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Diana, Princess of Wales

Fancy Blue Oval Sapphire 12ct — Ceylon sapphire engagement ring in a cluster of fourteen diamonds

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Diana, Princess of Wales is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Oval Sapphire of approximately 12 carats. Ceylon sapphire engagement ring in a cluster of fourteen diamonds (1981).

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Common questions

What diamond or jewel is associated with Diana, Princess of Wales?
Diana, Princess of Wales is associated, in the documented record, with a Fancy Blue Oval Sapphire of approximately 12 carats. Ceylon sapphire engagement ring in a cluster of fourteen diamonds.
What cut and colour is Diana, Princess of Wales's sapphire?
It is a Oval cut, Fancy Blue in colour.
What era and origin is it from?
It dates to 1981. Origin / association: Europe (other).
Can I acquire a sapphire like Diana, Princess of Wales's?
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StoneSapphire
ShapeOval
Carat (approx.)12 ct
ColorFancy Blue
Era1981
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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♛Royalty (Modern)

Stone

Sapphire

Shape

Oval

Color

Fancy Blue

Region

🇪🇺Europe (other)

Era

Modern (1970–1999)
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