The princess was given this engagement ring by her own Prince Charles. She also had a matching necklace which I am guessing will be Miss Kate’s at some point as well. The ring itself is an 18 carat oval blue sapphire with a cluster of 14 small diamonds.

The happy couple became engaged in Kenya on holiday and plan on getting married next year.  I guess Miss Kate wasn’t offended although wearing your fiancés mothers ring might be a bit emotional for them both. Prince William stated that this way his mother was still involved in the wedding although she is deceased.

Learn Something: A trend of using a blue sapphire engagement ring started after Prince Charles popped the question to Lady Diana.