Kate Hudson Wears an Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Capture the Essence! of Kate Hudson's Timeless Classic with this Vintage 1.3-Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Tapered Baguette Diamonds. Photo ©2014 EraGem Jewelry. There are few diamond cuts as timeless as the emerald cut. Its origins date back to the 1400s, though the modern emerald cut wasn't standardized until the late 1930s. Right alongside the cushion cut, it is the favored cut among royalty, and its unusually large table facet and deep pavilion draw the light and the eye into its core without effort, eliciting a dazzling intensity that goes beyond words. Though we might have expected something more avante-garde from the celebrated actress Kate Hudson, we certainly can't fault the star for having exquisite taste. In 2011,  during what she told Today Show host Matt Lauer was a "very sweet" and "very romantic" proposal, Matthew Bellamy, frontman for the English rock band Muse, gave her this stunning platinum engagement ring. The central diamond is an astonishing 8-to-9-carat emerald-cut diamond with two tapered baguette diamonds flanking it on either side. It is simple, elegant, and absolutely gorgeous! Though the couple separated for a spell in the past year, they reconciled this spring. They do not seem to be in a hurry to tie the knot. Citing a busy schedule and a non-traditional upbringing, Ms. Hudson has said that if she's going to do it she wants to do it right, and that will require more planning than she's had time for with a busy toddler and a full filming schedule. Meanwhile, she continues to share glimpses of her stunning engagement ring for all of us to enjoy!