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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Princess Margaret's Grandson Proposes With a Tradition-Breaking Ring That "Feels Like an Authentic Choice," Says Jewelry Expert

Sam Chatto and Eleanor Ekserdjian at Peter Phillips's wedding.

Princess Margaret was known for her creative spirit and love of the arts, and her grandson, Sam Chatto, is following in the late royal’s footsteps. On Monday, July 13, the ceramic artist announced that he’d proposed to his girlfriend Eleanor Ekserdjian—and he made her unconventional engagement ring himself.

“I’m really delighted to say that Ellie and I are engaged. And we couldn’t be happier,” Chatto, 29, wrote on Instagram, adding, “I proposed with a porcelain ring which I made.”

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