Emily Ratajkowski’s Iconic Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
When model and actress Emily Ratajkowski revealed her engagement ring in 2018, it wasn’t a traditional solitaire or halo style. Instead, it was a bold, modern interpretation of the “Toi et Moi” (French for “You and Me”) design — featuring two massive diamonds set side-by-side on a delicate gold band: a pear-cut and a princess-cut stone.
This ring wasn’t bought from a major jewelry house like Tiffany or Cartier. In fact, Ratajkowski and her then-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard helped design it themselves with a local jeweler in New York. According to Emily, they created the ring from scratch after purchasing loose stones from the Diamond District. The design process reportedly took weeks, involving 50 sketches and a hands-on approach from the couple.
What made the ring so captivating was its symbolism: the two stones side by side were meant to represent two souls united — a concept that dates back centuries. Napoleon Bonaparte famously gave Josephine a Toi et Moi ring in 1796, and the style has recently been revived by celebrities like Ariana Grande and Megan Fox. But it was Ratajkowski’s version that helped catapult the style back into mainstream bridal fashion.
Jewelry experts praised the ring not only for its size and elegance, but for its non-conformist energy — the combination of the two different cuts created asymmetry and character, breaking away from the cookie-cutter engagement ring mold. Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar all ran coverage of the design, and within months, jewelers worldwide were reporting a surge in demand for similar styles.
The ring is estimated to be worth between $50,000 and $90,000, depending on carat weight and clarity. But for Emily, its value went beyond price — it was about intention, personalization, and owning a love story through design.
Even after her 2022 split from Bear-McClard, Ratajkowski has occasionally been spotted wearing the piece, now set into two separate rings — a personal transformation of a once-shared symbol.
The rise of the Toi et Moi design in high-end jewelry circles is a direct result of this very moment. It proved that bespoke jewelry, especially when tied to an emotional story, resonates more deeply