Why Madison Beer’s Elongated Cushion-Cut Engagement Ring Is So Rare

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THE RUNDOWN

• Madison Beer and Justin Herbert announced their engagement in July, with Beer showing off the elongated cushion-cut diamond ring he gave her.
• The diamond, with its nearly 2:1 ratio, is particularly rare and could be worth over $1 million, jewelers tell ELLE.
• They break down the details of Beer’s ring and how it amplifies multiple bridal jewelry trends.

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Nearly a year into dating, Madison Beer and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert announced their engagement on Instagram—and put Beer’s elongated cushion-cut diamond ring on display. The sparkler appeared in multiple images up close and from afar.

The ring is diamond-driven—and adds momentum to bridal jewelry trends for stone shape, setting style, and diamond cut, jewelers tell ELLE.

Overall, “Madison’s ring is a beautiful example of understated luxury,” Logan Hollowell, founder and CEO of Logan Hollowell Jewelry, says. “It features an exceptionally elongated cushion-cut diamond in a classic solitaire setting, allowing the center stone to take center stage. The proportions of the diamond feel both elegant and fashion-forward, while the minimal setting gives it a timeless quality.”

Multiple jewelers note the diamond appears to have an antique cut, a style other stars like Taylor Swift and Zoë Kravitz have helped popularize over the last year.

“I love that she chose an elongated shape paired with what appears to be broader, antique-style faceting,” Steph Mazuera, who founded her own namesake brand that creates made-to-order engagement rings, says. “Both elongated proportions and antique cuts are seeing a major resurgence as couples gravitate toward diamonds with more personality and character.”

Below, jewelers break down all the details of Beer’s ring for ELLE.

Beer’s ring features an elongated cushion-cut diamond, which is designed to look bigger than it is.

Beer has a sizable diamond, but the stone’s shape makes it look even larger. “The most striking feature is the diamond’s elongated proportions,” Mazuera says. “It’s noticeably longer than what we may imagine when thinking of a cushion cut. Elongated stones are incredibly flattering on the hand because they create the illusion of longer fingers while offering more finger coverage, making the diamond appear even larger than its carat weight suggests.”

They’re also popular. Alison Chemla, creative director and designer of Alison Lou, says it’s “been one of the most requested cuts we’ve seen in the last few years.”

Kegan Fisher, co-founder of Frank Darling, agrees, adding that Beer’s diamond is “exceptionally rare” given its nearly 2:1 ratio. With her clients, elongated cushion cuts are “now our third most popular diamond shape, and this one has an incredibly long ratio that creates a really flattering, finger-lengthening look. Ratios like this are exceptionally difficult to source, which makes a diamond like this pretty special.”

Angie Kennedy, vice president of product merchandising at Zales, echoes this, saying, “Madison’s cushion cut is a great example of how proportions can make a meaningful impact. Stones with a higher length-to-width ratio can maximize the diamond’s face-up presence, allowing it to appear larger and more elongated while maintaining a refined and sleek look. We’re seeing couples becoming increasingly intentional about these kinds of details—choosing a stone with proportions that create maximum visual impact, then pairing it with a clean, minimal setting that lets the diamond speak for itself.”

The diamond seems to have an antique cut as well.

While it’s hard to definitively say what kind of cushion cut Beer’s ring has without a clear close-up photo, Mazuera believes it could very well be an antique cut. “Cushion cuts can look dramatically different from one another depending on their proportions and faceting style,” she explains. “Madison’s appears to have antique faceting, giving it a softer, really romantic look.”

Eddie Le Vian, CEO and designer of Le Vian, believes it is an old mine-cut diamond (the same cut Taylor Swift has). “Elongated cushion diamonds, and especially antique old mine [cut] cushions really resonate because they offer remarkable presence while maintaining a soft, graceful silhouette, and can feel very personal and authentic,” he says.

Faceting is the telltale sign of whether a diamond has a modern or an antique cut. “Antique cuts have larger, broader facets that create bold flashes of light rather than the glittery sparkle you often see in modern cuts,” Mazuera details. “They also frequently have an open culet. The culet is the very bottom tip of the diamond, and in many antique cuts, it’s intentionally polished into a small, flat facet instead of coming to a point. That creates the subtle pinhole or window effect you can sometimes see in the center of an antique stone.”

In contrast, she says, “modern cushion cuts are typically designed to maximize brilliance and often have what’s referred to as a crushed ice look, with many smaller facets creating a more splintered sparkle.”

She shared a photo of different antique cushion-cut stones to show their variety:

Along with a shot of an antique cushion cut (top) and a modern cushion-cut stone (bottom) to illustrate their differences:

Most jewelers estimate the diamond is between 5 and 8 carats, with a few placing it in the 10-to-15-carat range.

Beer’s elongated cushion-cut diamond is big, and its shape makes pinning down an exact carat count tricky. Mazuera and Kennedy believe the diamond is 6 to 8 carats, with Kennedy noting, “It’s difficult to determine an exact size from the images alone, but the higher length-to-width ratio allows for maximum coverage and presence.”

Landau and Chemla went a little smaller at 5 to 7 carats. Landau notes the diamond has a “long ratio perhaps above 1.6.” Chemla, meanwhile, echoes Kennedy. “[It’s] hard to pin down exactly without a straight-on shot or scale reference!”

Fisher, Le Vian, and Hollowell had significantly higher guesses. “It looks to me as it could be over 10 carats and well over $1 million,” Le Vian says. Fisher believes the diamond is “at least 15 carats.”

Hollowell put it in the 10-to-15-carat range: “Without seeing the ring in person, it’s impossible to be precise, but it appears to be a truly substantial stone with a very elongated silhouette.”

The ring’s estimated value could easily be over $1 million.

Given the wide range of size estimates, jewelers also differed on the ring’s likely value, with some putting it at over $1 million.

Mazuera, who had a more conservative guess for size, says, “If it’s a natural diamond of that size and quality, I’d expect it to be valued well into the six figures. Of course, the exact value depends on the diamond’s origin, color, clarity, and cut.”

Kennedy put it in the $500,000 range, and Landau believes it could be worth $200,000 to over $1 million.

Fisher notes the rarity of the elongated diamond, saying it “could be valued at anywhere from $500,000 to over $1 million.”

Hollowell, like Mazuera, says the diamond’s finer details greatly affect its value. “Assuming it’s a high-quality natural diamond with excellent color and clarity, I would estimate the ring’s value to be in the $700,000 to $1.2 million range,” she says. “Ultimately, value depends on the diamond’s exact grading, provenance, and whether it’s natural or laboratory-grown.”

Beer’s ring has a minimalist setting designed to highlight the diamond.

Beer’s setting purposely doesn’t distract from the diamond. Kennedy explains, “Rather than relying on an elaborate setting, this ring lets the cushion-cut diamond take center stage. The proportions of the stone paired with a slim band create a clean, balanced silhouette that feels both timeless and very current.”

It’s not completely basic, though. Landau notes its “compass prongs provide a vintage feel and a unique twist to a classic solitaire style.”

The ring overall is “a classic solitaire,” Chemla says, “likely a four- or six-prong setting, which is a deliberate choice: It puts all the focus on the stone and lets the diamond do the talking rather than competing with the setting.”

“The beauty of this ring lies in its simplicity,” Le Vian adds. “The elongated cushion cut diamond appears to be paired with a delicate band and classic solitaire-style setting, creating a look that feels both timeless and incredibly current. When a setting is this clean, every detail matters. It allows an exceptional diamond to become the entire story. True luxury often comes from restraint rather than embellishment.”

The setting is trendsetting.

While far from flashy, Beer’s minimalist setting further fuels current bridal jewelry trends, Hollowell and Kennedy say.

“I think her ring reinforces the return to refined minimalism, clean solitaire settings paired with exceptional center stones instead of ornate designs,” Hollowell explains. “I expect we’ll continue to see more elongated cushions, elongated radiants, and elegant yellow gold or platinum solitaires inspired by this aesthetic.”

Kennedy agrees, saying, “We’re seeing a continued shift toward designs that feel intentional and refined, where the focus is on the beauty and sparkle of the stone. It’s a look that proves you don’t need an elaborate setting or over-the-top design to make a statement.”

Beer’s ring reflects a broader shift from chunky rings to more timeless, minimalist ones with elongated, antique-cut stones.

Beer’s ring is a quiet trendsetter in multiple ways. “What I love most is that the ring doesn’t chase trends—it refines them,” Hollowell says. “It feels luxurious without being overdesigned. The focus is entirely on exceptional craftsmanship, beautiful proportions, and a spectacular diamond. Those are the qualities that make an engagement ring feel iconic decades from now, not just beautiful today.”

Fisher notes its departure from the vintage, chunky engagement ring trend. While Dua Lipa and Zendaya helped popularize those bolder rings, many people “still gravitate toward something more timeless when it’s the ring they’re going to wear every day,” she says. “I think Madison’s ring reflects that shift. The setting is intentionally understated because, at the end of the day, it’s all about the rock. I expect elongated cushion cuts to keep growing in popularity, especially these longer ratios that give you a bigger look without making the diamond feel too wide on the finger.”

Elongated shapes like cushion-cut and oval diamonds have been trending “for a few years now,” Chemla says, adding that the classic solitaire setting stands out “because it’s a bit of a return to form after a stretch of hidden halos, east-west settings, and colored stone accents.”

Mazuera, meanwhile, highlights the diamond’s elongated shape and antique faceting: “It’s a beautiful balance of classic and contemporary, and I think we’ll continue to see growing demand for vintage-inspired pieces that balance the old and the new.”