There is only one reason and one reason only for wearing little jewelery for a woman: TASTE. It is only a matter of taste. If a woman (however poor or rich) likes to wear broches, bracelets, earrings, rings SHE WILL ! That Kate doesn't like wearing (much) jewelery is obvious. Just as it is clear that the present sovereign-princess of Monaco does not like to wear jewels.
Lets be honoust: do you know of any woman in your social circlr that loves jewelery but never wears jewels because she cannot afford it? Hahaha still have to meet te first woman like that.
I always find it nice to see the big pieces come out. The pieces with a lot of tradition. That's why I am happy with the likes of Máxima and Mary, who "Dare to Wear".
--Previous Message-- : I think the "austerity" excuse is : going to have to last a very long time, : decades, if that's the reasoning. :