12 Royal Engagement Rings That Will Make Your Eyes Pop

An engagement ring will usually be the most expensive and meaningful piece of jewelry a woman will ever own, so imagine then the additional historical significance and iconic status it comes with if you're a member of the British royal family! Over the years, grooms have dipped into family jewel boxes, added personal flourishes to the design process, and requested hidden meanings, all to ensure their love is beautifully spelled out in their choice of the most fabulous diamonds — and sapphires and rubies . . .