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Princess of Wales Signals Continuity With Heirloom Diamonds at BAFTAs and Sapphires at Six Nations

Commentators said her styling projected steady duty through familiar, meaningful pieces.

Overview

  • At the BAFTAs on Feb. 22, Catherine re-wore a blush Gucci gown first seen in 2019, pairing it with the Greville Chandelier Earrings and Queen Mary’s Diamond Bar bracelet.
  • The Greville earrings were crafted by Cartier between 1918 and 1929, owned by Margaret Greville, passed to the Queen Mother, and gifted to Princess Elizabeth in 1947 before later becoming a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • At Twickenham for England vs Ireland, she chose sapphire-and-diamond drop earrings widely believed to be a wedding gift from Prince William, styled with a royal-blue Alexander McQueen coat and an England Rugby scarf.
  • Reporting reiterated that Diana’s original sapphire earrings remain intact after Catherine wore them in their original form in 2022, indicating the Princess owns a separate, similar sapphire set.
  • Fashion and jewellery experts said the back‑to‑back looks emphasized continuity, with heirlooms and repeat dressing framed as purposeful signals of duty and a mindful approach to style.