When it comes to jewellery, the royal family have been setting the benchmark for luxury trinkets for centuries.
For that reason it should come as no surprise that one of the first things that Prince William gifted Kate Middleton during the early years of their relationship was a ring.
Kate Middleton has worn a collection of jewels gifted by Prince William over the years. She was given a timeless ring by the future King long before they tied the knot.
Kate Middleton and Prince William met 10 years before they said “I do”. The Duchess of Cambridge has sported many lavish jewels during this time, reports The Express.
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This was a pretty special gift long before Kate and Will got engaged
When she steps out, Kate has all eyes on her as royal fans hope to copy her style.
She often shows off her stylish and thrifty style by re-wearing clothing items as well as pieces of jewellery.
Since joining the Royal Family, the Duchess has sported Royal Family jewels as well as items from her own collection.
Kate has also been given some beautiful jewels from her husband Prince William. One particular band was worn by Kate many years before she wed her husband.
The piece was thought to be a gift from Prince William with “romantic” symbolism, CEO of LeVian Eddie Levian explained.
“This beautiful, delicate ring is understated in style, but the very personal message hidden within it from a future King makes it an enormously romantic royal jewel,” he told Express.co.uk.
“William gifted Kate this Victorian rose gold band encrusted with pearls and garnets, while they were still at St Andrews University where they met as students.”
William gifted Kate this Victorian rose gold band encrusted with pearls and garnets – and that was just while they were students!
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The Duchess of Cambridge chose to wear the ring at her graduation in 2005.
“It’s no surprise Kate was seen wearing it at her graduation,” the expert continued.
“It is a milestone marking her own achievements but also a day which put her on the threshold of a new chapter in her life together with William beyond university.”
Not only is the simple band stunning to look at, Eddie commented on the symbolism.
The rings features the birthstones of Prince William and Kate.
Eddie suggested this could have shown the future monarch’s commitment to Kate even in the early days.
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He detailed: “The ring is adorned with both Kate and William’s birthstones, in a celebration of their bond and the beginning of their intertwined destiny.
“Pearls are a June birthstone – William was born in June – and they symbolise love, purity, humility and innocence.
“Garnets are the birthstone for January, when Kate was born, and were named by the ancient Greeks for their colour resembling pomegranate seeds.
“Garnets signify protection and are thought to promote confidence and mental clarity.
“Even though Kate graduated in 2005, and the couple married much later in 2011, this ring goes to prove that William was smitten with Kate even in those early days.”
Just a few years later, Prince William proposed to Kate with the sapphire and diamond engagement ring which once belonged to Princess Diana.
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