Duchess of Cambridge Jewels 3: January 2016 -


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Catherine is rarely seen without her ring. If she's not wearing it, likely it means she's doing some heavy or delicate activity with her hands and the ring have to be removed.
 
Those size stones are problematic. My best friend's wife has a 5 caret Solitare, and she has broken prongs many times over the years even after having them reinforced. Luckily the stone only fell out once once on a plane and they found it under the seat.
 
Curryong said:
In fairness, this famous ring was Diana's choice not Kate's and it's the sort of engagement ring an excited 19 year old would choose.

I find it fascinating how onlookers often have such definite thoughts on it. Some don't like its provenance and wouldn't wear it at any price, and others call it 'ring of doom' and fated, cursed etc, while on the other hand some think it was a lovely gesture by William to choose to give it. Its mixed history has certainly divided opinions.

I don't mind it, as my own engagement ring has a large sapphire (and two diamonds) though not so huge as that one, and I love coloured stones. I agree it's not a practical ring at all, though. It resembles a dress ring in size.
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My dislike has nothing to do with provenance. Its the ring. Even if it was bought brand new for her, my opinion would be the same. Its 1. not that attractive. No real craftsmanship IMO. All about the bling and not about detail 2. Its too big to be practical. If Diana's engagement ring had been different, I wouldn't have had an issue with it. I personally would want a ring from a divorced couple, but I fully accept others would.
 
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earrings The Duchess of Cambridge wore at the SportsAid's 40th anniversary dinner at Kensington Palace
 
IloveCP said:
New Cartier Earrings for Kate! | The Court Jeweller

An exquisite pair of earrings.
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You know, I didn't love them because I'm not a big fan of investing in expensive jewels that are more trendy and can't be worn all the time- until they pointed out that it can be seen as a nod to the Olympic rings.

If she wears those pieces for years to come at Olympic related events, I'm totally on board :)
 
HRHHermione said:
You know, I didn't love them because I'm not a big fan of investing in expensive jewels that are more trendy and can't be worn all the time- until they pointed out that it can be seen as a nod to the Olympic rings.

If she wears those pieces for years to come at Olympic related events, I'm totally on board :)
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Whilst I have neither credible evidence or inside knowledge, I reasonably sure these earrings, along with the matching necklace, were presents, possibly dating back to their wedding.

I too am not for "trendy" jewels, but none of the senior royals of the BRF appear to be on that camp, IMO
 
muriel said:
Whilst I have neither credible evidence or inside knowledge, I reasonably sure these earrings, along with the matching necklace, were presents, possibly dating back to their wedding.

I too am not for "trendy" jewels, but none of the senior royals of the BRF appear to be on that camp, IMO
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I think you're right. This is a very expensive gift and seems more like a wedding gift than something she would have purchased for herself.
 
These jewels look really great on Kate, fresh, modern and elegant as well. To me it looks like the earrings are a match with that circle necklace, and I hope that she'll wear them together one day.
 
:previous: Re: this photo - Mark Cuthbert posted this one on his site. Odd expression, odd choice, I thought.
Great shot of (I loooooove them) the mabe pearl earrings. It's fun to see Catherine (or her jewel acquirer) gaining a taste for pearls.
 
Those Balenciaga earrings aren't exactly my favourites, but they matched the outfit well.
 
Are these Fake or 'cultured', anyone know ? I hope not ! Heaven knows the BRF has enough pairs of real Pearl earrings, one of which would have served ...
 
wyevale said:
Are these Fake or 'cultured', anyone know ? I hope not ! Heaven knows the BRF has enough pairs of real Pearl earrings, one of which would have served ...
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According to Balenciaga they are natural pearl and zircon.
 
These looked great on her. Good to,see her wearing some bigger jewelry.
 
To me personally, the re-appearance of her wedding earrings was the biggest highlight. Her other jewels were also very nice though. Well done!
 
I agree on the surprise f the wedding earrings! I thought those earrings would not make an apperence again, and instead there they were!
 
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