Grace kelly was asked for her hand in marriage by prince rainier of monaco over christmas 1955.
Princess grace of monaco ring.
3777 getty images this marks the second time this year the family has paid tribute to the memory of princess.
One of three timeless items loaned by her son prince albert ii to celebrate the royal jewellery house s first flagship boutique in australia it was on aussie soil for a rare and precious two day period.
After embarking on an acting career in 1950 when she was 20 kelly appeared in new york city theatrical productions and.
Prince rainier iii and princess grace on their wedding day on april 19 1956 in monaco.
Princess grace everett collection.
Our rendering of the official engagement ring is rhodium plated with swarovski crystals.
The center stone a flawless emerald cut diamond was 10 47 carats and the side stones made up the rest of the 12 carats.
It is one of the most popular times of the year to get engaged and for grace it was no different.
Earlier this year princess grace s diamond ring was exhibited in sydney for the first time.
We are also showcased live on qvc and the shopping channel in canada.
All beautifully replicated to give tribute to the princess of monaco.
This year the cartier creations owned by princess grace of monaco made scintillating headlines.
Grace shows her engagement ring to her mother margaret kelly during the engagement press conference january 1956 afp via getty images.
As monaco celebrates its national day today i ve got a closer look at two of the most intriguing jewels from the late princess grace s collection.
Shop online for the princess grace kelly jewelry collection.
Grace kept both rings but the new 12 carat ring would become the official engagement ring.
Courtesy of sotheby s prince rainier iii of monaco originally proposed to grace kelly with a cartier eternity band of rubies and diamonds.
The larger ring went on display in cartier s new york flagship boutique when the princess grace room was first unveiled and the house created a replica of it along with several other pieces.