Adele’s Pear-Shaped Diamond Sparked Engagement Rumors — But the Ring Was Just Fashion

At the 2022 BRIT Awards, global music icon Adele took the red carpet in a sleek black velvet gown — but what stole the show wasn’t the dress. It was the massive pear-shaped diamond ring glistening on her left ring finger.

Instantly, social media lit up with speculation. Was she engaged to then-boyfriend Rich Paul? Had the couple tied the knot in secret?

The ring was unmistakable — a pear-shaped diamond set in platinum with a delicate pavé band, estimated to be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $750,000, depending on the stone's clarity and carat weight.

The Designer: Lorraine Schwartz

A few days later, reps confirmed the ring was on loan from celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz — the same designer behind iconic pieces worn by Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Blake Lively.

It wasn’t an engagement ring — it was a fashion statement, but the effect was the same: global headlines, trending searches, and a massive spike in demand for pear-cut diamond rings.

The Real Impact

• Pinterest searches for “pear-shaped engagement rings” surged by 81% in the days after

• Jewelers across NYC and LA reported a spike in custom ring inquiries

• “Adele style engagement ring” became a trending Google search term

• Even Vogue ran a feature calling it “the engagement ring that wasn’t — but might be perfect anyway.”

Adele herself never confirmed or denied engagement rumors — and by the time the Grammys rolled around, she had swapped the ring for a more understated look.