Recently, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was spotted at Wimbledon with her daughter, Princess Charlotte. This marks Kate’s second public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March.
Kate Middleton appeared radiant, wearing a purple dress that accentuated her healthy complexion, indicating she was in good spirits.
In addition to her iconic sapphire engagement ring, Kate layered two bracelets from the British brand Halcyon Days.
These bracelets are made of brass plated with 18K gold and feature glass gemstones. They are priced at around £100 each.
Kate’s earrings were from the jewelry brand By Pariah, crafted from 14K gold-plated silver. These earrings come in three sizes, and Kate appears to be wearing the medium size.
As a British royal, while Kate often wears luxurious and valuable royal jewelry for official events, she also frequently opts for affordable costume jewelry. Some pieces are particular favorites, worn repeatedly. Let’s take a look at some of Kate’s preferred affordable jewelry pieces:
During her official visit to Denmark in 2022, Kate wore a red Zara blazer paired with a baroque pearl necklace from Monica Vinader.
The necklace is made of sterling silver plated with 18K gold. The pearl can be detached and hung on an adjustable fine chain made of gold-plated silver, priced at $189.
Her earrings were from Copenhagen designer Maria Black’s eponymous brand, made of 925 silver plated with 18K gold, priced at £152 per piece.
Kate is particularly fond of these earrings and has worn them to multiple events.
The earrings pictured above are also a favorite of Kate’s. She has worn them to over 70 public events since 2012, making them one of her most frequently worn pairs.
These earrings are from jeweler Annoushka and can be worn as pendants. The metal part is 18K gold, while the pearls are freshwater cultured baroque, priced at £425.
The hoops on the earrings are from the brand KIKI MCDONOUGH, made of 18K gold and set with small diamonds, priced at £700 per pair.
Kate has also frequently worn colored gemstone earrings from KIKI MCDONOUGH. This series features affordable gemstones such as topaz, citrine, morganite, and carnelian. Prices range from £1,600 to £3,600 per pair, depending on the gemstone.
Since 2020, Kate has worn the pearl earrings pictured above to over a dozen public events.
These earrings are from the brand SIMONE ROCHA, featuring hanging “pearls” made of synthetic resin, priced at $300 per pair.
In the image above, Kate is wearing mini hoop earrings from the brand Freya Rose.
The metal part of the earrings is silver plated with 18K gold. Each hoop features five detachable freshwater pearls, allowing for different pearl configurations depending on the occasion. These earrings are priced at $222 per pair.
In the picture above, Kate is wearing gold tassel earrings from the brand EZANE DINA.
These earrings are made of brass and set with various colored gemstones, including labradorite, priced at £100 per pair.
The earrings Kate is wearing in the image above are from the brand HEAVENLY LONDON, priced at $135.
These earrings are made of silver plated with white rhodium, set with synthetic cubic zirconia and faux pearls.
In the picture above, Kate is wearing an Alexander McQueen modified off-shoulder gown at the 2019 BAFTA Awards ceremony. However, all eyes were drawn to her stunning earrings.
These floral metal pendant earrings are from Zara, priced at just £17.99.
In the image above, Kate is wearing a pair of metal hoop earrings at an evening reception at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. These earrings are from H&M, priced at £6.
In the picture above, Kate is wearing a cream blazer and black trousers, paired with a gold necklace at an event.
This necklace is from the brand LAURA LOMBARDI, made of brass plated with 14K gold, retailing for $260.
In the image above, Kate is wearing a LAURA LOMBARDI PORTRAIT metal necklace.
This necklace is made of brass with a 14K gold plating, priced at £185.
In the picture above, Kate is wearing combat boots and a blazer while building nests with children at a forest school. She accessorized this look with a gold coin necklace.
This necklace, named “Gold Triple Diamond Midnight Moon,” is from the brand DANIELLA DRAPER. It’s made of 9K yellow gold and set with three sparkling diamonds, priced at $1,750.
In the image above, Kate is wearing a necklace designed by British designer Kiki McDonough during a visit to Scotland.
This necklace is made of 18K gold with a topaz stone set in the center, priced at £1,400.
The necklace Kate is wearing in the picture above is from the brand ASTLEY CLARKE.
This necklace features a round faceted lapis lazuli stone.
Kate is particularly fond of this necklace and has worn it multiple times at public business events.
In the image above, Kate is wearing a pair of earrings priced at just £1 during a school visit.
In the picture above, Kate is wearing a pair of earrings priced at £14 at a Christmas carol concert, paired with a burgundy coat.
The metal part of these earrings is made of alloy, while the gemstones are glass.
In the image above, Kate is wearing a pair of lapis lazuli earrings to an Easter service, paired with her royal blue coat.
These earrings have a metal part made of 925 silver plated with 22K gold, priced at $171.
Royal Gems on a Budget: Kate Middleton’s Favorite Affordable Jewelry Pieces
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