I just do not like the use of a readily identifiable, branded commercial piece like this Cartier necklace by a royal figure at a public event. The design is trite and overused; this type of jewelry is typically seen on someone who wants to show just where she bought it and exactly how much was spent. Poor taste. It's hard to imagine Lady Sarah Taylor, for example, wearing such a piece.
--Previous Message-- : : : http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=duchess%20of%20cambridge%20cartier%20necklace&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CGcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Ffemail%2Farticle-2175834%2FDuchess-Cambridge-Kate-Middleton-visits-Olympic-Games-exhibition-National-Portrait-Gallery.html&ei=MqIVUMLFLeWu0QXyl4HAAQ&usg=AFQjCNGwz-1t1THdCXBP4tPqpNpBFBaLPQ : --Previous Message-- : : Thanks Ayvee...they are beautiful earrings, : and very appropriate for the Olympic venue! : : --Previous Message-- : She first wore them during the Diamond : Jubilee : Concert. It has been confirmed that they : are a custom piece from Kiki McDonough seen : on this link: : : : : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=336164359805769&set=a.286721141416758.71520.132426196846254&type=1&theater : : They open circle dangle is made up of blue : topaz stones. The dangle hangs from a white : gold diamond hoop with a diamond between the : hoop and dangle. : : --Previous Message-- : Hi everyone, : : I'm new (as a member and posting) to the : Board and have enjoyed many hours of : perusing this blog over the last year. : Wonderful to see all the many amazing : pictures and the knowledge individuals bring : to this glittering world of royal jewels! : : My question is...I noticed the Duchess of : Cambridge's earrings at the Opening : ceremonies, and subsequently saw some : close-up pictures of her on the MyRoyals : blog. The hoop earrings seem to be : aquamarines (and diamonds?), matching her : outfit quite well...any info on these and : has she worn them before? I would post a : picture, but am too new at this so far, and : don't want to mess it up!! : : : : : : : :