With all the attention and money that gets poured into royal weddings, it’s no surprise that Kate Middleton’s wedding ring is one of the most expensive items the couple possesses. The ring formerly belonged to Prince William’s mother, Princess Diana, and is estimated to be worth about $500,000, per E! News. Princess Diana chose the ring herself and it was a unique choice, because, purchased from a catalog, it was not a one-of-a-kind item, per People. After Princess Diana’s death, Prince William and Prince Harry inherited the ring and, since William was the first to get engaged, Harry agreed to let William give the ring to Kate Middleton.
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The ring is composed of a large blue sapphire surrounded by 14 sparkling diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. A jewelry expert told Express, “Sapphires are a favorite of the royals thanks to the belief that they protect from harm, negative energies, and bad spirits, as well as being an apparent antidote for poison.”
