Lady Gaga’s $1 Million Engagement Ring And The Sweet Blade Of Grass Proposal

Lady Gaga has never been shy about doing things her own way — so it’s no surprise her engagement story skips the typical Hollywood playbook. When fans first spotted that giant diamond on her finger at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024, they guessed right away it had to mean something big. But as Gaga herself revealed later, that massive sparkler was actually not the whole story.

It turns out Gaga’s fiancé, Michael Polansky, didn’t pop the question with that million-dollar ring first. Nope. He started with a blade of grass.

Why Did Gaga’s Fiancé Propose With a Blade of Grass?

April 1st, 2024. Gaga and Polansky were out rock climbing — not exactly where most people expect a proposal. But for Gaga, it was perfect. He asked, “Would it be OK if I asked you to marry me?” She said yes before she even saw a ring. And that’s when he pulled out the blade of grass.

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Why grass? Gaga told E! News the story behind it. Earlier in their relationship, she’d joked that if he ever proposed, he could just wrap a blade of grass around her finger from their backyard. It was her way of saying the promise mattered more than the jewelry. When the big moment came, Polansky remembered. He brought a blade of grass and even had it set in resin to make a keepsake ring.

She said yes right then and there. Later, he gave her a second ring — the huge diamond everyone’s now talking about. But Gaga still wears that original green ring too. To her, it’s the real deal.

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What Does Gaga’s Diamond Ring Look Like?

Okay, let’s talk about that second ring because, wow. Experts say it’s likely worth between $500,000 and $2 million, depending on the final carat weight. Reports say the oval-cut center diamond is probably around 10 carats — maybe even 20 if you ask some jewelers.

It’s set in 18-karat white and rose gold, with a band covered in tiny natural pink ombré diamonds. There’s even a hidden halo of white diamonds around the main stone. The whole thing was custom-made by Sofia Jewelry, a boutique shop in Mill Valley, California. Gaga first showed it off publicly at the Venice Film Festival premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux. Then she wore it again at the 2025 Grammys, letting the world see just how over-the-top and gorgeous it really is.

How Did This Moment Inspire Gaga’s Music?

Of course, being Gaga, she turned this whole story into art too. Her 2025 album Mayhem has a song called “Blade of Grass” — inspired by the simple way Polansky first asked her to marry him. She co-wrote it with him, which makes it even sweeter.

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At a Spotify event, Gaga shared how their backyard means more than people realize. It’s seen celebrations, heartbreak, even loss. One of her close friends got married there — and later passed away. So the song is about love, grief, and how a small piece of grass can hold so many memories.

While writing “Blade of Grass,” Gaga says she told Polansky, “I’ll give you something, but it’s no diamond ring.” He just replied, “The air that I’m breathing.” For Gaga, it all comes back to the same thing: it’s not about the stone, it’s about the story.

So sure, Gaga has a ring that could make any jewelry lover swoon. But the real treasure is that little blade of grass — proof that when it comes to love, she’s never needed all the glitter to feel like the luckiest person in the world.