High-profile rapper French Montana has officially joined the ranks of celebrity grooms-to-be, proposing to Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra with a breathtaking 11.53-carat emerald-cut diamond ring. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram this past Thursday, revealing the dazzling jewel that Montana presented to the princess in June during Paris Fashion Week.
The custom piece, crafted by New York-based celebrity jeweler Eric The Jeweler of Mavani & Co., is a statement in both size and sophistication. According to reports, the GIA-certified diamond is graded E color and VVS2 clarity, making it exceptionally rare. Valued at approximately $1.1 million, the ring embodies both luxury and refinement.
French Montana — born Karim Kharbouch in Morocco and raised in the Bronx — is known globally for hits such as "Unforgettable" and "No Stylist." Beyond music, he has been praised for his philanthropy, particularly his work funding healthcare initiatives in Africa. His bride-to-be, Princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the daughter of Dubai’s ruler and UAE Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Admired for her charitable projects and progressive voice in the Middle East, the 31-year-old royal has become a prominent public figure in her own right.
The romance between Montana, 40, and Mahra first stirred speculation in October 2024, when she posted photos touring him around Dubai. By summer 2025, the couple went public, appearing together at multiple Fashion Week events before sealing their engagement in Paris, where Montana had just made his runway debut.
The emerald-cut diamond is loved for its geometric symmetry and vintage sophistication. Unlike round brilliant cuts, an emerald-cut diamond’s long, step-cut facets and open table highlight clarity and symmetry rather than scintillation. It’s a demanding cut that only the most exceptional stones can bear, making it a hallmark of true connoisseurship.
What makes the French Montana–Sheikha Mahra ring so compelling is not just the carat weight, but its embodiment of clarity, precision and refined minimalism — all at the heart of luxury. In today’s market, where buyers seek pieces that whisper rather than shout their value, emerald-cut diamonds shine with quiet confidence.
Montana was previously linked with Khloé Kardashian and Iggy Azalea, while Mahra was previously married to Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, with whom she shares a daughter.
Montana and Mahra have yet to announce a wedding date or venue.
Credits: Images via Instagram / xtianna and frenchmontana.