A dear friend of mine recently sent me an article about a Disney Princess engagement ring collection. These were designed by the blogger behind Heck Yeah Disney Merch using Gemvara’s custom ring design tool. They’re a lot of fun to look at, but none of them are really my taste. Therefore, because it’s rainy and I have time, I’d like to offer alternative Disney Princess engagement rings. Alternatives at an infinite budget, because: Princesses.
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Cinderella’s ring was my favorite of the ones in the article that I linked to above; I love the idea of giving her a stone that matches her iconic ice-blue dress. I’m also making the assumption that her housework days aren’t going to follow her to the palace.
My pick for Cinderella is this lovely fancy blue diamond ring by Tiffany and Co., circa 1910. Cinderella’s look in general is very 1950’s (for obvious reasons) but I think this Edwardian ring suits her. The elegant, marquise-shaped 3.54 carat fancy blue diamond fits her personality, as do the subtle floral details and tiny winking white diamonds of the platinum setting.
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Jasmine is one of the few Disney Princesses who grows up as a Princess. She has a tiger for a pet, a private garden, a documented penchant for statement jewelry, and a wardrobe of matching bra tops and harem pants. Men literally put on parades to try to get her attention, and she’s all Shania Twain about it. Also, her boyfriend has a genie BFF. Jasmine knows no limits.
My choice for Jasmine is the Sun Drop diamond, a legendary 110.03 carat fancy vivid yellow pear-shaped diamond. She’d have to take it off while pretending to be a normal girl in the market, but I’m sure her tiger would guard it for her. A Disney Princess engagement ring can be as over-the-top as it wants.
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Aurora – a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty – is responsible for my lifelong dream to frolic barefoot in the woods in an casually fabulous outfit. She may not always make the best choices where spindles are concerned, but who couldn’t be jealous of her napping abilities?
I had to give Aurora an amethyst, because you know her various fairy godmothers would turn it purple eventually anyway with their pink vs blue fighting. This whimsical, dreamy ring features a light and lovely amethyst wreathed with 1 carat of diamonds, all set in pink gold.
(Image via Fanpop.)
We already know Ariel is a sucker for anything shiny or unusual, but her engagement ring should be a whoosit/whatsit unlike any other in her collection.
My pick for erstwhile mermaid Ariel is this stunner by Chopard – the colors can remind her of her first home, the sea. It would also be glorious against her red hair. This ring centers a rare and beautiful Pariba tourmaline, and is further adorned by sparkling white diamonds and additional tourmalines.
(Image via Music N’ More.)
Mulan is a badass. She disavows traditional gender roles to save her father and ends up saving her country, all while hanging out with a dragon and learning to use her sword like a BAMF. She deserves something awesome.
My pick for Mulan is this fantastically rare and exquisite fancy vivid orange diamond ring. The center stone is 4.19 carats and the white gold setting is embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds. The emperor might have to finance it, since it’s a Sotheby’s record holder, but I think she’s earned it. After all, a girl like Mulan doesn’t come around every dynasty.
I had so much fun doing this that I decided to make it a mini-series. Click here for Part II of Disney Princess engagement rings, with Belle, Snow White, Esmerelda, Tiana, and Rapunzel.
What do you think of my Disney Princess engagement ring picks? Which is your favorite? Would you do anything differently?All images and info in this post are thanks to the original source for each item – please see individual descriptions for source links.
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Diamonds and Disney princess—way awesome beyond comprehension. This article is so entertaining and informative at the same time! Looking forward to your new posts! 🙂
Thank you! I had a lot of fun with it. There’s more in part II: http://diamondsinthelibrary.blogspot.com/2013/05/fit-for-disney-princess-engagement.html
such a fun post! love them all – but the blue diamond is my favourite! going to talk to my prince about that one…grin
Haha, thank you!! Good luck with the blue diamond 😉
I am so much more impressed with this set than the others out there!! I also really like to imagine them
on the characters of Once Upon a Time. The embodiment of a cartoon character into a real person helps me to imagine the fit of the ring to the princess in real life. (Which is obviously what matters.)
Thanks, lovely. Obviously I put quite a bit of thought in to this…deep psychological analysis of the fictional princesses was necessary.
I haven’t really watched Once Upon a Time. I tried it but lost interest – Laura assures me that it picks up, so maybe I’ll try it again.
– B
Delightful! So much more appropriate than previous collections I’ve seen. Beautiful and not too literal. I think Ariel’s might be my favorite since it’s so unique but captures her character pretty iconically too.
Nice job! Looking forward to part two!
Thanks! Isn’t that a wonderful piece? I love Pariba tourmaline – they’re the most incredible color.
– B
This is awesome!
Hilarious! I like your ring choices quite a lot, especially Sleeping Beauty giant amethyst ring! But I couldn’t stop laughing with your description of Jasmine (you’re right, she’s got that “that don’t impress me much” attitude — you go, girl!).
I can’t wait for part II. I’m curious as to what do you suggest for a Belle engagement ring. I’m SO a Belle kind of girl — you know, often dating the ugly guy, reading is my definition of fun, and I got into trouble trying to protect my father… Yep. Except, I’m no beauty, but oh well. Tale as old as time.
Brilliant post!
Thank you!! I’m glad you liked it.
Belle is my favorite too. I spent a long time choosing her ring – I wanted to be sure to do her justice. She’s the first princess in part II, so you’ll see soon!
-Becky
excellent, B! I’m looking forward to Part 2. Is Anastasia going to get a shout out too? (Even though she did have that sweet tiara and chose a life of probably penniless adventures) I love your pick for Aurora! And the color of the diamond in the Mulan ring is amazing.
Yay, thanks! I hadn’t thought of Anastasia, but now I’m wondering what would work for her. Hmmmmm. I bet Dimitri could scam her a sweet ring somehow. Or maybe the royal connections would finance? Hmmmmm.
More more! Loving Mulan’s- in Chinese symbols, yellow was reserved for the emperor, so he’d not only have to finance it but allow her to wear it. He’d probably go with it since “you don’t meet a girl like that every dynasty.”
Yay, I’m glad you enjoyed it!! I had so much fun picking them out. Part 2 is on its way 🙂
– Becky