Here, an inside look at the royal family's most spectacular aquamarine gems. Given that the stone is commonly found in Brazil, it's also no surprise that some of the most stunning aquamarine pieces in the royal collection, the Queen's Brazilian Aquamarine Parure set, was a gift from the Brazilian people people in honor of her coronation, cementing the stone's reputation for marking special occasions. The aquamarine measures 22.4 x 17 x 10.8mm and. It was also believed in some circles to bring a happy marriage-perhaps the reason the Queen Mother gifted an aquamarine tiara to her granddaughter, Princess Anne, for her wedding in 1973, not to mention the special aquamarine ring from Princess Diana's collection that Meghan Markle selected for her wedding reception to Prince Harry in 2018. 32.70 Carat Aquamarine And Diamond Cocktail Ring The aquamarine is a clean stone with a fine clear blue colour. Named after the seawater that their color evokes, aquamarines have long been talismans of calm, good fortune, and protection. From radiant rubies to enviable emeralds and stunning sapphires, the royals shine in plenty of shades and stones, but there's a special place in the family's jewelry lexicon for aquamarines. But going back to the aquamarine ring, it's clear that Harry's choice of gift was no accident.The royal family has a veritable treasure trove of gems to choose from. This gesture, along with the numerous connections to Harry's mother, put Diana at the forefront of many people's minds at the wedding from Markle's five metre-long veil to her Bond-esque dress, both were reminiscent of the People's Princess' bold style. Markle's official royal biography describes her feminist viewpoint, stating that she is committed to "social causes and women's empowerment." And at her wedding reception, the new princess reportedly stayed true to her word as she broke tradition by giving a speech, which are typically only made by the best man and fathers of the bride and groom. Just like Diana, Markle looks set to bring a breath of fresh air to the royal family, with many believing her and Harry's wedding ceremony - which included a jovial sermon on love by Bishop Michael Curry along with a moving rendition of "Stand By Me" by The Kingdom Choir - to be just the start of things to come. WPA Pool/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images In her will, Princess Diana left all of her jewellery to her two sons, according to The Sun, writing: "I would like you to allocate all my jewellery to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it." Just two months later, she tragically died in a car accident. At a 1997 private auction of her dresses, she was photographed wearing the stunning band on its own for the very last time. It was only worn by the princess a couple of times in her short life, but given the fact that it was pre-owned by the princess, it would probably now fetch far more than that at auction.ĭiana was first spotted wearing both the ring and matching bracelet during a trip to Sydney in 1996. The newspaper spoke to gemologist Grant Mobley, who estimated its value at £75,000 in today's market. The Asprey ring is believed to have been commissioned by Diana after her divorce, the Express reports, and was designed to match a previously existing aquamarine and pearl bracelet. Set in 24-carat yellow gold, the emerald-cut ring features a large pale blue stone surrounded by smaller diamonds. Kensington Palace confirmed to Vogue that Harry gifted his new wife the ring from Princess Diana's rather extensive jewellery collection ahead of the big day. It turns out that this was the "something blue" that Markle had previously been missing. When she changed into her second outfit before the couple left Windsor Castle to head to their evening reception in the nearby Frogmore House, the crowd spotted the huge blue stone on her right ring finger. This breathtaking ring features a 19.5 Carat. While the wedding ceremony itself commemorated the People's Princess with its choice of hymns and the flowers used in the bridal bouquet, Markle personally chose to pay tribute to Diana, who she never met, much later in the day. Add a royal aquamarine statement to your outfit, inspired by Princess Meghan and Dianas timeless cocktail ring. Yes, it's beautiful, and yes, the couple looks incredible, but there's one question many observers have been secretly wondering: just how much is Princess Diana's aquamarine ring worth? The most notable? The aquamarine bauble Markle wore as Prince Harry drove them to their evening reception. Royal wedding mania is still going strong, with the world poring over every minute detail of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's ceremony - particularly all the ways the big day paid tribute to his mother.
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