Kate Middleton's new ring stack tells story of 'family and quiet strength'
Princess Kate was spotted at Wilmbledon sporting a new look with a UK-based jeweler providing a play-by-play assessment of each piece.
There’s been a lot of chatter about Princess Kate and her engagement ring, which she sometimes opts not to wear, and it seems like she may simply want to switch things up a bit here and there.
Over the weekend, that’s just what she did, she was seen wearing her precious engagement ring, stacked with other rings, that have a lot of history to them, says expert.
According to UK jeweler Steven Stone, royal fans were treated to something new, for the first time, Kate wore her engagement ring and three eternity bands together “in a sparkling display of love, legacy, and personal expression.”
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If you’re both a royal watcher and a fashionista, this is the update for you, because the jeweler has graciously provided an analysis of each ring, walking us through the history and meaning.
Diamond experts at Steven Stone have listed out some key info, bulleted out in a clean-cut manner, revealing the details behind this beautifully symbolic stack.
Similiar to the sports commentators at Wimbledon, here is a play-by-play of each ring, which the Princess of Wales donned this past weekend.
Eternity ring gifted to her by Prince William to celebrate Prince George’s birth:
Crafted from 18ct white gold with a high-polish finish
Adorned with 0.23ct of diamonds
Retails for $2,012
Two additional eternity rings:
A slim white diamond band (unidentified but estimated to be worth around $1,341)
A mixed sapphire and diamond band, likely the Étincelle de Cartier wedding band
Features 19 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.24 carats
Includes 19 brilliant-cut sapphires totalling 0.34 carats
Retails for $6,305
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Maxwell Stone also chimed in: “Eternity rings traditionally symbolize lasting love and life’s milestones. For the Princess, wearing them alongside her engagement ring for the first time may reflect a deeper, more personal story - one rooted in family, motherhood, and quiet strength.”
They added: “It’s a subtle shift that suggests she’s embracing not just the legacy of a single iconic gem, but the layered journey that has followed.”