Princess Diana was one of the most photographed women in the world before her death, today we look at 12 expensive things she owned.
12 – Saudi Sapphire Jewelry Set
This diamond and sapphire jewelry set was given to Diana by the then Saudi Crown Prince and included a Diamond Necklace, Sapphire and Diamond pendant, earrings, bracelet, ring and a watch.
Diana later turned the watch and ring into a choker that was regularly worn as a headband during official Royal engagements and visits.
No known price on this set of jewels, however it is unlikely to be sold in the near-to-distant future as it now belongs to the British Monarchy.
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11 – Queen Mothers Sapphire Brooch
One of the Jewelry pieces that was worn by Princess Diana long after her separation and subsequent divorce from Prince Charles, this piece was also one of her favorite items to wear.
In the early years of her marriage, Diana wore the piece as a Brooch, but she quickly had it converted into the clasp of a seven-strand pearl choker.
The brooch was given to Diana by the late Queen Mother and was one of several wedding presents to her from the Royal Family.
10 – Althorp Estate
Set in 13,000 acres of Northampton-shire countryside, Althorp estate is the Spencer family estate and the family home.
Over two million was spent on re-decorating the house in the 1908’s, during which time most of the religious paintings inside were sold off.
In total, the grounds of Althorp estate contain 28 listed buildings and structures including nine planting stones, a former falconry that is now a grade 1 listed building and Gardener’s house, a grade 2 listed building in its own right.
After her death in 1997, Diana was interred on a small island within the grounds of the estate.
9 – Queen Mary’s Lover’s Know Tiara
By far one of the most magnificent pieces ever worn by Princess Diana while she was princess of Wales, was the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Know Tiara.
The Tiara was made for Queen Mary in 1913 and was presented to Diana shortly before her wedding.
In today’s world, the piece sits in the Windsor Vaults, and if you know the value, then please comment down below.
8 – The Swan Lake Necklace
During her last official visit to the Royal Albert Hall to see swan lake, Diana wore a necklace with the same name.
Nicknamed The Swan Lake Suite, the necklace consists of 178 diamonds and pearls with it being sold with a matching set of earrings that the late Diana never got to see.
The necklace is said to be worth close to £9.6 million in today’s money and was sold to a private collector who was never revealed.
7 -Personal Wedding Dress
Worn by Lady Diana Spencer as she was before her wedding to Charles on the 29th July 1981, the dress was valued at close to £9,000 at the time of the wedding and was designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.
The dress was made from ivory silk and featured a 25-foot train, was later described as one of the most famous dresses in the world and a closely guarded fashion secret.
The dress has been on a worldwide tour, raising millions of pounds for the charity that was set up by the princess before her death.
6 – Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker
Another jewel necklace that belonged to Queen Mary, this piece was also seen being worn by Princess Diana as a headband.
The jewels were given to Queen Mary during the Indian celebration marking the start of George V’s reign as king and Emperor.
The choker currently resides within the King’s collection and is currently somewhere in the Royal Vaults.
5 – Qatar Diamond And Pearl Earrings
Included within Diana’s extensive Jewelry collection was a large number of paired pearl earrings.
These diamond and pearl earrings were given to her as a wedding present by the Emir of Qatar.
The stud features a diamond floral motif with delicate pear-shaped pearls suspended from a chain of diamonds.
4 – 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Costing £28,000 at the time of its purchase, this ring consists of fourteen solitaire diamonds surrounding a twelve-karat oval blue Ceylon sapphire which is set in 18-karat white gold.
The ring was created by jeweler Garrard and was available to buy in their collection for anyone to purchase.
The ring passed to Prince Harry after her death however he swapped it for a gold watch with his brother.
The ring was later used by Prince William when he proposed to Catherine Middleton in the Autumn of 2010.
3 – Sultan of Oman Sapphire Jewelry Set
Given to Princess Diana during a tour of the Gulf States, this set of sapphire Jewels were a gift from the Sultan of Oman.
The set features a necklace, earrings and a bracelet that were all made in a distinctly modern style.
It is currently thought that this collection resides within the Windsor Jewel vaults.
2 – Cartier Tank Francoise Watch
Worn the most after her divorce from Charles, the Cartier Tank Francoise Watch was a favorite of the Princess.
The watch was made from 18-Karat gold and was one of the possessions chosen by Prince William to remember her by after her passing.
The watch later passed to Prince Harry after swapping it with his brother and this allowed William to propose to Kate with his mothers wedding ring.
1 – Diamond Pendant Necklace
Part of the larger jewelry gifts that Princess Diana received, from the Saudi Crown Prince, this simple Diamond Necklace could hold several various pendant pieces.
Diana often swapped a sapphire for a diamond pendant with a Prince of Wales feather motif that is reported to have belonged to Queen Alexandria and was an engagement gift from the Queen Mother.
The Prince of Wales feather pendant could also be worn as a detachable emerald drop and the jewels currently reside within the King’s collection.
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