Kim Kardashian is no stranger to lavish jewelry, but did you know she once paid for her engagement ring? While celebrity proposals often come with jaw-dropping diamonds, insider reports reveal that one of Kim’s most famous rings wasn’t purchased by her fiancé. From its eye-watering price tag to the surprising reason behind the purchase, here’s everything you need to know about Kim Kardashian’s self-funded engagement ring.
The Shocking Revelation (Kim Kardashian Paid for Her Own Engagement Ring?!)
During Thursday’s episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian made a shocking revelation about her infamous engagement ring from ex-husband Kris Humphries.
“I didn’t keep that,” Kim admitted. “When I was pregnant with [my daughter] North [West] and still married to him, he insisted that I return the ring as a condition for our divorce.”
However, the situation took an unexpected twist—Kim claimed that she had paid for the ring herself!
Khloé Kardashian quickly chimed in, reminding everyone that Kim was the one who had purchased it in the first place.
“But I bought it!” Kim exclaimed, clarifying that Humphries had only covered a fraction of the cost. “He contributed just a fifth [of the price].”
A Diamond Worthy of a Magazine Cover
Let’s take a trip back to when Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries graced the cover of People magazine. At that moment, Kim was enamored with her jaw-dropping 20.5-carat engagement ring, a true masterpiece of opulence and elegance. Designed by renowned jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, the stunning $2 million ring boasted a mesmerizing 16.5-carat emerald-cut center diamond flanked by two exquisite trapezoid-cut side stones totaling 4 carats. This extravagant piece wasn’t just a symbol of love.
A Marriage That Barely Lasted Three Months
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Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries tied the knot in a lavish wedding on August 20, 2011. The star-studded event was aired as a two-part special on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, drawing millions of viewers. However, just 72 days later, Kim filed for divorce on October 31, 2011, citing irreconcilable differences.
Their highly publicized split sparked endless rumors, with many questioning whether the marriage was genuine or simply a publicity stunt. The legal battle dragged on for over a year, and their divorce was not finalized until April 2013.
So, What Happened to the $2 Million Ring?
With the marriage over, the fate of the extravagant ring became a hot topic. According to The Daily Mail, Kris Humphries ended up keeping the ring after the divorce, claiming their marriage had been a sham and that Kim didn’t deserve to hold onto it.
The ring was later auctioned off at Christie’s in 2013, where it reportedly sold for $749,000—far less than its estimated $2 million price tag. Whether Kris decided to part with it for closure or just wanted to recoup some of his losses remains unclear.
One thing’s for sure—Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring saga is just another wild chapter in her storied love life.
