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Alessandra Ambrosio’s cushion cut engagement ring is worth $200,000 to $400,000, experts say

Nbcwashington · · 805 words · By Gina Vivinetto; TODAY
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Alessandra Ambrosio’s engagement ring from her Australian jewelry designer fiancé Buck Palmer puts a modern twist on a classic “cushion cut” design.

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What happened

Alessandra Ambrosio’s engagement ring from her Australian jewelry designer fiancé Buck Palmer puts a modern twist on a classic “cushion cut” design.

Why it matters

Its design is also part of a broader trend when it comes to celebrity engagement and wedding rings.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: ““It’s an elongated cushion cut,” Mallory Shelter of Shelter Jewelry tells TODAY.com of the diamond.”
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The claim is a direct quote from Mallory Shelter of Shelter Jewelry as reported by TODAY.com.
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web search NEUTRAL — A hand wearing a rectangular diamond engagement ring over rumpled white sheets, with a view of an ocean at sunset in the background. 7. Both elongated cushion cuts and bezel settings have become incre…
https://pagesix.com/2026/08/14/style/all-the-details-on-ales…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio’s Cushion Cut Engagement Ring Is Worth $200,000 to $400,000, Experts Say.“It’s an elongated cushion cut,” Mallory Shelter of Shelter Jewelry tells TODAY.com of the diamond. As for …
https://www.today.com/life/alessandra-ambrosio-engagement-ri…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio is ready to become Mrs Palmer. The Victoria's Secret Angel, 45, happily showed off her new stunning diamond ring in a series of Instagram snaps on Thursday, two days after announci…
https://www.bundle.app/en/lifestyle/alessandra-ambrosio-show…
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Claim 2: “Zendaya’s wedding ring, for example, “is a true Georgian-inspired button-back design,””
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Multiple sources describe Zendaya's ring as having a Georgian-inspired 'button back' design.
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web search NEUTRAL — Zendaya’s wedding band is a minimalist warm yellow gold piece stacked alongside the engagement ring with a subtle gap — antique meets modern, low-key by design.
https://culturacolectiva.com/en/lifestyle/tom-holland-zenday…
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web search NEUTRAL — Georgian button backGeorgian button back with a super unique diamond! original sound - Erica Sett. In honor of Zendaya's understated engagement reveal, here are a few rings to inspire you if you love …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/georgian-cut-down-engagement…
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web search NEUTRAL — Setting Style: A Georgian-inspired “button back” cut-down setting featuring delicate white metal rims. Metal Composition: A dual-tone split. Specifically, it consists of an 18k yellow gold shank paire…
https://zirconring.com/zendaya-engagement-ring-guide/
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Claim 3: ““He’s a jeweler, so he made it at his own bench instead of walking into a store,” says Wiener.”
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The claim that Buck Palmer made the ring at his own bench is attributed to Wiener in the source text, but no other independent source corroborates this specific detail.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (Brazilian Portuguese: [aleˈsɐ̃dɾɐ ɐ̃ˈbɾɔzju]; born 11 April 1981) is a Brazilian model. She is known for her work with Victoria's Secret and was chosen as the first spokesm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandra_Ambrosio
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Claim 4: “Taylor Swift’s ring “has a vintage-style yellow-gold bezel with hand engraving,””
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The specific description of Taylor Swift's ring as having a vintage-style yellow-gold bezel with hand engraving is reported by NBC/TODAY.com.
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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Swift’s ring “has a vintage-style yellow-gold bezel with hand engraving,” she adds. “Alessandra’s (ring) belongs to that same broader movement,” explains Anderson. Asher Wiener, CEO of Luma Jew…
https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/ales…
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web search NEUTRAL — Taylor Swift 4 CT Elongated Cushion Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring, 14K Solid Gold Ring, Vintage Ring, Art Deco Ring, Anniversary Gift - Etsy.The yellow gold plated ring is both nickel-free and engrav…
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/engagement-rings-gold-cushion-…
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web search NEUTRAL — In our vintage-inspired bezel engagement ring. Our Signature Bezel engagement ring combines classic elegance with modern design. Set in a simple gold frame, it captures and reflects light from all ang…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/vintage-inspired-bezel-engag…
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Claim 5: “The 45-year-old supermodel announced her engagement to Palmer Aug. 11 on Instagram”
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Multiple sources confirm the engagement announcement on Instagram, though the specific date of 'August 11' is implied by the context of the reporting and the 'Thursday' mention in related articles.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (Brazilian Portuguese: [aleˈsɐ̃dɾɐ ɐ̃ˈbɾɔzju]; born 11 April 1981) is a Brazilian model. She is known for her work with Victoria's Secret and was chosen as the first spokesm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandra_Ambrosio
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio and Buck Palmer recently got engaged. The model and actress announced the news on Instagram with glimpses of the proposal.
https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/alessandra-ambrosi…
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web search NEUTRAL — 11. The newly engaged couple shared photos of Palmer’s romantic beachside proposal, which took place in April. The couple first confirmed their relationship in December 2024. Alessandra Ambrosio and B…
https://people.com/alessandra-ambrosio-buck-palmer-are-engag…
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Claim 6: “Alessandra Ambrosio’s engagement ring from her Australian jewelry designer fiancé Buck Palmer puts a modern twist on a classic “cushion cut” design.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple web sources confirm Alessandra Ambrosio is engaged to Australian jewelry designer Buck Palmer and that the ring features a cushion cut design.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (Brazilian Portuguese: [aleˈsɐ̃dɾɐ ɐ̃ˈbɾɔzju]; born 11 April 1981) is a Brazilian model. She is known for her work with Victoria's Secret and was chosen as the first spokesm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandra_Ambrosio
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio shows off her cushion-cut diamond engagement ring,Credit: Instagram/Alessandra Ambrosio. The iconic lingerie model stripped down to a tiny bikini for the ring photos, which she sha…
https://www.aol.com/articles/alessandra-ambrosio-debuts-6-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio’s engagement ring from her Australian jewelry designer fiancé Buck Palmer puts a modern twist on a classic “cushion cut” design. Its design is also part of a broader trend when it …
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/entertainment-n…
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Claim 7: “The estimated cost of the ring is anywhere from $200,000 to $400,000, says Anderson”
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The estimated value of $200,000 to $400,000 is explicitly stated in the evidence from TODAY.com.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alessandra is a feminina given name, the Italian form of the English name Alexandra, derived from the Latin Alexandra and the Ancient Greek Alexándra (Ἀλεξάνδρα), is the feminine form of the name Ales…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandra
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (Brazilian Portuguese: [aleˈsɐ̃dɾɐ ɐ̃ˈbɾɔzju]; born 11 April 1981) is a Brazilian model. She is known for her work with Victoria's Secret and was chosen as the first spokesm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandra_Ambrosio
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is an annual fashion show sponsored by Victoria's Secret, a brand of lingerie and sleepwear. Victoria's Secret uses the show to promote and market its goods in high-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria's_Secret_Fashion_Show…
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Claim 8: ““Probably six to seven carats,” Shelter estimates.”
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The estimate of six to seven carats is directly attributed to Mallory Shelter in the evidence provided by TODAY.com.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio’s Cushion Cut Engagement Ring Is Worth $200,000 to $400,000, Experts Say.As for its size? “Probably six to seven carats,” Shelter estimates. A Mix of Traditional and Trendy. The di…
https://www.today.com/life/alessandra-ambrosio-engagement-ri…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio and boyfriend Buck Palmer announced this week that they are engaged after two years together, with the jewelry designer popping the question while the pair were on vacation in Indo…
https://pagesix.com/2026/08/14/style/all-the-details-on-ales…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio Engaged to Buck Palmer© alessandraambrosio/Instagram/Fair Use. The latest photos put the spotlight squarely on Ambrosio's impressive diamond, allowing jewelry experts to study its …
https://www.celebtattler.com/news/news/celebrities/45870/ale…
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Claim 9: “The band on Ambrosio’s ring is yellow gold, “almost certainly 18k,” says Wiener.”
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While the engagement is corroborated, the specific detail about the band being 'almost certainly 18k yellow gold' attributed to Wiener is only found in the context of the primary reporting; other provided evidence for this claim is generic (Tiffany & Co) or unrelated (Wikipedia).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alessandra is a feminina given name, the Italian form of the English name Alexandra, derived from the Latin Alexandra and the Ancient Greek Alexándra (Ἀλεξάνδρα), is the feminine form of the name Ales…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandra
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (Brazilian Portuguese: [aleˈsɐ̃dɾɐ ɐ̃ˈbɾɔzju]; born 11 April 1981) is a Brazilian model. She is known for her work with Victoria's Secret and was chosen as the first spokesm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessandra_Ambrosio
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of current and former Victoria's Secret Angels and fashion models who have walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show since its inception in 1995.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Victoria's_Secret_mode…
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Claim 10: “The diamond is “set in a very classic bezel setting,” says Shelter.”
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The description of a 'classic bezel setting' is directly attributed to Mallory Shelter in the evidence from TODAY.com.
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio and boyfriend Buck Palmer announced this week that they are engaged after two years together, with the jewelry designer popping the question while the pair were on vacation in Indo…
https://pagesix.com/2026/08/14/style/all-the-details-on-ales…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio’s engagement ring from her Australian jewelry designer fiancé Buck Palmer puts a modern twist on a classic “cushion cut” design. Its design is also part of a broader trend when it …
https://www.today.com/life/alessandra-ambrosio-engagement-ri…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alessandra Ambrosio is engaged to Australian jewelry designer Buck Palmer after nearly two years of dating. The romantic beachside proposal was shared with stunning photos, including matching tattoos,…
https://btw.co/node/11935271/ambrosio-engagement/
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