The garnets on the promise ring that Princess Catherine wore on the day of her graduation are reported to represent commitment. On the other hand, the pearls symbolize purity and innocence. A Steven Stone jewelry expert dubbed the ring “priceless,” particularly because of its sentimental significance.

On the other hand, some people are under the impression that the ring Princess Catherine was seen wearing in the video is not her promise ring but an eternity ring. This cohort of the public also noted how they spotted diamonds and sapphires as opposed to pearls and garnets.

Reportedly, this ring was gifted to Princess Catherine by Prince William to commemorate the birth of their firstborn son, Prince George. “It’s an eternity ring,” stated an online observer of the ring that was seen in the video message.

“Catherine is wearing a new ring on her engagement wedding band finger. Is this the Sapphire Eternity band William gifted to Kate [a] few years ago? When not working, it’s a nice idea not to wear her very large engagement sapphire ring. Espec on vacation,” commented someone on X alongside a close-up photo of the ring.

Whether the ring is indeed the eternity ring or the promise ring Prince William gifted his wife years ago is still up for debate. However, there is no mistaking that the ring is clearly different from Princess Catherine’s engagement one.

Her beautiful engagement ring is deemed a “symbol of remembrance, love, and legacy.” It features a 12-carat opal-cut sapphire, which is bolstered by 14 round-cut diamonds. Reported as a favorite of the late Princess of Wales, Princess Diana left it to her sons following her demise in 1997.

Interestingly, media outlets stipulate that the sapphire ring had originally belonged to Prince Harry, but the Duke of Sussex decided to give it to his older brother after Prince William proposed to Princess Catherine.

Of the new ring Princess Catherine was recently seen wearing, one social media user observed, “It’s so pretty! Much better (I’ve never thought the Diana ring was pretty – sorry! ?.” Hate it or love it, the late Princess Diana’s sapphire ring stems from a rich history that goes beyond its beauty and appeal.

After Prince William had used it to propose to Princess Catherine in 2010, he divulged the significant sentimentality behind the ring.

“I thought it was quite nice cause uhm, obviously she’s not gonna be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all […] This is my way of keeping her sort of close to it all,” expressed the prince in a past interview.