Nothing can distract from that bling! Ciara's 15-carat engagement ring overshadows racy dress… as she's pictured wearing it for first time
By MIKE LARKIN and FAY STRANG
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In normal circumstances it would have been Ciara’s risqué cut-out dress with dramatic thigh high split that turned heads.
But on Monday evening the dress took second place as the 28-year-old showed off her 15-carat $500k engagement ring for the first time.
Clearly delighted with her new bling the singer flashed her hand as she hosted the Moet Rose Lounge Houston in Texas in honour of her birthday, without her new fiancé rapper Future in tow.
Delighted: Ciara showed off her engagement ring for the first time as she hosted teh Moet Rose Lounge Houston on Monday
The rapper, who has been dating Ciara since January, sprang a surprise proposal on her as they celebrated her birthday and got down on one knee after producing a stunning 15-carat diamond ring.
15 carats: Future designed the stunning piece of jewellery with jewellers from Avianne & Co and named it Past Present and Future Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Their publicist Chris Chambers confirmed the news to the Associated Press, saying she was already celebrating her 28th birthday in New York when he proposed.
Future designed the stunning piece of jewellery with jewellers from Avianne & Co and named it Past Present and Future Emerald Cut Diamond Ring.
The ring, which features emerald diamonds surrounded by diamonds cost just over half a million dollars.
A representative for Avianne & Co. told People: ‘The ring is a very intricate design which took longer to actually design than it did to produce.
‘We went through several moulds and concept models before landing on the proper design, which allowed for maximum shine and stability in the diamonds. This vision of blending ring styles together allowed for a very unique ring.’
Daring: Despite her dramatic gown it was the bright bling on her left hand which turned heads
Risque: The singer's dress featured cut-out sections, a thigh-high split and an entirely see-through skirt
Showing off: The star seemed keen for people to notice her ring as she enjoyed the party
In his role as a producer he has collaborated with stars including Rihanna and his future wife, who he has been dating for a year.
Future, real name Nayvadius D. Wilburn, is currently in the middle of a tour with Canadian hip hop superstar Drake.
The 29-year-old's private life is not without controversy however, as he fathered a son in 2001 with Jessica Smith.In 2012 she filed for child support, with a DNA test confirming he is the father.
Wedding bells: Rapper Future proposed to Ciara with a stunning 15-carat diamond ring on her birthday
Future husband: Ciara accepted the rappers proposal as they celebrated her birthday in New York it emerged on Sunday
He subsequently legally recognized the son as his and was ordered to pay $1662 in child support each month.
Another woman has claimed he is the father of her child, who was born December 4, 2012, but the claim is yet to be proven.
Ciara has had a string of hits, including recent single Body Party, Goodies, Promise and Like a Boy.
A happy birthday indeed: Her new 15-carat diamond ring will have been her favourite present this year
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