Sam Smith Engaged to a Same-Sex Partner? A Designer Couple—and a Diamond Ring Spotted on His Left Ring Finger at New York’s Met Gala

What does the “yellow diamond” on Sam Smith’s left ring finger at the Met Gala mean?

The British pop icon “Sam Smith” (33) has been swept up in engagement rumors with his same-sex partner and fashion designer, “Christian Cowan” (32). U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six reported on the 5th (local time) that at the “Met Gala” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on the 4th, scenes were captured of the two talking about their engagement.

The biggest buzz of the day was “Sam Smith”’s fashion and his ring. He walked the red carpet wearing an outfit crafted by his partner “Christian Cowan” himself, and on his left ring finger, a massive “yellow diamond ring” that hinted at an engagement was shining clearly, drawing the attention of media worldwide.

The outfit was a masterpiece created with inspiration from Art Deco designer “Erté”. Through his Instagram, “Christian Cowan” said he used 255,000 crystals and beads and spent a whopping 2,000 hours on painstaking handwork, leaving behind a romantic message, “A love letter to Erté and my love Sam,” showcasing the couple’s steadfast affection.

Could this be the result of a two-year romance? The “confident love” of a global pop star

The two’s relationship has long been known, both within and beyond the fashion and music industries, to be an open secret. “Christian Cowan”, in an official interview with The New York Times (NYT) in May 2024, previously acknowledged to the public that he has been dating “Sam Smith” for about two years. Their joint appearance at this “Met Gala” and the engagement ring strongly suggest that their relationship has moved to the next stage.

“Sam Smith” is a unique artist who has produced countless mega hits such as “Stay With Me”, “I’m Not the Only One”, and “Unholy”. Recognized for his powerful vocals and musicality, he has swept all four of the world’s major awards ceremonies—the Grammy Awards, the Brit Awards, the Academy Awards, and the Golden Globe Awards—making a mark on the history of popular music.