FINNEAS and Claudia Sulewski get engaged after hilltop proposal

Finneas OConnell, the Grammy winning musician who records as FINNEAS, and longtime partner Claudia Sulewski announced their engagement this week after a hilltop proposal that took place in late September. The couple, who have been together since 2018, shared a joint Instagram post on Sept. 24 that included photos and video from the sunset proposal and a helicopter ride to the scenic site. The post was captioned "forever and ever 9.22," indicating the proposal occurred on Sept. 22.

Photos and clips in the carousel show Finneas getting down on one knee while Sulewski, a YouTuber and filmmaker, reacts with surprise and laughter before embracing him. Closeups reveal Sulewski wearing a large cushioncut diamond solitaire on what experts described as a platinum band. One diamond specialist estimated the stone to be about 5 to 6 carats and valued at roughly 500,000 to 670,000, while another expert offered a more conservative estimate near 350,000, reflecting differing appraisals for antique cut gems.

The announcement prompted a flood of congratulations from friends and fellow artists in the comments, including Hailey Bieber, Hailee Steinfeld, Paris Jackson, Dove Cameron, Addison Rae and...