Why Princess Diana's Blue Ring Broke Royal Rules — And Still Shapes Celebrity Choices

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Royals (1 / 1) 19.04.2026 10:25 / Torben

Princess Diana stunned the monarchy by choosing a striking blue sapphire straight from a jeweler's catalogue — a choice that challenged royal convention and became iconic. Read on to discover the full story!

Not a custom royal heirloom

Diana selected a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds from Garrard's catalogue, a ready-made piece priced at over $37,000 at the time. Choosing a non-custom, publicly available ring defied long-held expectations for bespoke royal jewels and signaled Diana's independent taste.

Roots in royal history

The design echoes a blue sapphire brooch given to Queen Victoria in 1840 and later worn by Queen Elizabeth, linking Diana's modern choice to a Victorian heirloom without following strict tradition.