The Duchess of Windsor’s Rebellious Engagement Ring

AS ORIGINALLY REPORTED BY MARION FASEL OF THE ADVENTURINE

A look back at the design 80 years after the royal wedding.

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor on their wedding day June 3, 1937

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You are not supposed to wear an emerald for an engagement ring.  Compared to a diamond, the stone is soft, can scratch easily and get beat up with everyday wear.  But the Duke of Windsor didn’t care.  He proposed to the American socialite Wallis Simpson with a beautiful emerald ring.  In celebration of the couple’s wedding, 80-years ago this week, on June 3, 1937 to be exact, here is a look back at that rebellious ring.

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