During a visit to the Royal Opera House in December 1981, Diana looked glamorous in a pure-white coat, pearl jewelry, and her world-famous sapphire engagement ring.
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After the death of Princess Diana in 1997, Prince William would later gift the ring to his fiancée, Kate Middleton. Diamonds from Princess Diana’s private collection were also used in the making of Meghan Markle’s engagement ring, along with a diamond from Botswana, where she and Prince Harry vacationed.