Fans know that finding love hasn’t been easy for Jennifer Aniston. The hugely popular star really began to shine during the 1990s, with roles in films and television shows. Some of her most widely recognized successes include her part as Rachel Green on the hit NBC sitcom Friends and her work in Bruce Almighty, Along Came Polly, The Object of My Affection and Office Space.
While her on screen romances sometimes work out, much to the appeasement of audiences, the same can’t be said for her real life relationships, which included flings with Charlie Schlatter and Counting Crows’ front man Adam Duritz. She married actor Brad Pitt in 2000 but the marriage eventually fell apart and the two were separated by 2005. Aniston said yes to actor Justin Theroux this past August and only recently began showing off the glittering engagement ring he gave her.
A Closer Look at Aniston’s Rock
There is no denying the sparkle of Jennifer Aniston’s engagement ring. The piece features an estimated eight carat emerald cut diamond and has been compared to the size of a decorative cocktail ring rather than something intended to represent a loving bond between two people. Some critics have labeled the ring as gaudy and believe that it is too big and flashy to serve its intended purpose well.
Other critics have noted that the ring doesn’t seem quite classy and sophisticated enough to fit Aniston’s appearance and demeanor. The simple layout and enormous size appears more for show than meaning, which cheapens the overall look. Aniston was quoted as stating she loves the ring and felt it was very beautiful.
Defining the Ideal Engagement Ring
Many fans back up the ring choice, stating that it’s really up to Aniston to determine if it is the appropriate size and style. In reality, the average person can select whatever engagement jewelry they want without undergoing such scrutiny (except for the keen eye of a mother or mother-in-law, perhaps). While the rock on Aniston’s finger may dwarf traditional expectations, does that mean it is no less significant to her and her husband-to-be? Every piece is created with a unique size, arrangement and value, but at the end of the day it is up to the person wearing it to determine just how fitting the engagement ring really is.