Fabrice coffrini afp getty images when the jewel collection of the late princess margaret of the united kingdom went up for auction at christie s ten years ago many of the pieces for sale had been received as gifts from others.
Ruby ring princess margaret.
Hrh princess margaret s ruby and diamond engagement ring was designed by her husband anthony armstrong jones 1st earl of snowden.
Princess margaret s ruby ring mimicked a rosebud and queen margrethe of denmark s toi et moi design features two large diamonds to represent the bride and groom.
Five years after her engagement to group captain peter townsend fell apart queen elizabeth s sister princess margaret received a ruby engagement ring that was designed by her future husband.
Princess margaret s ruby and diamond engagement ring was custom designed by her husband to be anthony armstrong jones to resemble a rose reflecting margaret s middle name.
Princess margaret s ruby and diamond ring photo.
The ruby ring has similarities to that of another royal ruby engagement ring worn by hrh princess margaret in that both rings have a central ruby stone surrounded by diamonds.
It is probably in the possession of one of margaret s children.