Gigi Hadid’s Boucheron Band and How It Complements Bradley Cooper’s Ring

THE RUNDOWN

• Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper both wore Boucheron rings on their left ring fingers on August 3.
• While it’s unclear whether the rings are their actual wedding bands, the pieces are wedding band styles from the French jewelry house.
• Jewelers spoke to ELLE about the details of Hadid’s mixed-metal ring, including how it complements Cooper’s and adds to a growing bridal jewelry trend.

On August 3, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper sparked marriage rumors when they stepped out in Paris, both wearing bands on their left ring fingers. ELLE has confirmed that their rings are from French jeweler Boucheron, with Hadid choosing the house’s Quatre Radiant Edition wedding band in 18K yellow and white gold. Cooper, meanwhile, wore the Godron pink gold wedding band.

The couple hasn’t specified whether these are their actual wedding bands or just symbols of their commitment to each other nearly three years into dating. Still, the new jewelry has made headlines—and Hadid’s ring in particular seems poised to influence one bridal jewelry trend with its mixed-metal design.

“What stands out immediately is that Gigi didn’t choose a traditional plain diamond eternity band or classic gold wedding ring [for her new ring],” Ali Galgano, founder of Serpentine Jewels, tells ELLE. “She chose Boucheron’s Quatre collection, which is one of the most recognizable luxury jewelry designs of the last two decades. It has a strong architectural quality with layered textures and geometric lines, so it reads more like a piece of fine jewelry than a conventional bridal band. I also love that it feels distinctly her. Gigi has always favored fashion-forward pieces that are understated but design-driven, and this ring reflects that aesthetic perfectly.”

Cooper’s and Hadid’s rings don’t feature matching metals, but they still complement each other, jewelers tell ELLE. Steph Mazuera, who founded her own namesake brand, says both rings “have a strong design point of view, but they’re still wearable enough to function as everyday rings.”

“There’s a subtle dialogue between them through the idea of contrasting materials and surfaces,” she adds. “It feels much more personal than simply choosing identical bands.”

Hadid’s ring in particular is quite intricate. Below, jewelers break down its details and explain why it’s such a trendsetting piece.

Hadid’s ring is a departure from a plain gold band. Per Boucheron’s website, the Quatre Radiant Edition wedding band features yellow gold grosgrain, which is “a nod to the Boucheron family’s draping tradition.” It also includes a line of 33 round diamonds, which total 0.25 carats, set in white gold. It retails for $6,450 before tax in the U.S.

Olivia Landau, founder and CEO of The Clear Cut, says the ring “is more fashion-forward while still remaining classic. The Quatre collection is one of Boucheron’s signature designs, combining different textures and precious metals into a graphic, architectural silhouette.”

Hadid “chose a ring with a story rather than simply a band,” Eddie Le Vian, CEO and designer of Le Vian, adds. “The architectural textures, changing surfaces, and interplay of light give it a sense of movement.”

The design is “visually distinctive without being overly busy,” Lauren Boc, founder and CEO of Hera Fine Jewelry, says. “There’s a mix of textures and metals, but the ring still feels cohesive and intentional.”

Boc says the mixed-metal choice on Hadid’s ring has long been used by jewelers because it’s actually quite strategic. “Traditionally, these requests have been for an engagement ring with a white gold basket [for the diamond] and a yellow gold band,” she says. “This is an old jeweler’s trick to make a diamond look brighter and whiter. Now, clients are mixing metals as a way to make their ring feel more dynamic and distinct.”

The colors are symbolic, too. “Mixed metals have become incredibly meaningful because they represent the idea that two distinct energies can exist beautifully together,” Logan Hollowell, founder and CEO of Logan Hollowell Jewelry, explains. “Yellow gold carries warmth, vitality, and the energy of the sun, while white gold feels cooler, luminous, and refined. Together, they create balance.”

Le Vian agrees, adding, “Yellow gold offers warmth and heritage, while white gold introduces brilliance and modernity. The natural diamonds become the light that unites them. It’s a reminder that the strongest relationships aren’t built on sameness—they’re built on two distinct lives becoming something even more beautiful together.”

Hadid’s band sparkles, but it isn’t meant to be the main attraction the way the diamond on a solitaire engagement ring is (especially on Madison Beer’s or Georgina Rodríguez’s ring). Instead, the 33 diamonds are incorporated into the setting.

“The diamonds add brilliance without overwhelming the design,” Galgano explains. “At just a quarter carat total weight spread across 33 stones, they’re functioning almost like light-catching accents rather than the focal point. If you look closely, you’ll notice the diamonds aren’t continuous—there’s a space of metal between each stone instead of a solid row of diamonds. It’s one of the details I find most interesting because it reinforces that this is a design-first piece rather than a ring that’s simply trying to maximize diamond coverage.”

Landau agrees, saying the ring “incorporates diamonds in a way that feels integrated into the design rather than simply adding sparkle. It has enough personality to stand on its own but is refined enough to wear every day.”

They also add another layer of meaning to the mixed-metal ring. “Diamonds have always symbolized clarity, strength, and enduring love,” Hollowell says. “Beyond their beauty, they remind us that pressure creates something extraordinary. Whether intentional or not, combining precious metals with diamonds creates a piece that feels multidimensional—much like a lasting partnership.”

From creating the yellow gold’s grosgrain texture to inserting 33 diamonds into the white gold setting, the Quatre Radiant Edition ring “requires remarkable precision,” Hollowell says. “Every section has to be fabricated and assembled so the transitions feel seamless, especially when you’re marrying different metals and incorporating multiple rows of diamonds. The engineering is often just as impressive as the aesthetics because the ring has to remain incredibly comfortable and durable despite its complexity. Pieces like this are a reminder that true luxury often lies in the craftsmanship you don’t immediately notice.”

Boc summarizes the step-by-step process: “A mixed-metal ring like this would be cast in two separate pieces, one white gold and one yellow gold, and then soldered together. After soldering, the ring would be polished and set with diamonds.”

Galgano breaks it down further, noting that the band itself is “surprisingly complex to manufacture. Although it appears to be one seamless band, it’s actually composed of multiple architectural elements that have to align perfectly.”

She continues, “The different gold sections are fabricated separately, the diamond channel is precisely set, and everything is assembled with nearly invisible seams before the entire ring is finished and polished. Maintaining perfectly crisp transitions between yellow gold, white gold, diamonds, and the signature textured motifs requires extremely tight tolerances. It’s a good example of luxury manufacturing where much of the craftsmanship is hidden—the cleaner and simpler it looks, the more difficult it usually is to make.”

At first glance, the fact that Hadid and Cooper each chose different metal types (her white and yellow gold versus his rose gold) and band styles may not seem coordinated. But jewelers point out the rings are connected to each other in multiple ways.

“I actually think the coordination is more thoughtful than obvious,” Galgano says. “They didn’t choose identical rings, but they selected designs from the same historic French jewelry house, which creates a connection without looking overly matched. Both rings also emphasize texture and sculptural design over large diamonds or embellishment. They share the same design language while allowing each person’s individual style to come through.”

Mazuera adds, “Bradley’s ring is made entirely in one metal, but it still has the illusion of being composed of two distinct surfaces. I like that both rings have this sense of duality, two surfaces or elements coming together to create one piece.”

“Both rings feature a ribbed texture,” Boc adds. “Gigi’s ring has a band of ribbed yellow gold, and Bradley’s has a more subtle groove in the middle. Both rings also create the illusion of two slimmer rings stacked together, symbolizing two people coming together.”

The differences also matter. “I actually love that they didn’t choose matching bands,” Hollowell says. “There’s something incredibly romantic about each person selecting a ring that reflects who they are individually while still sharing a common design language. Even though the metals differ, both rings feel refined, architectural, and understated. They complement one another without feeling identical, which feels much more modern than perfectly matching wedding bands.”

Boc and Pamela Catlett, chief brand and retail experience officer at Brilliant Earth, point out that Hadid’s band will undoubtedly generate further interest in mixed-metal bands.

“Mixed metal is a growing trend in engagement and wedding jewelry,” Catlett says. “It gives the wearer more flexibility to stack and layer rings across the hand, so pieces in different metals can be worn together rather than needing to match.”

Galgano echoes Catlett. “Mixed metals have become increasingly popular over the past few years because they’re incredibly versatile,” she says. “Today’s jewelry collector is building a collection that’s uniquely her own—mixing eras, influences, metals, and personal stories. The idea that everything has to match has largely given way to a more collected, layered approach. Rather than committing to only yellow or white gold, a mixed-metal ring works effortlessly with almost any existing jewelry collection. It feels modern without being trendy, and it’s a choice that’s likely to look just as relevant decades from now.”

The texture on Hadid’s ring is also trendsetting, according to Hollowell. “We’re seeing more women embrace sculptural silhouettes, mixed metals, and rings that can continue to evolve with their jewelry collection long after the wedding. Bridal jewelry is becoming an extension of personal style rather than something reserved solely for the ceremony.”

Hadid and Cooper debuted their rings without clarifying whether they’re wedding bands, commitment rings, or neither. To Galgano, that choice speaks volumes about how our relationship with jewelry is changing.

“Years ago, seeing matching bands on the left ring finger would have been a fairly straightforward signal that a couple had gotten married,” she says. “Today, it’s not always that simple. For generations, relationship jewelry was expected to announce itself. Today, many people are looking for the opposite. They want pieces that are deeply meaningful to them, but that also fit seamlessly into the rest of their lives and collections.”

“We’re seeing people use jewelry in much more personal ways,” she continues. “Some couples exchange rings as symbols of commitment before they’re legally married. Others choose a simple band as an engagement ring instead of a large center stone, while some mark milestones with bracelets, necklaces, or custom pieces instead of traditional bridal jewelry. I even know women who wear engagement-style rings on their left hand simply because they love the design or because the ring represents something meaningful to them outside of marriage. The symbolism hasn’t become less important—it’s become more personal. The best jewelry collections don’t all look alike because no two lives look alike. They’re built slowly, intentionally, and around the person wearing them. Whether these rings ultimately represent a marriage or another kind of commitment, they feel less like a departure from Gigi and Bradley’s personal style and more like a natural continuation of it.”