One of the most intriguing pieces to belong to Princess Diana has to be the gold and diamond ring bought by Dodi Al-Fayed shortly before their demise in August 1997. Known as the ‘Dis-moi Oui ring,’ which in French means ‘Tell me Yes’, it was embroiled in one of the most puzzling questions raised in connection with Diana’s last days. It revolved around Dodi’s wish to marry Diana, had he simply bought an extravagant gift out of love?
And what is more exciting is that on August 30, 1997, Dodi got the particular Dis-moi Oui ring from the Repossi store in Place Vendôme just one day before their accident. (Image Credits: Pinterest) The ‘Repossi Dis-moi Oui’ ring was very different from the famous sapphire engagement ring of Diana, given by King Charles III. Because it arrived at the very end of her story, and nobody was definitively able to say anything about it. (Image Credits: Pinterest), the piece became famous. It is known that during their trip to Mediterranean waters, Diana saw a ring at the Repossi store in Monte Carlo, and thus Dodi made those arrangements for the ring in Paris. Unlike a usual solitaire, this one was a broad gold ring in the shape of a dome enriched with diamonds, resembling a tiny piece of architectural jewellery. At the heart of the design was an emerald-cut diamond, enclosed by four triangular or trillion-cut diamonds. (Image Credits: Pinterest) The selection of gemstones formed a unique star-shaped or geometric structure enveloping the main diamond. On the other hand, the band was made up of shiny diamonds, almost forming the appearance of a pavé arrangement. Many jewellery commentators of the time clearly described the emerald-cut diamond surrounded by four triangular diamonds in addition to several tiny stones embedded in the band. (Image Credits: Pinterest) After the passing of Diana, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Dodi’s father, promoted this as the engagement ring. The ring was included in a memorial tribute at Harrods along with other items related to Diana’s and Dodi’s last night.
