EXCLUSIVE: The Story Behind Katy Perry's Engagement Ring
Oct. 23 2010, Published 1:55 p.m. ET
Even though Katy Perry will add to her hardware this weekend when she ties the knot with Russell Brand in a lavish Indian ceremony, Breaking Celebrity News.com has the exclusive scoop on her unique engagement ring from the designer himself.
Based in New Delhi, Hanut Singh is one of the most sought after young contemporary jewelry designers in India and helped Russell find the perfect gem for his bride-to-be.
“The whole ring thing happened many months ago, when Russell was in Delhi on his way to Jaipur and I was referred to him through mutual friends,” Singh told RadarOnine.com. “I don't necessarily do engagement rings, unless commissioned, and this came as a request, and there was urgency to it.”
Singh said when he met Russell to discuss the details of the ring’s design he first showed the comedian a treasured part of Indian history.
“I showed him a design and my favorite stone -- the Golconda diamond -- the most magical of Indian diamonds from many hundred years ago when the Golconda mines were flourishing,” Singh said.
According to Indian history, mining stopped centuries ago and the stones are highly covetable.
“And in a matter of minutes choices were made,” Singh said. “He Russell requested privacy, and I was happy to oblige. I understand how some things must remain sacred and special, especially in momentous times like a wedding.
Although Singh won’t be attending the week-long nuptial celebration (he’s in New York for an exhibition of his work) he had only well wishes for the happy couple. “Russell is extremely charming and a lover of our country. Good wishes to them both.”