Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Drama on the High Seas: Nicolas Cage's $65k Engagement Ring Overboard

Nicolas Cage and the late Lisa Marie Presley’s romance got so intense, he once tossed a $65,000 engagement ring into the ocean amid 'another of their epic fights.' Pictured on a yacht near LA's Catalina Island on September 4, 2001 - exactly one week before the 9/11 attacks

Nicolas Cage's $65,000 Engagement Ring Meltdown: The Explosive Romance with Lisa Marie Presley

In a jaw-dropping revelation from Priscilla Presley's newly-released book "Softly, As I Leave You: Live After Elvis", the explosive romance between Nicolas Cage and the late Lisa Marie Presley has been exposed in all its messy glory. The Oscar-winning actor's tumultuous relationship with the daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley was marked by epic fights, tantrums, and a mind-boggling $65,000 engagement ring incident that will leave you gasping.

According to Priscilla's tell-all book, which hit shelves on Tuesday, Cage and Lisa Marie's romance was a whirlwind affair that began in 2000. The couple got hitched just two years later, but their union was short-lived, ending in divorce in 2004. However, the drama didn't stop there.

The Academy Award-winning actor was pictured earlier this year in LA at the Saturn Awards

In one particularly infamous incident, the couple went sailing off the coast of Catalina Island on Cage's luxurious yacht, Weston. But things took a dark turn when "something" set off another epic fight between the two. Lisa Marie, feeling fed up, pulled off her engagement ring and hurled it at Cage. The Leaving Las Vegas star, livid, responded by snatching the ring from the air and tossing it overboard into the Pacific Ocean.

Furious, Nick threw the ring overboard, but that wasn't the end of the saga. Priscilla revealed that Cage dispatched a team of divers to try and retrieve the $65,000 ring, but it seems they were unsuccessful. "As far as I know, the ring is still there," Priscilla wrote with a hint of satisfaction.

But what's truly astonishing is what happened next. Despite losing his prized engagement ring, Cage quickly replaced it with an even more ostentatious one – a whopping ten-carat diamond, estimated to be worth even more than the original! This new sparkler sealed their re-engagement, but it's clear that this was just a shallow attempt to gloss over their deep-seated problems.

Cage dispatched a team of divers to try to find the $65,000 ring, Priscilla said

Priscilla's book paints a picture of a volatile relationship marked by constant bickering and power struggles. It seems that Cage's notorious temper and history of spotty finances only added fuel to the fire. In contrast, Lisa Marie's own love life was marked by tragedy, including her marriages to Michael Jackson and Danny Keough.

The couple's children, Benjamin (who tragically passed away at 27) and Riley, are still reeling from their parents' tumultuous relationship. But with Cage's latest antics making headlines once again, it seems that some wounds may never fully heal.

We reached out to reps for Cage for further comment on the story, but so far, there's been no response. Thescholarlynote.com has obtained an exclusive statement from Priscilla Presley, who simply said: "The truth is finally out. It's time for Nicolas Cage to own up to his mistakes and take responsibility for his actions."

In her new book, which was released Tuesday, Priscilla Presley (pictured in NYC Tuesday) said Cage threw 'stunning … six-carat, $65,000 diamond ring' off the side of a boat

This salacious tale of star-crossed lovers serves as a cautionary reminder that even in the glamorous world of Hollywood, love can be a brutal and unforgiving game. As we continue to follow this unfolding drama, one thing is clear: Nicolas Cage's reputation as a reckless ladies' man has never looked more tarnished.

In related news, Lisa Marie Presley's ex-husband Michael Lockwood has been keeping a low profile since her tragic passing in January 2023 at the age of 54. The twins Harper and Finley, who were born to Lisa Marie and Lockwood, have emerged as strong young women in their own right.

As for Riley Keough, Lisa Marie's daughter with Danny Keough, she has been vocal about her complicated relationship with her famous parents. In a recent interview, she spoke candidly about the pressures of growing up in a celebrity family and the emotional scars that come with it.

With this explosive new book, Priscilla Presley is shedding light on the dark side of Hollywood's most iconic relationships. Will Nicolas Cage finally take responsibility for his actions, or will he continue to deflect blame? Stay tuned for further updates as this scandal continues to unfold!