Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew married at Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986. The pair have since had two children together, Princess Beatrice, 30, and Princess Eugenie, 29. Although the Duke and Duchess of York separated just ten years later, but they appeared to stay good friends. While Sarah was in the Royal Family, her style was far from ordinary and she used her wedding jewellery to give an insight into what kind of royal she would be, Sophie Lomax, head of design at 77Diamonds.com, told Express.co.uk.
When they announced their engagement, Sarah Ferguson described the ring as 'red' and 'stunning' and Prince Andrew remarked that they were keen to choose something 'unconventional’.
Sophie Lomax, head of design at 77Diamonds.com
When Sarah and Andrew got engaged, the Duchess was given an engagement ring that hinted at her unique approach to royal life.
Sophie told Express.co.uk: “The engagement ring which Prince Andrew gave to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, was an oval Burmese ruby surrounded by 10 pear shape diamonds in yellow gold made by Garrard.
“It was said the couple chose a red ring to match Sarah Ferguson's red hair. When they announced their engagement, Sarah Ferguson described the ring as 'red' and 'stunning' and Prince Andrew remarked that they were keen to choose something 'unconventional’.”
The ring was believed to cost around £25,000 at the time, and they focused on picking something that would show off Sarah's personality.
When choosing the ring, the Duke and Duchess of York also took an unorthodox approach by picking it together.
Sarah Ferguson: The Duchess was given an engagement ring which was far from traditional (Image: GETTY)
Although Sarah sometimes ditched royal tradition, she showed her commitment to the family by wearing a tiara
