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The iconic engagement ring Prince Charles bestowed on Princess Diana when the two became engaged in 1981 has become one of the most treasured and beloved tokens of love within the royal family, but it also caused great fury within the clan as well.
When Buckingham Palace announced on February 24, 1981, that Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were engaged after a brief courtship, the world let out a collective gasp at the stunning ring the young woman sported on the third finger of her left hand.
While most Americans gave and received diamond solitaire-style rings, Diana’s ring was a stunning change from the norm, featuring a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire, surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds. It was a controversial choice for the newly-minted member of the royal family to make, but little did Diana realize that the royal family was none too fond of her choice.