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Princess Diana chose the ring herself from a Garrard’s catalog, meaning that anyone technically could have bought the same ring.
According to VogueThis was not approved by the royal family, who didn’t want ordinary people to have the same access jewels as the royals. At the time of its original purchase in 1981, the ring was estimated to cost about $36,000. However, today, the ring has become a collectible.
It is adorned with a 12-carat sapphire and 14 diamonds.
Insider has previously reported that the ring is tied to Diana’s family. Garrard, a jeweler, inspired the sapphire and diamond combination. WriteOn its website. The brooch was presented by Prince Albert to Queen Victoria on their marriage day in 1840.
