Adele was recently spotted wearing a stunning diamond ring while out with her boyfriend, Rich Paul, in London on July 20. The singer, known for her hit “Easy on Me,” was photographed leaving the trendy Chiltern Firehouse with the 42-year-old sports agent, and the pear-shaped ring on her left hand caught the attention of onlookers. Adele paired the ring with a chic all-white ensemble, including a button-down shirt, matching pants, and white heels, while Rich wore a denim jacket and black pants. The couple looked happy and affectionate as they walked hand in hand, adding fuel to ongoing speculation about their relationship.
The ring sparked engagement rumors, especially since it closely resembled the Lorraine Schwartz diamond Adele wore at the 2022 BRIT Awards, which had led to similar speculation at the time. However, during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show that same week, Adele dismissed engagement rumors, joking that she wouldn’t confirm or deny any such news.
While it remains unclear whether the ring is the same one from the BRITs, engagement rumors around the couple have been circulating for some time. In September 2023, while performing during her Las Vegas residency, Adele referred to Rich as her “husband,” further fueling rumors of a potential engagement. In a fan interaction, she playfully told a female audience member, “You can’t marry me. I’m straight, my love, and my husband’s here tonight,” which made the audience believe she might have already tied the knot with him.
Adele and Rich Paul made their relationship public in September 2021, when she shared photos of them together at NBA star Anthony Davis’s wedding. Since then, they’ve appeared at numerous events together, including official functions and NBA games. Their growing public appearances have only added to the interest in their relationship. In interviews with Vogue and British Vogue in late 2021, Adele spoke fondly of Rich, describing him as “funny” and “smart” and noting how his presence made her feel calm and secure. She said, “I don’t feel anxious or nervous or frazzled. It’s quite the opposite. It’s wild.”
The couple has continued to attend high-profile events, including the 2023 Grammy Awards, where they appeared together on the red carpet, and the NBA Playoffs in April of the same year. Their public outings, combined with affectionate moments, suggest a deepening bond. In December 2023, Adele also attended Rich’s birthday party, which was held at The Classic Cat in Los Angeles. Rich later shared photos of the event on his Instagram, including one of him and Adele posing together in front of a graffiti-style backdrop, reinforcing their strong connection and the growing speculation about their future together.
