Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement ring from Travis Barker was truly a fit for a Kardashian. Barker proposed to her with a stunning engagement ring on October 17, 2021. We know few details about this special ring that united a rockstar and a social media celebrity.
We spoke with Benjamin Khardipour, G.D., GIA GG, the jewelry specialist at NYC’s Estate Diamond Jewelry, about the price of the much-talked-about engagement ring. Jump to the details here.
Kourtney Kardashian’s Engagement Ring and Travis’ Ultra Romantic Proposal
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker had the perfect ring to propose to Kourtney that fateful afternoon. The setting was cinematic, as they stood on a beautiful beach at sunset at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel in Montecito, California.
High-end jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz created the simple yet elegant ring. Schwartz made the engagement ring more special. She used an elongated oval-shaped solitaire diamond with a platinum band. Barker had some input in the creation, and the rest was up to the top ring crafting specialist.
To provide the beach a more romantic feel, Barker also had a heart-shaped flower and candle arrangement prepared. He agreed to film the proposal as long as he didn’t see any visible cameras. It was the perfect sunset proposal that appeared in many online feeds across the globe.
Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement ring soon appeared on Instagram, creating hype and excitement. The proposal led to a Vegas chapel wedding in April 2022. A month later, they officially and legally got married in a Santa Barbara courthouse. They also got married again during their weekend trip to Italy at L’Olivetta villa in Portofino, with a reception in Castello Brown.
Kourtney and Travis were in the same circles before and knew each other, and were also neighbors for years, before he appeared on the Kardashians’ TV show several times. They started dating in 2020, and their relationship became official in 2021. Their proposal date was actually the anniversary of their first hangout.
Cut and Shape
Schwartz’s oval-cut diamond engagement rings are sought after in Hollywood. Blake Lively, Ariana Grande, Hailey Bieber, and Jasmine Tookes are just a few of the celebrities who have worked with her.
Schwartz was the perfect choice. She worked on Kourtney’s sister Kim’s and his ex-husband Kanye’s engagement rings before.
Oval-cut diamond rings are popular choices for their simplicity and elegance. They enhance the look of the bride’s fingers due to their wider shape.
Unlike round diamond styles, they can also be versatile with varying lengths and widths, and stone positioning.
Carat
Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement ring is in the range of 10 to 12 carats. Some jewelry experts even state that it is 15 carats or more.
Oval-shaped diamonds look bigger regardless of their total carats. You can achieve a luxurious look without having to spend a bigger budget with these cuts.
Diamond Color
Our resident jewelry specialist, Benjamin Khardipour, classifies the diamond with a D or E color. These classes are the rarest and most expensive. The higher the clarity and close to flawlessness, the more expensive and rarer the diamond.
To the untrained eye, diamonds look completely transparent. The truth is, many diamonds have impurities. They have traces of slightly yellow, gray, or brown inside. Using the right band color helps complement your diamond of choice.
Clarity
Diamond clarity isn’t easily observed unless a specialist analyzes it with special tools such as a 10x loupe and gem microscope. These essential tools enable specialists to analyze and grade diamonds and determine its clarity and flawlessness.
This critical step gives the correct grading and pricing guide. When appraising diamonds, be sure to work with a trusted specialist in the industry.
The Setting and Band
Jewelry craftsmen can create different ring settings, styles, and designs for oval-shaped diamonds. Their versatility keeps them one of the most popular and fashionable types of diamond rings.
Travis helped design Kourtney’s ring. He chose a solitaire diamond, with a pavé set on a thin platinum band, almost rendering this part invisible from a distance. Oval diamonds often have a halo foundation under it. Completing the ring were smaller diamonds on the pavé ring band.
How Much was the Ring?
Estate Diamond Jewelry’s resident jewelry specialist Benjamin Khardipour estimates that the engagement ring’s value range is from $900,000 to $1 million.
Kourtney also has a wedding ring designed by Lorraine Schwartz with a 1.40-carat diamond on a 3mm platinum band, valued at $12,500. Travis matched it with a 4mm platinum eternity band with 2-carat diamonds worth $17,500.
Similar Rings
Kourtney Kardashian’s custom luxurious engagement ring is synonymous with the “Forever” written on the rose and candle arrangement of Travis’ proposal. Here are 10 similar types of rings with the style and elegance of the original, without spending a million dollars.
- Shahla Karimi Rail-less Oval Ring
This magnificent rail-less oval ring doesn’t cost a million, but is stellar nonetheless. The solitaire oval-cut diamond set in a claw-prong foundation is up to 4 carats with a 14k white gold band.
There is no rail, which lets you view the beauty of the oval diamond from all sides. Among our selections, this one looks and sparkles like Kourtney’s. The same configuration and upright setting looks like the KK engagement ring, but not as expensive.
- Estate Diamond Jewelry Bel Air Ring
Next is this stunning Bel Air ring with a 3.02-carat oval-shaped, rose-cut diamond certified by the Gemological Institute of America. It has an I color class, which means near colorless. Its clarity is at a VS2 level, or Very Slightly Included 2 clarity, or clean to the eye, making it high-quality without being too expensive.
The diamond has surrounding smaller diamonds with prongs underneath its foundation. The micro-pave-set diamonds on its platinum band complete its elegant look, while not going over the budget.
- Estate Diamond Jewelry Norwell Ring
This Norwell ring is also celebrity-level in its design and appeal. It looks like the expensive Kourtney Kardashian engagement ring without the same price tag. The centerpiece is an oval rose-cut, 1.55-carat diamond with an I color classification and VS1 clarity.
Supported with cross-prong claws as a foundation, its platinum band ring carries round diamonds on the shoulders, shank, and under-gallery. A recommended variation style ring, it has premium components without the expensive pricing of the original.
Similar Rings – Pave and Other Variations
- Brilliant Earth Luxe Viviana Diamond Engagement Ring
Another lavish-looking ring within your budget is this Brilliant Earth oval diamond engagement ring. The center of attention is this 5-carat oval-shaped diamond cradled in claw prongs.
It’s a bedazzled ring band featuring scalloped pavé-set diamonds around its diameter. They extend to the under-gallery prongs for that panoramic sparkle. The customizable elements enable buyers to have the same look with their favorite styles.
- Tiffany & Co. Oval Brilliant Engagement Ring
Here’s an offering from a high-end brand: a Tiffany & Co. oval engagement ring. You can choose up to a 2.2-carat oval-cut brilliant diamond on top of its supporting prongs. Its setting features micro-pavé-set, and two layers of smaller diamonds along the shank.
The platinum ring pavé band matches its brilliance. The closeness of this model to its original inspiration gives it the same sparkle and quality.
- Graff Icon Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
If you prefer a combination of diamonds in the centerpiece, then this Graff oval engagement ring is a worthy consideration. The 0.72-carat, oval-cut diamond has a halo of additional pavé diamonds, with a white gold ring band, offering a larger and luxurious look.
It has a vintage feel and a wider oval cut, enhanced by surrounding diamond accents. This diamond exudes an expensive feel like the original, but not as heavy on the budget.
Other Ring Options
- Zac Zac Posen Oval Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring
Your bride will become mesmerized with this stunning vintage diamond ring from Zac Zac Posen. With an oval-cut stone surrounded by a halo of diamonds that add sparkle, it will demand a resounding yes. Its supporting cast of baguette-cut diamonds on both sides and diamonds on the under-gallery and shank adorn the 18k-white-gold ring.
If you want a vintage tint to the KK engagement ring’s look, this is a recommended ring. The vintage central and surrounding motifs add an expensive look and feel.
- IBling Jewels Classic Oval Engagement Ring
You can also get a replica of Kourtney Kardashian’s famous piece with this Etsy engagement ring. It has an up to 3-carat oval-cut lab-grown diamond on a 4-prong crown. It’s a good quality ring with a pavé 14K white gold.
This creation by IBling Jewels captures the look of the celebrated Kardashian-Barker ring without the heavy price tag of the original. It’s one of the simpler variations of the ring while maintaining the elegance of the original.
- Oval Diamond Engagement Ring with Bezel-Set Accents
This particular piece is on par with our other offerings, with the oval-shaped diamond featuring an alternate shank decoration. It’s a ring with bezel-set accents that accent the oval-cut diamond.
The bezel-set diamonds on both sides of its shoulder sit atop this 14k white-gold ring. The dainty flower motifs on the under-gallery use a diamond and milgrain design combination. It’s a fantastic way to end this list with another worthy entry using the same style and configurations.
- Angara Oval Diamond Infinity Twist Shank Ring
Another gorgeous piece is this 3/4-carat oval diamond ring, classified H-color with S12 clarity, set with a prong foundation. It features a twisted shank band that uses the infinity sign on both sides of the diamond to symbolize eternal love in 14k white gold.
This is a variation of the popular ring, while using a double-banded and thicker ring at a good price. The added sparkles from its smaller diamonds on its diameter and the combination of elements make it more unique-looking
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