Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection Legend Sapphire Engagement Ring, Cartier Tank Watch and More

Princess Diana, often referred to as the People's Princess, was known for her kind heart, elegant posture, and indeed stunning collection of jewelry. From her sapphire engagement ring to her gold Cartier Tank watch, many of Diana's most recognizable pieces have been passed down to her daughters-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who now remind us about the amazing heritage in their own style. In this video, we will take a closer look at some of the late royal's precious jewels, including her salon's sapphire, pearls, and emeralds that date back to the early 1900s. Watch the full video to see her wedding treasures and the amazing choker that made a dancing hit along with John Travolta, and we are starting with the token of love that continues to inspire all brides-to-be. Engagement Ring One of Princess Diana's most famous pieces of jewelry is her engagement ring, which now adorns the hand of the Princess of Wales, Catherine. The ring features a large 12-carat oval salon sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds set in white gold. Diana chose this ring from a selection presented to her by the royal jeweler Gerard. The striking blue sapphire is said to symbolize fidelity and loyalty, making it a fitting choice for an engagement ring. It quickly gave rise to thousands of copies around the world. The ring's original price was $60,000, though its value has since skyrocketed and is now worth an estimated $400,000. Wedding Jewelry Perhaps the most recognizable image of all time is that of Princess Diana as a young bride on her wedding day in July 1981. She accessorized her rich silk David and Elizabeth Emanuel gown with the Spencer tiara, a gorgeous scrolling floral and leafy headpiece with diamonds set in silver over gold. Since Gerard made it in the 1930s using items from the Spencer collection, the family heirloom, which belonged to her father, John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, has been handed down through the generations. She paired the iconic headpiece with one more Spencer heirloom, diamond and pearl earrings. The sparkling earrings are each composed of a central pear-shaped diamond surrounded by 50 smaller diamonds in an antique setting. While the exact origin of these earrings is unknown, they could have been among the wedding gifts when her mother, Lady Frances Roche, married Viscount Althorp in 1954. The Saudi Sapphires Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia presented Princess Diana with a collection of sapphire and diamond jewelry as a wedding gift to match her engagement ring when she married Prince Charles in 1981. A watch, bracelet, necklace, ring and earrings make up the Asprey suite. She had her beloved choker-style necklace constructed using the stones from the watch and ring in the suite, which she had previously worn to a charity event in Wales in 1985. The following year, the necklace was backed with blue velvet ribbon and she wore it as a headband at a dinner thrown by Japan's Emperor Hirohito. Today, the collection is valued at almost $20 million. The Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker This art deco diamond and emerald choker was a gift to Queen Mary by the 1911 Delhi Durbar, or Court of Delhi, held to commemorate the coronation of an emperor or empress of India during British imperial rule. Originally called the Ladies of India Necklace, in honor of the committee who presented it to the Queen, the choker was redesigned a decade later by trusted royal jeweler Gerard. Diana often wore it as a choker, but the moment she wore it as a daring headband is memorable, as she swirled around the dance floor with Prince Charles in 1985. Now, the choker can be seen on the current Princess of Wales neck, giving us an emotional comeback of the famous piece. The Queen Mother's Sapphire Brooch It wasn't just the dance routine that made the iconic scene with Princess Diana and John Travolta at the White House in 1985 so famous. Diana wore an unusual seven-strand pearl necklace with a sapphire and diamond clasp that was previously a brooch Diana received as a wedding from the Queen Mother. A large duck egg of a sapphire surrounded by a double row of diamonds and mounted as a brooch had its first public appearance when she wore the brooch pinned to the lace trim of her Belleville Sassoon dress for a dinner at 11 Downing Street in honor of the Later, Diana had this diamond and sapphire piece converted into a necklace with a seven-strand pearl choker, and it remained one of the few statement jewelry pieces she donned before and after her divorce from Prince Charles in 1996. Lover's Knot Tiara Another iconic piece from Princess Diana's collection is the Lover's Knot Tiara. This stunning headpiece features clusters of pearls and diamonds in a dramatic and intricate design. The Lover's Knot Tiara was commissioned by Queen Mary in 1913, and Queen Elizabeth II presented it to Diana before her wedding day in 1981. It was formerly even larger and grander than it is now, with a row of upright pearls on top. These were the same pearls that were once on the pinnacle of the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Later, the tiara's upright pearls were taken out, leaving a row of magnificent diamonds running the length of the item. It was often worn by Diana to state banquets and other formal events, making it one of her most recognizable pieces of jewelry. The tiara has since been worn by other members of the royal family, including Catherine, Princess of Wales. Swan Lake Suite In addition to her stunning tiaras and earrings, Princess Diana also had a collection of beautiful necklaces. One of her ironic pieces is the Swan Lake Suite, and here is the reason why. The necklace is comprised of 178 marquise and round brilliant-cut diamonds and seven 12-millimeter South Sea pearls. It's mounted in platinum and includes more than 50 carats of diamonds. Diana, Princess of Wales, wore the necklace when she went to the British National Ballet's Swan Lake, opening night at the Royal Albert Hall in London, on June 3, 1997. The princess gave the piece back after the ballet so Gerard could design a matching pair of earrings, but she was tragically killed in Paris before she could have them. A South Sea-cultured pearl drop is set into a round, brilliant-cut, and marquise-cut diamond cluster in the matching earrings. Additionally, they have a claw-set peg and clip fittings and are mounted in platinum. The Swan Lake necklace and earrings were once displayed at the Wall Street Rarities Retail Gallery on 2000 in New York City, prior to being auctioned to the private collector. The Asprey Aquamarine Ring After Princess Diana's divorce, Asprey made her this gorgeous aquamarine ring so she would have something to wear on her ring finger. Experts estimate the aquamarine in her ring to be somewhat more than 30 carats. It is set in yellow gold and has diamond accents. Aquamarines are an uncommon choice for the sunny metal. The majority are set in white metal to accentuate the stone's cool hues. Because Diana wanted the piece to match her multi-strand pearl bracelet, which features an aquamarine mounted in yellow gold, it is thought that she requested the yellow setting. Following her passing in 1997, Prince Harry received the ring, which his wife Meghan Markle wore to the couple's 2018 wedding reception. Even today, costume jewelry is inspired by the stone, which is thought to weigh 30 carats. Tank Watch One of Princess Diana's signature jewelry pieces was her Cartier Tank Watch, which she often wore as a stylish accessory to her outfits. It is believed the watch was a gift from her father, the Earl Spencer, for her birthday and became a staple in her wardrobe. The sleek and timeless design of the Cartier Tank Watches perfectly complemented Diana's classic and elegant style. Princess Diana frequently wore the classic design with a black leather strap. For more formal occasions, she opted for a jewel-like gold tank francaise. It was based on the original tank, but has a more angular design and an integrated metal bracelet. Eventually, after Prince Harry got the last one as a heirloom, he gifted the gold tank francaise to his wife, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, who was first seen wearing it publicly in 2020. But that's not the end of Princess Diana's jewelry box. There are many more sapphires, aquamarines, and pearls. She loved so much! Be sure to follow our channel to see us ranking her jewelry based on the price and historical meaning. We wonder what types of jewelry you wish us to describe next? Leave your comment below and don't forget to like this video! If you want more videos like this, like and subscribe! Thanks for watching! See you in the next videos!