Nigel Milne Three Strand Pearl and Diamond Bracelet

On July 20, 2017, Kate attended a reception in Berlin, Germany. She wore this bracelet that once belonged to Diana.

At first, some of us bloggers believed this was Kate’s years old bracelet. But close inspection revealed spacers on this one that her own bracelet lacks.

Diana famously wore this bracelet with her “Elvis” gown”.

08 Nov 1989, Kowloon, Hong Kong — File photo: Princess Diana (sheath dress and jacket embroidered with simulated pearls, known as the “Elvis” outfitby Catherine Walker) attends the opening ceremony for the new Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Kowloon. On the fifth anniversary of Princess Diana’s death her loss is mourned by many people among them the fashion designers whose creations she wore with great style. — Image by © Tim Graham/Corbis

 

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The bracelet is made of three strands of white pearls, and at least six diamond halo spacers. From what is visible in the photo there are at least two rows of diamond spacers on the bracelet, three spacers on each row.

Here it is on Kate.

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Black & White Polka Dot Stretch Bracelet

While out clubbing in May 2007, Kate was seen wearing this costume jewelry bracelet.

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The closeup shows us that this is a stretchy cuff-style bracelet that is divided into square sections. Each segment is connected to the others by stretch cords. The bracelet is primarily black with white polka dots arranged across it in a neat three row pattern, two dots per row. There are 6 white dots on each segment.

Here it is on Kate.

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In the first full shot photo, you can see that her earrings are the ones written about here. 

Queen Mary’s Diamond Bar Choker Bracelet

Kate borrowed this statement bracelet (worn on her right wrist) from Queen Elizabeth II for the October 2015 state banquet.

 

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This was originally a choker necklace worn by Queen Mary (Queen Elizabeth II’s grandmother).

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Here is the closeup of the bracelet:

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You can see that the design of the choker remains in the bracelet. It appears that the bars of diamonds have been placed closer together, but the linear pattern is mostly unchanged.

 

The Wedding Gift Bracelet

Kate has borrowed this bracelet more than once from Queen Elizabeth.

It was gifted to QEII from Prince Phillip when they were married in 1947.

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Prince Phillip dismantled his mother’s tiara (she was Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark) and used the diamonds (set in platinum) to make a new bracelet. It certainly has a Grecian influence: the motif is primarily geometric and angular.

Queen Elizabeth II has worn it for portraits and other significant events.

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Kate has worn it twice (as far as we know).

To the state banquet in October 2015.

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And to the December 2015 diplomatic reception.

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Metallic Silver Grid Cuff Bracelet

Kate was seen with this bracelet a couple of times.

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Here is the closeup:

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It’s a cuff bracelet made of tiny squares of metallic chrome silver, It looks like it’s joined as one by an attachment (see the left photo) but I am unsure. I suspect this is a stretch bracelet.

At this time I am unable to locate the other photo I’ve seen with this bracelet. If anyone finds it, please send it to me.

Diamond and Emerald-Cut Emerald Bracelet

Widely believed to be part of a suite of jewels gifted to her when she got married, Kate debuted this stunning bracelet during the 2014 NYC trip.  She paired it with her ink-blue Jenny Packham gown at the St. Andrews gala.

 

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The bracelet is made of two rows of diamonds (white and yellow) strapped to a center stone consisting of a large emerald set in a square-cut diamond setting. I am assuming this has a foldover clasp. This could be set in either white gold or platinum.

Here it is on Kate.

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I believe this is a wedding gift. It has a matching pair of earrings and it’s a very extravagant piece (Kate’s taste in jewelry is not extravagant). This has not been identified for a designer yet, but I have a feeling this could be from a Middle Eastern royal.  It reminds me a lot of what Princess Diana received when she got married in 1981. 

Deep Blue Stone Bracelet

Kate wore this bracelet to the 2006 Boodles Boxing Ball.

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Here is the closeup:

 

I’ve been trying to properly name this color. It looks like a stormy deep blue with tones of green.

But in this photo, it looks more teal.

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The bracelet is made of capsule-shaped stones (possibly quartz) set in gold plated metal and linked by four gold metal beads on each side of each capsule. I am assuming this is a stretch bracelet.