Kate, Anne, Sophie & the Queen All Wore *This* Jewelry Trend for Garter Day
Finally, Princess Anne. The sister of the king, she is known for her commitment to royal business as usual—not to mention her work ethic. (Hardest working royal is often the phrase most assigned to Anne.) Even she donned an understated set of pearl and diamond earrings, rounding out the royal theme.So, what gives? Why the royal alignment—or is it simply a case of pearls being so classic and timeless that everyone reaches for them for a formal occasion such as this? In the case of Camilla and Anne, they've worn their pearl and diamond selections to Garter Day before. (Just peep these pics from 2022.) But pearls are also steeped in royal tradition. Queen Elizabeth II famously loved them and made a three-strand pearl necklace part of her signature royal 'uniform'—so rarely was she seen without them. Per the Gem Society, pearls are also long associated with good fortune and wisdom, a natural connection to the proceedings of today.
Or maybe everyone just texted each other to coordinate. Either way, the royal jewelry trend was clear.
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