckham’s eternity band
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Around 2001, Beckham appeared to swap out her original engagement ring for an eternity band that featured white diamonds. She gave a closer glimpse of the new ring during a book signing of her autobiography,Learning to Fly, in October 2001.
She continued to wear the ring for over a year before moving on to her next piece of jewelry.
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2003: Victoria Beckham’s emerald-cut diamond ring with side baguettes
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Later that year, she was seen in the ring again, as Beckham received the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in November 2003.
04of 152004: Victoria Beckham’s pink oval-cut diamond ringSteve Finn/Getty; GettyBy the time 2004 rolled around, Beckham had swapped out her ring again, giving a closer glimpse of the new sparkler as she attended the 19 Management 19Th Anniversary Party at the Royal Albert Hall alongside David.As she rested her hand on David’s back, photographers got a glimpse of a new, oval-cut pink diamond ring. David reportedly gifted Beckham the ring for her 30th birthday, which was worth $1.1 million at the time,perVogue.
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2004: Victoria Beckham’s pink oval-cut diamond ring
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By the time 2004 rolled around, Beckham had swapped out her ring again, giving a closer glimpse of the new sparkler as she attended the 19 Management 19Th Anniversary Party at the Royal Albert Hall alongside David.
As she rested her hand on David’s back, photographers got a glimpse of a new, oval-cut pink diamond ring. David reportedly gifted Beckham the ring for her 30th birthday, which was worth $1.1 million at the time,perVogue.
05of 152005: Victoria Beckham’s pear-cut diamond ringC. Uncle/FilmMagic; Kevin Winter/GettyBeckham didn’t stick with the same ring for long. Though she did sport the pink diamond throughout 2004, she showed off a new ring as she attended The David Beckham Academy launch party with her husband in June 2005.The pear-cut ring was said to be 17 carats and featured a diamond pave band. Beckham certainly didn’t let the stunning ring go to waste as she donned it at many events in 2005, including Milan Fashion Week, Swarovski Fashion Rocks for the Prince’s Trust and notably Elton John and David Furnish’s civil partnership ceremony in December 2005.
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2005: Victoria Beckham’s pear-cut diamond ring
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Beckham didn’t stick with the same ring for long. Though she did sport the pink diamond throughout 2004, she showed off a new ring as she attended The David Beckham Academy launch party with her husband in June 2005.
The pear-cut ring was said to be 17 carats and featured a diamond pave band. Beckham certainly didn’t let the stunning ring go to waste as she donned it at many events in 2005, including Milan Fashion Week, Swarovski Fashion Rocks for the Prince’s Trust and notably Elton John and David Furnish’s civil partnership ceremony in December 2005.
06of 152006: Victoria Beckham’s emerald-cut yellow diamond ringGiuseppe Cacace/Getty; James Devaney/WireImageIn 2006, Beckham paired her sleek new bob with a brand-new ring. Beckham was first seen wearing the new ring, featuring a yellow emerald-cut diamond, around June 2006 as she cheered on David during the World Cup.She gave a better glimpse of the ring as she attended New York Fashion Week in September 2006, putting her jewel front and center as she attended the Marc Jacobs show.
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2006: Victoria Beckham’s emerald-cut yellow diamond ring
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In 2006, Beckham paired her sleek new bob with a brand-new ring. Beckham was first seen wearing the new ring, featuring a yellow emerald-cut diamond, around June 2006 as she cheered on David during the World Cup.
She gave a better glimpse of the ring as she attended New York Fashion Week in September 2006, putting her jewel front and center as she attended the Marc Jacobs show.
07of 152007: Victoria Beckham’s cushion-cut emerald ringEthan Miller/Getty; Mark Mainz/GettyIn 2007, Beckham began to experiment with gemstones as she donned a cushion-cut emerald ring. She gave photographers a peek at the ring as she attended the annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party in Februray 2007, pairing the sparkler with a matching emerald bracelet on her right wrist.She was seen wearing the ring on a few other occasions that year, including the Sport Industry Awards with David.
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2007: Victoria Beckham’s cushion-cut emerald ring
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In 2007, Beckham began to experiment with gemstones as she donned a cushion-cut emerald ring. She gave photographers a peek at the ring as she attended the annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party in Februray 2007, pairing the sparkler with a matching emerald bracelet on her right wrist.
She was seen wearing the ring on a few other occasions that year, including the Sport Industry Awards with David.
08of 152008: Victoria Beckham’s emerald-cut diamond ringBrad Barket/Getty; JOE SCHILDHORN/Patrick McMullan via GettyWhile Beckham’s hair got shorter in 2008, her ring size certainly didn’t shrink. Early 2008 saw the star donning the massive pear-shaped diamond, but she swapped it out for an emerald-cut diamond ring later in the year.She gave a good look at the ring during New York Fashion Week in September 2008, as she attended the Marc Jacobs fashion show. Pulling the whole look together, she paired the ring with equally shimmery earrings.
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2008: Victoria Beckham’s emerald-cut diamond ring
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While Beckham’s hair got shorter in 2008, her ring size certainly didn’t shrink. Early 2008 saw the star donning the massive pear-shaped diamond, but she swapped it out for an emerald-cut diamond ring later in the year.
She gave a good look at the ring during New York Fashion Week in September 2008, as she attended the Marc Jacobs fashion show. Pulling the whole look together, she paired the ring with equally shimmery earrings.
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Beckham rotated through multiple rings in her collection in 2009, including her cushion-cut emerald ring during Milan Fashion Week and her pear-cut diamond ring during an Armani store opening in New York City.
10of 152009: Victoria Beckham’s oval-cut sapphire ringJon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Craig Barritt/WireImageRubies are red, and later that year, Beckham decided she liked blue. Towards the end of 2009, she debuted a new ring on her left finger, an oval-cut sapphire ring.She was seen wearing the jewel at the British Fashion Awards in December 2009, and again during various appearances in 2010, including theVanity FairOscar Party where she put it on full display as she tucked her hair behind her ear.
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2009: Victoria Beckham’s oval-cut sapphire ring
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Rubies are red, and later that year, Beckham decided she liked blue. Towards the end of 2009, she debuted a new ring on her left finger, an oval-cut sapphire ring.
She was seen wearing the jewel at the British Fashion Awards in December 2009, and again during various appearances in 2010, including theVanity FairOscar Party where she put it on full display as she tucked her hair behind her ear.
11of 152010: Victoria Beckham’s pink oval-cut diamond ringAndrew H. Walker/GettyIn February 2010, Beckham went with something more dainty on her ring finger: An oval-cut pink diamond ring, worn to the Bergdorf Goodman launch of her new collection, Victoria Beckham Denim. Unlike her pink diamond from 2004, this one featured a yellow-gold pave band.
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2010: Victoria Beckham’s pink oval-cut diamond ring
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In February 2010, Beckham went with something more dainty on her ring finger: An oval-cut pink diamond ring, worn to the Bergdorf Goodman launch of her new collection, Victoria Beckham Denim. Unlike her pink diamond from 2004, this one featured a yellow-gold pave band.
12of 152015: Victoria Beckham’s round-cut diamond ringAP Photo/Kin CheungOver the next five years, Beckham continued to recycle her previous rings, until 2015 when she debuted a round-cut diamond ring that had a halo setting and round side stones. She only wore it for a handful of appearances, including the 2015 amfAR Hong Kong Gala in March, before moving on to her next new piece.
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2015: Victoria Beckham’s round-cut diamond ring
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Over the next five years, Beckham continued to recycle her previous rings, until 2015 when she debuted a round-cut diamond ring that had a halo setting and round side stones. She only wore it for a handful of appearances, including the 2015 amfAR Hong Kong Gala in March, before moving on to her next new piece.
13of 152015: Victoria Beckham’s moonstone ringJamie McCarthy/WireImage; Taylor Hill/FilmMagicJust a few months later, Beckham debuted a unique moonstone on her ring finger as she attended the 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards in June. So as not to take away from the ring, she went for an all-black look with a simple manicure.
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2015: Victoria Beckham’s moonstone ring
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Just a few months later, Beckham debuted a unique moonstone on her ring finger as she attended the 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards in June. So as not to take away from the ring, she went for an all-black look with a simple manicure.
14of 152016: Victoria Beckham’s square-cut diamond ringMike Marsland/WireImage; Ian Gavan/GettyIn 2016, Beckham went back to basics with a square-cut diamond ring. She showed off the sparkler at the Cannes Film Festival as she walked the red carpet for theCafe Societypremiere. Wearing a black and white jumpsuit, she paired the ring with two shiny bracelets.
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2016: Victoria Beckham’s square-cut diamond ring
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In 2016, Beckham went back to basics with a square-cut diamond ring. She showed off the sparkler at the Cannes Film Festival as she walked the red carpet for theCafe Societypremiere. Wearing a black and white jumpsuit, she paired the ring with two shiny bracelets.
15of 152018: Victoria Beckham’s square-cut yellow diamond ringGotham/GC Images; Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via GettyThe latest addition to Beckham’s ring collection is a square-cut yellow diamond ring. She first started wearing the ring in 2018, including various appearances in New York City and Paris Fashion Week. Similar to her other square-cut diamond ring, this one features a pave diamond band.
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2018: Victoria Beckham’s square-cut yellow diamond ring
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The latest addition to Beckham’s ring collection is a square-cut yellow diamond ring. She first started wearing the ring in 2018, including various appearances in New York City and Paris Fashion Week. Similar to her other square-cut diamond ring, this one features a pave diamond band.
source: people.com
