How the Princess of Wales sends hidden messages – through her sparkling jewelry

They say a picture is worth a thousand words – and with her choice of sparkling jewelry, the Princess of Wales ships hidden but honest messages.

Whether it's a tribute to family, a gesture of happiness or a symbol of emotional strength, every item Kate wears is imbued with sentiment.

From the earrings she chose to meet the young Cancer, she recently turned to her beloved necklaces with the initials of her children, Kate turned her accessories into powerful symbols of love and hope.

The Garrard sapphire engagement ring previously worn by Princess Diana is one of her most treasured pieces. Similarly, simple gold chains are emblazoned with the initials of her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Kate's love of significant jewelry extends to the gemstones she chooses. Whether it's the calming and peaceful aquamarine that is traditionally believed to bring a sense of peace, or the four-leaf clover symbolizing happiness, hope and faith on the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace, these pieces are often worn during the most important moments in her royal life.

Earrings with heavenly power

The Princess of Wales wore a pair of her favorite gold drop earrings as she made a surprise meeting with young cancer patient and photographer Liz Hatton at Windsor Castle.

Cassandra Goad's sparkling gold “Temple of Heaven” earrings are among the oldest in her collection, first seen in 2010. The earrings have a very touching meaning because their design is inspired by the Emperor of China who was considered the son of Heaven, responsible for the heavenly power of the success or failure of his government.

Emotional earrings

Kate paid tribute to the teenager by wearing Issy Star earrings, which were created as a tribute to Issa Phipps, who took her own life in April 2023 and “is a beautiful star now.”

Just weeks after Issa Phipps' suicide, her mother Sarah Renton hugged Kate and gave the princess earrings in her daughter's memory

Kate kept her commitment to wear them when she was in Birmingham for World Mental Health Day later this year

The Issy Star earrings were created in tribute to Issa who “is a beautiful star now” and a portion of the money raised from sales goes to mental health charity Brave Mind

Since ancient times, stars have symbolized the idea of ​​eternity, freedom and hope, making them the perfect symbol of a young life lost, but the hope born in this tragedy.

Just weeks after her death, the princess visited Issa's old rugby club in Maidenhead for a charity appeal, and Issa's mother, Sarah Renton, gave her star earrings in memory of her late daughter.

Kate insisted on wearing the jewelry later, in memory of Issa, and she kept that commitment during a public appearance in Birmingham on World Mental Health Day in October 2023.

Calming gemstones

Completing her pastel mint green monochrome ensemble at Buckingham Palace's 2022 Garen Party, Kate wore aquamarine earrings from Carousel Jewels.

These aquamarine earrings, associated with the protection of sailors and a guarantee of safe travel, were worn by the Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace in 2022

Spiritually, aquamarine is associated with the protection of sailors and the guarantee of a safe journey. Aquamarine's calm blue-green color is also said to cool the temperament, allowing the user to remain calm and balanced.

Princess Kate wore the earrings to mark a sign of change as she took on more tasks on behalf of the Queen while moving to a more senior position.

A family heirloom

All engagement rings are special, but when the Prince of Wales proposed to Kate with the gift of his late mother's diamond and sapphire engagement ring, it was already history.

Princess Diana chose the engagement ring worn by Kate

The iconic engagement ring is a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 round diamonds set in white gold, and was chosen from Garrard by Diana before her marriage to then-Prince Charles in 1981. It also reminded Charles of his mother's sapphire and diamond brooch, which was originally a gift for Queen Victoria from Prince Albert.

Prince Charles also thought the ring matched Diana's blue eyes.

Holding your children close

Kate paid a sweet tribute to her children during their 2021 trip to Scotland with a personalized pendant necklace with their initials.

The duchess's children's initials were featured on a necklace designed by Daniella Draper during her trip to Scotland with Prince William in 2021

The delicate chain by British jewelry designer Daniella Draper features the letters G, C and L, which represent her three children: George, Charlotte and Louis, who did not join their parents on the trip.

The necklace is one of several that Kate has in her collection that pay tribute to her children, helping her keep them close to her heart. She can also be spotted in another Daniella Draper design that is engraved with their initials and three stars .

Timeless pearls

Kate regularly paid tribute to the late Queen with her accessories, so it's no surprise that on the first anniversary of Her Majesty's death, members of the royal family once again turned to sentimental jewelry.

To mark the first anniversary of the late Queen's death, Kate attended a private memorial service wearing diamond and pearl earrings to mark the Queen's Silver Jubilee

For a private memorial service at St. Peter's Cathedral. David's in September 2023, she opted for diamond and pearl earrings to mark the late Queen's Silver Jubilee, which the duchess also wore several times in the week following the monarch's death, including while greeting supporters at Sandringham.

Lucky symbols

Kate wore a Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry set to the BAFTA Awards in February 2020.

The princess wore a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace and earrings to the Baftas in 2020. The four-leaf clover motif is a symbol of happiness

When choosing mother-of-pearl and yellow gold earrings and a matching necklace from the Alhambra collection, Kate followed something of a time-honored royal tradition, of which Grace, Princess of Monaco, was a fan. The four-leaf clover motif is a symbol of happiness.

Queen Camilla's gift

In 2011, Queen Camilla gave her daughter-in-law Kate a personalized gold bracelet, which Kate wore to Wimbledon that year.

Catherine's charm bracelet (seen here watching Wimbledon with William in 2011) was a wedding gift from Camilla – one side has the letter C for Catherine with a crown and the other side has a C for Camilla with a crown

The bracelet was both a wedding gift and a welcome gift to the royal family. The chain bracelet had one pendant with engravings on both sides: on one side there was the letter C for Catherine with a crown, and on the other side there was the letter C for Camilla with a crown.

Personalized family tribute

While visiting families and organizations in Battersea Park to discuss parenting well-being in 2020, Kate wore a donated necklace from All the Falling Stars.

Princess Kate received this gifted necklace from All the Falling Stars during her visit to Ireland. It consists of three gold discs, each engraved with the initials of each of her children

Duchess Kate received the gift during her visit to Galway, Ireland earlier this year, and following its appearance, the independent brand received over 500 orders from around the world.

The necklace consists of three gold discs, each engraved with the first initials of her three children.