A rare color image of the Duchess of Windsor from the 1930s wearing her emerald engagement ring in the original platinum mounting. The ring on the right is the same emerald remounted by Cartier in a more elaborate design for the couple’s 20th wedding anniversary.

Dec 15, 2023 · In 1958, the Duchess of Windsor took her ring back to Cartier to be redesigned with a more modern style consisting of a yellow gold set and several new diamonds.

Jun 19, 2016 · Duchess of Windsor Engagement Ring. The engagement ring given by Prince Edward, known to his family and friends as David, to Wallis is a stunning 19.77 carat emerald ring by Cartier. It is engraved with a personal message “We are ours now 27 X 36”.

Oct 15, 2019 · Today we’re looking at some of the colourful engagement rings of Windsor brides. From the Queen Mother to Princess Eugenie, sapphires are a popular choice amongst the Windsors. However,...

Mar 3, 2022 · The Queen's uncle King Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, proposed to divorcee Wallis Simpson in 1936 with a huge emerald ring. See the rebellious jewel… The Duke of Windsor chose Wallis over...

May 11, 2023 · Wallis Simpson’s engagement ring, given to her by King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom is one of the most iconic pieces of jewellery in modern history. This stunning ring not only represents the love between the Duke of Windsor and his American divorcee, but it also symbolises the constitutional crisis in the United Kingdom that ultimately ...

May 2, 2019 · In June of 1937, the couple married quietly at the Chateau de Cande in France with titles as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. In their thirty-five years together, the Duke enthusiastically bestowed Wallis with jewelry often to commemorate specials occasions with lots of small yet personal messages inscribed within the pieces.

Jul 14, 2017 · But the Duke of Windsor didn’t care. He proposed to the American socialite Wallis Simpson with a beautiful emerald ring. In celebration of the couple’s wedding, 80-years ago this week, on June 3, 1937 to be exact, here is a look back at that rebellious ring.

Apr 2, 2021 · After the Duchess of Windsor passed away in 1986, her collection of jewels went on sale the following year in Geneva, fetching $50 million (£30m). Around 200 pieces were sold in the world record-setting auction that included the famous engagement ring.

The Duchess of Windsor's engagement ring was designed around an impressive emerald of 19.77 carats. This precious stone, representing hope, was a symbol of protection for the marriage. In 1958, the Duchess returned the ring to Cartier asking for it to be brought up-to-date with a more opulent mount in yellow gold set with diamonds.