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Now, the ring is possibly the most famous engagement ring in the world, worth around £300,000, and it is the reason sapphire rings have catapulted in popularity. Ever since Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with his mother’s 18-carat blue sapphire engagement ring in 2010, the trend for those magical blue gems has thrived.īut many don’t know that Princess Diana was actually criticized for choosing what they called the “commoner’s sapphire” ring, which cost only £28,000 when it was purchased in 1981. The necklace the sapphire is set in is now part of the private collection of a Saudi collector.Who knew the September birthstone would become such a popular staple in engagement rings? Princess Diana had a hunch.

It was bought in 1937 as a gift for Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation.

It broke the record for the most expensive sapphire in the world sold at a public auction.

The Blue Belle of Asia: This unique precious stone was sold for $17 million in 2014.

Today, the Stuart Sapphire can be seen in the Tower of London. In 1807, the stone returned to the United Kingdom from Italy. Nonetheless, it was taken to France after the Glorious Revolution in 1688. Its location was often unknown throughout history. This sapphire has a rather turbulent history.

Stuart Sapphire: The Stuart Sapphire is one of the precious stones decorating the English Crown Jewels.

The ring was sold at auction for $1.17 million in 2013. This sapphire ring in a Toi & Moi design is an ideal engagement ring.

Napoleon’s sapphire engagement ring: The ring that Napoleon gave to Josephine is set with a spectacular pear-shaped sapphire and diamond in a mirror image.Here are three famous sapphires from history: And yet, it is not only the colour that is important, but the history of sapphires also plays a role. Due to their beautiful blue colour, sapphires are sometimes sold for incredible prices.