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12-14-2014, 03:50 PM
Sure, Kate Left the States, But We're Still Talking About Her Jewelry
When Princess Kate (http://www.people.com/people/kate_middleton) landed in N.Y.C., she wore just the right mix of British (http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/12/09/kate-middleton-jenny-packham-dress-nyc-visit-2014/) and American labels (http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/12/08/princess-kate-middleton-tory-burch-coat-nyc/) (she’s a pro at keeping everyone happy when it comes to fashion politics), but her excellent accessorizing skills also stood out.
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2014/stylewatch/blog/141222/kate-middleton-a-600x450.jpg Carlo Allegri/Getty(3); Samir Hussein; Seth Wenig
“Her jewelry is getting a bit more varied and less safe,” British jewelry designer Claudia Bradby tells PEOPLE, adding: “It feels like an area she’s happy to experiment with.”
Of course, those stunning emerald-and-diamond chandelier earrings (http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20395222_20880519,00.html#30265081) and matching bracelet were a glittering highlight (a**ther gift from her father-in-law Prince Charles perhaps?) and they added the perfect ‘Wow’ factor for the tour finale. “She chose to go for full voltage jewelry — they were pretty stunning pieces, definitely worthy of royalty,” said Bradby, who has worked with Kate in the past and attended the royal wedding in 2011.
RELATED PHOTOS: Will and Kate’s East Coast Adventures (http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20395222_20880519,00.html)
Her go-to brands An**ushka and Kiki McDo**ugh all got an obligatory wearing, but so too did bolder pieces like her Cartier Trinity necklace (http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20395222_20880519,00.html#30264858) (the 18-karat design with three types of gold and pavé diamonds, a favorite since 2012, costs nearly $85,000) and some unusual crocodile stud earrings from the African silversmith Patrick Mavros, whose animal-inspired pieces she has been collecting for several years (priced at a more reasonable $110).
Of course dressing a five-month pregnancy bump has its challenges, even for a princess. “She is a very discreet person and she wouldn’t want to wear anything that pointed out her pregnancy so I think she was using bold jewelry as a foil to her changing shape,” explains Bradby.
PHOTOS: Princess Kate’s Stunning International Style (http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/gallery/0,,20875923,00.html)
Whatever the reason, we like it. The more sparkles the better. What do you think of Kate’s jewelry collection? Share your thoughts below.
–Monique Jessen
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When Princess Kate (http://www.people.com/people/kate_middleton) landed in N.Y.C., she wore just the right mix of British (http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/12/09/kate-middleton-jenny-packham-dress-nyc-visit-2014/) and American labels (http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2014/12/08/princess-kate-middleton-tory-burch-coat-nyc/) (she’s a pro at keeping everyone happy when it comes to fashion politics), but her excellent accessorizing skills also stood out.
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2014/stylewatch/blog/141222/kate-middleton-a-600x450.jpg Carlo Allegri/Getty(3); Samir Hussein; Seth Wenig
“Her jewelry is getting a bit more varied and less safe,” British jewelry designer Claudia Bradby tells PEOPLE, adding: “It feels like an area she’s happy to experiment with.”
Of course, those stunning emerald-and-diamond chandelier earrings (http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20395222_20880519,00.html#30265081) and matching bracelet were a glittering highlight (a**ther gift from her father-in-law Prince Charles perhaps?) and they added the perfect ‘Wow’ factor for the tour finale. “She chose to go for full voltage jewelry — they were pretty stunning pieces, definitely worthy of royalty,” said Bradby, who has worked with Kate in the past and attended the royal wedding in 2011.
RELATED PHOTOS: Will and Kate’s East Coast Adventures (http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20395222_20880519,00.html)
Her go-to brands An**ushka and Kiki McDo**ugh all got an obligatory wearing, but so too did bolder pieces like her Cartier Trinity necklace (http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20395222_20880519,00.html#30264858) (the 18-karat design with three types of gold and pavé diamonds, a favorite since 2012, costs nearly $85,000) and some unusual crocodile stud earrings from the African silversmith Patrick Mavros, whose animal-inspired pieces she has been collecting for several years (priced at a more reasonable $110).
Of course dressing a five-month pregnancy bump has its challenges, even for a princess. “She is a very discreet person and she wouldn’t want to wear anything that pointed out her pregnancy so I think she was using bold jewelry as a foil to her changing shape,” explains Bradby.
PHOTOS: Princess Kate’s Stunning International Style (http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/stylewatch/gallery/0,,20875923,00.html)
Whatever the reason, we like it. The more sparkles the better. What do you think of Kate’s jewelry collection? Share your thoughts below.
–Monique Jessen
http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com&blog=932 067&post=173584&subd=stylewatch&ref=&feed=1https://hameed.nwar.uk/vb//feeds.feedburner.com/~r/people/stylewatch/offtherack/~4/t0MtymBVRYM