Hrh princess margaret s ruby and diamond engagement ring was designed by her husband anthony armstrong jones 1st earl of snowden.
Ruby ring princess margaret.
Fabrice coffrini afp getty images when the jewel collection of the late princess margaret of the united kingdom went up for auction at christie s ten years ago many of the pieces for sale had been received as gifts from others.
Princess margaret s ruby and diamond engagement ring was custom designed by her husband to be anthony armstrong jones to resemble a rose reflecting margaret s middle name.
Princess margaret s ruby ring mimicked a rosebud and queen margrethe of denmark s toi et moi design features two large diamonds to represent the bride and groom.
Philips and cost around 250 in 1960 the carat weight of the center stone has never been revealed but it was modest.
Princess margaret s ruby and diamond ring photo.
The ring was not sold with princess margaret s estate at christie s on june 13 2006.
According to snowdon s biographer anne de courcy the ring came from the esteemed english jeweler s.