Selena Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco may have been an intimate Santa Barbara affair, but the jewelry details are reverberating through bridal boutiques everywhere.
The Rare Beauty founder's expertly curated ring stack—pairing her 8-carat marquise engagement ring with a custom eternity band—has emerged as a masterclass in contemporary bridal style, proving that thoughtful design can transform two separate pieces into one cohesive statement.
Featuring pear-cut diamonds in an open-top design, the eternity band was specifically engineered with a strategic gap that allows it to nestle perfectly around the pointed edges of Gomez's marquise center stone.
Maxwell Stone, an expert from UK jeweler Steven Stone, explains that this gap "not only highlights the unique shape of her centre stone but also blends a timeless classic silhouette with a contemporary twist through its open-top detail."
Valued at approximately $40,000, the band brings the total stack worth to over a quarter million dollars when combined with her $225,000 engagement ring.
When it comes to engagement ring cuts, the marquise has long been a celebrity favorite, prized for its regal heritage and finger-elongating silhouette.
Catherine Zeta-Jones wears a stunning 10-carat marquise diamond from Michael Douglas, set east-west and surrounded by 28 smaller stones. Fashion icon Victoria Beckham received a 3-carat marquise in 1998 as her first of many engagement rings from David Beckham. Portia de Rossi sports a unique 3-carat marquise set horizontally with pink diamond accents, designed by Neil Lane for Ellen DeGeneres.
The most iconic marquise wearer remains Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who received the legendary 40-carat Lesotho III diamond from Aristotle Onassis in 1968—one of only 18 pieces cut from the massive 601-carat rough Lesotho Diamond. That extraordinary piece later sold at auction for $2.59 million.
Given the marquise cut’s unique characteristics, stacking a marquise engagement ring with a wedding band requires strategic planning.
The elongated shape and pointed ends of the marquise create natural gaps when paired with straight bands, which is precisely why Gomez's open-top design works so brilliantly.
Jewelry experts also recommend contoured or curved bands that follow the marquise's unique silhouette, or open jacket designs that deliberately accommodate the stone's geometry.
Jillian Sassone, founder of Marrow Fine, notes that "more and more brides are gravitating toward pieces like this: stackable, timeless, and refined, but with just enough detail to feel personal."
For those inspired by Gomez's look, considering balance is also crucial—if your engagement ring features a substantial center stone like Gomez's 8-carat marquise, opt for a slimmer wedding band that complements rather than competes.
Pavé or diamond-accented eternity bands work beautifully with marquise solitaires, creating continuous sparkle that enhances the center stone's brilliance.
Alternatively, a simple gold or platinum band offers elegant contrast for those preferring understated sophistication.
The key is ensuring both pieces were designed—or can be modified—to work together harmoniously.
As marquise diamonds experience their biggest resurgence since the 1960s, Gomez's stack offers the perfect template for couples seeking vintage romance with contemporary edge—proof that when it comes to bridal jewelry, thoughtful customization creates the most lasting impression.
