Kate Middleton frequently wears her late mother-in-law, Diana’s, Collingwood pearl drop earrings for formal events, and we’ve found a pair that look just like them for under £50
Known for her amazing and covetable accessories, Kate’s jewellery may seem out of reach for the average shopper. Though many of the pieces she wears are designer or passed down from generations, it doesn’t mean you can’t copy her look with similar items, without breaking the bank.
One pair of earrings the Princess of Wales wears regularly to formal occasions is her Collingwood pearl drop earrings that used to belong to Princess Diana. Now it appears they have been passed on to Kate, who has worn them to various events in the years since she married Prince William. And we’ve found a pair that looks just like hers.
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Though not identical to the real thing, these Cellacity Classic 925 Drop Earrings emulate Diana and Kate’s earrings in their raindrop silhouette and elegant simplicity. Featuring similar gems to those in Kate’s earrings, to create a sparkle that catches the light with every movement, these earrings feature the same solitary pearl drop motif as the Collingwood set in Kate’s jewellery collection.
The Collingwood pair that Kate reaches for time and time again boasts an antique aesthetic that is both timeless and endlessly elegant, with a touch of antique opulence that elevates any look on any occasion. These Cellacity earrings mirror the Collingwood set with an equally classic design that is both ageless and still contemporary for modern-day wear.
Before marrying Prince Charles in 1981, Diana was gifted the incredible pair of pearl earrings from Collingwood Jewellers (jewellers of the Spencer family) as a wedding present. The earrings appear to have become firm favourites with her as she wore them many times, including on royal tours of Australia, Canada, and Italy.
This pair retails for £42.99 on Amazon, making it affordable to copy one of Kate’s signature looks without a royal budget or your own personal jeweller.
For alternative designs spanning various budgets, check out the other sets we’ve found that match Kate’s earrings, too. Over at Wolf & Badger, you can find these Emberlynn Earrings for £161, or head to Fraser Hart to shop these 9ct White Gold Oval Freshwater Pearl and Cubic Zirconia Round and Pear Top Drop Earrings for £325.
For a pair that resembles Kate’s iconic Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, Ernest Jones has these 9ct White Gold Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings for £195, down from £325.