Carrie Underwood Flashes Huge Engagement Ring

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano (Subscribe to Katie Hintz-Zambrano's posts)
Posted Dec 22nd 2009 at 3:46PM

Carrie Underwood shows off her roughly 5 carat sparkler. Photo: Sean Kilpatrick, The Canadian Press/AP Photo

Carrie Underwood gave the public exactly what they were looking for last night -- a look at her brand new engagement ring.

The country crooner attended the game of her NHL-playing fiance Mike Fisher in Ottawa, Canada, where she chatted with a girlfriend while casually lifting her left hand to show off the massive round rock gracing her ring finger.

Her friend clearly couldn't keep her eyes off the huge diamond, which The Diamond Information Center estimates is over 5 carats and valued at $150,000-plus.

While 26-year-old Underwood hasn't spoken out about her happy news yet, her publicist released a statement after the Sunday engagement.

"I'm happy to confirm that Carrie Underwood is engaged to Mike Fisher, and the couple couldn't be happier," she said.

US Magazine also caught up with Fisher last night, after his team lost to the Bruins, 2-0.

"We're both obviously excited and very happy," the 29-year-old said about the engagement. "I'm not sure exactly when [the wedding will take place]."

But with Fisher's Web site speculating that it'll happen next summer, his hockey season not wrapping up until April and Underwood's tour over in May, we think summer '10 is a safe bet.

Although we've never been big hockey fans, we might think about tuning in to the Senators next game in Pittsburgh tomorrow, where there will surely be a fleet of paparazzi trying to get a close-up of Underwood's stunning rock.

We'll also have our eyes on Fox tonight, when Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special is broadcast, although, unfortunately, we're guessing it was taped pre-engagement.

Until then, take a look at our gallery of celebrity engagement rings to see how Underwood's bling stacks up.

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Celebrity Engagement Rings

There's nothing like rocking a big rock. Sure, celebrity marriages can go bad, but the rings are often very good. Here's a look at some of the biggest and the brightest, with descriptions of size and estimated cost provided by diamond trend experts Sally Morrison and Francesca Ferrante of the Diamond Information Center.
By Dana L. Oliver

Katy Winn, Getty Images for IMG

Celebrity Engagement Rings

Celebrity: Ivanka Trump
Other Half: Jared Kushner
State of Union: Married
Jeweler: Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry
Cut: Cushion
Total Carats: 5
Estimated Cost: $150,000

"For a girl who really loves diamonds, this engagement ring is perfect, not too subtle, but not to flashy, just like Ivanka."

Katy Winn, Getty Images for IMG

Celebrity: Elisabeth Moss
Other Half: Fred Armisen
State of Union: Married
Cut: Round
Total Carats: 4
Estimated Cost: $120,000

"This engagement ring is ideal for the "Mad Men" stunner - a modern, romantic diamond engagement ring that really highlights her chic, understated personality."

Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

Celebrity: Bethenny Frankel
Other Half: Jason Hoppy
State of Union: Engaged
Jeweler: Kristin Farrell
Cut: Pear
Total Carats: 8
Estimated Cost: $65,000

"This ring is a true reflection of Bethenny's romantic style and steals the show just like her."

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Celebrity: Zooey Deschanel
Other Half: Benjamin Gibbard
State of Union: Married
Cut: Asscher
Total Carats: 3
Estimated Cost: $40,000

"Zooey's ring is a classic diamond ring that fits perfectly with her clean, sleek indie style."

Matt Carr, Getty Images | Neil Lane

Celebrity: Emily Blunt
Other Half: John Krasinski
State of Union: Engaged
Cut: Pear
Total Carats: 4
Estimated Cost: $75,000-$85,000

"Emily is a chic and simple girl and her pear shape diamond ring clearly signifies that in a very classic and romantic way."

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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."

Jason Kempin, WireImage | Fame Pictures

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

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