Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is said to have one of the world’s most enviable jewellery collections, which includes Princess Diana’s famous sapphire earrings and the Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, as well as some very noteworthy pieces from the collection of the late Queen Elizabeth II. What adds more intrigue is that Kate has been surprisingly picky when choosing a piece of jewellery from her magnificent royal collection. So what remarkable jewels are missing from Catherine’s jewellery collection?
The Cartier Halo Tiara immediately became famous when Kate wore it on her wedding in April 2011. Created in 1936 by Cartier, the tiara has dozens of diamonds and was originally given to the Duchess of York, who was later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Because of royal traditions, the time of wearing the accessory, and personal style, it is hard to say why more traditional jewellery may become more preferred in this case, perhaps. Because kate really put it on, this one is fascinating.
Not many items in the Royal Collection can deliver such a remarkable vision as the Grand Duchess’s Vladimir Tiara. The stunning diamond and pearl tiara has been so closely tied to Queen Elizabeth II that one could almost think it was designed for her. But Catherine has never used it publicly to date. This is interesting, as her choice of jewellery indicates that she is fond of antique pieces, especially those associated with the British royal family. For her eighteenth birthday, the tiara became a gift for Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II. However, after Kate’s wedding day, the tiara’s appearances in her fashion made a big jump. Royal reporters became puzzled about whether the tiara would make another marked appearance or not, and she did not.