'Spencer': Lebanese jeweller Mouawad recreates Princess Diana's engagement ring for biopic

The house made many famous pieces of jewellery for the film starring Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart stars as Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing Mouawad jewellery. Photo: Shoe Box Films

Mouawad replicated Princess Diana's famous engagement ring for the film. Photo: Mouawad

Diamond earrings made by Mouawad for the film 'Spencer'. Photo: Mouawad

Kristen Stewart stars as Diana, Princess of Wales. Photo: Shoe Box Films

Diamond and pearl drop earrings by Mouawad. Photo: Mouawad

Kristen Stewart as Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing Mouawad jewellery, in the film 'Spencer'. Photo: Shoe Box Films

During her life, Diana often wore pearls, similar to this necklace made by Mouawad. Photo: Mouawad

Pearl earrings created by Mouawad especially for the film. Photo: Mouawad

Kristen Stewart as Diana, Princess of Wales. Photo: Shoe Box Films

Mouawad create this grand collar of white diamonds. Photo: Mouawad

When new film Spencer, which documents the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, premiered at the Venice Film Festival in early September, it received a standing ovation.

Starring Kristen Stewart as the ill-fated royal, the film takes place over the span of a single weekend during the Christmas holidays in the early 1990s, and depicts the disintegration of the princess's private life, and its impact on her public persona.

To tell the story of one of the most famous women in the world, director Pablo Larrain and writer Steven Knight faithfully recreated the elements that defined Diana, from her hairstyle to her clothes and even her priceless jewellery.

Now, the storied jewellery house Mouawad, which was founded in Lebanon in 1890, has revealed it was the creator of the jewellery worn by Stewart throughout the film.

With more than 130 years of craftsmanship to its name, the Beirut house, which has headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and Dubai, UAE, was able to replicate many of the famous gems worn by Diana throughout her life. This includes the blue sapphire and diamond ring, gifted to Lady Diana by Prince Charles to mark their engagement. For the film, Mouawad created a faithful copy, using 1.82 carats of white diamonds and 7.25 carats of sapphire, to echo the original.

“Mouawad has an illustrious heritage in jewellery and watchmaking, and has been the choice for royalty and celebrities when seeking a unique statement piece or set," the jewellery house said.

"Mouawad has often been called on by royal offices to create notable gifts to be presented to heads of state, presidents, and prime ministers. It has been a pleasure to work on Spencer, providing the jewellery for the role of an iconic princess known for her style as well as her powerful impact on the world.”