Diana and charles became engaged in february 1981.
Princess diana blue sapphire engagement ring.
It was created by then crown jeweller garrard the design was inspired by queen victoria s sapphire and diamond cluster brooch a wedding present from prince albert in 1840 which victoria donned that day as her something.
The late princess wrote.
Princess diana s sapphire blue engagement ring may be one of the most recognizable pieces of jewelry in history but not everyone was a fan of the stunning blue bauble.
Her engagement ring consisted of 14 diamonds surrounding a 12 carat oval blue ceylon sapphire set in 18 karat white gold.
Royal blue sapphire engagement ring princess diana ring cluster oval ring halo ring white gold plated sterling silver statement ring shinyjunglejewellery.
When diana tragically passed away in 1997 her sons prince william and prince harry inherited her jewelry collection including her famous engagement ring.
After all princess diana s ring a 12 karat blue ceylon sapphire set in 18 carat white gold surrounded by 14 diamonds was arguably the most famous engagement ring in the world.
Diana who died in 1997 chose the elegant cluster ring after becoming engaged to charles in 1981.