In a heartfelt moment during a recent episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian revealed her plans for her iconic 15-carat engagement ring, a stunning piece gifted by her ex-husband, Kanye West.
This one-of-a-kind cushion-cut diamond, designed by the renowned celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, holds special significance for Kardashian, and she has now decided that it will be passed down to her eldest daughter, North West.
Kardashian, who has always maintained a close connection to this piece of jewelry, shared the story of how it was the only item she chose not to take with her on a fateful trip to Paris in 2016, when she was the victim of a robbery that saw $10 million worth of jewelry stolen.
Reflecting on this decision, she stated, “That was the only piece of jewelry that I didn’t take to Paris, and now I’m going to give it to Northie because she was with me when I got engaged.”
The engagement ring, a centerpiece of her relationship with West, was presented to Kardashian on her 33rd birthday in October 2013. At the time, the rapper proposed with the custom-designed Lorraine Schwartz ring, marking a monumental moment in their lives, just months after welcoming their daughter, North, into the world.
Shortly before the Paris robbery, West upgraded Kardashian’s ring to a 20-carat emerald-cut diamond, also by Schwartz. However, Kardashian still holds her original 15-carat diamond ring as the most important of all her jewelry.
In a reflective moment, Kardashian recounted a warning from West regarding her jewelry choices. He advised her not to wear both her original ring and the new one together, concerned it would make her a target for robbery.
This cautionary moment, now seen as a chilling premonition, came to life after the infamous Paris incident.
Since the robbery, Kardashian has scaled back on her collection of extravagant jewelry, often borrowing high-end pieces rather than purchasing them. The traumatic experience has led her to adopt a more pragmatic approach to jewelry, one that prioritizes safety over luxury.
In a tender gesture, Kardashian shared her intention to pass the engagement ring to North, solidifying the bond between mother and daughter.
North, who has also been seen wearing pieces from her father’s personal wardrobe, like the rare Pastelle varsity jacket worn by Kanye West at the 2008 American Music Awards, continues to showcase the significance of heirlooms passed down from her parents’ legacies.
Kardashian’s decision to gift North the cherished engagement ring is a meaningful continuation of her family’s legacy.
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