The Most Iconic Old Hollywood Engagement Rings

Elizabeth Taylor received a 29.4-carat emerald-cut diamond set in platinum from her third husband Mike Todd. Photo: Getty

MGM executive Irving Thalberg gave Shearer a marquise-cut diamond ring when he proposed in 1927. Photo: Getty

Taylor had so many engagement rings that she necessitates a second mention. She received this cabochon sapphire ring from her second husband, Michael Wilding. Photo: Getty

Prince Rainier of Monaco proposed to Grace Kelly with an eternity band of rubies and diamonds, but later purchased a 10.5-carat emerald-cut diamond flanked by two baguettes and set in platinum for the actress. Photo: Getty

Eddie Fisher proposed with a square-cut diamond. Photo: Getty

Farrow was given a 9-carat pear-shaped diamond ring from Frank Sinatra when he proposed in 1966. Photo: Getty

On their wedding day, Joe DiMaggio gave Marilyn Monroe a platinum eternity band with 35 baguette-cut diamonds. Photo: Getty

Ball received a brass ring from Desi Arnaz when they eloped, but he later upgraded the actress's engagement ring to a large cushion-cut diamond and platinum ring. Photo: Getty

Garland had a pear-shaped diamond ring. Photo: Getty

Alfred Steele forgot to purchase a wedding ring for Crawford before their nuptials, but soon bought her a diamond. Photo: Getty

The actress received this pear-shaped diamond from one of her eight husbands. Photo: Getty

Mel Ferrer proposed to Hepburn with a set of three bands: a yellow gold band, a rose gold band, and a white gold band with diamonds. Photo: Getty