Shaun White's Surprise Engagement: A Story about Love and Bling

Shaun White, the famous snowboarder, has been in a romantic relationship with actress Nina Dobrev for nearly five years. Recently, they took a big step forward in their relationship. White proposed to Dobrev in a unique and clever way. He planned the proposal to look like an invitation to a fancy event hosted by Vogue and CFDA. But there was no event—it was all a trick! White made sure the proposal was special. He chose a beautiful engagement ring with a big, flawless diamond. The ring was designed by Lorraine Schwartz, a jeweler known for making rings for celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Beyoncé. The diamond is about 5 carats and worth a lot of money—some experts say it could be around $250, 000 to $270, 000. The ring is set on a thin band, so the diamond can really shine. An oval diamond like this is special because it has an elegant, timeless look. It fits Dobrev's personality perfectly, as she is known for being bold and adventurous. White had other plans for the proposal, but they didn't work out. He thought about proposing in May, but Dobrev hurt her knee in a bike accident. Then, he considered November, during a trip to South Africa. But he finally came up with the perfect plan. He rented a private room in a West Village restaurant and filled it with white roses. When Dobrev arrived, she was surprised to see White waiting for her. She was so shocked that she said "no" three times before finally saying "yes"! After the proposal, Dobrev kept the ring locked up for a few days before deciding she didn't want to take it off anymore. We can understand why—the ring is a real stunner!