Ashley Benson is sporting some new bling. On July 6, the actor revealed her engagement to Brandon Davis [1] by sharing photos of her diamond ring on Instagram Stories. The classic design features a simple yellow-gold band and singular oval-cut gemstone so enormous, it nearly takes up the width of her entire finger. "Love of my life," Davis wrote while sharing a close-up of his latest splurge, while Benson added, "My best frienddddd I love you" when she reposted it. The "Pretty Little Liars" alum [2] also showed off the ring while FaceTiming several friends to announce the big news.
With a diamond that huge, it should come as no surprise that Benson's ring has quite the hefty price tag. Diamond expert Zack Stone of UK-based jewelry retailer Steven Stone [3] estimates the central stone is eight carats and the entire ring is valued at anywhere from $600,000 to $800,000.
Oval-cut engagement rings remain a popular, timeless choice among celebrities. Benson's longtime friend Vanessa Hudgens received a strikingly similar ring from Cole Tucker [4] when he proposed, and both Hailey Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian [5] also have the same diamond shape on their respective rings. Other trendy engagement ring design elements as of late include Toi et Moi settings, round-cut diamonds, colored stones, and pavé bands.
Take a zoomed-in look at Benson's giant engagement ring ahead, but perhaps slip on a pair of sunglasses first, because it's shiny AF.
See Ashley Benson's Engagement Ring
