Lauren Sánchez engagement ring: See photos of the stunning jewelry
What does the man who has everything get his girlfriend when it's time to pop the question? About two years ago, Lauren Sánchez found out.
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61, and journalist Lauren Sánchez, 55, are set to tie the knot in Venice this week following a surprise 2023 engagement. In a Vogue profile published in November of that year, Sánchez revealed that Bezos, at the start of that summer, hid the ring under her pillow after dinner.
"When he opened the box, I think I blacked out a bit," she told the outlet.
Lauren Sanchez's engagement ring cost
According to People magazine, Sánchez's stunning diamond rock is estimated to be about 30 carats and likely costs as much as $5 million. Sánchez has shown off the ring while attending events, including the Living Legends of Aviation Awards.
As far as the couple's engagement party goes, according to Vogue, the star-studded bash was attended by everyone from the likes of Oprah Winfrey to Barbra Streisand.
Photos of Lauren Sanchez's engagement ring
When are Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez getting married?
Bezos and Sánchez are now set to tie the knot in Venice, Italy.
The exact date and location of the wedding haven't been confirmed, but in March, the city of Venice said about 200 guests will be invited.
The city also dismissed concerns that the wedding would be disruptive, saying it "will be easy for Venice to accommodate such an event, without any disruption whatsoever to the city, its residents and visitors."
While a full guest list hasn't been revealed, President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, were photographed arriving in Venice on Tuesday, June 24, after reports indicated that they had been invited. Fashion designer Diane Von Fürstenberg was also spotted in the city.
Who has Jeff Bezos been married to before?
Bezos was previously married to MacKenzie Scott from 1993 to 2019. She received about $38 billion through the divorce settlement.
Contributing: Greta Cross
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