The Princess of Wales has an assortment of fancy fashions and beautiful baubles in her royal closet. Yet, she still has a few beloved favorites that she wears on constant repeat. Case in point: Kate’s most prized pair of earrings — her Annoushka Pearl and Kiki Diamond Hoops.
First spotted on the princess at the London Olympics in August 2012 — the freshwater baroque pearl drops have adorned Kate’s royal lobes on just over 70 occasions. She even wore them on the steps of the Lindo Wing following the arrival of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana in May 2015.
The special accessory is comprised of pieces from two of Kate’s favorite jewelers — Annoushka and Kiki McDonough.
The fine jeweler Annoushka Ducas crafts meaningful and timeless pieces with pretty pearls and precious stones. Supporting causes championing entrepreneurship and women in business through her charity Give a Future, Kate has long been dedicated to the British jewelry maker. In fact, the princess even started her love affair with the accessory artisan when she wore her Links of London Hope Egg White Topaz earrings years before her royal wedding in 2008 at the Cheltenham Festival. Later, she donned the egg earrings with white topaz and white rhodolite for her engagement photos.
Kate’s other beloved British fine jeweler is Kiki McDonough; she has been the designer behind some of her most glamorous gems and opulent jewels. From bold statement necklaces to glamorous cocktail rings, the princess has long adored the candy colored drop earrings and colorful pendants from the luxury jewelry maker.
Combining Annoushka hoops and Kiki diamond hoops, is the perfect marriage of Kate’s beloved bling.
Kate’s glittery hoops originate from her Kiki McDonough green amethyst oval drop earrings which feature a striking green oval amethyst surrounded by diamonds set in 18-carat gold hanging from glittery diamond hoops. Kate wore the glamorous green earrings complete with her Kiki hoops for the first time in December 2011 after donning the pearl and hoop combination for years.
Paired with the detachable hoops, Kate wears baroque freshwater pearl drops from Annoushka. With a striking shimmer and gleaming luster, these pretty pearls have a high polish finish.
The princess has worn the statement earrings to the Olympics, Remembrance ceremonies, garden parties, weddings and trips to Australia and New Zealand. Perfect for all occasions, the earrings add an elegant flourish to Kate’s many fashions and present a polished and regal focal point to her ensembles.
Luckily, Kate’s pretty pearls are still available to purchase. The 18-karat yellow gold baroque pearl charms make an ideal Mother’s Day gift or special occasion present. The classic lustrous baroque pearls are anchored to yellow-gold rings. The interchangeable charms can be hung on any pair of special hoops. Shop the Annoushka Baroque Pearl Charms HERE
Or shop Annoushka’s pearl drops with their diamond hoops available HERE
