Princess Kate sparks major change to engagement ring trends after she swapped out sapphire stone (Image: Getty)
left fans shocked when she was but little did she know that she would set a massive trend within the jewellery industry. This came after the 42-year-old at the start of the year.
popped the question back in 2010, . He presented the Princess of Wales with his mother’s (the late ) engagement ring.
It is steeped in history dating back to 1840 when Prince Albert commissioned Garrard to create a sapphire and diamond brooch for Queen Victoria. The brooch was worn by Queen Victoria on her wedding day and until her husband’s death in 1861.
After Queen Victoria died in 1901, the ring became a crown heirloom, before Charles claimed it for Princess Diana back in 1981. After Diana’s death, received the ring in her memory and held onto it ever since.
Since then the Princess often dons the iconic rock when she steps out alongside the . However, after wearing it for over fourteen years she decided to replace it with an eternity band.
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Stephanie Tyler, jewellery expert at Purely Diamonds, has claimed that since Kate decided to ditch her original engagement ring it has caused a dramatic change up and down the country.
She told : “The Royal Family has always been influential when it comes to jewellery trends and I believe that eternity bands will become an option for brides and grooms-to-be in 2025, thanks to Princess Kate.
“The beauty of Kate’s new engagement ring style is that it still incorporates aspects of her original engagement ring, with the eternity band featuring both diamond and sapphire gemstones.”
Princess Kate has swapped to an eternity band (Image: Getty )
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Kate wore the eye-popping 12-carat oval-cut Ceylon blue sapphire on Remembrance Weekend. It is surrounded by 14 round-cut solitaire diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.
The ring is believed to be worth between £300,000 to £400,000.
While her new style is estimated to be priced around £1,500 from Annoushka – this is considered a modest price tag for a piece of royal jewellery.
Princess Kate Middleton’s engagement ring is a 12-carat oval-cut Ceylon blue sapphire surrounded by 14 round-cut solitaire diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold (Image: Getty )
Stephanie continued: “Wearing an eternity ring as an engagement ring is a modern take on a traditional solitaire ring, and can be more practical too, thanks to the smooth, even finish of the band and stones.”
She continued: “Furthermore, eternity bands can come in a variety of styles, including classic round bands or twisted styles, so you can still choose a unique engagement ring that suits your style.”
While it has not been officially revealed why Princess Kate has opted for the sudden change, , 42, and maybe a way to show their love and commitment.