For his proposal, Jonathan Owens set out to wow Simone Biles with a stunning ring designed by Zo Frost. According to Page Six, the Houston-based jeweler has worked with high-profile clients before like Drake and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Frost and Owens have been clients and friends for a few years. Frosts says that he and Owens collaborated on the design and began working a few months ago "to select the perfect diamond for Simone that was handpicked by Jonathan." Frost told Page Six that Biles' ring features a three-carat oval-cut diamond with F color and VVS2 clarity. According to The Diamond Pro, D, E, and F diamonds are classified as "colorless," with only an expert gemologist being able to tell the difference between grades.
After selecting the gorgeous stone, Owens made an additional design request: he wanted a halo around the oval diamond for even more sparkle. Halo designs feature additional smaller diamonds that make the center stone look even bigger and accentuate the ring's brilliance (per Raymond Lee Jewelers).
A scintillating micropavé pave band maximizes the shine of Biles' ring. StyleCaster asked some experts to estimate the cost of this dazzling ring. Jenny Luker, president of Platinum Guild International USA, estimated $325,000. Mark Broumand, jewelry designer, estimated $300,000. Broumand also commented that oval diamonds are "modern, sophisticated, and super brilliant!"
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