Princess Kate's decision to forego wearing her sparkling and priceless engagement ring during a recent public visit excited royal enthusiasts.
However, a jewelry expert has disclosed that the Princess of Wales may have left her iconic engagement ring, which was previously owned by Princess Diana, at home for various reasons, including those that are more personal. These reasons include the fact that Princess Diana once owned the ring.
Princess Kate is known for wearing the beautiful item on public occasions, except for athletic events or hospital visits. Still, on her first official engagement following her chemotherapy treatment, it was noticeably absent from her wardrobe.
Princess Kate joined Prince William in Southport to meet with the relatives of victims and emergency workers who were caught up in the tragic stabbings that occurred in Southport. Among the victims were three young girls who were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed party during the summer vacation. Kate's unexpected arrival allowed her to join Prince William in Southport.
Fans, thrilled to see her accompanying Prince William once again, also noticed that she was wearing several "eternity bands" besides her wedding ring; nevertheless, her well-known sapphire engagement ring was absent.
“Recently, The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the families of the Southport victims. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that there was something a bit different about the jewelry Kate was wearing on her hand, specifically that she had opted for several ‘eternity bands’ alongside her wedding ring, as opposed to her 12-carat diamond and sapphire engagement ring," Jewellery expert Ella Citron-Thompkins, from Diamonds Factory, told The Mirror.
In addition, she mentioned that the Princess of Wales might have chosen to wear the everlasting brands to symbolize that her relationship with Prince William has reached several significant milestones, such as anniversaries or births, or as a demonstration of her love and dedication to him. Given the rumors circulating about the pair since the beginning of the year, this may be interpreted as a covert attempt by Princess Kate and Will to convey to the public that they are more in love than ever.
The expert said this is not the first time the famed Princess Diana ring has been absent while someone is out and about. It is possible that the ring is merely being cleaned or resized and that Princess Kate has been using the eternity rings in its place to help dispel any rumors that may have been circulating about it.
It is also possible that it is an issue of comfort or practicality. Because the Princess's engagement ring is both extraordinary and extremely valuable, she likely likes to keep it at home for the majority of engagements.
Ella remarked that the eternity ring appears to be a more subdued band with a more subtle appearance than her giant engagement ring. The rings seem to be made of gold and are embellished with little gemstones, with garnets or sapphires being the most likely candidates. This is a striking resemblance to the promise ring Prince William presented to Kate at the university when they first began dating. This rose-gold Victorian band was adorned with pearls and garnets, representing both of their birthstones. If sapphires are used for the stones, then this ring is the ideal way to pay tribute to the one it replaced.
Ella said that Princess Kate's typical jewelry style is significantly influenced and depends on the attire she chooses at any given time. As a result of this, she has been observed wearing jewelry made of both gold and silver. With elaborate designs made of gold and silver that emboss gemstones to give them a subtle statement, her rings, and earrings are designed in a way that is traditionally appropriate for the modern world of jewelry trends. Pearls, which are Prince William's birthstone, are among her most cherished jewelry pieces. This is a lovely tribute to Princess Diana.
There is also a rumor that Princess Kate's new diamond and sapphire band, first seen by the public in August when she was celebrating Team GB's success at the Olympics, would be able to serve as a suitable replacement for her renowned engagement ring, Brides.com reported.
During the visit to Southport, England, last week, royal enthusiast and fashion historian Victoria Campbell pointed out on TikTok that Princess Kate was not wearing her engagement ring, as per Burmingham Live. The visit took place in Southport. Of course, it is tough to overlook the renowned engagement ring formerly owned by Princess Diana.
She pointed out that although we are used to seeing Kate wearing her engagement ring, "in 2024 we really haven't seen it that often." That is something that she mentioned. She concluded: "Of the [public] appearances and of the times we have seen her, she hasn't been wearing it."
