Kate Middleton Adds a Dazzling Twist to Princess Diana's Engagement Ring
As Kate Middleton settled into her seat at Wimbledon on Saturday, July 12, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed a surprising change to one of her most iconic pieces of jewelry. The Princess of Wales, who has worn the late Princess Diana's stunning cerulean sapphire since her 2010 engagement to Prince William, debuted a sparkling new twist on the 12-carat ring for a fresh, fashion-forward update.
According to GB News, Kate paired the ring with two eternity bands and her original Welsh gold wedding band. Typically, the Princess of Wales pairs her engagement ring and wedding band together, and wears the other statement pieces separately.
One of the newer additions is a diamond eternity ring, reportedly gifted to Kate by William following the birth of their first son, Prince George, in 2013. Per GB News, Kate's newest ring is believed to be Cartier's Étincelle de Cartier wedding band, which retails for over 6K.
The new band was reportedly given to Kate by William while she was undergoing chemotherapy in 2024. It features 19 brilliant-cut diamonds and 19 brilliant-cut sapphires, adding a meaningful layer to her stack.
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Princess Diana's engagement ring has become one of the most iconic symbols of the royal family. She first debuted the striking sapphire and diamond piece in February 1981, during the official announcement of her engagement to then-Prince Charles.
The ring became an instant sensation, but it caused waves within the royal family. Reportedly, Diana was given the option to choose her ring from a selection of royal jewels as well as pieces from the crown jeweler Garrard.
She ultimately selected a ring from Garrard's catalogue. However, this choice broke with royal tradition as it wasn't custom-designed. Instead, it was a ready-made piece, and anyone with the financial means could have purchased the same ring.
Picking this ring reportedly ruffled the royal family's feathers, even though the statement piece was priced out of the pockets of most everyday royal watchers. In 1981, it was reportedly retailed at about $60,000.
When William proposed to Kate, he presented her with Diana's ring. He said during his engagement interview, 'It's my mother's engagement ring. I thought it was quite nice because obviously, she's not going to be around to share in the fun and excitement of it all.'
'I'm sure everyone recognizes it from previous times,' he continued. Kate added, 'I just hope I look after it.'
Kate and William have been married since April 2011. They have three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
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