Royal Tour of India and Bhutan: Charity Gala in Mumbai

The final engagement of the first day of the Cambridges’ tour of India was a gala reception at the Taj Palace Hotel.

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We must have been very good magpies this year, because we’ve got a second new pair of earrings from the Duchess today. This time, they’re from an Indian designer: lapis and diamond earrings from Amrapali Jewels. The pair is made of two faceted lapis drops — one square-shaped, one oval — bordered by diamonds. There’s also a small round gemstone set between the two drops. A similar pair from the brand reportedly originally retailed for just under $3000.

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Kate paired the new lapis earrings with a sapphire blue gown by Jenny Packham and — hooray! — upswept hair. I think I also see a hint of a cat-eye in the eyeliner area…