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Ranked: The Decade’s Top 25 Legends of Love & Luxury
From headline making proposals to unforgettable weddings and iconic rings- meet the icons who made an entire generation believe in love.
Wedding season is here: the time when love stories take centre stage, proposals trend across timelines, and dreams of forever feel just a little more real. Across India, families are gathering, weddings are being planned, rings are being exchanged, and couples are creating their own moments of magic.
And if there is one thing that defines how we celebrate love, it is the way our icons do it. Celebrity love stories have always held a special place in people’s hearts. We follow them closely, we celebrate with them, and sometimes, even imagine our own love stories through theirs. A single engagement, a wedding photo, or even a glimpse of the ring can set off a wave across the country.
To celebrate this season of love, A Diamond is Forever has released its Legends of Love & Luxury index – a star-studded list of the 25 most iconic celebrity proposals/engagements and weddings that have defined the last decade. These are the moments that shaped conversations, created trends, and made millions of people believe in the power of love a little bit more.
The index is built on 10 key metrics including social sentiment, surprise factor, ring response, media mentions, search volume, conversation velocity, buzz longevity, cultural impact, exclusivity, and geographic reach, ranking the couples who turned personal milestones into global cultural moments.
1. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
TOTAL SCORE: 91.1/100
TOP RANKING METRICS: Surprise factor, conversation velocity, cultural impact
Their love story played out in real-time concerts, touchdowns, headlines, and when the engagement happened, it was not just a moment between two people. It became a moment for the world.
2. Radhika Merchant & Anant Ambani
TOTAL SCORE: 88.8/100
TOP RANKING METRICS: Social chatter, search volume, buzz longevity
This was a celebration India did not just watch, it lived it. From their radiant-cut diamond ring to their larger-than-life celebrations, the couple redefined the idea of luxury love stories.
3. Meghan Markle & Prince Harry
TOTAL SCORE: 90/100
TOP RANKING METRICS: Media mentions, geographic reach
A royal romance that crossed borders, shattered traditions, and showed the world what a modern fairytale looks like.
4. Georgina Rodríguez & Cristiano Ronaldo
TOTAL SCORE: 80.5/100
TOP RANKING METRICS: Ring response
Their engagement flawlessly blended glamour and emotion. Her oval-cut diamond ring became one of the most talked about engagement rings in the world.
5. Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma
TOTAL SCORE: 89.8/100
TOP RANKING METRICS: Sentiment, inspiration factor
Their intimate wedding in Tuscany stays one of India’s most talked-about moments of unmatched romance soft elegance and timeless style, they became the benchmark for couples looking to keep their romance personal, yet unforgettable.
The Top Performers Across Key Metrics
- Most iconic proposal overall: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
- Most social chatter: Radhika Merchant & Anant Ambani
- Highest social sentiment: Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma
- Strongest ring response: Georgina Rodríguez & Cristiano Ronaldo
- Fastest conversation velocity: Radhika Merchant & Anant Ambani
- Biggest surprise factor: Hailey Bieber & Justin Bieber
- Most media mentions: Meghan Markle & Prince Harry
- Longest buzz longevity: Radhika Merchant & Anant Ambani
- Most inspirational: Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma
- Highest search volume: Radhika Merchant & Anant Ambani
- Widest geographic reach: Meghan Markle & Prince Harry
The Rings That Defined a Decade
When a celebrity gets engaged, it is never just a ring – it becomes a cultural reference. Engagement rings have sparked global conversations, inspired millions of Pinterest boards, and even influenced buying trends across continents.
- Radhika Merchant’s radiant-cut diamond ring redefined what luxury looks like for a new generation of Indian brides.
- Anushka Sharma’s elegant solitaire is still the most referenced bridal ring style in India.
- Meghan Markle’s three-stone engagement ring, featuring diamonds with storied royal history, became a modern classic.
- Georgina Rodríguez’s oval-cut ring turned into a global talking point for its sheer scale and elegance.
- Taylor Swift’s ring announcement set off a worldwide search spike, proof that some love stories turn into global cultural milestone.
Weddings have always been about more than just two people; they are centred on emotions, traditions, celebrations, and moments that last forever. And as we step into this wedding season, it is clear the love stories we follow, share, and celebrate are as much a part of our lives as our own. Because when they fall in love, we all do.
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Cannes 2026: Indian Stars Turn the Red Carpet Into A Celebration Of Culture, Couture & Jewellery
From Maharashtrian Naths and Assamese Heritage Attire To Gold Sarees and Statement Diamonds, Indian Celebrities Brought Regional Craftsmanship and Jewellery Artistry To The Global Stage.
Indian celebrities at Cannes Film Festival 2026 went beyond fashion statements this year, embracing regional textiles, traditional silhouettes and jewellery rooted in Indian heritage. Sarees, handcrafted couture and heritage jewellery became defining themes on the international red carpet.
Aimee Baruah
Aimee Baruah made her fifth Cannes appearance, wearing traditional Karbi attire from Assam, accompanied by jewellery by Prajapati Assamese Jewellery Designer, putting the spotlight on Northeast India’s indigenous heritage. The intricate motifs represented community history, local ecology and traditional tribal heritage, passed down through generations of local weavers. Her look was further enhanced with traditional Assamese jewellery elements, reflecting the region’s rich identity and craftsmanship.
Diana Penty
Diana Penty shimmered in a custom gold saree by Manish Malhotra, paired with an iconic cover-up jacket. She completed the look with limited-edition tourmaline and polki statement heritage earrings by Chaulaz Heritage Jewellery, reflecting timeless Indian luxury and craftsmanship while blending traditional draping with contemporary couture glamour.
Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi Rao Hydari embraced Indian elegance in a custom Chaarbagh-inspired saree by JADE, styled with multiple necklaces and diamond rings from Indriya Jewels. A celebration of Indian artistry on a global stage, Aditi’s look featured the Kanakavalli Gold Necklace, Arpita Gold Necklace and Dual Bloom Diamond Finger Ring, creating a perfect balance between heritage craftsmanship and contemporary glamour by the Riviera.
Huma Qureshi
Huma Qureshi brought classic grace in a Banarasi saree featuring intricate gold zari work, styled with traditional gold temple jewellery, celebrating Indian weaving traditions on an international platform. She accessorised the look with an elaborate gemstone necklace, matching earrings and a statement ring by Amrapali Jewels, along with an additional ring by Kavya Potluri.
Disha Madan
Disha Madan showcased a custom corset gown created from 80-year-old vintage sarees, highlighting South Indian heritage and craftsmanship, paired with jewellery by Gajraj Jewellers. The look was designed with intricate detailing inspired by regional artistry, bringing together two heirloom sarees into a single contemporary silhouette and celebrating the preservation of Indian textile traditions.
Prajakta Mali
Marathi cinema also made a strong cultural statement this year. Prajakta Mali embraced a traditional Nauvari saree, paired with classic Maharashtrian jewellery. From the royal charm of Shindeshahi Tode to the timeless elegance of the Maharashtrian Nath, every ornament carried a story of tradition, grace and heritage, creating a memorable cultural moment on the Cannes red carpet.
Urvashi Rautela
Urvashi Rautela appeared in a creation by Mihir Designer Studio, wearing white chikankari with a gold bejewelled blouse. She paired the ensemble with a heavily embellished golden blouse featuring a sweetheart neckline. Statement jewellery, dramatic makeup and vintage-inspired soft waves completed her glamorous red-carpet appearance.
The Cannes 2026 red carpet highlighted an evolving fashion narrative where Indian jewellery moved beyond accessories to become a storytelling element — from diamond necklaces and temple jewellery to regional Maharashtrian and Assamese ornaments, each look reflected identity, craftsmanship and heritage.
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