Okay, so I got really curious about Princess Diana’s engagement ring the other day. You know, the famous one with the big sapphire? I wanted to find out just how much that thing is worth today, so I started digging.
My Deep Dive into Royal Bling
First, I scoured the internet. I mean, I went down a total rabbit hole! I started with some basic Google searches, just typing in things like “Princess Diana engagement ring value.” That brought up tons of articles and websites, some more reliable than others, of course.
I spent a good chunk of time just reading through different articles. Some were from jewelry experts, others were just general news pieces. It was tough to know what to believe at first!
Then, I tried to find some auction records. I figured if similar rings had been sold recently, that might give me a good idea. That was harder than I thought! I poked around on some auction house websites, but didn’t have much luck initially.
I also looked into the history of the ring itself. Where did it come from? Who made it? Knowing the background seemed important for figuring out the value.
Putting the Pieces Together
After all that searching and reading, it’s a little tough to pin down an exact number. The value isn’t just about the size of the sapphire and diamonds, you know? There is a great deal of difference.
- The History: It belonged to Princess Diana! That adds a HUGE premium.
- The Maker: It was made by Garrard, a really famous jeweler. That matters.
- The Gemstones: It’s a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire, surrounded by diamonds. Those are top-notch stones.
So, even though I couldn’t find a sign saying “This ring is worth X dollars,” it’s safe.I’m no expert, but from what I gathered, it’s probably many millions now.
It was a fun little research project, though! It’s amazing how much history and value can be packed into one piece of jewelry.
