'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris Says Yes to Ed Swiderski and His Diamond Ring

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Posted Jul 28th 2009 at 2:34PM

Ed's sparkling proposal to "Bachelorette" Jillian. Photo: ABC

Canadian interior designer Jillian Harris, 29, finally found her true love in Chicago-based technology consultant Ed Swiderski, 30, on yesterday's finale of "The Bachelorette."

The ring. Photo courtesy of Neil Lane

After walking out on Jillian earlier in the season, Ed reassured her that he wanted to be together for eternity as he got down on one knee to place a $60,000 custom-designed platinum and diamond engagement ring from Neil Lane on her finger during last night's season finale.

The 2.05-carat, pear-shaped center stone diamond ring is accented with baguette and round-cut diamonds and perfectly complemented Jillian's' pale pink ruched bodice gown by Rafael Cennamo.

"I want a family with you," he said. "I want you to give me a hard time when we're 80 years old. Jillian, will you marry me?"

With that much bling, of course she said "absolutely."

The romance continues tonight as Jillian, Ed and her rejected suitors reunite for the "After The Final Rose" special on ABC at 10 p.m.

Celebrity Engagement Rings

Celebrity: Danielle Deleasa
Other Half: Kevin Jonas
State of Union: Engaged
Jeweler: Jacob & Co.
Cut: Solitaire Cushion
Total Carats: 3
Estimated Cost: $50,000

"For a young couple, it's a nice, moderate ring considering that he could have gone bigger."

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Celebrity: Gisele Bundchen
Other Half: Tom Brady
State of Union: Married
Cut: Round
Total Carats: 4
Estimated Cost: $100,000

"Gisele's ring is a large round brilliant solitaire which is the perfect diamond engagement ring for a gorgeous classic beauty."

Scott Wintrow, Getty Images

Celebrity: Jennifer Hudson
Other Half: David Otunga
State of Union: Engaged
Jeweler: Neil Lane
Cut: Round Brilliant Platinum
Total Carats: 6 (Center stone is 5 carats)
Estimated Cost: $80,000

"Jennifer designed this very unique ring set with her fiance and Neil Lane. The all micro-pave ring is set on a split-shank band which is a style that is coming back in popularity."

Leon Bennett, WireImage

Celebrity: Salma Hayek
Other Half: Francois Henri Pinault
State of Union: Married
Cut: Three Stone Cushion
Total Carats: 8
Estimated Cost: $200,000

"Salma's ring is a three stone diamond ring which is a very romantic design for a true Old Hollywood glamour girl."

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Celebrity: Mandy Moore
Other Half: Ryan Adams
State of Union: Married
Cut: Round Brilliant
Total Carats: 4
Estimated Cost: $65,000

"This is a combination of engagement and wedding rings which fits because she went straight to the alter."

Steve Granitz, WireImage

Celebrity: Ali Larter
Other Half: Hayes MacArthur
State of Union: Engaged
Cut: Emerald
Total Carats: 4
Estimated Cost: $60,000

"This diamond ring shows off Ali's feminine side with its delicate pave detail while still being large enough to give her enough sparkle on the red carpet."

Kevin Mazur, WireImage

Celebrity: Katherine Heigl
Other Half: Josh Kelley
State of Union: Married
Jeweler: Ryan Ryan
Cut: Pear
Total Carats: 4
Estimated Cost: $65,000

"Katherine's husband Josh designed this modern ring with Ryan Ryan--who the actress wears exclusively."

Gregg DeGuire, WireImage | Frank Micelotta, WireImage

Celebrity: Portia de Rossi
Other Half: Ellen DeGeneres
State of Union: Married
Jeweler: Neil Lane
Cut: Marquis (set sideways)
Total Carats: 4
Estimated Cost: $90,000

"Ellen worked with Neil Lane to create this ring which is an update on the Marquis. It's more Portia by throwing pink paves around the cornerstone."

Angela Weiss, Getty Images

Celebrity: Beyonce
Other Half: Jay-Z
State of Union: Married
Jeweler: Lorraine Schwartz
Cut: Emerald
Total Carats: 18
Estimated Cost: $5 million

"This is an investment piece. It's so rare, so large, and so clean. It's sort of like having money in the bank. It's better than having a 401K."

Steve Granitz, WireImage | Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

Celebrity: Christina Aguilera
Other Half: Jordan Bratman
State of Union: Married
Jeweler: Stephen Webster
Cut: Vintage Round Brilliant
Total Carats: 5
Estimated Cost: $120,000

"She's a throwback to Hollywood glamour and she definitely shows that with this vintage ring."