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THE RUNDOWN
- Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky confirmed their engagement in 2024 at the Paris Olympics.
- Shortly before, Gaga had appeared at the Venice Film Festival wearing a 12-carat, oval-cut diamond engagement ring.
- Experts have estimated the price of the ring at between $ 1 and $ 2 million AUD.
- Despite the ring’s grandeur, there was a humble story behind Polanksy’s proposal.
Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky just stepped out with their first child, but this isn’t the first time the couple have surprised us. In 2024, Gaga arrived at Venice airport flashing a saucer-sized diamond engagement ring on her finger. Shortly after, the couple confirmed their engagement at the Paris Olympics. In an interview with E! News, Gaga shared that despite the size of the rock on her finger, Polansky had originally proposed with a blade of grass. “[H]e asked, “If I proposed to you one day, what am I supposed to do?” and I said, “You can just get a blade of grass and wrap it around my finger… and he did actually propose to me with these green bands.”
Unsurprisingly for a couple with a combined net worth of $900 million US, they skipped to the jeweller pretty quickly. In celebration of their baby news, we’re taking a look back at Lady Gaga’s stunning oval engagement ring.
What Is The Cut Of Lady Gaga’s Engagement Ring?
Lady Gaga’s engagement ring features a stunning oval-cut diamond set on an 18-karat white gold pavé band, inlaid with ombre pink diamonds. The bespoke piece was reportedly designed by Sofia Jewellery, an independent studio based in Mill, California.
How Many Carats Is Lady Gaga’s Engagement Ring?
At the time, jewellery experts told Page Six that Gaga’s “gigantic” diamond ring was estimated to be at least 12 carats.
How Much Did Lady Gaga’s Engagement Ring Cost?
Spoiler alert: quite the sum. At the time, Mike Fried of The Diamond Pro told Page Six he would estimate the ring at around $1 million US, which translates to about $1.4 million AU. Rare Carat CEO Ajay Anand went even higher, saying the ring could be as many as 20 carats and cost in the realm of $2 million US.
The Symbolism Of Lady Gaga’s Engagement Ring From Michael Polansky
Page Six quoted a source close to the couple describing Gaga and Polansky’s relationship as a “biodome of love.” “She hasn’t really gotten to have a private life since she was like, 22,” they told the publication. “They have an amazing biodome of love. [It] seems
Before finding lasting love with Michael Polansky, Lady Gaga was engaged twice, and it’s easy to see each ring as a distinct chapter in her life.
In 2015 when her career was skyrocketing, actor Taylor Kinney proposed with a romantic custom Lorraine Schwartz heart-shaped diamond, complete with a “T 
S” diamond motif on the band. Three years later, talent agent Christian Carino presented her with a vibrant, show-stopping oval pink sapphire surrounded by a cluster halo of white diamonds reminiscent of a royal heirloom.
By contrast, while it’s large, Polanksy’s engagement ring represents a shift towards a quieter and more classic love story. The classic-cut diamond set in an ultra-clean, minimalist band. While substantial in scale, the ring, which eschews intricate metalwork or colour in favour of enduring and effortless design features, could speak to a quieter, calmer and more lasting era for the pop princess.
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