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Billionaire Michael Jordan Eclipsed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle With $1 Million Engagement Ring for Wife Yvette

Published 09/25/2022, 7:30 AM EDT

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Michael Jordan and model Yvette Prieto are well known for their love story. Furthermore, the Chicago Bulls legend proposed to his future wife with a ring that even eclipsed Meghan Markle’s engagement ring from Prince Harry. 

Markle’s engagement ring consists of 3.8 carats in total, with a 3-carat cushion-cut stone in the center. There is an estimate of €305,000 for the cost of the ring, according to the reports. One of the most prestigious shops in the country, Cleave and Company, manufactured the ring for the royal couple.

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Their engagement was announced on November 27, 2017, and after one year, they got married. Due to the fact that the ring is designed by Harry himself, the back story of the ring is quite special. 

The ring features a Botswana-made cushion cut center that weighs three carats. In accordance with tradition, the redesigned engagement ring, the wedding ring, and Meghan’s Eternity Band were worthy of viewing.

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As in Jordan’s case, he gave his wife a $1.1 million engagement ring just to make her feel like a princess, as a way of showing his love. 

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It was back in 2011 that Michael Jordan proposed to his now-wife, Yvette, during the Christmas season. There are three striking bands on this ring, which makes it an extremely beautiful piece. Her courtside presence at many basketball events and games while showing off the ring are well known. 

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However, this wasn’t the only thing they spent millions on. In order to prepare for their marriage, the couple spent quite a bit of money after their engagement. According to their wedding plans, they spent around $10 million back in 2013 on their wedding, which took place at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea church in Florida. The church also hosted another big wedding before, with former US President Donald Trump marrying Melania Trump at the same venue. 

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Their wedding ceremony was beautiful and the celebration they did for their love was adored by their fans. Even though Yvette is not a princess by official definition, Jordan never ceases to make her feel like one.

Which ring did you like the most? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now.
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