When news of kate middleton s royal engagement broke in 2010 the 12 carat sapphire ring that prince william whipped out of his backpack at the base of mt.
Sapphire kate middleton engagement ring.
The stunning piece consists of 14 solitaire diamonds surrounding a 12 carat oval blue ceylon sapphire set in 18 karat white gold.
Kate s famous ring was originally purchased by prince charles for his engagement to lady diana and contrary to conventions diana selected the ring herself at renowned jewellers garrard.
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Kenya brought the world into a sapphire.
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.
It s been several years since kate middleton and prince william s engagement but the stunning 12 carat oval sapphire engagement ring that marked the occasion remains a phenomenon.
Diana and charles became engaged in february 1981.
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