A recent occurrence in the world of royal jewelry has garnered attention.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, had the privilege of wearing Princess Diana's
pearl drop earrings during Queen Elizabeth's procession. This event resurfaces
memories of Meghan Markle paying homage to the Queen with Pearl and Diamond drop
earrings.
In an interesting twist, Meghan's earrings, initially believed to be a gift
from the late Queen, were indeed a purchase by the household staff, acting on
Queen Elizabeth's request. The pair was identified as 1095 Akoya Pearl and
Diamond earrings in white gold from Burke's, valued at £50.
While the earrings bore a resemblance to replicas of Queen Mary's button
earrings, the choice to gift Meghan these earrings held significance. This
decision might have been intended to deter any perceived attempts to merge
valuable jewelry alongside Queen Elizabeth II.
In contrast, during Queen Elizabeth's funeral, Duchess Kate adorned herself
with two meaningful pieces: Diamond and Pearl drop earrings, once owned by
Princess Diana, and a striking Diamond and Pearl brooch shaped like three
leaves, a gift from the Queen herself.
Princess Diana's earrings, witnessed on various occasions including an official visit to Canada in 1983, held a special place for Kate. Similarly, the sapphire and diamond earrings, appraised at over £200,000 in auction value, carried a profound sentimental significance.
The disparity between the gifts received by Meghan and Kate could be interpreted in different ways. While some may speculate on its implications, the intricacies of royal gifting and its inherent meanings remain known only to the royal family.
