All The Times Princess Diana Played By Her Own Rules

Choosing her own ring

There has been a long standing tradition in the British monarchy that royal wives would have their engagement rings made from stones that were from family jewels. Queen Elizabeth II was given a ring by the Duke of Edinburgh that was made from his mother’s diamond tiara.

However, Diana decided she wanted to create her own ring and picked it from prestigious fine jeweler Garrard. She chose a 12-carat sapphire ring circles by 14 solitaire diamonds. The ring now belongs to the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.