Last September 26, Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Princess Beatrice of York to property specialist Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
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He proposed with a custom-designed Shaun Leane piece, which features a platinum band with diamond stones. According to Business Insider, the 3.5-carat round diamond ring is estimated to have cost between US$74,000 to US$100,000.
Queen Maxima of Netherlands
According to the Royal Family of Netherlands, Queen Maxima’s ring is made from platinum and showcases a rare oval orange diamond that symbolises the national colour of the Netherlands.
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
The Swedish princess’ down to earth demeanour extends to her simple yet elegant engagement ring – a white gold ring with a round diamond solitaire, which she received in 2009 from her fiancé, Daniel Westling. The ring broke wedding tradition. In Sweden, it is customary for royal couples to exchange simple gold bands.
Queen Letizia of Spain
Queen Letitia has flawless taste in jewellery, and her engagement ring – a 16 baguette diamond ring with a white gold trim – is an understated jewellery piece. The ring reportedly costs between US$20,000-US$25,000, according to The Zoe Report.
Princess Charlene of Monaco
Princess Charlene, who was wed to Prince Albert II of Monaco (the son of Grace Kelly) in 2011, was spotted wearing a Maison Repossi ring with a 3-carat pear-shaped diamonds when she was engaged.
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Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly’s engagement ring remains one of the most influential jewellery pieces of the 20th century. Prince Rainier III went to America and made a quick visit to Kelly’s family in Philadelphia, and three days later, proposed with 10.47-carat emerald-cut diamond. Elle reports that the royal ring was so influential it even made its Hollywood debut in Kelly’s last movie, High Society.
Queen Elizabeth
A quick back story on Queen Elizabeth’s 3-carat engagement ring: Prince Philip’s mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, decided to give him the tiara she wore on her wedding day so he could dismantle it and use the diamonds to craft a ring for Queen Elizabeth.
According to Vogue, the prince designed it with diamond side stones and set it with platinum.
Meghan Markle
The ring, according to Harper’s Bazaar, was designed by Cleave and Company, the Queen’s preferred jeweller. Harry custom designed the ring featuring an ethically-sourced centre stone from Botswana, and flanked it with round diamonds from Princess Diana’s brooch.
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Money reports that the 3-carat diamond ring could clock in at around US$200,000. Last year, Town and Country observed that Meghan redesigned her ring.
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