Princess Anne's two distinct engagement rings worth £30,000 have a significant link
The royal married her first husband Mark Phillips at Westminster Abbey in 1973.
The couple have two children together, Peter Phillips, 43, and Zara Tindall, 39.
Princess Anne and Mark were married for 16 years before they separated, and they divorced three years later in 1992.
When Mark proposed to the monarch’s daughter, he gave her a sapphire and diamond ring, 77 Diamonds head of bespoke Anna Buyers explained.
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She stated: “The first engagement ring, given by Mark Phillips, features a cabochon cut blue sapphire of about two carats.
“Cabochon cut gems have a smooth, rounded finish and are not faceted, giving a soft, silk-like feel to the stone. The cabochon gem is framed by a cluster of three small diamonds either side totalling approx 0.2 carats, set in yellow gold.”
Princess Anne wore the ring after her engagement was announced on May 29, 1973.
The unique piece was not only stunning to look at, but came with an impressive price tag.
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Anne added: “This one would be priced at £9,000. I find it an interesting design that holds a true 1970s vintage style.”
On December 12, 1992, Princess Anne tied the knot with her current husband, former Royal Navy Commander Timothy Laurence.
Princess Anne’s engagement ring from Timothy also featured a sapphire and could be worth more than double her first ring.
“The second engagement ring is from Princess Anne’s second husband, Timothy Laurence, and has a slightly smaller sapphire accompanied by two diamonds on either side,” Anne said.
“The sapphire is of a deep blue colour intensity, with two side stones that look to be around 0.5 carats each. It’s a very elegant, vintage design that sits beautifully on the finger.
“Because of the size of the stones, I would say this engagement ring would cost around £20,000 to create.”
While many engagement rings feature a large diamond, sapphires took centre stage in both of Princess Anne’s rings.
Choosing this stone could have been done because of what the jewel symbolises, Anne continued.
The expert said: “Both Princess Anne’s engagement rings feature vivid blue sapphires. Sapphires symbolise honesty, trust and wisdom.
“They hold so much significance beyond being simple jewellery items.
“If someone is looking to create a more distinctive engagement ring, sapphires can be a good option as they are durable and are resistant to scratching.
“The blue also lends a unique look to the rings, as we can see here with Princess Anne.”
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