Kim Kardashian Paid for Her Own $2M Engagement Ring—Then Kris Humphries Took It Back?!

During Thursday’s episode of “The Kardashians,” Kim Kardashian dropped a bombshell about her infamous engagement ring from ex-husband Kris Humphries.

Kim Kardashian engagement ring Kris Humphries

“I didn’t keep that,” Kim revealed. “I was pregnant with [daughter] North [West], still married to him, and in order to divorce him, he said I had to give him the ring.

But here’s where things get even messier—Kim claims she actually paid for the ring!

Khloé quickly interjected, pointing out that Kim was the one who actually bought the ring in the first place.

“But I bought it!” Kim fired back. “He contributed a fifth [of the price].”

A Diamond Fit for a Magazine Cover

Kim Kardashian engagement ring Kris Humphries

Let’s rewind to when Kim and Kris graced the cover of People Magazine. At the time, Kim gushed about her massive 20.5-carat ring, which featured:
💎 A 16.5-carat emerald-cut center diamond
💎 Two trapezoid-cut side stones totaling 4 carats
💎 Designed by Lorraine Schwartz

“[Designer Lorraine Schwartz] always listened to what I would want and the shapes I love,” Kardashian told People at the time. “I had said I loved an emerald cut.”

Don’t forget in 2011, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries got married in August, but their marriage ended just 72 days later in October.  It wasn’t until Kim filed for divorce on October 31, 2011, citing irreconcilable differences.
The divorce was finalized in April 2013.

So What Happened to the Ring?

Kim Kardashian engagement ring Kris Humphries

According to The Daily Mail, Humphries ended up with the $2 million ring in the divorce, arguing that their marriage was a sham and Kim didn’t deserve to keep it. 

But here’s where things take another twist: In 2013, the ring mysteriously resurfaced at Christie’s in New York City.

Kim Kardashian engagement ring Kris Humphries

The auction house listed it as the “property of a gentleman”. And while they didn’t name Humphries as the seller, the ring bore an uncanny resemblance to Kim’s.

The Final Sale

The ring finally sold for $749,000, with a portion of the proceeds reportedly going to an unnamed charity.

Kim may have lost the ring, but she’s winning in the long run. As for Kris? Well… let’s just say the resale value wasn’t exactly what he hoped for. Wonder who ended up with it?

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The Best Jewelry At The 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party served up a feast of jaw-dropping jewelry moments, and we were eating it up. Bracelets were having a major momentDemi Moore kept her streak alive with a 1945 Boucheron citrine stunner, while Doja Cat took things up a notch with a Yeprem hand bracelet that was pure drama. Brooches? Still ruling the red carpet. One is never enough, and Oscar winner Paul Tazewell proved it with a trio, while Lamorne Morris used his to hold his tux together. But the biggest trend? Collar necklaces. Sure, we spotted a few sultry back necklaces at the Oscars, but the real VIPs of the night were chokers, sitting high on the collarbone and stealing the spotlight.

Want to see how this year’s jewels compare to last year’s? Check out the best jewelry moments from the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party!

Demi Moore jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

DEMI MOORE:  Demi Moore deserves to be crowned the queen of red carpet bracelets. First, it was the stunning Chopard diamond bypass at the Oscars, and now she’s turned heads again with this 1945 Boucheron Private Collection citrine bracelet, set in yellow gold and paved with diamonds. Paired with Boucheron Pompon earrings, paved with diamonds in pink gold, Demi can do no wrong in our book!


margaret qualley jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party

MARGARET QUALLEY: Margaret Qualley was all sunshine and gold at the afterparty! She dazzled in Chanel’s L’Esprit du Lion Collection, wearing earrings and a ring featuring yellow beryls, with the ring showcasing a fierce lion face. The real showstopper? Her Chanel Flying Cloud series Sunny Rope bracelet in 18K gold and diamonds, valued at $700,000, evokes the image of a rope gleaming in the sunlight.


Doja Cat jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

Doja Cat jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

DOJA CAT: We can’t argue with stylist Brett Alan Nelson’s choice of jewels – edgy, sparkly gold pieces from Yeprem that were the purr-fect match for Doja Cat’s daring, unexpected, and boundary-pushing red carpet look.


mikey Madison jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

MIKEY MADISON: After all the archival Tiffany & Co. diamonds Mikey’s been rocking this awards season, her Céleste Ray of Light pendant at the VF Oscar party was a breath of fresh air. Featuring over 10 carats of pink spinels, a 4-carat red spinel, and 454 round brilliant diamonds totaling over 24 carats, it was a stunning splash of color we were so thrilled to see!


Jodie Turner Smith jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

JODIE TURNER-SMITH: Jodie Turner-Smith never disappoints on the red carpet. She dazzled in Pasquale Bruni’s Goddess Garden necklace, crafted in white gold and diamonds, crowned with a stunning emerald drop. Her look was completed with the Giardini Segreti earrings and Heart to Earth rings, set with emeralds and diamonds—pure elegance from head to toe.


Julia Garner earrings at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

JULIA GARNER: Mismatched earrings? Yes, please! Julia Garner stepped out in Pasquale Bruni’s Heart to Earth earrings, one in white gold and diamonds, the other crowned by a delicate morganite drop.


Lindsay Lohan necklace at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

LINDSAY LOHAN:  Who else got to raid the Lorraine Schwartz treasure chest? Lindsay Lohan, that’s who! She rocked a two-strand necklace with almost 100 carats of Colombian emeralds and natural diamonds, making her look like the real gem on the red carpet.


Lauren Sanchez necklace at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

LAUREN SANCHEZ: If Sanchez’s necklace looks slightly familiar, picture a large emerald drop at the center, and suddenly, Salma Hayek’s version of the dynamite necklace from this year’s Golden Globes will come to mind. Hanging beneath Sanchez’s hairdo are stunning large emerald teardrop earrings, so let’s assume Lorraine Schwartz repurposed those emerald drops into the earrings.


Ana de Armas jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

ANA DE ARMAS: Ana de Armas went all in with Louis Vuitton’s Liberty necklace—diamonds, emeralds, and a 4.84-carat Colombian emerald that screams luxury. And get this: it took 1,300 hours to make. Talk about a statement piece!


Cynthia Erivo's jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party

CYNTHIA ERIVO: Cynthia wore MARLI New York’s new High Jewelry Darli Necklace with 18k white gold and diamonds, Moonlight rings, a convertible Darli ring and Cleo Sculpt diamond earrings with her ivory illusion tulle draped corseted Vivienne Westwood Couture dress. Were we expecting Elphaba Wicked-themed green jewels at this afterparty?  Perhaps but somehow these gems, especially the choker, fit perfectly.


Sara Sampaio jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

SARA SAMPAIO: Model Sara Sampaio shook up the classic pearl and diamond combo with a fresh, edgy spin. Her Messika Star Chaser necklace, paired with the Disco Pulsation bracelet and Fiery rings, proved that luxury can still bring the heat.


H.E.R. jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

H.E.R.:   Could there be a more fitting necklace for H.E.R.? Chopard’s Red Carpet Collection briolette-cut diamond choker wasn’t just stunning—it was symphonic. With rows of dangling briolettes mimicking the lines of a musical score (and possibly chiming with every movement), this piece hit all the right notes.


Anna Sawai necklace at 2025 vanity fair oscar party

ANNA SAWAI: One of our favorite Cartier necklaces made a stunning VF Oscar Party appearance—the Geometry & Contrast necklace in 18K white gold, chrysoprase, onyx, and diamonds. Around Anna Sawai’s neck, it has never looked better.


Sydney Sweeney jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

SYDNEY SWEENEY:  Did you catch it? Sydney Sweeney casually pinned a $50K De Beers Enchanted Lotus diamond brooch onto her custom Miu Miu at the VF Oscar party—a sneaky little sparkle move.


megan thee stallion jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

MEGAN THEE STALLION: Megan Thee Stallion hit the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet in Mateo New York green amethyst earrings set in 14K yellow gold ($4,000) and a Kallati amethyst ring with diamonds set in 14K yellow gold ($19,000). But what if she had taken it a step further—like pulled a Cardi B 2019 Met Gala move? Instead of rubies, imagine peridots. Now that would have been next-level!


Selena Gomez jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

SELENA GOMEZ: If we had to choose the ultimate Bvlgari moment from Selena’s Oscars night—the red carpet or the intricate cut-out High Jewelry diamond collar she wore to the VF Afterparty—this one wins, no contest.


Lisa jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

LISA: K-Pop star made sure her first VF Oscar Party red carpet was one to remember. Case in point: her Bvlgari High Jewelry Serpenti necklace, coiled in 144 emeralds, with double serpents clutching a 10-carat pear diamond between their fangs. She topped it off with a High Jewelry ring, proving she understood the assignment.


Sarah Paulson jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

SARAH PAULSON: The most exciting earring moment on the VF Oscar Party red carpet? Sarah Paulson’s Boucheron Iceberg pendant earrings from the Carte Blanche, Or Bleu High Jewelry collection—a dazzling mix of diamonds, rock crystal, and white gold.


Camila Cabello jewelry at 2025 Elton Johns Oscar Party

CAMILA CABELLO: While Camila was dazzling at Elton John’s Oscar party, we couldn’t leave her out of this round-up. The stunning necklace she wore is part of a collection co-created by Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts and Caroline Scheufele, co-president and artistic director at Chopard. This vibrant piece, along with matching earrings and rings, is crafted from a fragment of an enormous 6,225-carat emerald discovered in Zambia in February 2010.


THE MEN & THEIR JEWELS:


Paul Tazewell's jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party

PAUL TAZEWELL: Three! Not one, but three brooches – this needs to be a trend. The Fred Leighton 1930s diamond and emerald swirl brooch, the salamander pin, and KWIAT’s 6-carat emerald and diamond snake brooch made for an eventful and eye-catching cluster on Wicked‘s costume designer’s lapel


Kit Connor's brooch at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party

KIT CONNOR: Not gonna lie, we prefer this archival Boucheron brooch from the Private Collection, dating back to 1924, over the one Kit wore on the Oscars carpet. The Art Déco feather design, set in diamonds and platinum, exudes vintage luxury at its finest. Wouldn’t you agree?


Domiano David jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party

DAMIANO DAVID: It only made sense for Bvlgari’s newest global ambassador to slither onto the VF Oscar Party red carpet in one of their most iconic pieces—the Serpenti necklace, coiling in diamonds and emeralds—with matching earrings and a ring to complete the look.


Dwyane & Gabrielle Union jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party

DWYANE WADE & GABRIELLE UNION-WADE: Did Dwyane Bird’s On a Rock brooch with its striking 53-carat green tourmaline just outshine his wife Gabrielle’s iconic diamond Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Leaves necklace? We may be bold, but we’re not sure we’re wrong!


Noah Schnapp's brooch at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party

NOAH SCHNAPP: Stranger Things star brought vintage flair to the Oscars with a 1940 Tiffany & Co. multicolor diamond flower brooch from Joseph Saidian & Sons. Featuring fancy-colored diamonds in shades of pink, green, blue, gray, yellow, brown, and orange, this rare beauty comes with a $65,000 price tag.


Colman Domingo's jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party

COLMAN DOMINGO: Boucheron, give this man an ambassadorship ASAP. Domingo didn’t just wear the Flots Lavallière from the Carte Blanche, Or Bleu High Jewelry collection—he styled the diamond-paved white gold masterpiece as a tie. And for a touch of whimsy? Boucheron’s Wladimir the Cat earrings, shimmering with diamonds and tsavorites, perched playfully on his lobes.


brandon Sklenar brooch at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

BRANDON SKLENAR: Another floral brooch moment courtesy of It Ends With Us” star—Anabela Chan’s Blush Parrot Bloom pin. Crafted from recycled aluminum and adorned with laboratory-grown gemstones, including canary citrines, this piece brings an eco-friendly twist to luxury jewelry.


Lamorne Morris jewelry at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar

LAMORNE MORRIS: Lamorne Morris turned heads with his bold brooch game, positioning Toni + Chloe Goutal’s diamond star brooches perfectly—one on his lapel and the other closing his tux jacket. Paired with a panther ring from EFFY Jewelry and a sleek diamond flat-link chain ring from Walters Faith, his look was nothing short of styling brilliance.


Ricky Martin's necklace at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

RICKY MARTIN: Who needs a brooch? Not Ricky Martin! His Rahaminov Diamonds round-cut diamond and black rhodium necklace brought just the right amount of sparkle to his tux—effortlessly draping over his tie like the ultimate power move.


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Oscars 2025: The Most Dazzling and Drama-Fueled Jewelry Moments on the Red Carpet

The 2025 Oscars red carpet delivered exactly what we wanted—dazzling diamonds, statement-making color, and archival treasures with stories to tell. Some stars stuck to classic brilliance, like Coco Jones in a $15 million Harry Kotlar necklace and Scarlett Johansson dripping in $5 million worth of De Beers diamonds. Others turned up the drama with jaw-dropping emeralds—looking at you, Connie Nielsen. And then there were the pieces steeped in history, like Isabella Rossellini honoring her mother, Ingrid Bergman, by wearing the same vintage Bvlgari earrings Bergman wore when she won Best Supporting Actress in 1975. But the biggest shift? The back necklace made its mark, with Margaret Qualley and Michelle Yeoh flipping tradition and letting their diamonds drape down their backs. A nod to Jane Fonda’s iconic 2017 Emmys look? We’ll never know—but one thing’s for sure, when it comes to Oscars jewelry, you either go big or go home.

See last year’s Oscar jewelry red carpet looks here!

Did you miss what jewels the men wore to this year’s Oscars?

Doja Cat jewelry at 2025 Oscars

DOJA CAT: Thank Doja Cat for saving us from a sea of white diamonds! Her Messika Solar Diva necklace, dripping in a 34-carat yellow cushion-cut diamond, was the bold pop of color we needed—sans the scarf, obviously.


Elle Fanning jewelry at 2025 Oscars

ELLE FANNING:  Elle Fanning went full vintage glam, pulling a 1958 Cartier choker from the archives and strapping on an $84,000 Zelda Fine Jewelry watch—because telling time at the Oscars requires 112 diamonds.


Isabella Rossellini jewelry at 2025 Oscars

ISABELLA ROSSELLINI: Isabella Rossellini had on some serious jewels, but one belonged to her family. Can you guess which one? Her vintage Bvlgari earrings, once owned by her mother, Ingrid Bergman, stole the spotlight at the Oscars. These iconic earrings were gifted by Roberto Rossellini and worn by Bergman when she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1975. She paired it with a stunning High Jewelry platinum necklace featuring a Royal Blue sapphire and a diamond brooch.


Demi Moore jewelry at 2025 Oscars

DEMI MOORE: Demi Moore + Chopard = pure Oscars magic.

Demi Moore draped herself in diamonds at the Oscars, with the standout piece being Chopard’s Gardens of Kalahari bracelet—one of the six jaw-dropping pieces from the legendary parure.


Julianne Hough jewelry at 2025 Oscars

JULIANNE HOUGH: Sometimes, you only need a red lip and diamonds. Julianne Hough proved the point at the Oscars with Martin Katz 7ct cushion-cut diamond drop earrings and a matching ring—and we’re obsessed.


Bruna Marquezine jewelry at 2025 Oscars

BRUNA MARQUEZINE: Seven, yes seven, graduating-sized diamond teardrops cascading down Brazilian model, actress, and filmmaker Bruna Marquezine’s neck at the Oscars! This jaw-dropping masterpiece, courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz, had us gasping. Who else could pull off a necklace like this? Only Lorraine, of course. And yes, that is 150 carats worth of diamonds!


Connie Nielsen jewelry at 2025 Oscars

CONNIE NIELSEN: Connie Nielsen just gave us another major colored gem moment—rocking a $300,000, 59.56-carat Colombian emerald and diamond necklace from Joseph Saidian & Sons. Is this the green of envy or pure opulence?


Cynthia Erivo's jewelry at 2025 Oscars

Cynthia Erivo's jewelry at 2025 Oscars

CYNTHIA ERIVO: Roberto Coin pave diamonds lit up Erivo’s Oscar look- One featured a Cartier watch, and according to her nail artist, it symbolized that her time had come to win an Oscar. Manifestation at its finest.

For her performance, she switched things up with over $275,000 worth of MARLI New York high jewelry, including a Moonlight diamond necklace, convertible Darli ring, and Cleo Rev diamond earrings. Because one jaw-dropping look simply wasn’t enough.


Gal Gadot necklace at 2025 Oscars

GAL GADOT:  We knew Gal Gadot would be in Tiffany & Co., but the real surprise? An archival Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. necklace—a stunning mix of 18-karat gold with 423 diamonds set in platinum, designed to resemble delicate feathers draping around her neck.


MIKEY MADISON: The Best Actress winner has been consistently serving archival Tiffany & Co. all awards season, but she saved the best for last. Her showstopping diamond drop necklace from 1909-1919 had everyone gasping. And those massive diamond rings? Absolute jaw-droppers, stealing the spotlight as much as her gown.


Coco Jones necklace at 2025 Oscars

COCO JONES: The largest diamond spotted sat around Coco Jones’ neck, weighing in at a whopping 104 carats. Yes, the cut is an ode to Harry—enter the Kotlar cushion-cut diamond necklace by Harry Kotlar. Can you guess the price? $15 million.


Felicity Jones earrings at 2025 Oscars

FELICITY JONES: An earring moment we loved? Felicity Jones and her hard-to-miss Boucheron Vendôme Liseré pendant earrings, paved and set with diamonds on white gold, with a striking black lacquer touch.


Michelle Yeoh jewelry at 2025 Oscars

MICHELLE YEOH: The back necklace red carpet moments didn’t end with the Grammys. The Wicked star brought it back for the Oscars with her Boucheron Quatre Radiant Edition necklace, designed to resemble a tie, paved with diamonds on white gold. And just when you thought she couldn’t raise the stakes—she added Boucheron Plume de Paon asymmetrical earrings, wrapping around her ear like a diamond-encrusted feathered cuff. No one was ready for this level of drama.


Scarlett Johansson jewelry at 2025 Oscars

SCARLETT JOHANSSON: The carat count on Scarlett left us speechless. Her Midnight Aura diamond necklace from De Beers featured a pear-shaped central diamond weighing over 20 carats, set on a strand of diamonds totaling over 73 carats. To complete the look, her earrings dazzled with matching 9-carat pear-shaped diamonds.


Selena Gomez jewelry at 2025 Oscars

SELENA GOMEZ: Oscar nominee Selena Gomez went full Bvlgari bombshell for her big Academy Awards moment, draping herself in a platinum high jewelry necklace with a pear-shaped diamond drop. Matching diamond earrings and stacks of Bvlgari rings sealed the deal—because why stop at just one statement piece?


Margaret Qualley jewelry at 2025 OscarsMargaret Qualley jewelry at 2025 Oscars

MARGARET QUALLEY: Seems Qualley got the back necklace memo Michelle Yeoh did. The Substance star let her MOTIF RUSSE necklace—paved with over 300 round-cut diamonds—cascade down the open back of her custom black silk velvet gown. And because drama loves company, she paired it with IMPRESSION FLORALE earrings, their petal-like design adding the perfect touch of elegance.


Miley Cyrus jewelry at 2025 Oscars

MILEY CYRUS: There was something about Miley’s jewelry look that screamed edgy, cool, and effortlessly luxe. Maybe it was her Boucheron Frosty White earrings from the Histoire de Style, Like a Queen High Jewelry collection—rock crystal, diamonds, white gold, effortless glam. Or perhaps it was the Vendôme bracelet, dripping in diamonds, casually perched atop a leather glove. Either way, she ate.


Anok Yai jewelry at 2025 Oscars

ANOK YAI: Powerhouse model Anok Yai kept it minimal—but maybe too minimal? She wore only the upper half of De Beers’ Forces of Nature ‘Dignity’ Tassel Necklace in 18K yellow gold, skipping the dramatic tassel that would have delivered the full Oscars-worthy impact. A bold choice—or a missed opportunity?


Ariana Grande jewelry at 2025 Oscars

ARIANA GRANDE: If Swarovski hadn’t scooped up Ariana, De Beers would’ve been the obvious choice. The Wicked star has been loyal to their diamonds, and at the Oscars, she stayed true to her princess aesthetic—rocking an Adonis Rose necklace, classic diamond studs, and enough diamond rings to make Glinda proud.


Zoe Saldana necklace at 2025 Oscars

ZOE SALDANA: What do you wear when you win your first Oscar? How about a Panthère Versatiles Cartier high jewelry necklace, which took an incredible 4,827 hours to create, according to Vogue.com. Crafted over 34 months by the famed French jewelry house, this stunning piece might have been the perfect good luck charm for her Oscar win!


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