Kate Middleton’s engagement ring ‘cleverly’ designed to make it more expensive ‘Adds £42k

The diamond experts said: “The total weight of the 14 solitaire diamonds in Kate’s ring is probably around six carats. Today, in a high-quality grade, they could set you back up to £3,000 per diamond, so up to about £42,000 for the 14 diamonds. The ring could therefore be worth about £300,000-£350,000 without the diamonds.”

The Diamond Store spoke about the impact of the extra diamonds around the sapphire and how it makes a ring look more expensive. They said: “Diamonds placed around a central gemstone in a ‘halo’ or ‘petals’, can achieve several things.

“Firstly, they make the ring’s overall size look bigger. Secondly, they provide extra sparkle. And finally, they offer an eye-catching, brilliant-white colour contrast against the coloured gemstone.

“Absolutely any gemstone shape including round, pear, oval, geometric or even fancy shapes like hearts can be surrounded by diamonds.

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