Our fascination with the royals never seems to wane. They live a life of luxury most of us will never know and their personal style has been the subject of inspiration through the years. And their iconic engagement rings are a big part of the allure.
Easily the most recognizable engagement ring in the royal family and the world, Princess Diana’s blue Ceylon faceted sapphire ring comes in at a whopping 12 carats. The sapphire, encircled by 14 solitaire diamonds, was designed by the famed House of Garrard. What makes the ring unique is Diana and Charles chose the style from the jeweler’s catalog, which means anyone could purchase the same style. Plus, it was a break from tradition as many engagement rings before were typically designed with a royal heirloom. To keep a bit of the royal family in the design, Charles and Diana liked that the ring was reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth I’s sapphire brooch, which she wore on her wedding day.
