Did Marilyn Monroe, the epitome of Hollywood glamour, truly embrace the dazzling world of diamonds beyond her iconic film roles? While she sang about diamonds being a girl's best friend, the story of her engagement and wedding rings reveals a more nuanced relationship with the glittering stones.

The narrative surrounding Marilyn Monroes love life and her adornments is as captivating as her on-screen presence. The tale of her engagement ring is one steeped in Hollywood glamour and romance, yet riddled with intriguing twists and turns. While many associate her with sparkling jewels, the reality of her marital bling is a bit more complex than one might assume. Though she famously crooned that "diamonds are a girls best friend" in the 1953 hit film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," Monroes personal connection to extravagant jewelry, particularly engagement rings, was not as straightforward as Elizabeth Taylors well-documented passion.

Category	Information
Full Name	Norma Jeane Mortenson (born); Norma Jeane Baker (baptized); Marilyn Monroe (stage name)
Birth Date	June 1, 1926
Birth Place	Los Angeles, California, USA
Death Date	August 4, 1962
Death Place	Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupation	Actress, Model, Singer
Years Active	19451962
Spouses	James Dougherty (m. 1942; div. 1946) Joe DiMaggio (m. 1954; div. 1954) Arthur Miller (m. 1956; div. 1961)
Notable Films	Some Like It Hot, The Seven Year Itch, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire
Awards & Recognition	Golden Globe Award for Best Actress Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Some Like It Hot)
Official Website	marilynmonroe.com