Demonstrating once again that her full return to the public agenda is getting closer, Kate Middleton reappeared a few days ago at Windsor Castle by surprise for an event with a young photographer sick with cancer. The Princess of Wales chose a pair of
your favorite gold earringsshowing that on numerous occasions she usually opts for jewelry with sentimental value above economic value.
Her jewelry box features many pieces that belonged to Princess Diana, although over the years, Kate has also borrowed several pieces from Queen Elizabeth II’s jewelry box, including the monarch’s Silver Jubilee earrings, which the then-Duchess of Cambridge looked after the birth of Prince Louis in 2018. And what can we say about the
Nizam diamond necklace from Hyderabadvalued at 80 million euros, designed by Cartier as a gift from Asaf Jah VII to Queen Elizabeth on her wedding day.
At the same time, the Princess of Wales has become a
leading advocate of sustainable jewelryshowcasing a range of necklaces and earrings from companies committed to environmental and ethical practices. But this time we want to take a look at the authentic jewels of Kate Middleton’s Crown, which one day her daughter Charlotte or one of her future daughters-in-law will inherit.
Kate and her emerald choker. /
The Queen Mary Emerald Choker
Princess Kate wore a bright green choker from the late Princess Diana’s jewelry box for the first time at the Earthshot Awards. With an estimated value of 20 million euros, the princess combined
the emerald necklace in a Solace London dress in a bold neon green. Lady Di used to wear this piece as a necklace, combined with an assortment of shiny tiaras.
The Princes of Wales on their wedding day. /
The Halo de Cartier tiara
For her graduation from commoner to royal on her wedding day, the princess wore this
tiara of 739 brilliant cut diamonds. On loan from Queen Elizabeth’s priceless collection, the wavy-shaped crown gave off so much brilliance that it looked like an angel’s halo, hence its name. This piece has an estimated value of 1.5 million euros.
Kate Middleton in a pink dress at Hussein of Jordan’s wedding. /
Morganite and diamond earrings
One of her most lavish and dazzling pieces are Kate’s stunning pale pink drop earrings. Pear-shaped, he has used them in
especially romantic occasions, like her sister Pippa Middleton’s wedding to James Matthews, as the morganite gem represents unconditional love and romance. They are valued at more than 5,000 euros and we saw them again at Prince Al Hussein’s wedding.
Kate Middleton wearing the Lover’s Knot tiara at a gala dinner at Buckingham Palace. /
La Tiara Cambridge Lover’s Knot
Kate Middleton debuted this tiara when she was still the Duchess of Cambridge, in December 2015. It was at a reception for the diplomatic corps held at Buckingham Palace. The tiara chosen by Kate
She was Diana Spencer’s favorite and Queen Elizabeth II lent it to her when she became Princess of Wales, although she had to return it after her divorce from Charles. But although it was believed that this was a unique jewel in the possession of the British royal family, it is actually the replica of a previous one, from the beginning of the 19th century.
Kate Middleton takes advantage of public events to show off her favorite jewelry. /
Suite Esmeralda
For the 2018 BAFTA Awards, the princess wore a controversial dark green Jenny Packham dress with one of her most mysterious emerald and diamond earrings and necklace sets. The provenance of Kate Middleton’s green gems remains a secret. The estimated cost of the set is unknown, but it can be assumed that the trio exceeds two million euros.
