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Jan 19, 2022 · From Grace Kelly to Meghan Markle, here is a complete list of our favorite royal engagement rings in recent history. 90 years of expert advice and inspiration, for every couple. Subscribe
Sep 26, 2019 · From the Queen Mum to Meghan Markle, these are history's most stunning royal rings. By Alexandra Macon. September 26, 2019. The fiancé: Prince Harry. The proposal: November 2017. The ring: Three...
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Sep 26, 2019 · Royal engagement rings are, to say the least, stunning. From the Queen Mum to Meghan Markle, discover 15 royal rings fit for a queen!
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- Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria’s engagement ring was unlike any others in the Royal family, given to her by Prince Albert in 1839. The Queen’s ring was made of 18 carat gold and shaped like a serpent, with an open band that coiled up her finger.
- Queen Elizabeth. The Queen Mother was proposed to by the Duke of York in 1923 with a sapphire ring (pictured here), which gave rise to generations of a trend in the Windsor family.
- Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. Prince George presented Princess Marina with an engagement ring in 1934, purchased at Cartier London. It was one of the first in what has now become a long Royal trend of sapphire engagement rings, as it was a platinum-set square-cut Kashmir sapphire with a baton diamond on either side.
- Wallis Simpson. In 1937, the Prince of Wales proposed to Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American socialite. To do so, he was forced to resign his official royal title, thus becoming the Duke of York.
- Our Celebrity Editor's Ultimate Royal Engagement Ring Ranking. We've seen countless incredible royal engagement rings over the years, so it's hard to rank them in order of best to worst—because when it comes to aristocratic gemstones, it's nearly impossible to be bad.
- Queen Elizabeth II's Engagement Ring. Prince Philip secretly proposed to Queen Elizabeth II in 1946 with a ring he designed himself. He used diamonds from a tiara belonging to his mother, Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark.
- Queen Victoria's Engagement Ring. Although photos are rare, Queen Victoria's engagement ring was one of the most unique royal designs we've ever seen. She proposed to Prince Albert in 1839, because she acceded to the throne in 1837 and royal precedent deemed no one could propose to an existing monarch.
- Princess Diana and Kate Middleton's Engagement Ring. One of the most famous engagement rings in the world is Princess Diana's engagement ring. The Princess of Wales broke with royal tradition in 1981 when she selected the 12-carat oval sapphire surrounded by 14 round diamonds from Garrard's existing catalog.
Sep 15, 2022 · 15 September 2022. By Joshua Hendren. A royal engagement calls for an iconic sparkler to match. Here, we chart the British Royal Family’s most memorable engagement rings, from Queen Elizabeth’s diamond-set platinum band to Camilla, the new Queen Consort, and her bigger-the-better Art Deco token.
Feb 8, 2021 · February is the month when we turn our attention to love, Cupid, and all things Valentine. To celebrate, today I’ve got an updated look at a set of British royal jewels that are (mostly) all about romance: royal engagement rings. Enjoy!
