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The Evolution of Royal Engagement Rings

Harper's Bazaar

September 24, 2021 at 10:34 AM

The Evolution of Royal Engagement Rings

1477: Mary of Burgundy

1839: Queen Victoria

The Ring

1855: Princess Royal Victoria

1863: Princess Alexandra of Denmark

1893: Queen Mary of Teck

The Lost Ring

1923: Queen Elizabeth

The Ring

1937: Wallis Simpson

The Ring

1947: Queen Elizabeth II

The Ring

1960: Princess Margaret

The Ring

1973: Princess Anne

The Ring

1981: Lady Diana Spencer

The Ring

1992: Princess Anne (Again)

The Ring

1999: Sophie Rhys-Jones

The Ring

2005: Camilla Parker Bowles

2005: The Ring

2007: Autumn Kelly

2007: The Ring

2010: Zara Phillips

2010: The Ring

2010: Kate Middleton

2010: The Ring

2017: Meghan Markle

2017: The Ring

2019: The Revamp

2018: Princess Eugenie

2018: The Ring

The Evolution of Royal Engagement Rings

Since the age of Queen Victoria, members of the royal family have embraced the engagement ring tradition. But the designs and styles have varied greatly—from colored stones to simple diamonds and brand new rings to family heirlooms. Since it may be awhile before another royal engagement, we're breaking down all the iconic engagement rings given in the past.

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Let's just say, family heirlooms are a big trend.

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