Posted by Anthony on July 28, 2012, 12:00 pm 141.110.189.29
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!!
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!! :
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!! : : : :
Hello Anthony and welcome to this board Its a bunch of great people with lots of superb knowledge on Royal jewellery around the world. And best of all they are friendly, warm and patient if some of us maybe know less than them and at times ask simple questions. So Welcome again, you are in good company and enjoy it !
--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!! : : : : : :
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!! : : : : : :
Re: Duchess of Cambridge-Earrings at Opening Ceremony
Hi Anthony Welcome to the greatest board around. These are the greatest bunch of people with an encyclopedia of info and pics of who's who and what they own, borrow and sell of jewelry. I love this site above all else. PJ Kiser, Salem, OR USA
--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!! : PJ Kiser, Salem, OR
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!! : : : : : : : :
Of course, I meant to write Lady Sarah Chatto in the post above.
--Previous Message-- : 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!! : : : : : : : : : :
Re: Duchess of Cambridge-Earrings at Opening Ceremony
There has just been another "airing" of these earrings at the UK's Creative Industries Reception, pics are on the MyRoyals Blog: http://myroyal-myroyals.blogspot.com/
The dress the Duchess is wearing is very pretty...a great choice for Kate!
--Previous Message-- : Hi Anthony : Welcome to the greatest board around. These : are the greatest bunch of people with an : encyclopedia of info and pics of who's who : and what they own, borrow and sell of : jewelry. : I love this site above all else. : PJ Kiser, Salem, OR USA : : --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!! : : :
The article in the Daily mail states that the necklace is worth 49 000 pounds, and writes:
"According to royal aides, the white, yellow and rose gold necklace from the jeweller’s Trinity range has been part of her private collection for a while. Although it was not specifically designed for the Games, Kate thought it was ‘appropriate’ to wear to the exhibition, called The Road To 2012: Aiming High."
If it has been part of her private collection for a while, it is likely to have been a wedding present. I doubt the Duchess would buy herself jewels worth that much. And if it is a wedding present, I don´t see any trouble with her wearing it, even if it is a famous brand
--Previous Message-- : Of course, I meant to write Lady Sarah Chatto : in the post above. : : --Previous Message-- : 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!! : : : : : : : : : : : :
I see no problem here either. The Daily Mail seems to feel it's their patriotic duty to always list the prices of Catherine's jewelry, dresses, etc., which they never have with the other Windsor women and certainly not Diana. If the necklace were paste, then the DM would be howling over her choice of cheap pieces. She has the piece, it's a beautiful necklace, the occasion is appropriate, she should wear it. --Previous Message-- : : I don't see a real problem here. We are : always happy to read of Cartier, and others : : :
Seems insecure to wear an item that screams its logo. Trite and stamped out by the millions in its various versions. That's the way it strikes me.
--Previous Message-- : : I see no problem here either. The Daily : Mail seems to feel it's their patriotic duty : to always list the prices of Catherine's : jewelry, dresses, etc., which they never : have with the other Windsor women and : certainly not Diana. If the necklace were : paste, then the DM would be howling over her : choice of cheap pieces. : She has the piece, it's a beautiful : necklace, the occasion is appropriate, she : should wear it. : --Previous Message-- : : I don't see a real problem here. We are : always happy to read of Cartier, and others : : : : :
I totally agree with you Honor. These are the type of jewellery the brands make in large quantities and with a large profit margin and often lacking in design. So far what I see of DoCambr and jewellery, she is still very much Kate and not Catherine. Adding up jewellery after jewellery which is not unique or special or royal in any way. I'd rather see her have a small collection of splendid jewellery than this large collection of anyone-can-buy-it jewellery.
--Previous Message-- : 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!! : : : : : : : : : :
The Duchess may have agreed with you until the Games came along, and she decided to honor the Olympic logo by wearing jewelry with rings. Perhaps she also wanted to honor someone who may have given the necklace to her.
jinja
The Duchess looks absolutely stunning wearing her hair in a chignon! Beautiful, so much regal than her usual hair down! She has very long and beautiful hair, she doesn't need fake hair to create a fabulous hairdo. And I do hope she wears it like that the next time she puts on a tiara, it does make a diference as we know. We only have seen her with a tiara on her wedding day (and hair down), I am eager to see her first tiara oficial gala. Most likely the Cartier Halo again. Can't wait
--Previous Message-- : : Thanks PJ and LittleMo...appreciate the : welcome! : : There has just been another : "airing" of these earrings at the : UK's Creative Industries Reception, pics are : on the MyRoyals Blog: : http://myroyal-myroyals.blogspot.com/ : : The dress the Duchess is wearing is very : pretty...a great choice for Kate! : : --Previous Message-- : Hi Anthony : Welcome to the greatest board around. These : are the greatest bunch of people with an : encyclopedia of info and pics of who's who : and what they own, borrow and sell of : jewelry. : I love this site above all else. : PJ Kiser, Salem, OR USA : : --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!! : : : : :
Yes, you explain the point much better than I did.
--Previous Message-- : I totally agree with you Honor. These are the : type of jewellery the brands make in large : quantities and with a large profit margin : and often lacking in design. So far what I : see of DoCambr and jewellery, she is still : very much Kate and not Catherine. Adding up : jewellery after jewellery which is not : unique or special or royal in any way. I'd : rather see her have a small collection of : splendid jewellery than this large : collection of anyone-can-buy-it jewellery. : : --Previous Message-- : 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!! : : : : : : : : : : : :
Re: And perfect tiara hair
Posted by jinja on July 31, 2012, 10:13 am, in reply to "And perfect tiara hair" 76.229.166.141
Catherine looks stunning in those pictures from the Creative Industries Reception! jinja
