Something old; traditional Carrickmacross craftsmanship used to make the lace on her gown.
Something new; the earrings her parents gave her.
Something borrowed; the tiara the Queen lent her for the day.
Something blue; a blue ribbon sewn inside the dress.
Gregor Anderson
Sapphire
Her Sapphire engagement ring!
Light grey blue
Issa London according to the Globe and Mail.
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe. To see the history of this saying, please see the Related Link below.
Kate Middleton has a beautiful, oval, blue sapphire ring that belonged to Lady Diana.
I think you mean: 1. Something old 2. Something new 3. Something borrowed 4. Something blue It's all about individual choice.
It is what a bride would do before her wedding. She must find something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue and make it some part to the wedding.
* You are starting a new life with a new mate and it's quite acceptable to giver her something new, something borrowed and something blue. Generally either the mother or a relative in the bride's family should be the one who gives the bride something new, something borrowed or something blue, but if she doesn't have family close by then by all means do all three for her.
Eileen Gondge has written: 'Something borrowed, something blue'
It was white and ivory with lace on top, with a v-neck similar to her blue engagement dress. Kate was "being herself", which is the best way to be. When I first saw the dress, I said: "It's Kate!"