Behind The Bling: Why Kim Kardashian’s Ring Is Worth So Much Money

By Leah Ornstein
Radar Style & Beauty Editor

What kind of bling sets a groom-to-be back $2 million?

RadarOnline.com spoke to jewelry expert Michael O’Connor, to get the lowdown on why Kim Kardashian’s 20.5-carat stunner is worth more than a mansion.

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“Kim’s ring is a MAJOR rock,” O’Connor gushed to Radar about the bootylicious star’s Lorraine Schwartz stunner.  “We have seen a number of celebrities get engaged over the past few years, but nobody has had a diamond of this size and quality!”

So what is so special about Kim’s ring and how do we know it is top quality?

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O’Connor explained that it has to do with the four C’s of diamonds: cut, color, clarity and carat-weight.

“Because of the emerald cut of Kim’s ring, you know that the diamond was extremely high quality to begin with,” he said, explaining that emerald cuts have fewer but larger facets than round cuts, which can conceal flaws easier.

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“The color would have to be colorless to near colorless, which is enhanced by the natural whiteness that platinum provides.”

Lorraine Schwartz, Kim Kardashian’s go-to jeweler, also gets a stamp of approval from O’Connor.

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“Lorraine Schwartz has one of the best reputations in town.  She only deals with high quality settings and top-notch diamond dealers, so you know this ring is the best that money can buy.”

What do you think about Kim’s bling?  Leave your comments below!

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