Duchess of Cambridge Jewellery 1: April-December 2011


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Yes I agree we should be happy that she is so elegant, classy etc., & that she is already establishing herself as one of our most lovely royals, but this is a thread about jewellery. Many of us are so looking forward to seeing all those wonderful pieces which currently lie dormant making a fresh appearance - Yesterday's earrings were a hopeful sign, today was less so. But it is early days.
 
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Any more information about the possibility that the earrings Kate was wearing are Diana's? It's really hard to tell.
 
They could be. Photos of Diana in that white dress w/blue dots in Australia, wearing earrings that are mighty close to what Kate is wearing, gold ball posts and all.
 
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I thought that when i first saw them. They do look really lovely and I love them dangling. I think we will see Kate wear more and more jewelry she really didn't need to before. Now she has centre stage and she would have lots to choose from. I think Harry may have some and William so I don't expect to see Kate in everything.
 
Looks like the sapphire earrings made an appearance again in the official tour photo!
 
maybe the bracelet was a gift from William ?!:p
 
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The brooch was apparently loaned to her by the regiment for the occasion and has previously been worn by the Queen Mother and the Princess Royal
 
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The bracelet looks like more charms can be added over time. It looks like a very personal piece of jewellery, and I too think it might be from William.
 
It does look like a charm bracelet. His father gave his mother one as well.
 
The brooch Kate wore today appears to have won pretty much unanimous praise - perhaps a further sign that she could make this item of jewellery on trend for younger women.

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Tilia C. said:
The bracelet looks like more charms can be added over time. It looks like a very personal piece of jewellery, and I too think it might be from William.
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So do I- or perhaps even a gift from Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. (Although I agree that William is more likely) It very much looks like a welcome to the family gift- it's the monogram for her that's used by Clarence House, so my guess is that it's also on her official stationary, etc. It's a lovely bracelet.

I'm so glad that she seems to have an interest in jewelry after all! For a long time it didn't look that way but she's been wearing nice things lately- Diana's sapphire earrings, the queen mum's brooch and now this bracelet.
 
It's lovely to see Kate wearing a brooch! I'm also betting the bracelet is a gift from William, in imitation of the one given to Diana from Charles, and that he will add meaningful charms as occasions arise, too. Supposedly, the charm bracelet was Diana's most sentimentally precious piece of jewellery. I can't say I'm too fond of those earrings, though - they don't set off either her hat, coat or hair. I'm hoping more RF jewellery will be worn by Kate soon and I'd especially like to see her in another tiara. (While I thought the Scroll was great for the wedding, I think she needs something more imposing, especially if she keeps wearing her hair down.)
 
The brooch was a lovely gesture and looked great on the dress. The bracelet is really nice and simple and it's good to see her wearing something on her wrists. The earrings are nice and simple as well and don't detract from the outfit. All the jewels today were "spot on" IMO. Well done Duchess.
 
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The brooch Kate wore today appears to have won pretty much unanimous praise - perhaps a further sign that she could make this item of jewellery on trend for younger women.
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You know what? When you're right, you're right. I was surprised to see a brooch, but happy that it indicates an interest in wearing historic royal family jewelry. I don't like it as a fashion statement but I do like it as a sign that we may see more historical jewels on the Duchess in the future :)
 
Wearing a shamrock brooch in an Irish context is more than just a fashion statement, I think. The other royal ladies also are used to wear jewellery (especially brooches) which have a connection with the event. Now Kate is playing in the same league! I guess we might see a maple leaf brooch very soon.
 
Yes, I wouldn't want to imply for one moment that Kate was adopting this as a fashion item, but the importance of the occasion and historic significance aside, it doesn't look out of place as part of this outfit.
 
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Yes, I wouldn't want to imply for one moment that Kate was adopting this as a fashion item, but the importance of the occasion and historic significance aside, it doesn't look out of place as part of this outfit.
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You are right, the brooch goes perfectly with the outfit. I would bet that Kate (or her stylist, if she has one) has thought very carefully about the combination. It's a great combination of fashionable elegance and simbolic meaning. Well done, Kate!
I guess, that one reason why I would like Kate to wear brooches more frequently, is that especially brooches often carry simbolic meaning. I just want to see a continuation of the royal tradition :flowers:.
 
It seems the brooch belongs not to the RF but to the regiment and they gave it to her to wear...it has been worn by the Queen Mum and Anne but they didn't own it
YouTube - Royals visit regiment ‏
 
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While I personally don't really care for brooches, I think this was a lovely gesture on her part to wear it, it looked good and did not look out of place as it matched the gold buttons on her jacket. Will looked absolutely smashing, and dare I say the one time he looked better than Kate!!! LOL. (what is it about a man in a uniform??!!)

EDT: just looking (more like drooling LOL!) at the pics of Will again, I wish they hemmed his trouser legs to fit him better, it actually looks a little sloppy that they are slightly too long for him.
 
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i like the broach detail. that means that she's very careful with details and always makes good choices. i think the bracelet was perfect for the outfit. and the earrings were perfect for her personality: less is more.
 
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