Nigerian billionaire Geoffrey Ogunlesi has made headlines after presenting his fiancée, jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer, with a stunning $500,000 diamond engagement ring. The couple made their first red carpet appearance since their engagement announcement in September at the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Meyer’s engagement ring, estimated to be worth half a million dollars by The Diamond Bank in Los Angeles, glimmered under the event’s lights, stealing the spotlight from other stars like Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, and Paris Hilton. The dazzling jewelry was the highlight of the evening, adding extra elegance to her crystal-embellished ivory minidress and silver Gucci accessories. Meyer completed her look with diamond earrings and bangle bracelets, while Ogunlesi looked sharp in a black suit and tie, complementing his fiancée’s chic style.

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The engagement, first announced by Meyer in September through a heartfelt Instagram post with the simple caption “YES!!!” and celebratory emojis, was personally selected by Ogunlesi, reflecting the couple’s luxurious lifestyle. Ogunlesi is the son of Adebayo Ogunlesi, a prominent Nigerian business magnate, further solidifying the couple’s high-profile background.

Meyer, who has a close-knit circle of celebrity friends, including Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, confirmed her relationship with Ogunlesi in November 2023. The announcement was met with joy from friends, including jewelry designer Allison Wise, who shared warm congratulatory messages on social media. Meyer’s 476,000 Instagram followers also filled her posts with kind words and well-wishes for the happy couple.