Stephanie Rice reveals lavish details about her 18-carat gold engagement ring - after her boyfriend Mark Lassey popped the question following whirlwind seven-month romance READ MORE: Stephanie Rice goes public with her new romance to pastor By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:25, 8 September 2024 | Updated: 02:25, 8 September 2024 e-mail View comments Stephanie Rice delighted fans earlier this week by announcing her engagement to Aussie pastor Mark Lassey after a whirlwind seven-month romance. But it wasn't just the news of their Dubai proposal that had everyone talking, with her jaw-dropping 18-carat white gold engagement ring instead stealing the show. The swimmer, 36, shared the news of her engagement on Instagram on Thursday, flashing her sparkling ring designed by renowned Perth jeweller Charles Edward.
Further details have now been revealed about the lavish custom piece of jewellery, which was specially crafted for the sporting legend at her partner Lassey's request. While its price isn't known, the intricate piece boasts an 18-carat white gold band with a large centre stone and is flanked by eight stunning diamonds on each side. Jeweller Charles Edward, who shares his name with the workshop's original founder despite taking over the store in 1999, shared the fascinating backstory behind the dazzling one-of-a-kind ring.
He said he was introduced to Rice's partner through a fellow pastor at the Kingdomcity Church in Canning Vale, where Lassey works, but h.