8 Most Iconic Royal Engagement Rings of All Time
Our picks for the best royal diamond rings of all time, and the best look-alikes for every budget.
You don’t need to be a princess—or a queen—to feel like royalty on your wedding day. Whether your style is classic and traditional or unconventional and alternative, we have complied royal engagement ring inspiration that will make anyone feel regal with their diamond engagement ring.
Here’s your definitive guide to finding a regal diamond engagement ring.
1. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex’s Cushion-Cut Diamond Ring (Married 2018)
The diamond ring: A three-stone diamond ring with a 3-carat cushion-cut diamond center flanked by two smaller stones set on a yellow gold band.
Why it’s special: The eco-conscious couple sourced the center stone from Botswana and the two side stones belonged to Harry’s mother, Princess Diana. Meghan recently appeared with a redesigned ring featuring the same stones on a skinny micro-pavé band – a girl’s entitled to change her mind.
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2. Princess Beatrice’s Round Center and Baguette Diamond Ring (Married 2020)
The diamond ring: A round center diamond with two baguettes on either side on a diamond band.
Why it’s special: Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi is a romantic. He went to British jeweller Shaun Leane with an idea and worked closely with the designer to create this custom design.
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3. Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco’s Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring (Married 1956)
The diamond ring: A platinum Cartier ring with an emerald-cut diamond of more than 10 carats flanked by baguettes on either side.
Why it’s special: Prince Rainier III of Monaco instantly fell for the American siren of the silver screen and proposed just three days after visiting her at her Philadelphia home. The classic Cartier ring sealed the deal.
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4. Princess Madeleine of Sweden’s Asscher-Cut Diamond Ring (Married 2013)
The diamond ring: A large Asscher-cut diamond on a micro pave band.
Why it’s special: The daughter of King Carl XVI Gustuf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, who married financier Christopher O’Neill, went for a modern minimalist style. The sleek Asscher-cut sits in a relatively simple setting and she wears it between two skinny pave diamond bands.
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5. Princess Charlene of Monaco’s Pear-Shaped Diamond Ring (Married 2011)
The diamond ring: A 3-carat pear-shaped diamond surrounded by round diamonds.
Why it’s special: It’s a surprisingly classic ring style for the sometimes-edgy Princess. Made by the French jeweller Repossi, the ring is paired with the couple’s matching Cartier platinum wedding bands. Word is that the marriage is on the rocks, but the ring is a keeper.
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6. Princess Sofia of Sweden’s Double Split Band Diamond Ring (Married 2014)
The diamond ring: A round center stone with a micro pave diamond halo on a double-split diamond band.
Why it’s special: The girl gets her prince, and more.The smitten Prince Carl Philip surprised his beautiful model then girlfriend, Sofia Hellqvist, with a ring that he designed himself. The ring is enhanced with a super sparkling diamond wedding band. Dreams really do come true!
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7. Zara Tindall’s Round Diamond Ring (Married 2011)
The diamond ring: A round diamond center stone is nestled on a platinum pave diamond split shank band.
Why it’s special: Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter married the longtime love of her life, Mike Tindall, with a ring that he designed just for her.
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8. Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s Two-Stone Diamond Ring (Married 1967)
The diamond ring: A toi et moi (two-stone) featuring two square-cut diamonds on a yellow band.
Why it’s special: The style follows royal tradition: Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Joséphine with the first toi et moi in 1776. Meaning ‘you and me’, the ring expressed his deep affection for his amour. Clearly Queen Margrethe shared the same type of passion with her husband who passed away in 2018, because she still wears the ring.
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