Why Princess Diana's jewellery style continues to inspire designers and connoisseurs

The litheness of her jewellery only made the addition of a Garrard diamond and sapphire engagement ring from Prince Charles that much more spectacular - how perfectly that big sapphire matched the new royal bride's big blue eyes, how much of a statement it made when it had nothing else to compete with Ever since, engagement ring trends have veered towards bigger stones - no one wants their engagement rock to be overpowered by their existing jewellery The newly engaged Diana teamed that strapless black dress for her first public engagement with the Prince of Wales with a sparkling yet subtle diamond necklace, diamond earrings, a fine diamond bracelet and her engagement ring.

It may sound like a lot, but no one was looking at her jewels This was the young Lady Diana Spencer's first big risk, and it paid off - she put the dress first, wore enough diamonds to be suitably bejewelled, but didn't let them overwhelm the moment. . Source