Queen Rania's 'vivid' engagement ring she very rarely wears

Queen Rania of Jordan is an undisputed fashion influencer, with her modern outfits and elegant accessories earning worldwide recognition. 

While her jewellery collection features items from Ralph Masri and Cartier, one piece that fans rarely ever catch a glimpse of is her engagement ring from King Abdullah.

The couple got engaged in 1993, just months after they met, and judging from unearthed photos from the 90s, it appears that Rania was given a "spectacular" ring estimated to be worth up to £400k.

Dressed in a pastel blue gown, the then-bride-to-be rested her hand on her fiancé's shoulder, showcasing her sparkling ring that appeared to have a coloured centre stone.

Jessica Flinn-Allen, founder of Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery and a specialist in alternative engagement rings, exclusively broke down the details of the rock to HELLO!. "This spectacular piece looks to feature a vivid yellow oval or cushion-cut diamond, set within a beautiful vintage-style halo design and paired with a diamond-set band. 

"With a centre stone estimated to be around four to five carats, the ring could be worth anywhere between £250,000 and £400,000 depending on the exact quality, origin, and grading of the diamond," she said.

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Missing ring

The monarch was spotted wearing the sparkling jewel on a handful of occasions on her right hand in the years following her royal wedding.

Proving its versatility in 1999, Rania paired her ring with a blue suit to sign the UNESCO guestbook, and dressed it up with a sparkling pink dress and tiara during a visit to Spain. Since then, it has largely been reserved for "special occasions", Jessica noted. Instead, Rania tends to prefer wearing her simple gold wedding band alongside dress jewellery for everyday outings.

"While other members of the Royal Family tend to lean towards more classic styles, Queen Rania has always had a really distinctive eye for jewellery. She’s consistently worn pieces that feel fashion-forward, elegant, and a little less expected. 

"We’d genuinely love to see more of Queen Rania’s jewellery collection in the future because she clearly has fantastic taste. Her jewellery choices feel very considered and personal, while still being timeless enough to work beautifully for royal occasions," Jessica concluded.

Royal love story

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Then-Prince Abdullah and Rania Al-Yassin had a whirlwind love story after meeting at a dinner party hosted by his sister Princess Aisha in 1992. Recalling the start of their romance, Abdullah told People magazine in 2005: "The minute Rania walked in, I knew it right then and there. It was love at first sight."

Speaking just as fondly of the evening, Rania said in an interview with Stellar magazine in 2016: "He had such an infectious energy and a captivating smile. We connected effortlessly, and the rest, as they say, is history."

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They exchanged vows on 10 June 1993 at Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan. British designer Bruce Oldfield created the bride's wedding dress, which featured gold embroidery and a high neckline, paired with a matching silk hairpiece and veil. 

In the evening, Rania changed into a second wedding dress by the same designer. She was pictured at Raghadan Palace in another gold and white design, this time with an open back and wide straps.

They went on to welcome four children: Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman,  Princess Salma, and Prince Hashem.