Thimbles, sapphires, and other things that served as engagement rings long before the diamond reigned supreme

Diamonds are the gold standard when it comes to engagement rings. But people used all kinds of stones and materials to ...

The Most Controversial Royal Engagement Rings, From Princess Diana's Ready-Made Sapphire to Beatrice's Art Deco Diamonds

Believe it or not, Princess Diana reportedly chose her own engagement ring ahead of Prince Charles' 1981 proposal—and it wasn ...

Princess Diana's Blue Engagement Ring Broke Generations of Royal Tradition. Here's Why

Princess Diana’s sapphire engagement ring broke generations of royal tradition ...

True colors: The legacy, luminosity and lore behind four gorgeous gemstones

Nobility, truth, sincerity, faithfulness and wisdomBirthstone month: September Legend: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed ...