There’s no doubt that Carey has created an R&B and pop legacy, with five Grammys and hits like “We Belong Together,” “Hero” and “Honey” and that timeless Christmas album. Why shouldn’t she have an iconic ring to match?
She isn’t the only one that has fallen in love with her rock. Just look at these celebrity engagement rings from celebrities that never made it down the aisle. Anyone would have a hard time parting with them.
1Mariah Carey's engagement ring from James Packer reportedly cost $10 million. Photo by Chelsea Lauren/REX/Shutterstock
2Fans were shocked when Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney broke off their engagement leaving this six carat heart-shaped diamond ring in the dust. Photo by Stewart Cook/REX/Shutterstock
3JLo and Ben Affleck got engaged in 2002, but their engagement didn't last long. The couple split just two years later. Photo by CHARLES SYKES/REX/Shutterstock
4Before Kim K, there was Alexis Phifer, Kanye West's former love interest. The two started dating in 2002 but called it quits in 2008. Photo by Marion Curtis/StarPix/REX/Shutterstock
5Zayn Malik and Perrie Edwards were together for four years and engaged for two. Zayn allegedly ended the relationship via text. Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock
6Iggy Azalea ended her engagement after she caught ex-fiance Nick Young cheating, but can we take a minute to look at that ring?! Photo by Larry Marano/REX/Shutterstock
7Blast from the past! Alanis Morissette was engaged to Ryan Reynolds. The couple split in 2007. Photo by ERIK C PENDZICH/REX/Shutterstock
8Angelina who? Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt were the engaged couple of 1996. And the ring? Classic and timeless, just like Gwyneth. Photo by BEI/BEI/Shutterstock
