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During the 1980, England experienced a historic love story between Lady Diana Spencer and The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles. The romance soon turned to a timeless unity of the century. The iconic duo got engaged in February of 1981. Initially, Prince Charles proposed to Lady Diana without a ring because he was not sure about the answer. But when Lady Diana showed her consent, the entire family started preparations for the Royal event. The venue was ornamented with luxurious sequence of sultry silk, and flower detail. The presentation was spectacularly magnificent and it was expected that the glitz of the decoration details will over shadow Lady Diana's engagement ring. As, unlike other celebrities, she went for a Blue Sapphire ring, while others were selecting Diamonds. Her oval shaped Sapphire ring with 14 diamond cluster came from Garrard Jewelers. It weighed 18 carats and was tagged at 28,000 British pounds.
The dramatic allure of Blue Sapphire ring, unexpectedly won all the attraction and made the event extra glamorous. The same ring was spotted on her beautiful finger many times after the fairy tale and momentous event. Princess Diana was always inclined towards sophisticated and simple accessories. Her engagement was deep velvety blue and it set a standard in fashion industry where non-diamond accessories were not that adored. The Royal couple celebrated their commitment in a different style and it reflected Princess Diana's extremely refined taste buds in terms of style and fashion. The oval shaped Blue Sapphire engagement ring was a timeless representation of graceful and sexy accessories, which till date were not accepted popularly.
Princess Diana had her own charismatic influence among people across the globe. Everyone loved her for the refined and truly classy statements. Her engagement ring was the first piece of excellence to break the running jewelry trend of the 80's. After her death Prince William and Harry were given the choice to pick their mother's personal belongings. Prince William selected her watch, and Prince Harry chose the celebrated engagement ring. The charm and gorgeousness of the Blue Sapphire ring which Prince Charles gave to Princess Diana, is sparkling, even at present. And Prince Williams has renewed its mesmerizing charisma by presenting the ring to fiance Kate Middleton on their engagement.
