Princess Diana, the mother-in-law of Princess Kate Middleton — or Catherine, Princess of Wales — of the British Royal Family, is well known to many as the beloved mother-in-law of William, Prince of Wales. Today, we’re taking a look at the four iconic diamond jewelry pieces of Princess Diana that have been perfectly passed down to her daughter-in-law. These timeless, classic pieces have never gone out of style. Let’s take a closer look at just how stunning and magnificent they truly are.
1. Diamond and Pearl Earrings
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The first jewelry piece is a pair of diamond and pearl earrings. The design features a dangling style with large teardrop-shaped pearls and diamonds adorning the upper part. Princess Diana wore these earrings very often—they were one of her most treasured pieces during the 1990s. Kate Middleton has also worn these earrings more than six times in 2019, including at the coronation of King Charles in 2023.
2.Sapphire Engagement Ring
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The next piece of jewelry is one of the most iconic items — the exquisite Sri Lankan sapphire engagement ring. The ring features a stunning 12-carat sapphire, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds that add extraordinary sparkle and elegance. This legendary ring originally belonged to Princess Diana, worn since 1981, before Prince William used it to propose to Kate Middleton in 2010.
3. The Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Choker
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The third piece is the Art Deco–style emerald and diamond choker, which was a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth II, valued at around 23 million USD. Princess Diana famously wore this piece as a chic headband in 1985, as the clasp of the choker was too short to be worn comfortably around the neck.
Later, when the piece was passed down to Princess Kate, she brought it back to its original purpose—wearing it as a choker once again in 2022, pairing it with a stunning green dress that completed the look perfectly.
4. Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
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To wrap things up, the final jewelry piece is the sapphire and diamond drop earrings.
This pair is a perfect blend of elegance — the sapphires are cut in a cabochon style, giving them a smooth, rounded surface with no facets, allowing the light to glide softly across and create an immaculate glow. Princess Diana wore these earrings on the cover of a magazine in 1994, as well as to the Met Gala in 1996. As for Princess Kate, she began wearing them regularly starting in 2022, and they have since frequently appeared across various media and magazines.
How do you feel about the four pieces of diamond jewelry that belonged to Princess Diana and were passed on to her daughter-in-law, Princess Kate? Every piece is magnificent and holds immense sentimental value.
Which piece of jewelry do you like the most? We can definitely say that every single piece is stunning!
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