Catherine Middleton Receives Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring

Queen Elizabeth II is probably pleased with Prince William’s sign of frugalness. The ring belonged to his late mother Diana. According to William’s perspective, he wanted Catherine to have something that was very special to him. The sapphire and diamond ring first made its appearance at the engagement photocall of Lady Diana Spencer and the Prince of Wales on Tuesday, February 24, 1981 at 3:00 pm on the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The deep blue oval sapphire is surrounded by fourteen diamonds and mounted on platinum. The ring was designed by the crown jewelers Garrard which was priced in their catalog at £28,500.

With the reappearance of Diana’s engagement ring, it could hopefully signal that other pieces such as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, Queen Mary’s Art Deco emerald bracelet and the Sultan of Oman’s sapphires might be worn by the future princess Catherine Middleton.

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