Once upon a time Kate Middleton fell in love with Prince William at college, and not only did she marry into centuries worth of royal drama, she inherited a huge collection of royal jewelry. And not just the casual diamonds and sapphires that Prince William has given her over the years. Kate has access to a treasure trove of tiaras, necklaces, and earrings worth hundreds of millions. And she casually wears them on the red carpet, like, all the time! Check out some of her most shockingly expensive pieces....
The Greville Chandelier Earrings
Per The Court Jeweller, these diamond stunners are part of a set of Cartier jewels that were given to the Queen Mother by Dame Margaret Greville. The Queen Mother then gave the earrings to her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, and they were passed onto Kate Middleton. According to The Express, the earrings are worth a truly eye-watering £1.6 million.
Queen Mary’s Choker (as a Bracelet)
Kate has worn this on several occasions—but always as a bracelet. Diamond expert Sophie Naylor tells The Express that the piece originated from Queen Mary as a choker necklace, but the Queen Mother turned it into a bracelet for her 75th birthday portrait. It's worth a casual £260,000.
Princess Diana’s Engagement Ring
Prince William proposed to Kate with his late mother's iconic engagement ring, and apparently it's worth $520,000 today thanks to a massive 12-carat sapphire, which is surrounded by 14 diamonds.
The Cartier Halo Tiara
This tiara was originally owned by the Queen Mother, and was given to Queen Elizabeth when she turned 18. The tiara is probably most famous for being worn by Kate during her wedding to Prince William, and it's not exactly shocking that it hasn't come out of the vault again—it's worth $1.7 million!
The Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara
This is one of Kate Middleton's go-to tiaras for royal events, and was also a favorite of Princess Diana's. The tiara belonged to Queen Mary, was given to Queen Elizabeth II, and was loaned to Princess Diana, before being passed onto Kate. It's believed to be worth well over $1 million, and Brides once claimed it was worth $135 million.
The Nizam of Hyderabad Necklace
Kate wore this Cartier necklace to a National Portrait Gallery event in 2014. It was originally given to Queen Elizabeth II in 1947 as a wedding gift from the Nizam of Hyderabad, and is worth £66 million.
The Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker
This iconic green choker was a favorite of Princess Diana's, and Kate broke it out at the Earthshot Prize red carpet in 2022—pairing it with a neon green gown. According to Regal Fille, the necklace—which originally belong to Queen Mary—is worth $20 million.
Princess Diana’s Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
These earrings—which perfectly match Kate's engagement ring—once belonged to Princess Diana, and were given to Kate by Prince William in 2011. A source told the Daily Mail "now that they're married, William wanted her to have some of his mother's favorite pieces." The earrings are said to be worth £30,000.
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