Not the crown jewels! Woman shares her VERY impressive collection of royal engagement ring replicas - but how many can YOU identify?

This dazzling photos of replica royal rings promises to put the knowledge of even the most dedicated royal watchers to the test. 
Katherine, who runs German-based royal fan account @katsroyalletters, shared a snap of her collection of 10 copycat rings twinkling in a jewellery box on Instagram yesterday. 
Each stone is a replica of one worn by a senior member of the royal family and includes engagement rings and other favourite jewels.  
Katherine, who runs German-based royal fan account Kats Royal Letters, shared a snap of her collection of 10 copycat rings twinkling in a jewellery box on Instagram yesterday (pictured)
Katherine, who runs German-based royal fan account Kats Royal Letters, shared a snap of her collection of 10 copycat rings twinkling in a jewellery box on Instagram yesterday (pictured)
Each stone is a replica of one worn by a senior member of the royal family and includes engagement rings and other favourite jewels. But the question is: can you name the royal woman who wears the original?
Each stone is a replica of one worn by a senior member of the royal family and includes engagement rings and other favourite jewels. But the question is: can you name the royal woman who wears the original?
But the question is: can you name the royal woman who wears the original?  
To give you a hint, FEMAIL can reveal that both Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex are represented, and that one person appears more than once. 
Think you know your royal jewels? Take a look at the photographs of Katherine's collection and then check your answers below. ANSWERS
1. The Queen's engagement ring
The Queen's engagement ring, pictured in 1998, features a round three-carat brilliant stone flanked by smaller pavé-set diamonds. Prince Philip commissioned it from a London jewelry firm, Philip Antrobus, in 1947. The diamonds came from his grandmother Princess Alice's tiara
The Queen's engagement ring, pictured in 1998, features a round three-carat brilliant stone flanked by smaller pavé-set diamonds. Prince Philip commissioned it from a London jewelry firm, Philip Antrobus, in 1947. The diamonds came from his grandmother Princess Alice's tiara
2. The Duchess of Cornwall's engagement ring (previously the Queen Mother's)
The Duchess of Cornwall's engagement ring features a large five-carat emerald cut diamond at its centre, with three diamond baguettes on each side. It once belonged to the Queen Mother
The Duchess of Cornwall's engagement ring features a large five-carat emerald cut diamond at its centre, with three diamond baguettes on each side. It once belonged to the Queen Mother
3. The Duchess of Cambridge's engagement ring (previously Princess Diana's)
Made by British jeweller Garrad & Co, the ring features a 12ct Ceylon sapphire surrounded by a halo of 14 white diamond (pictured on Kate's hand)
The ring on Princess Diana's finger on a 1985 visit to Italy
Made by British jeweller Garrad & Co, the ring features a 12ct Ceylon sapphire surrounded by a halo of 14 white diamond (left on Kate's hand). Reportedly priced at £28,000 at the time it was bought, it was hand-picked by Princess Diana and passed on to Prince William, who gave it to Kate. Right, the ring on Princess Diana's finger on a 1985 visit to Italy
4. & 5. The Duchess of Sussex's engagement ring before and after changes
Meghan's original engagement ring featured a yellow gold band chosen by Prince Harry
Original: Prince Harry, 34, proposed to Meghan, 37, in November 2017 with a glittering ring comprising of a solid yellow gold band set with three diamonds, pictured
Now: On outings shortly after her wedding the Duchess debuted a different band. At Trooping the Colour in 2019 Meghan's diamonds were set on a thinner, micro-pavé band, as seen above
Now: On outings shortly after her wedding the Duchess debuted a different band. At Trooping the Colour in 2019 Meghan's diamonds were set on a thinner, micro-pavé band, as seen above
6. Sarah Ferguson's engagement ring
The Duchess of York's 1986 engagement ring, which was made by Diana's jewellers Garrard, was valued at around £25,000 for the stone alone, according to Hello!, which is the equivalent of £71,350 in today's money. It featured a dazzling pink Burma ruby and 10 drop diamonds
The Duchess of York's 1986 engagement ring, which was made by Diana's jewellers Garrard, was valued at around £25,000 for the stone alone, according to Hello!, which is the equivalent of £71,350 in today's money. It featured a dazzling pink Burma ruby and 10 drop diamonds
7. Zara Tindall's engagement ring
Zara Phillips announced her engagement to rugby star Mike Tindall in 2010, sporting a double banded platinum engagement ring with a solitaire diamond at the centre
Zara Phillips announced her engagement to rugby star Mike Tindall in 2010, sporting a double banded platinum engagement ring with a solitaire diamond at the centre
8. Princess Eugenie's engagement ring 
The ring features an oval cut, salmon-coloured sapphire, surrounded by diamonds and set on a gold band. Experts think the ring cost a relatively modest £7,000
The ring features an oval cut, salmon-coloured sapphire, surrounded by diamonds and set on a gold band. Experts think the ring cost a relatively modest £7,000
9. Princess Beatrice's engagement ring
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi presented Princess Beatrice with a 3.5 carat diamond ring by Shaun Leane, estimated to have cost £100,000. The round-cut diamond is flanked by four baguette-cut diamonds on a platinum band
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi presented Princess Beatrice with a 3.5 carat diamond ring by Shaun Leane, estimated to have cost £100,000. The round-cut diamond is flanked by four baguette-cut diamonds on a platinum band
10. Duchess of Sussex's aquamarine ring (previously Princess Diana's)
The Duchess of Sussex wore this stunning aquamarine ring as she left for her wedding reception at Frogmore House. The emerald cut stone once belonged to Princess Diana
The Duchess of Sussex wore this stunning aquamarine ring as she left for her wedding reception at Frogmore House. The emerald cut stone once belonged to Princess Diana

No comments:

Powered by Blogger.