Beyoncé stuns fans with new engagement ring at Lion King premiere
- Beyoncé revealed a new engagement ring at the premiere of a film in September 2024, replacing her previous engagement ring.
- Fans reacted negatively to the ring's appearance, with many commenting about its aesthetic and timing amid Jay-Z's legal issues.
- The ring symbolizes significant personal dates for the couple, raising questions about its significance alongside recent allegations.
In the United States, Beyoncé shocked her fans by unveiling a new engagement ring during the premiere of the computer-generated Lion King prequel, Mufasa. The ring, which is believed to be a replacement for her original $5 million emerald-cut diamond, features three large diamonds and a notably elongated emerald-cut diamond at its center, flanked by unusual trapezoid side stones. Some fans speculated that this ring could have been a birthday gift, since her birthday is on September 4. The announcement of this new jewelry coincided with troubling accusations against her husband, Jay-Z, who is facing a lawsuit alleging he raped a 13-year-old girl alongside Diddy at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. As the news about the allegations broke, many fans expressed disappointment at the timing of Beyoncé's new ring reveal and questioned whether the new jewelry was appropriate under the circumstances. Fans have largely criticized the new ring, with many describing it as unattractive in their comments. One fan described it as