Kim Kardashian’s Engagement Ring Drama: A Pricey Token of Heartbreak
In a recent episode of “The Kardashians,” Kim Kardashian opened up about her tumultuous marriage to Kris Humphries, revealing that she was forced to relinquish the 18-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring she financed herself as part of their divorce settlement in 2013. Kim, who famously married the NBA player for a brief 72 days in 2011, recounted how her ex insisted on keeping the ring as a condition for their divorce, stating, “I had to give him the ring.” This revelation adds a twist to the narrative of celebrity breakups, where financial entanglements often overshadow emotional ones.
Interestingly, Kim disclosed that while she covered the majority of the ring’s cost, Kris contributed a mere fifth of its value. This not-so-happy ending to their fairy-tale engagement saw Kris auctioning the ring for a staggering $749,000 after their split, a move that reportedly left him “very pleased” according to his representative. This kind of financial maneuvering is not uncommon in high-profile divorces, where engagement rings often carry both sentimental and monetary weight.
Kim has had her share of engagement bling over the years—her first ring from Damon Thomas, a 14-carat cushion-cut diamond, originally belonged to her mother, Kris Jenner. Meanwhile, her engagement ring from Kanye West, featuring a jaw-dropping 20-carat emerald-cut diamond, was tragically stolen during a Paris hotel heist in 2016. Despite this loss, Kim treasures the original cushion-cut ring, promising to pass it down to their daughter, North West, saying, “That one I’m gonna give to Northie because she was with me when I got engaged.”
As the Kardashian narrative unfolds, it’s clear that behind the glitz and glamour lies a complex web of emotions, financial decisions, and family legacies. Kim’s candidness about her past relationships highlights a larger trend in celebrity culture—where even the most dazzling diamonds can’t shield one from heartache. With new episodes of “The Kardashians” airing every Thursday on Hulu, fans can expect more revealing insights into the lives of the most famous family in reality TV.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Page Six, People Magazine
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