A Look At A Pair Of Princess Diana’s Sapphire And Diamond Earrings – Perhaps Her Favourites
If you have been looking at the Netflix Series, The Crown, then you will probably have seen Princess Diana's sapphire and diamond earrings. They are a very distinctive and beautiful piece of jewellery featuring a pair of sapphires on each ear with halos of brilliant white diamonds. In this article, we will share some more information about them. Perhaps you will want to follow in her footsteps and choose something similar for yourself – you will not be making a mistake if you do. Blue sapphires and diamonds make a wonderful combination, especially if you have blonde or light-coloured hair!
Where Did Diana’s Earrings Come From And What Do They Look Like?
Princess Diana's sapphire earrings were a gift from Prince Charles to Diana, Princess of Wales on their engagement in 1981. Each earring features a pair of large blue cabochon sapphires surrounded by 17 diamonds. Eight diamonds surround the top sapphire and nine diamonds around the lower, with a single diamond joining the top and bottom sapphire. The gemstones are set into 18-karat white gold.
The earrings were designed by Garrard & Co. and are now worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. For some time, it was believed that the Duchess of Cambridge had remade the earrings into a single sapphire with a diamond halo; that is not the case, although the Duchess does wear a pair of earrings of that type.
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What Is The Value Of the Princess Of Wales Sapphire Earrings?
The approximate value of Princess Diana's sapphire earrings is difficult to estimate, as the value of jewellery can fluctuate based on various factors, such as changes in the market value of precious stones and metals and their historical significance. However, it is believed that the earrings were worth around £28,500 (around $37,000) when they were first purchased. Today's value would have changed and would be higher and would, of course, be significantly influenced by the fact that the Princess had owned them. As they have remained within the royal family, it is unlikely they will be sold soon.
Were The Sapphire Earrings A Favourite Of Princess Diana’s Jewellery Collection?
The sapphire earrings were a favourite of Princess Diana's, and she was often seen wearing them on formal occasions. She was known for her love of jewellery and was often seen wearing pieces from the royal collection and gifts from Prince Charles and other royal family members. She also had a penchant for wearing large statement earrings, and the sapphire earrings were certainly a striking piece of jewellery. It's also worth mentioning that after her passing, Kate Middleton, her daughter-in-law, started wearing the sapphire earrings as a way to remember and honour her memory.
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What Other Earrings Did Princess Diana Own?
Princess Diana had a diverse collection of earrings and was known for her love of jewellery. Some other earrings that she owned include:
A pair of diamond and pearl drop earrings that she often wore during her engagements in Australia, New Zealand and Canada
A pair of pearl and sapphire earrings
A pair of gold and ruby earrings, which she wore during a trip to India
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A pair of pearl and diamond earrings
A pair of gold and emerald earrings
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It is worth noting that she was also known to enjoy wearing jewellery that was not earrings, such as bracelets, necklaces and other types of jewellery Some of them were gifts, and some were family heirlooms.
What Happened To Princess Diana’s Jewellery After Her Death?
After Princess Diana's death, her jewellery collection was divided among her family members. Some of the pieces, such as the sapphire engagement ring, were inherited by her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Her mother and sisters inherited other pieces. The rest of her jewellery collection was sold in auctions, and the sales proceeds were given to charity. Some of her jewellery was given as gifts to close friends and members of staff.
It's also worth mentioning that her engagement ring, which features a 12-carat oval sapphire surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds, was given to Kate Middleton, Prince William's wife and now Princess of Wales. She is known to have worn it on several occasions, and it is a beautiful reminder of Princess Diana's legacy.
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Does Megan Markle Wear Any Of Princess Diana’s Jewellery?
It is not publicly known if Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has ever worn any of Princess Diana's jewellery. While it is possible that she may have had the opportunity to wear some of the pieces that have been passed down to Prince Harry, it is not something that has been reported in the media. Meghan has been seen wearing her own jewellery and also borrowed pieces from Queen Elizabeth II's collection. Still, there has been no confirmation about if she has worn any of Princess Diana's jewellery.
It is worth noting that each royal family member has different pieces of jewellery passed down to them. Also, it is not uncommon for the royal family members to wear jewellery that is not specifically belonging to them but is part of the royal collection.
What Jewellery Belonging To Princess Diana Does The Kate, The Princess Of Wales Wear?
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has been seen wearing several pieces of jewellery that once belonged to Princess Diana. Some examples include:
The sapphire engagement ring: Kate inherited the ring from Prince William, who inherited it from his mother. The ring was originally given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles as an engagement ring in 1981. Kate has worn the ring on several occasions, including her wedding day.
The sapphire earrings: Kate has also been seen wearing the sapphire earrings that were given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles on their engagement. The earrings feature large blue sapphires described above.
The aquamarine ring: Kate wore an aquamarine ring that belonged to Princess Diana on her tour of Canada in 2016. The ring is a rectangular cut aquamarine ring and is set in gold.
A pearl choker: Kate has worn a pearl choker necklace that once belonged to Princess Diana.
Kate also has been seen wearing pieces from other family members, such as Queen Elizabeth II and The Queen Mother, and her own jewellery, as well as borrowed pieces from the Royal Collection, so the jewellery worn by Kate Middleton is a mix of different sources.
Follow The Style – It Is A Classic!
At All Diamond, we love the combination of blue sapphires and brilliant white diamonds. Sadly, we do not offer any designs that closely match Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond earrings, but we have similar styles with a single large sapphire with a diamond halo. These look similar to the new Princess of Wales' earrings that were thought to have been remade from Diana’s set! And, of course, you will not have to pay anything like as much as either Kate’s or Diana’s earrings cost!
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Please take a moment to browse our collection of diamond and sapphire earrings. You will be inspired to follow the path of both of the Princesses of Wales!
