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Catherine, Princess of Wales

Fancy Blue Oval Sapphire 12ct — Inherited the famous sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring on her engagement

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Catherine, Princess of Wales is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Oval Sapphire of approximately 12 carats. Inherited the famous sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring on her engagement (2010).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Catherine, Princess of Wales?
Catherine, Princess of Wales is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Oval Sapphire of approximately 12 carats. Inherited the famous sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring on her engagement.
What cut and colour is Catherine, Princess of Wales's sapphire?
It is a Oval cut, Fancy Blue in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 2010. Origin / association: Europe (other).
Can I acquire a sapphire like Catherine, Princess of Wales's?
Yes — Legacy Diamonds sources and commissions comparable sapphires privately, including one-of-one bespoke pieces in the same cut and colour. Begin privately with the Legacy atelier.
StoneSapphire
ShapeOval
Carat (approx.)12 ct
ColorFancy Blue
Era2010
RegionEurope (other)

Documented. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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