Although I’m not particularly interested in the nuptials of Prince Charles and longtime love Camilla, I was, of course, curious about her engagement ring. Rather than buying something new, Charles presented his fiancee with a ring owned by his grandmother. The central bauble is a square-cut diamond with three baguettes on either side. The ring was given to the late Queen Mother by her husband, King George VI, reportedly when she became pregnant with Queen Elizabeth. The symbolism of a royal heirloom to seal a relationship that caused no small amount of scandal is not lost on royal observers. The royal family often resets jewels and updates old pieces as fashions and owners change. That the couple apparently chose not to redesign the ring but wear it as is may speak more about Camilla’s taste than royal symbolism.