Kate Middleton’s Wedding Ring Is Back—and She’s Stacked it with 3 Others in a Royal First

Stunning doesn't begin to describe it

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When it comes to accessories, the royal family doesn’t just play the game—they set the standard. From Queen Camilla’s collection of ultra-glam (and very expensive) brooches to Princess Anne’s sunglasses that practically scream “icon,” the Windsor women know exactly how to bring the bling without trying too hard. And Kate Middleton? She’s the masterclass.

At this year’s Wimbledon, all eyes were on the Princess of Wales not just for her courtside grace but for the subtle but meaningful update to her jewelry lineup. If you’ve been following royal style closely, you might have noticed something missing lately: Princess Catherine’s iconic sapphire engagement ring, once worn by Princess Diana, has been making fewer appearances. However, she's replaced it at times with other meaningful jewelry like her trio of eternity rings. But what made headlines this weekend was the fact that, for the first time, the royal wore all four rings together. Yes, including the sapphire.

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In addition to the iconic sapphire ring, Princess Catherine wore three additional rings stacked neatly beside her wedding band. These elegant rings aren’t just pretty, they’re packed with sentiment. One was a gift from Prince William to celebrate Prince George’s birth, an 18ct white gold eternity ring with 0.23ct of diamonds. The other two are a slim diamond band and what looks like Cartier’s sapphire-and-diamond Étincelle ring, which features 19 sapphires, 19 diamonds, believed to mark equally personal milestones in their relationship.

U.K. jeweler Steven Stone estimates the combined value of the eternity rings to be around $9.6K but, let’s be real, the emotional weight is priceless.

"Eternity rings traditionally symbolise lasting love and life’s milestones," shared diamond expert Maxwell Stone. “For the Princess, wearing them alongside her engagement ring for the first time may reflect a deeper, more personal story—one rooted in family, motherhood and quiet strength.”

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In a world where every appearance is scrutinized, Kate’s jewelry choices feel like a gentle whisper instead of a loud statement—and somehow, that makes them all the more powerful.

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