What’s Special About Anshula Kapoor’s Diamond Engagement Ring

ICYMI, Anshula Kapoor just got engaged to her long-time beau, Rohan Thakkar, after a dreamy proposal in Central Park, New York. While the proposal was one for the books (he asked her to marry him at the exact time when they started talking three years ago!), what caught our attention was the beautiful diamond Toi et Moi engagement ring. 

If you speak French, you probably already know the hidden meaning behind the ring, but if not, it means ‘You and Me.’ In the universe of fine jewellery, this design describes a coiled ring style that brings two gemstones together, set side by side where the metal band meets. 

The design, which can be interpreted as symbolic of two souls becoming one, has now become popular with couples getting engaged. Like Anshula and Rohan, actors Sidharth and Aditi Rao Hydari also chose to mark the beginning of the next chapter in their lives with a Toi et Moi ring.

When you talk about the design of this ring, it is traditionally created with two stones that are of matching size, shape, cut, or colour. This style allows for an extraordinary amount of personalisation. From mixing different diamond shapes to pairing a diamond with a birthstone or colored gem, these rings are often custom-made to suit the people and their personalities. Some of these even feature heirloom stones passed down through generations, making them emotionally rich and stylish, and the rings, reflective of a very romantic gesture that goes beyond a typical solitaire.

Origins of the Toi Et Moi Ring

Its history dates back to the late eighteenth century when Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to his beloved, Josephine de Beauharnais, in the year 1796. His ring featured two pear-cut gems- a diamond and a sapphire- nestled together on a gold band, representing the union of two hearts. Despite the simplicity of the design, the iconic piece set the tone for what today has become a legacy of love. This unforgettable royal and revolutionary moment in history makes the Toi Et Moi ring a classic choice for couples today who want to symbolise their love stories.

In today’s world of custom-made jewellery, the Toi et Moi ring is having a major renaissance. These days, brides (and grooms) want meaning in their accessories, meaning that reflects their individuality and the tie that binds them. Be it birthstones, heirloom gems, contrasting diamonds, and settings, all these variations can transform the ring from a mere accessory into a story and not just a style statement.

Over the past decades, this romantic motif has been adopted by different sets of people but with the same intention of expressing their love, with each pairing telling a story of its own.

Another instance of the ring’s legacy amongst the aristocrats is when Jackie Kennedy was gifted with a Toi et Moi ring by John F. Kennedy. It was from Van Cleef & Arpels, and later she had the ring altered to add a few more spectacular marquise-cut diamonds to it. Originally, it was a gorgeous combination of emeralds and diamonds that was classically elegant.

Famous Celebrities with Toi et Moi Diamond Engagement Rings

Aside from Anshula Kapoor and Aditi Rao Hydari, the Toi et Moi ring is loved by a long list of celebrities who adorn this ultra-chic statement piece…

Megan Fox

The actress's Toi et Moi ring, designed by British Jeweller Stephen Webster, features her birthstone- An emerald- paired with Machine Gun Kelly’s birthstone- a diamond. The two pear-cut stones are set on a set of magnetic double white gold bands, holding the two stones together.

Ariana Grande

The singer-actress's oval-cut white diamond and pearl Toi et Moi ring set on a sleek yellow gold band. The engagement ring that was given to her by her ex-fiancé, Dalton Gomez, had a sweet sentimental detail. The pearl nestled beside the diamond is believed to have been lifted from a tie pin that belonged to Ariana's grandfather.

Kylie Jenner

The beauty mogul debuted a Toi et Moi-style ring on Instagram, along with a mini matching ring for daughter Stormi. Both rings feature a pear-cut diamond along with a radiant-cut diamond placed close to each other.