Donald Trump Jr. has announced his engagement to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, just one year after his split from former fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle. The news marks his second engagement in a few years.
A Christmas White House Announcement
The engagement was revealed by his father, former President Donald Trump, during a Christmas reception at the White House. The 47-year-old eldest son of the former president admitted he was unsure if Anderson would accept when he proposed. He got down on one knee and popped the question, which she thankfully accepted.
Forbes later reported that Anderson's ring is an impressive eight-carat emerald-cut diamond, designed by Dallas jeweller Sue Gragg. The timing of the proposal is notable, coming shortly after his long-term relationship with Guilfoyle ended in late 2024.
Comparing the Rings: A Tale of Two Proposals
This engagement is Trump Jr.'s second in quick succession. He was previously engaged to Kimberly Guilfoyle, the newly-appointed U.S. Ambassador to Greece, after a six-year relationship from 2018 to 2024. He proposed to Guilfoyle in 2022.
Gemological experts have compared the rings from both engagements. Roy Albers, Chief Gemological Officer at Worthy, analysed pictures and estimated Guilfoyle's ring featured an emerald-cut diamond of between six and seven carats, likely worth $200,000 to $300,000.
In contrast, Bettina Anderson's eight-carat ring is believed to retail for between $650,000 and $800,000. Matt Harris, a Certified Pearl Specialist and Gem Expert, noted the significant size difference and suggested the quality of Anderson's diamond is likely superior.
"It's also a safe bet to assume the color and clarity of Bettina's ring might be 'better'," Harris told the Daily Mail. "Flawless diamonds are hard to come by and usually not chosen for a first engagement." He also found it interesting that both women received emerald cuts, suggesting both likely expressed a preference for that style.
Looking Ahead to the Wedding
With the engagement fresh, details of the wedding ceremony are yet to be confirmed. At the holiday party where the news broke, Anderson expressed her joy.
"This has really been the most unforgettable weekend of my life, and I get to marry the love of my life, and I feel like the luckiest girl in the world," she said, beaming as she thanked the former president and first lady.
Kimberly Guilfoyle has not yet made any public comment regarding her ex-fiancé's new engagement. As for the happy couple, they are now beginning to plan their future together following this high-profile proposal.
