Selena Gomez flaunts $1M worth engagement ring, says she 'dreamed of this moment' her whole life
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Selena Gomez, who announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco, flashed her ring in a heartwarming Instagram Story on Friday, December 20.
Flashing her dazzling marquise-cut diamond ring, Gomez shared that getting engaged had been a lifelong dream.
Selena Gomez's $1M sparkler and a romantic proposal
Selena Gomez's stunning engagement ring, estimated to be worth $1 million, features an eight-carat marquise-cut diamond set on a yellow gold pave band.
Renowned jeweler Laura Taylor described the ring as “an exquisite and timeless design,” perfectly suited to Gomez’s style, according to Daily Mail.
The singer revealed that Blanco proposed during a romantic nighttime picnic featuring Taco Bell.
“I’ve just dreamed of this moment my whole life,” Gomez wrote, adding a photo of her hand adorned with the sparkling ring.
Selena Gomez receives love and support from celebs following engagement announcement
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's engagement received an outpouring of love from their A-list friends.
Taylor Swift, Gomez’s longtime best friend, even offered to be the flower girl.
Celebrities like Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, and Gwyneth Paltrow also congratulated the happy couple.
Blanco, known for producing hits for top artists, humorously commented on Gomez’s post, “hey wait… that’s my wife.”
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's relationship is built on friendship
Before their romance, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco had been friends for over a decade.
Their professional collaborations included hits like 'Same Old Love' and 'I Can’t Get Enough'.
In December 2023, Gomez confirmed their relationship after six months of dating, calling Blanco her “absolute everything.”
In November, Blanco revealed that Gomez made the first move by inviting him to dinner, a moment he initially did not realize was a date.
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“She’s my best friend,” Blanco said of the singer, describing how their friendship naturally evolved into a romantic connection.
Gomez’s engagement to Blanco marks a new chapter in her love life, following several high-profile relationships.
She previously dated stars like Nick Jonas, Zedd, and The Weeknd, as well as sharing an on-and-off relationship with Justin Bieber for nearly eight years.
Speaking about Blanco earlier this year, the 'Only Murders in the Building' star said, "Without getting into too much detail, I think it's just really important to meet someone who respects you."
"And I think it's really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in," she shared in an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1's 'New Music Daily' in February.
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"But I'd have to say overall it's the safest that I feel and it's been really lovely and I've only grown through it, so it's awesome," Gomez added.