**Pippa Middleton’s Engagement Ring Now Valued at Nearly $300,000—Inside the Enduring Design**
Published: Dec. 19, 2025, 7:05 p.m. ET
Pippa Middleton has always aimed to step out of her sister’s shadow, but her remarkable engagement ring from James Matthews continues to command attention on its own merits. Experts now estimate the value of her Art Deco-inspired jewel at close to $300,000, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
### A Classic, Enduring Design
The dazzling ring first made headlines when Middleton, 42, the younger sister of Catherine, Princess of Wales, 43, announced her engagement to Matthews, 50, in July 2016. The couple confirmed the proposal—set during a trip to England’s picturesque Lake District—on July 17 that year.
At the heart of the ring sits a 3-carat Asscher-cut diamond, its bold geometric lines echoing the glamour of the 1920s. An octagonal halo of channel-set diamonds surrounds the central stone, blending antique style with modern craftsmanship.
A jewelry industry source praised the design:
*“It’s a classic, enduring look that won’t date and will be just as elegant decades from now as it is today.”*
### The Royal Connection
The Asscher diamond cut comes with its own royal pedigree. Joseph Asscher, founder of the Royal Asscher Diamond Company, worked extensively for European royalty, including cutting pieces from the renowned Cullinan diamond for the British Crown.
While the couple has never officially shared the designer’s name, the ring is widely believed to have been commissioned from Robinson Pelham—a jeweler favored by the Middleton family.
One expert explained:
*“Asscher-cut diamonds require exceptional clarity. If Pippa’s is flawless, it could be worth around $263,000 or even close to $300,000, thanks to its provenance.”*
### Where Was Pippa Middleton?
Middleton has been photographed wearing the stunning set at numerous high-profile events, including the 2023 coronation. However, she was notably absent from her siblings’ festive Together At Christmas service on December 5, 2025—for the first time in years.
While her parents, Carole and Michael, and brother James attended the service at Westminster Abbey, Pippa was thousands of miles away. Sources confirmed she was traveling in the Middle East, where she and her husband attended the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix just two days later.
### A Feud Brewing?
Insiders were quick to dismiss whispers of any rift between the sisters.
*“It wasn’t a snub,”* a source clarified. *“Pippa has increasingly busy international commitments. Attending the Grand Prix with James, who is on the board of Williams Racing, simply coincided with the carol concert.”*
Her only other absence from the service was in 2021, due to limited capacity during the pandemic.
As the 2025 holiday season unfolds, it seems Pippa Middleton is embracing a more “globally focused” lifestyle—while her striking engagement ring continues to shine in the spotlight.
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