# Entire Gemstone Jewelry The World's First Diamond Ring is Priced at a Whopping $68 Million By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-s-first-diamond-ring References: [gawker](http://gawker.com/5895713/if-he-loves-you-hell-buy-you-the-worlds-first-all-diamond-ring) & [shawish-jewellery](http://www.shawish-jewellery.com/diamondring.html) The World's First Diamond Ring is brilliant in every sense of the word. It is made entirely out of a diamond rock, with no hint of silver, gold or platinum in sight. A marvel to behold, it almost looks like the chunky plastic rings that were popular with tweens back in the early 2000s. Except that this ring boasts a whopping [150 carat diamond](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-era). Uniquely crafted by Shawish Jewelery, a jeweler based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World's First Diamond Ring is priced at an astounding $68 million. Perhaps if Kris Humphries had got down on one knee with this sparkler instead of his paltry $2 million, [20.5 carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kim-kardashian-engagement-ring), then he and Kim Kardashian would still be happily married. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gemstone Exclusivity:** Jewelry companies can create high-end jewelry that is made entirely out of one specific gemstone to appeal to ultra-luxury consumers. - **Oversized Jewelry:** Designers can create jewelry that features oversized, chunky gemstones as a new and bold take on traditional jewelry pieces. - **All-diamond Accessories:** Fashion brands can explore creating accessories such as watches and bags that are made entirely out of diamonds for ultra-extravagant consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry:** Jewelry brands can push the limits of gemstone exclusivity and oversized pieces to create one-of-a-kind, high-end accessories for ultra-luxury consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore all-diamond accessories for those who want to make a bold and extravagant statement in their style choices. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury companies can take advantage of the trend of ultra-high-end jewelry and accessories to create new and innovative products that appeal to the most exclusive consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Diamond Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Pet Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jewelry1.md) - [Gem-Studded Songwriter Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandana-royale.md) - [Jewelry-Revealing Rock Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-4.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Premium Lab-Grown Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-diamond-rings.md) - [Ultra-Chic Bridal Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-engagement-ring.md) - [South Korean Diamond Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotte-world-tower.md) - [Sandwich-Based Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-pound-cod-sandwich.md)