When top Hollywood film producer Matt Kaplan planned his proposal with Alexandra Cooper’s stunning engagement ring, he also planned an exciting activity with it: a scavenger hunt setup with a fake photoshoot. Adding mystery and intrigue made the proposal even more special. But the fans and the media around the world also wanted more details about the lovely ring that united the podcast queen and the Hollywood film producer. We have the complete details of the ring and what led to the beautiful proposal.
Since this is one of the hottest and most valuable celebrity jewelry pieces, we had to contact trusted jewelry specialist Benjamin Khordipour from New York’s top jewelry store, Estate Diamond Jewelry, for an EXCLUSIVE report. Click here for the expert pricing and valuation.
The Alexandra Cooper Engagement Ring
Alexandra Cooper calls her partner Matt Kaplan “the love of her life and her soulmate.” In 2023, Matt knew it was time to pop the question, but first, he needed the perfect ring for his soon-to-be bride. He commissioned the top jewelry designer for the stars, Jenna Blake, from Los Angeles, to design and create the special jewelry. Her craftsmanship and Matt’s input helped create a simple, iconic, and elegant ring for his queen. They became engaged on March 3, 2023, and the world saw the ring for the first time through her Instagram.
Alexandra Cooper’s stunning engagement ring has a gorgeous, solitaire 5-carat antique diamond over 100 years old, held by a single prong, and crowned on an ultrathin, 18k gold ring. Solitaires focus on and accentuate the gem. They are classic ring styles that go well with a significant stone or gem, often with a minimalist ring design and surrounding motifs. The vintage diamond and simple solitaire design give it an elegant look.
Oval-Cut Elegance
Alexandra Cooper’s stunning engagement ring features an upright north-south oval cut diamond weighing 5 carats. It comes in a solitaire setting using Blake’s single-prong trademark foundation, on a thin yellow gold ring, for maximum brilliance and sparkle. This setting and the thin profile of the band maximize the ring’s size and central focus. These qualities and romantic ring features, crafted with collaboration and care, make women say yes. The designer gave her greetings upon seeing her creation in the media, saying, “Congratulations! Such a treat designing your ring XO.”
How Much Is the Ring Worth?
Benjamin Khordipour of Estate Diamond Jewelry explained that the ring’s current value is in the range of $300,000 to $550,000. Aside from its hefty 5-carat oval cut 1920s-era diamond, it is also an antique over a hundred years old. Most big oval cut gems with 5-plus carats are in this price range. The crafting and design of all its components by Jenna Blake also add to its heavy price tag. Her specialty is working with antique jewelry. She often works with high-value heirloom pieces and high-carat old gems and diamonds, giving them new life in new, custom, luxury jewelry.
Before Mr. and Mrs. Kaplan
Before the proposal happened, Matt Kaplan and Alexandra Cooper first met and dated through a Zoom meeting. Matt’s publicist “referred” her to him and thought they were a good match. This led to many dates over the years. Alexandra referred to his significant other as Mr. Sexy Zoom Man on her podcast. She kept her love life on the low, but on one date night in November 2022, she told him that he could propose anytime. Kaplan soon proposed, and the two got engaged in April 2023. She then revealed Matt as the “Mr. Sexy Zoom Man” she had referred to. Matt commissioned Alexandra Cooper’s engagement ring with a vintage diamond and classic ring elements.
Top film producer and production company CEO Matt Kaplan prepared an elaborate proposal using some clever misdirection and careful planning. The setup worked after the soon-to-be-bride fell for the setup. The “Call Her Daddy” podcast celebrity, Alexandra Cooper, broke internet news when she accepted a deal with Spotify for a cool $60 million for an exclusive contract with the streaming music platform. The ring and proposal love story also broke the internet a second time.
The Engagement Plan
Alexandra and Matt got engaged on March 3, 2023. Although Cooper preferred to keep things private, that didn’t prevent Kaplan from getting smart and creative with his proposal slash setup. Conspiring with his publicist, she had her setup in a fake photoshoot somewhere else. He had her made up and her nails done, and didn’t know what was going on as a result. When she got back home that night, candles surrounded the house, and around a laptop with the words “Play me”. Matt was on the Zoom video, wearing the same shirt he did in their first “date,” while Adele’s music played in the house. He also decorated the house and rooms with remembrances from the last three years of their relationship.
Matt designed a scavenger hunt for Alexandra Cooper’s engagement ring and surprised her with this video and where to hunt. Accompanied by a videographer, Cooper went around the house to look for these items and clues based on “firsts” in their relationship, her favorite foods, and other details about her. He hid the clues in framed photos and other symbolic items that were meaningful to them. Then, he told her to check the closet and change into sweatpants and a sweatshirt, Matt’s preferred outfit chosen for his proposal.
The last clue was a glass of champagne and a card that read “Meet me down by the Buddha”, referring to the good luck statue left by the previous homeowner. There, Matt, accompanied by their two dogs in bow ties, got down on one knee for a very romantic proposal to remember. Despite keeping their engagement private, the world soon saw the lovely engagement ring on Instagram. The simple yet elegant Jenna Blake design focuses on a solitaire, oval-cut antique diamond and a simple yet luxurious 18k gold band.
