Prince Charles And Princess Diana's Engagement Ring: A Royal Story

On February 6, 1981, Prince Charles stepped up to the plate and presented Princess Diana with an engagement ring that would go down in history as one of the most iconic pieces of jewelry in the world. Let’s take a closer look at this stunning piece of royal history. The late Princess of Wales dazzled the world with her 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire ring, flanked by 14 solitaire diamonds, all beautifully set in 20-carat white gold. It was nothing short of breathtaking, and it captured the hearts of millions.

But here's the kicker: Not everyone in the royal family was exactly thrilled with the $37,000 beauty. According to Vogue, some family members weren’t too pleased that the center stone wasn’t a diamond. Can you believe that? In royal circles, expectations can be as high as the crown itself. And guess what else? The ring wasn’t exactly one-of-a-kind. According to INSIDER, the gem was featured in a Garrard catalog at the time. Back in those days, the royals didn’t want to come across as too accessible or ordinary, so this choice raised a few eyebrows.

Diana's Love for the Ring

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But Princess Diana? She absolutely adored that ring. She proudly showed it off to the world until her divorce from Charles in 1996. Tragically, Diana passed away in a car accident in 1997, but her legacy lived on through her sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, who inherited her stunning collection of jewelry. In her Letter of Wishes, written before her passing, Diana expressed her heartfelt desires for her jewelry. "I would like you to allocate all my jewelry to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it. I leave the exact division of the jewelry to your discretion," she wrote, according to The Telegraph. Diana’s thoughtfulness ensured that her cherished pieces would continue to be part of the royal family's story.

Passing the Torch

Fast forward to today, and Kate Middleton is now the proud wearer of Diana’s iconic ring. There have been whispers that it once belonged to Harry, but let’s not dwell on that because Meghan Markle’s ring is just as spectacular. When William proposed to Kate in 2010, he poured his heart out about the ring. “It’s my mother’s engagement ring, and it’s very special to me, as Kate is very special to me now as well. It was only right the two were put together,” he shared on ITV at the time. “It was my way of making sure mother didn’t miss out on today and the excitement.” The ring remains a cherished part of the royal family, and we can’t help but wonder if Princess Charlotte might wear it someday!

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