Celebrity
NeNe Leakes' Engagement Ring — Designed by Bez Ambar
When NeNe Leakes, the beloved star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, said yes, the ring on her finger was a Bez Ambar original. The Los Angeles–based designer — known for his exacting standards and one-of-a-kind cuts — crafted the radiant-diamond engagement ring that made headlines when the couple announced their engagement.
The Ring
At the heart of the piece is a large, high-clarity radiant-cut diamond — a shape Bez Ambar has helped define over decades at the bench. The radiant combines the brilliance of a round with the architectural geometry of an emerald cut, producing a stone that throws light in every direction. Set in platinum with a clean, tailored mounting, the ring lets the diamond speak.
Bez Ambar and Celebrity Commissions
Bez Ambar has long worked with clients who require discretion alongside extraordinary craftsmanship. His Beverly Hills atelier draws collectors, entertainers, and private buyers who want something made — not merely selected from a case. Each piece originates as a hand-drawn design, progressing through CAD modeling and hand-finishing before it reaches the client.
NeNe's ring exemplifies that process: a stone chosen for its optical performance, a setting built to disappear around it, and a finished piece that photographs as well as it wears in person.
About Radiant-Cut Diamonds
The radiant cut is one of the most versatile shapes in fine jewelry. Its trimmed corners eliminate the chip risk of a true rectangle, while its 70-facet arrangement rivals the round brilliant for fire and scintillation. For a celebrity who lives in front of cameras, the choice is strategic as much as aesthetic.
Bez Ambar keeps a curated selection of radiant-cut diamonds at his Beverly Hills studio. Each stone is individually graded and viewed in person before it enters inventory.
Commission Your Own
Interested in a custom engagement ring? Reach out to the studio to begin the conversation. Bez Ambar works with clients worldwide and accepts a limited number of bespoke commissions each year.
Commission a Piece of Your Own
Every piece is designed and made in the Los Angeles atelier, from the first reading of the stone to the final pass of the setting wheel. Enquire to begin a commission.
