“It is worth around £105,000. It is very special indeed because it has many special ties to other Royal Family members.
“Firstly, it bears a close similarity to the Queen’s engagement ring and, secondly, its designer Garrard, was also behind the engagement rings of Princess Diana and Sarah, Duchess of York.”
Eddie LeVian, the CEO of LeVian, whose ancestors guarded the royal jewels of Persia, also spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk to explain why Sophie’s ring conveys “enduring love”.
He said: “Sophie Wessex’s engagement ring is a testament to enduring love. The trilogy diamond engagement design which brings together three diamonds has been said to represent the past, the present and the hope for a beautiful future of a couple’s unique loving relationship.
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