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Season four of The crown is out, narrating the first meeting of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, and the events that led to her tumultuous marriage, including her choice of the engagement ring.
At the same time, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are celebrating 10 years since they announced their engagement.
Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with her mother’s engagement ring, which has been reproduced countless times by brides seeking to imitate what has become an iconic piece of jewelry.
The Telegraph notes that when Diana died, her children were encouraged to choose pieces from her collection to give to their future wives, and Harry chose the ring.
When William announced his intention to propose, Harry passed it on to him.
The ring features a 12-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, framed by a halo of 14 white diamonds and set in 18-carat gold. It was made by Garrard, the crown jeweler from 1843 to 2007, and its cluster setting was inspired by a Garrard sapphire and diamond brooch that her husband Albert gave to Queen Victoria the day before their wedding. Victoria loved the brooch she wore on her wedding day as much as her ‘something blue’.
Everyone was very happy, including the public, and then things went south for reasons that would only apply to the Royal Family.
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Reports came in that it was not a one-off ring, but rather was selected from store stock, meaning that anyone could walk in and purchase the same ring as the future Queen of England.
What constitutes controversy in that family never ceases to amaze me. The British public also needs to calm down.
Remember ‘storage door’?
Furthermore, Lady Diana didn’t seem upset.
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Garrard Creative Director Sara Prentice also has a few things to say about it:
“Diana’s ring was an important moment in jewelry history, and the fact that its history continues with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is testament to the enduring classicism of design,” he says.
“The 1735 ring is a timeless design and has been a continued best-seller with our customers around the world.”
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“Sapphire engagement rings have long symbolized love and commitment, and the cluster style, accompanied by a diamond halo, has a distinguished history as a favorite with royalty, including Queen Victoria. It’s lovely to see a new generation appreciate this iconic design, which is such a powerful indication of its longevity. “
Other jewelers agree that sapphire is a great seller.
Meghan’s ring was designed by Harry using diamonds from her mother’s jewelry. The queen’s engagement ring was commissioned by Prince Philip, using diamonds from his mother’s tiara.
Now you know.
[source:telegraph]