Princess Anne's husband Sir Timothy Laurence and ex-husband Captain Mark Phillips both gave her unique sapphire engagement rings – see how they broke the royal mould.
July 26, 2022 - 11:48 BST Rachel Avery Princess Anne has been married twice, and both of her engagement rings from her current husband Sir Timothy Laurence and her ex-husband Captain Mark Phillips broke the royal mould – in a very similar fashion!Back in May 1973, the Queen's daughter, 71, was given a sapphire ring that consisted of an eye-catching blue centre stone with white diamonds on either side.
Anne's second husband Timothy also popped the question with a very unique ring featuring a sapphire, before the couple eloped to Scotland to tie the knot in December 1992. The Princess Royal has been spotted wearing an oval cabochon sapphire that is flanked by diamonds in a vintage, one-of-a-kind style.Rumour has it that Anne's second ring broke royal tradition as no ring like it had been sported by a royal before.
Leading engagement ring specialist, Max Stone at Seven Stone puts the value at around £10,000 for Anne's first ring and £25,000 for her current jewel.MORE: Princess Diana shunned royal heirlooms for £123k engagement ring"It's interesting that Princess Anne received sapphire engagement rings rather than traditional diamond rings," he said.
"It's clear royal family are huge fans of sapphires, a stone which is traditionally believed to attract abundance and blessings. Historically it has been used to protect against negative energies, as well as calm the mind, strengthen intuition, and invite spiritual clarity, so it's no wonder the royal ladies love them.
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