Kate Middleton recently made the headlines with the pile of five rings which she was wearing during the funeral of the Duchess of Kent. The combination consisted of the 12-carat Garrard sapphire and diamond ring from her deceased mother -in -law Princess Diana, her Welsh gold wedding ring and Three other Eternity Ringsincluding a sapphire and diamond ring that she introduced in 2024.
The rings ‘stack’ by Kate Middleton
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Kate and Diana His undisputed trendsetters in the field of bridal jewelry, but for various reasons. Angie Kennedy, vice president Merchandising van Zales, explains to Elle US: “When Diana chose this (engagement) ring in 1981, she broke with the royal tradition – he was not tailor -made, but chosen from the catalog of a jeweler (Garrard, ed.).”
‘That choice was very progressive and in line with what we see brides do today: choose a ring that reflects their personal taste. The striking Ceylon sapphire in the middle, combined with a Halo of Diamonds, made colored gems and halo-styles highly sought after. ‘
‘Now Kate Him carries him, she honors tradition, but gives it her own modern twist. He really embodies the idea of ’your ring, your rules’, and that has inspired generations of brides to express their own style in meaningful ways.’
Steph Mazuera, who founded her own jewelry brand of the same name, adds that the engagement ring in particular ‘a bridge between eras. We have been seeing him in royal hands for more than 40 years. ” It is deeply rooted in family history, but still feels modern and ambitious – partly for that reason it remains influential worldwide in designing engagement rings.
Below, jewelers will continue to analyze the details of Kates Stack of five rings.
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Kate Middleton’s stack without her engagement ring.
The engagement ring of Kate and Diana Has a halo setting with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds
Kennedy notes that the ring has’ a classic yet striking halo setting: an oval Ceylon sapphire of 12 carat, surrounded by 14 round brilliant cut diamonds in 18 carat white gold. The setting is especially interesting from the side, because they simulate the appearance of a crown or tiara. That detail gives the ring a royal appearance, even though it is not made to measure, which makes it even more iconic. ‘
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Princess Diana is wearing the ring.
Mazuera adds: “The design is said to be inspired by a royal brooch from the 1840s. It combines that antique reference with modern refinements: a sleek white gold tire that gives taps to the sapphire and a halo that frame the middle stone without dominating it.”
The engagement ring is specially designed to support the 12-carat sapphire
The setting is really designed to hold the middle stone in place, Lauren Boc, founder and CEO of Hera Fine Jewelry, explains: ‘He has a wide basket to keep the top -hand character of such a large stone in balance and cathedral -shaped shoulders to carry the weight of the basket. He also has a sturdy band and 14 claw legs, so there is enough gold to keep everything safe. ”
Kennedy adds: ‘With a stone of this size, everything revolves around craftsmanship. The sapphire is firmly retained by strong legs, the tire is reinforced for sustainability and the setting is designed for balance and comfort. The Halo of Diamonds Also helps to visually distribute the scale, so although the sapphire is dramatic, the design remains elegant and portable. ‘
Mazuera also notes the density of the stone: ‘Twelve carat is certainly considerable, but sapphires have a higher density than diamonds, so that a sapphire of 12 carat does not look as large as a diamond of 12 carat with the same grinding shape. The cathedral setting helps to stabilize the gem, while the sapphire is fixed with 14 individual legs, an unusually high number in modern jewelry, which guarantees both firmness and symmetry. ‘
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Kate Middleton wears her engagement ring in February 2011.
The engagement ring would now be for sale for around $ 500,000
Although some elements of The engagement ring of Kate and Diana cannot be copied, estimates Kennedy that a copy with similar stones nowadays for About $ 500,000 (converted around 423,785 euros) would be for sale: “Experts estimate that the diamonds weigh about six carat together, where each stone weighs almost half a carat,” she says, and adds: “Of course, history and the royal connection Kates make specific ring really priceless.”
Mazuera agrees and notes that ‘a 12-carat Sri Lankan sapphire of exceptional quality, such as that of Diana, would quickly cost more than 100,000 dollars (more than 84,000 euros). Add to that the Halo of Diamonds and the required craftsmanship, and a ring like this would be worth around hundreds of thousands of dollars. ”
Boc adds: ‘Especially in this size, a high-quality natural Ceylon sapphire would be very rare and valuable. The prices of natural sapphires vary enormously, depending on the quality, the color intensity, whether or not they have been treated, and more. ‘
The jewelry contributed to the popularity of colored gems for engagement rings
‘Diana’s Ring Back colored gems back in the discussion about engagement rings, “explains Mazuera. ‘Many customers hesitate to choose a sapphire or ruby above a diamond, because it feels less traditional, but Diana – and now also Kate – have shown that a colored brick can be both classic and sustainable. The fact that this design has remained iconic since the 1980s bears witness to its lasting influence. ”
Boc sees it with his own eyes: ‘At Hera we still have customers who refer to it and ask for an equally dramatic halo ring or a sapphire with a similar color. I think it’s great that it contains a colored gem instead of a more common diamond. ”
Kate’s Stack Rings is trendy – and deep symbolic
‘Stacking is one of the strongest jewelry trends From the moment, and Kate really gave it her own twist, “says Kennedy. ‘She combines her Welsh gold wedding ring With Eternity rings, some with sapphires and diamonds, and even combines metal colors for a modern twist. What is meaningful is how she uses those rings to mark milestones and create her own story. ”
William would kate her first Eternity RingWith diamonds on a white gold band by jeweler Annoushka, after the birth of Prince George in 2013. She debuted with her sapphire-en-diamond copy, presumably Cartiers Étincelle de Cartier-Trouwring, in a video from 2024 in which she announced her chemotherapy. She also wears a narrow one Pavé Diamond Band.
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Kate Middleton shows her ring stack in 2024, including her new ring with diamonds and sapphire.
“The fact that all her rings are flat and seamless shows her attention to design, but the symbolism behind each piece makes her stacking trend -setting,” Kennedy notes.
Mazuera agrees: ‘I believe that her sapphire and diamond ring is the Étincelle de Cartier. Combined with a Pavé diamond ring, the set feels harmonious and portable, even with such a large engagement ring in the middle. ‘
She adds: ‘Nowadays, more and more personalize their heirloom/engagement rings by stacking them with matching rings. Kates additions give her set a unique character, in which she has one adds personal meaning To the Royal Tradition. That balance between honoring history and modernizing it, fits in perfectly with how people think now deal with jewelry. ”
Kate’s Welsh Golden Wedding Ring is almost priceless and her entire stack is worth tens of thousands
Boc is very pleased with Kate’s choice to mix metals in her pile, and in particular mentions the Welsh gold wedding ring. “Very little Welsh Gold has been won, and it is traditionally used for the wedding rings of the British royal family,” she says. “Given the natural rarity and historical connections, I would consider her Welsh Golden Wedding ring almost priceless.”
Kennedy says that the entire stack has a considerable value: “Her stack without engagement ring is probably worth tens of thousands, depending on the maker and the gems.”
Mazuera adds: “Her Eternity rings are probably between $ 5,000 and $ 15,000 each (between 4,000 and 12,000 euros), with the potential cartier pieces on the high side.”
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Kate Middleton is wearing her Welsh Golden Wedding Ring and engagement ring in 2023.
The rings are close together, so that they are protected against wear
Lots of brides Stack their wedding ring and engagement ring on each otherand those of Kate are carefully designed to lie close to each other so that they do not damage each other.
This is important for anyone who has a ringing pile Designs, explains Boc: ‘With something very expensive such as an heirloom/engagement ring, it is important to ensure that the pile causes no damage or wear after a while. Certain styles of diamond wedding rings can affect an engagement ring over time due to the friction of very hard diamonds against relatively soft gold for many years. At HERA we recommend customers to wear a spacer between the rings or to solder them together. ‘
