Would You Wear A Copy Of Kate’s Engagement Ring?
The sapphire ring, once worn by Diana, is being copied all over the world.
-PJ Gach
The world now has “Wedding Fever.” And it all started because of those two crazy kids: Prince William and Kate Middleton saying they’re engaged. Kate’s Issa dress- the one she wore to the announcement photo call-sold out in minutes. Now copies of her engagement ring are popping out all over!
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This is the same engagement ring that Diana wore. The above photo is of Kate’s hand wearing the stunning ring. Prince William stated at the photo call the reason why he gave Kate his mother’s ring was, ‘my way of making sure my mother didn’t miss out on today’. The platinum ring has an oval blue 18-karat sapphire surrounded by 14 small white diamonds. The market price for a similar ring would be around $150,000.
When Diana received the ring, copies of it seemed to spring up over night. Now it’s happening again. Here are a few of the look alikes for sale.
1. Faux sapphire engagement ring ($59, emitations.com)
2. Oval sapphire and diamond ring in 18-karat white gold ($2,900,bluenile.com)
3.Fantasia sapphire cocktail ring ($350, neimanmarcus.com)
PJ Gach is the Senior Editor: Style + Beauty at BettyConfidential.
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I love engagement rings that aren’t traditional diamond solitaires! So pretty
I wouldn’t wear a copy of it. It’s just not my style, and I would rather splurge on one investment piece that’s real than have more jewelry that’s less expensive.
It’s too much ring for my style so I wouldn’t wear a replica.
I dont like the style of this ring..
I agree with not wearing a replica but I do love blue sapphires and diamonds!
I love the Kasmir Sapphire..not available any longer in nature!
I wouldn’t wear a copy just because someone famous has one–and I’m already tired of hearing all about the engagement–no offense.