Kate Middleton wears eternity ring to ‘dispel’ negative dating rumors

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Earlier this year Kate Middleton debuted a new eternity ring while appearing alongside Prince William in a video to congratulate Team GB at the Paris Olympics. Now a jewelery expert has suggested the Princess of Wales may have decided to swap her engagement ring for an eternity ring for a reason.

Kate Middleton’s engagement ring It originally belonged to Prince William’s mother, Princess Diana, making it a very special piece. Even the Princess of Wales the ring was changed so that she does not lose the precious relic.

Since disclosure her cancer diagnosisKate has been seen on numerous occasions without her wedding ring. Speaking to ExpressElla Citron-Tompkins from Diamond factory suggested the royals may have decided to stop wearing Diana’s ring for reasons of “comfort and practicality.”

“The Princess of Wales may have chosen to wear eternity brands to reflect her relationship with Prince William beyond several important milestones, such as anniversaries or birthdays, or as a show of love and devotion,” Citron-Tompkins explained. The jewelry expert also called the decision “a subtle hint to the public from Kate and Will that they are more in love than ever.”

Citron-Tompkins continued: “It’s possible it’s just being cleaned or resized, and Princess Kate used eternity rings instead to help dispel any rumors.”

Since the ring originally belonged to the late Princess Diana, it is “completely unusual and very valuable,” the expert noted. It makes sense that Kate might have decided to “keep it at home for most meetings.”

Discussing the importance of Kate’s forever rings from William, a jewelry expert told the publication Express“The eternity rings look more subtle and understated compared to her large engagement ring. The rings appear to be gold and are set with small precious stones such as garnets or sapphires.”