Celebrity Inspired
Ariana Grandeβs Engagement Ring: The Oval and Pearl Toi et Moi
One of the most romantic celebrity rings β and the honest truth about wearing a pearl every day.
Written by the Mapple Gems workshop, Surat Β· Updated 26 September 2026
Short answer: Ariana Grandeβs engagement ring from Dalton Gomez, announced in December 2020, is a toi et moi (βyou and meβ) design: an oval diamond set at an angle beside a white pearl, made by Jack Solow of Solow & Co. Estimates put the diamond at about four to five carats. Our inspired version pairs an oval moissanite or IGI-certified lab grown diamond with a pearl, 2 to 5 carats.
Ariana Grande announced her engagement to Dalton Gomez on Instagram in December 2020. The ring was unlike almost every celebrity ring before it: a tilted oval diamond resting beside a pearl. Jeweller Jack Solow of Solow & Co., who made it, told E! News that Gomez chose the angle of the diamond himself and insisted on including a pearl because of its sentimental meaning to Grande. Fans linked it to a pearl from her grandfather that she had written about years earlier; that connection has never been confirmed.
Estimates of the diamond range from about four to five carats. Reports disagree on whether the metal is platinum or gold.
What toi et moi means
Toi et moi is French for βyou and meβ. The style sets two stones side by side instead of one in the centre, representing two people. It has a long history in European jewellery and returned strongly in the 2020s. Pairing a brilliant stone with a pearl, as here, gives the ring two textures β sparkle and glow β rather than two sparkles competing.
The original compared with our inspired version
| Grandeβs ring (as reported) | Mapple Gems inspired version | |
|---|---|---|
| Stones | Tilted oval diamond + white pearl | Oval moissanite or lab grown diamond + pearl |
| Oval size | Unconfirmed; estimates ~4β5ct | 2, 3, 4 or 5 carats |
| Maker | Solow & Co. | Made to order in Surat |
| Metal | Reports differ | 925 silver or solid 10K/14K/18K yellow, rose or white gold |
| Paperwork | Not public | IGI certificate with lab grown; moissanite is not graded |
The honest part: a pearl is soft
A pearl is organic. It is made of layers of nacre, sits around 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale β softer than gold alloy dust and far softer than the oval next to it (moissanite 9.25, diamond 10) β and it reacts to acids. Perfume, hairspray, sunscreen, chlorine and even sweat slowly dull its lustre. Knocks can chip or flatten its surface. On a ring worn every day, the pearl will show wear long before anything else on it.
That is not a reason to avoid the design; it is a reason to wear it knowingly. Put the ring on last, after creams and scent. Take it off for swimming, cleaning and the gym. Wipe the pearl with a soft damp cloth rather than soaking or brushing it, and never put a pearl ring in an ultrasonic cleaner. Store it in its own soft pouch so the oval cannot scratch it.
From the workshop
Pearls are usually fixed onto a post with adhesive rather than held by prongs, so the joint is the part to ask about. Before ordering any pearl ring, ask how the pearl is secured, and ask whether it can be replaced later. A replaceable pearl turns everyday wear from a problem into maintenance: after years of wear the pearl can be swapped for a fresh one while the oval and the ring stay exactly as they are.
Moissanite or lab grown diamond beside a pearl?
Either works. Next to a pearlβs soft glow, moissaniteβs extra coloured fire (dispersion 0.104) reads as lively contrast rather than as a flaw, and the cost saving is large. Lab grown diamond (Mohs 10, dispersion 0.044) is chemically diamond, comes with an IGI certificate and is closer to the original. As with every oval, look for the bow-tie on video, and ask for the length-to-width ratio.
Before you order
- Ask how the pearl is secured and whether it can be replaced.
- Choose the angle of the oval β tilted like the original, or straight.
- Choose white metal for the cool original look, yellow gold for warmth against the pearl.
- Plan a routine: ring on last, off for water and chemicals.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ariana Grandeβs engagement ring?
A toi et moi ring with an oval diamond set at an angle beside a white pearl, made by Jack Solow of Solow & Co.
What does toi et moi mean?
It is French for βyou and meβ: a ring with two stones set side by side to represent two people.
Are pearl engagement rings practical?
They need more care than stone-only rings. A pearl is soft and sensitive to chemicals, so wear the ring after creams and perfume, remove it for water and sport, and choose a design where the pearl can be replaced.
How many carats is Ariana Grandeβs diamond?
It has not been confirmed. Jewellers have estimated around four to five carats.
Can I clean a pearl ring in an ultrasonic cleaner?
No. Wipe the pearl with a soft damp cloth. Ultrasonic cleaning and harsh cleaners can damage the pearl and the joint that holds it.
The oval and pearl toi et moi, made to order
2 to 5 carat ovals, silver to 18K gold.
In moissanite In lab grown diamondMapple Gems is an independent workshop in Surat, India, and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Ariana Grande, Dalton Gomez or Solow & Co. βInspiredβ describes a design reference, not a copy. Details of the original ring come from published reporting; carat and price figures in the press are estimates.
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