EXCLUSIVE: Kate, Princess of Wales wears one of the most iconic engagement rings in the world, and the way it s designed means it looks a lot more expensive than its true value, an expert has exclusively told Express.co.uk
Kate Middleton s engagement ring is a cherished 12-carat Ceylon sapphire, originally designed by crown jeweller Garrard and worn by Princess Diana. | World News
Princess Diana had an unrivaled jewelry box during her lifetime, so it's no surprise that many of her famous pieces of jewelry have been passed on to her daughters-in-law. Here, we're taking a look at the most sentimental and stunning pieces of jewelry Kate inherited from Princess Diana.
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The Best Sapphire Engagement Rings
Channel Princess Diana and Kate Middleton with a timeless blue stone. Apr 5, 2021
If you were to ask someone what the most famous engagement ring in the world is, let alone the most famous sapphire engagement ring, the answer would almost certainly be the engagement ring that Princess Diana picked out after she accepted Prince Charles marriage proposal. Of course, this same 12-carat sapphire ring from Garrard was then given to Kate Middleton by Princess Diana s eldest son, Prince William, when they announced their engagement in 2010.
How much is it worth?
The jewellery expert explained: “Meghan Markle’s engagement ring is a large central diamond thought to be a cushion-cut with a smaller (but not small) diamond either side and is said to be approximately 6.00ct in diamond weight with a valuation in excess of £250,000.”
When the couple first announced their engagement, the ring was thought to be worth around £120,000.
Nick added: “This ring is different from the one that she was wearing when the engagement was officially announced. It looks like Meghan has had the three main diamonds remounted onto a new diamond set band ring.”