Will Lauren Sanchez's $5M Diamond Ring Snap? The Uproar Explained

LAUREN SANCHEZ'S £1.5M ENGAGEMENT RING UNDER FIRE: IS IT AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN?

In a shocking turn of events, Lauren Sanchez's latest sparkler has sent shockwaves through the jewelry community. The 55-year-old former journalist's new diamond ring, estimated to be worth between £1.5 million and £5 million, has been slammed by experts for its design being too delicate to support the massive gemstone.

The controversy surrounding Lauren's new bling began when Deena Bassam, owner of Deena Diamond Designs, shared a viral TikTok video criticizing the ring's band. "A band that thin with a diamond that size... It's an accident waiting to happen," she wrote, adding, "I'm scared." Bassam, a Dallas-based jewelry designer, emphasized that a ring should not only fit one's aesthetic preferences but also suit their lifestyle.

As Lauren is famously busy, often traveling the world with her billionaire husband Jeff Bezos on his yacht and even venturing to space aboard Blue Origin alongside Katy Perry. With this in mind, Bassam warned that there is no piece of jewelry that is "indestructible" no matter how well crafted it is.

Social media users were quick to voice their concerns over the ring's design, with many appalled by its sheer size and seemingly fragile band. Some worried that the smaller diamonds on the band could bend or fall out, putting the massive center stone at risk of being lost. "If it pops out, she'll get another," one commenter joked, referencing Jeff Bezos' estimated net worth of £238.8 billion.

Gemologist Olivia Landau, based in New York City, told The Scholarly Note that it's typically not recommended to set a diamond (especially one of that size) in a band that thin. "If the band is too thin, the pave diamonds are more likely to bend and the pave diamonds are more likely to fall out," she clarified.

However, not everyone is convinced that Lauren's ring is an accident waiting to happen. Monil Kothari, CEO and founder of Haus of Brilliance jewelry, defended the design, saying, "Platinum is basically the workhorse of fine jewelry — strong, durable, and built to last." Kothari believes the ring's design actually looks smart because it appears to distribute the diamond's weight evenly across the finger, taking a ton of pressure off the band itself.

In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note, Kothari quipped, "My hot take? It's a gorgeous stone, a beautiful ring, and there's way too much haterade online. Honestly, I find it laughable that people are speculating that Jeff Bezos is sitting around hoping the ring fails so he can collect on an insurance claim. This isn't an amateur hour jewelry job."

Bezos may be worth billions, but Lauren's ring has sparked a heated debate about the importance of quality craftsmanship in high-end jewelry. As the world watches, only time will tell if this £1.5 million sparkler will withstand the test of time or become a cautionary tale for those seeking to make a statement with their bling.

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