The Duchess of Edinburgh has quietly mastered the art of understated elegance, and her latest jewellery choice was a case in point. The 61-year-old stepped out at a reception at St James’s Palace earlier this week, held to recognise the work of local and regional Government employees.
Rather than leaning into statement pieces, she chose a delicate diamond pavé circle pendant from Chopard, worth over £6,500. For those inspired by Sophie’s look but not keen to invest thousands, there’s a chic and wearable alternative from Orelia is a label frequently worn by Princess Catherine.
Their version echoes the refined gold aesthetic, with interlinked circular pendants crafted from 925 sterling silver and finished with 18k gold plating, while cubic zirconia stones add a soft, diamond-like sparkle, just like the royals.
A customer raved about the piece, with one person sharing: “I have had so many compliments on how pretty this necklace looks on me. The gems add to how well it sparkles.”