Royal Romance: Discover the Stories Behind 3 Iconic Engagement Rings

Many little girls dream of growing up, finding their prince, getting married, and living “happily ever after.” Every once in a while, the world witnesses a real-life fairy tale play out as someone from the royal family finds their true love.

The excitement surrounding the royal union of Prince Harry and his beloved Meghan Markle has royal watchers everywhere abuzz over the tradition, pageantry, and sheer romance of it all. But what comes before a royal wedding? A royal engagement — with an unforgettable engagement ring, of course!

Scroll down to learn about 3 iconic royal engagement rings, each of which inspired dazzling fine jewelry designs from The Bradford Exchange…because every lady deserves to feel like royalty!

Meghan Markle’s Engagement Ring

Prince Harry designed Meghan’s engagement ring himself, using stones that were very significant to him and his bride-to-be. The center diamond is from Botswana, where the royal couple traveled a few months before their engagement, and the two diamonds on either side of it are from Princess Diana’s personal collection, making it truly priceless.

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Kate Middleton’s Engagement Ring

Kate’s engagement ring is famously the engagement ring of Prince William’s mother, the late Princess Diana. It initially caused a scandal when Diana chose the ring for herself because it was not custom-made for her, but the engagement ring style quickly gained popularity as she established herself as a style icon. Now, it’s regarded as a beautiful and meaningful way of including Diana in Prince William and Kate’s life together.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Engagement Ring

With the Crown Jewels at her fingertips, Queen Elizabeth II wears only one piece of jewelry regularly: the engagement ring given to her by Prince Phillip in 1947. To create an engagement ring fit for a queen, Prince Phillip used diamonds from a tiara belonging to his mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, which was given to her as a wedding gift. Over 70 years later, its understated elegance still turns heads.

Feel like a queen with the Reign of Romance Ring.

If these iconic royal engagement rings are any indication, the most memorable jewelry designs are those of heirloom quality with a whole lot of sparkle! Make sure to visit The Bradford Exchange Online to see our entire selection of women’s rings that are sure to steal the spotlight, and if you can’t get enough of the royal family, don’t miss our royal family tributes.

Which royal engagement ring is your favorite from this list? Which famous engagement ring is your all-time favorite? I’d love to connect with you in the comments.