“Our Three Stars”: The Hidden Meaning Inside Adele’s Engagement Ring
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Adele’s engagement ring — a dazzling, pear-cut diamond that first ignited headlines when she stepped onto the BRIT Awards red carpet in early 2022 — is more than a showpiece of celebrity glamour. According to those close to the couple, the ring contains a trio of diamonds representing a private affirmation, expressed in just twelve quiet words:
“Our three stars — Adele, Rich, and her son, Angelo.”
Those words — simple, domestic, and intimate — explain why the ring is unlike so many other celebrity engagement statements. The centerpiece diamond may command the visual impact, but the tiny, three-stone detail embedded into the piece is where the emotional architecture lives. This is not just a milestone of romance. It’s a family portrait, set in platinum.
A Luxury Design — With a Personal Re-Write
The ring, designed by famed jeweler Lorraine Schwartz — a go-to name for many of the world’s most photographed women — features:
- a large, pear-shaped center stone
- a fine platinum band
- pavé diamonds across the shoulders
- three additional stones hidden in the structure of the ring
— the “three stars.”
Traditionally, trilogy-style rings symbolize past, present and future. But Adele and Rich Paul traded the classical meaning for a personal one: family now.
When the Meaning Came Into Focus
The world first noticed the ring at the 2022 BRIT Awards — months after Adele and sports executive Rich Paul confirmed their relationship and went public together in 2021.
Adele later casually referred to Paul as her husband onstage during her Las Vegas residency in 2024 — an unscripted moment that effectively confirmed the union.
And now, the hidden symbolism gives that moment a new layer. Adele’s son, Angelo — born in 2012 — remains at the center of her choices, her travel schedule, and her life boundaries. The “three stars” concept is a private shorthand for the household that actually matters when the spotlight turns off.
The Sparkle Is Secondary — the Message Is the Point
In a celebrity environment where diamonds are routinely evaluated only in carats, cut and price tags, Adele’s ring stands out for a different reason: not the size, but the meaning.
It isn’t just a partnership symbol.
It’s a trio symbol.
Three people.
Three lives.
Three stars.
The jewelry headlines got the diamond.
Adele’s family got the message.
