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Lucille Ball's Engagement Rings: From Woolworths to Diamonds
31 May
Summary
- Lucille Ball received a brass ring from Woolworth's upon eloping with Desi Arnaz.
- She later received a cushion-cut diamond and a 40-carat aquamarine ring.
- The valuable aquamarine ring was stolen from a Chicago hotel in 1950.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz eloped in 1940, and Ball initially received a brass ring from Woolworth's. Arnaz later presented her with a cushion-cut diamond engagement ring and a significant 40-carat aquamarine ring, a gem that matched her eyes and was Arnaz's birthstone. This aquamarine piece, however, was stolen in 1950 from a hotel in Chicago. The theft also included other valuable items, totaling over $6,000, and was never solved.
Following the reported burglary, Ball was seen wearing her cushion-cut diamond ring. For the 2021 biopic 'Being the Ricardos,' actress Nicole Kidman wore a recreation of the famous aquamarine ring, highlighting the enduring legacy of Ball's personal style and the story behind her cherished jewelry.
