Princess Diana's Iconic Sapphire Ring

0:00On April 19, Princess Diana's engagement ring turned heads from day one with its 12-cared oval salon sapphire surrounded by a halo of 14 diamonds. Back in the day, she picked it straight from Gerard's catalog, which sparked real controversy since royals usually went for custom pieces only. That choice broke tradition hard, but it had roots in royal history. The design echoed a blue sapphire brooch, Queen Victoria got from Prince Albertin. In 1840, as her something blew for the wedding. The ring's vibe caught on quick, influencing stars like Penelope Cruz, Elizabeth Hurley, and Gwyneth Paltrow to rock similar blue sapphires and it. Even inspired Gerard's 1735 collection, plus their bold blaze line years later. After Diana's passing in 1997, her son Prince Harry inherited it and passed it to Prince William for his proposal to Kate Middleton. In 2010, keeping Mom's spirit alive in the family. Today, Kate still wears that iconic piece most days, while Harry nodded to it in Megan

1:04Markle's ring with diamonds from Diana's collection, Blending. Old legacy with new love stories that keep the sparkle going strong. That's your update from Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI.