Did Jessica Simpson Pay for Her Own $100,000 Ring?

By Rob Shuter Posted Nov 16th 2010 08:45AM

The sight of Jessica Simpson's $100,000 ruby-and-diamond Neil Lane engagement ring alone is enough to make you gasp, but the fact that she may have purchased it herself is enough to bring you to tears.

"No way could Eric, who doesn't have a job at the moment, afford to purchase such an expensive ring," a friend of Jessica's tells me. "Yes, he made a little bit of money in the NFL and is from a wealthy family, but unless his parents helped him out, Jessica must have paid for it herself."

Jessica, who unveiled her flashy bling on Nov. 14 at a Kansas City department store, has long made it clear that money is not an issue with her, but even so her friends are concerned about the star's $100 million fortune.

"First, we find out that Jessica doesn't want to have a prenup, and now we find out that she might have paid for her own ring. It just doesn't feel right to me," a family friend tells me. "We all want Jessica to be happy and finally find true love after all she has been through, but she doesn't understand that in the long run if she pays for everything it will hurt her relationship with any man."

Our friends at Stylist reveal that Jess's second engagement ring features an approximately 4-carat, oval-shaped ruby stone flanked by two diamonds from Neal Lane, known for his rare vintage jewels. Its worth is estimated to be at least $100,000.

"What's the big deal? Jessica has more money than she can ever spend," another friend explains. "If she wants to treat her future husband, friends or even herself to an expensive piece of jewelry, it's her business and no one else."

What do you think? It just doesn't feel right to me.

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Jessica Simpson Snapshots

OVERLAND PARK, KS - NOVEMBER 13: Jessica Simpson poses with fans at an in-store appearance celebrating her Jessica Simpson Collection at Dillard's Oak Park on November 13, 2010 in Overland Park, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage for Camuto Group)

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Jessica Simpson Snapshots

(L-R) Nina Garcia, Jessica simpson, Michael Koors and Heidi Klum attend the "Project Runway" Season 8 finale fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 9, 2010 in New York City. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 -Project Runway The Theater at Lincoln Center New York, NY United States September 9, 2010 Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic.com To license this image (61540178), contact FilmMagic.com

Jessica Simpson Snapshots

Jessica Simpson, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Heidi Klum attend the Project Runway Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 9, 2010 in New York City. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 - Project Runway - Front Row & Backstage The Theater at Lincoln Center New York, NY United States September 9, 2010 Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com To license this image (61539377), contact WireImage.com

Jessica Simpson Snapshots

Nina Garcia, Jessica simpson, Michael Kors and Heidi Klum attend the Project Runway Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 9, 2010 in New York City. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 - Project Runway - Front Row & Backstage The Theater at Lincoln Center New York, NY United States September 9, 2010 Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage.com To license this image (61539384), contact WireImage.com

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From left, judges Nina Garcia, Jessica Simpson, Michael Kors and Heidi Klum attend the Project Runway Season 8 finale fashion show at the Theatre at Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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Singer Jessica Simpson attends the Project Runway Season 8 finale fashion show at the Theatre at Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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Special guest judge Jessica Simpson, left, joins judge and designer Michael Kors and host Heidi Klum, right, at the Project Runway Season 8 finale fashion show at the Theatre at Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

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Comments

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Tuesday 16 November

By mw

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It wouldn't surprise me, she craves attention.

By BTDT

No pre-nup and bought her own engagement ring. This poor girl will sell the farm to not be alone. Kinda sad.
(Just an aside, Aqua Velva. They love it when you smell like daddy.)

By melu

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I feel sorry for her! It's clear she doesn't want her ex to be happy so she gets engaged to a man she's only been with for a few months. No pre-nup? She paid for her own ring? Jessica what are you on? Let Nick and Vanessa have their own time. What's next? Finding out where Vanessa is having her gown made and getting one made that's better? Finding out where and when they plan to marry then rushing to the alter before them? Give it a rest!

By KENNY NASH 777

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Jessica needs a black man! Plain and simple.

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By Gata

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I think she just wants to be maried and have kids but I hope she thinks about what shes doing first, he should want to support her eeek , is she that hard up ? hmmm Good luck girl REALLY

By Tina

Jessica has a total insecurity problem.. She needs to slow down. Knowing this guy for such a short time and getting engaged is not going to solve her problems.. She didn't want her ex to out do her... Sad... Reality check time Jessica..

By pj

I purchased my engagement ring. We certainly don't have the kind of money that they, or Jessica, has, but my husband didn't have the money for the ring I wanted to wear. I really don't see any problem with it. It floors me any way that people place so much judgement on what others decide to do with their own lives. If they're happy, that's really all that matters.

By Stacy

AMEN PJ!!! People? MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Shoot I would have no problem putting out money for my ring to be everything I want. Who wrote it and where did they write it that you can't pay for your own ring. If I had her money I'd be sporting me some major bling too. And if I love a man and he doesn't have my money, SO BE IT!

By tammie

buying your own ring is pathetic. sorry.

By Moe

Sorry, buying your own ring is just sad. No woman wants to, or should settle for a man that can't take care of them....financially, emotionally, or spriitually.

By deanne

What I think is that Somebody should Force her to have a PRENUP.

By sway

What floors me is that EVERYONE believes all this crap from a "source" or "friend" of course unnamed!
And so what if she did purchase it, who really cares? That is really none of anyone's business but theirs. And how do you know he has no money? Are you privy to his bank account?

By Lori

Someone with her money and her history with love should seriously consider a pre-nup. If she loves her ring and she paid for it, that isn't a problem. It is HER ring. If the marriage doesn't last, it is still her ring.

By blade451

LOL! Yeah I should have thought of that... since my ex kept it... I should have let her buy it:)

By yfa2

Here's how I think the convo with Eric went down minutes after she found out Nick was engaged: "Aww baby, I love you! Do you love me? Let's just get married! Let's do it! I won't make you sign a pre-nup because that would take too long, and I want to get married before Nick does."

By Angiebaby

"If she wants to treat her future husband, friends or even herself to an expensive piece of jewelry, it's her business and no one else." I have no problem with this. If I were rich, I would also probably spoil those I love. It's just my nature. But I draw the line at buying my own damn engagement ring.

By jgwluvs2shop

I agree 100%!! An engagement ring is a symbol and it should be purchased by the groom. There are lots of options for those who aren't millionaires: faux diamonds, semi-precious stones, a plain gold or silver band with a heartfelt inscription.

By You're Kidding Me?!

wow.......why on earth would Jessica date a man without any money, job or career and if that isn't enough.......a man who IDLES BY AND WATCHES JESSICA PURCHASE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RING(s) HE SHOULD BE BUYING FOR HER?!? lolol, Jessica will wake-up soon enough. How ridiculous. Jessica= setting herself up for failure, AGAIN.

By e

who cares if she bought the ring, at least she didn't blow that money on drugs. i wish the girl some happiness in her life!

By Daisy D

Let's face it she bought some bling bling to get some ding ding!
Holla at a playa.

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