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Cambridge Tour of Germany: Ballhaus Reception Jewels

07.21.2017 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were back in Berlin on Thursday evening for a reception at Claerchen’s Ballhaus dance hall.

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Kate wore a familiar pair of earrings: her baroque pearl and Swarovski crystal earrings from Soru Jewellery. She’s been wearing these since last summer. (More info on the earrings from a previous appearance can be found here!)

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Kate also gave us another jewelry surprise: she wore a three-stranded pearl bracelet that appears to be one worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Here’s a look at Diana wearing the bracelet, which shares the distinctive spacer sections with Kate’s bracelet tonight.

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One more view of Kate’s bracelet for comparison purposes. (Kate also wore another three-stranded pearl bracelet before her wedding; this appears to be a different piece.)

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Here’s a look at Kate’s entire outfit.

Cambridge Tour of Germany: Pearls in Heidelberg

07.20.2017 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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For the second day of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Germany, the royal party headed to Heidelberg.

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William and Kate had a packed morning, exploring the local castle ruins, visiting a cancer research center, and touring the city market.

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With her Jenny Packham dress, Kate wore a new pair of earrings. These are the Pearl Sun Star Button Earrings from Oscar de la Renta.

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Here’s a closer view of the design. The earrings, which retail for $175, are gold-plated and set with Japanese resin pearls.

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For a friendly boat race in the afternoon, Kate changed her outfit, but she wore the same jewelry.

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Here’s a view of the Oscar de la Renta earrings with Kate’s Cartier watch and her wedding, engagement, and eternity rings during the race.

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What do you think of Kate’s new earrings?

The Daily Diadem: The Persian Turquoise Tiara

07.20.2017 by The Court Jeweller // Leave a Comment

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Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon wears the Persian Turquoise Tiara at a dinner for President Jonas of Austria at the embassy in London, May 1966; read about the tiara’s history over here!