Catherine, Princess of Wales, can rock a tiara and a priceless parure with the best of them.
It also makes it much easier for those of us without a duchy to claim to emulate her style.
Check out these times whenPrincess Catherinerocked jewelry that’s totally affordable.
(There was, of course, a pop of blue thanks toCatherine’s iconic sapphire engagement ring.)
The royal attended the event sans necklace, so aside from her ring, her jewelry was quite affordable.
As noted byCosmopolitan, the future king apparently gave his wife gold-plated earrings that cost around $130.
Instead, Christmas was an occasion for inexpensive and sometimes humorous gifts."
The same goes for Princess Catherine’s jewelry.
Unsurprisingly, Spells of Love designer Hayley Jones was thrilled.
As she toldExpress.co.uk, “Seeing the Princess of Wales wear our pieces has been an honour.
As a small two-person-run business, it has really helped put us on the map.
… We have had orders globally, from countries I would have never expected to know who we are.
It has been so surreal, and I am forever grateful.”
The earrings retailed at the time for 79, which comes to about $100.
Said accessory is made by jewelry designer Monica Vinader.
Vinader is another designer who’s benefited from the “Kate effect.”
And the designer has had the double pleasure of having Meghan Markle wear her jewels, too.
Prince William’s other half wore twist hoops with a red turtleneck sweater and again with a red dress.
PerCosmopolitan, these little earrings sold out wicked fast.
Once they were back in stock, royal fashion fans presumably pounced.
Years later, in 2023, Catherine sported the brand again.
She wore a bright blue blouse made by ASOS while attending the ballet with her daughter.
But Catherine remains steadfast in her commitment to wearing a high-low wardrobe, particularly in her jewelry selections.
That’s quite the impact.
“We didn’t know if (the duchess) was wearing it or not.
Since then, the necklace has become a sensation, and it’s even beenrenamed The Duchess Necklace.
As of this writing, the piece goes for $189.
“We created this for her and now we are selling the exact same necklace to everyone.
I couldn’t think of a better ambassador.
She is very chic,” de Montille added.
Catherine clearly isn’t the only royal in the family who opts for affordable jewelry.
But she’s also a fan of lesser-known designers, like Malaika Carr of CHALK.
“Coming from the perspective of a small brand, moments like these mark huge milestones.
It is refreshing to know that HRH supports independent creators,” Carr toldHello!magazine.
She wore the earrings with a white Alexander McQueen suit.
The second time she sported the funky earrings was in 2023 while speaking at a BAFTA event.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has proven that to be true time and again.
AsHello!noted, they cost just over $20.
The earrings were a major statement piece.
While the earrings were quite the focal point, the rest of the ensemble drew attention, too.
Catherine wore a chic white one-shoulder Alexander McQueen dress which she paired with black opera gloves.
The royal kept her brown locks straight and pulled back, and she carried a black clutch.
Per theDaily Mail, the necklace retailed for around $25.
As noted, the royal is often seen in a high-low wardrobe.
They’re often elegant and delicate, offering their impact by way of a precious stone or unique design.
But perhaps we should be more expectant of the unexpected from Catherine, both in price and look.
She would lose much of the fashion fun that we know she enjoys.”
It seems we can expect the royal to continue wearing affordable pieces of jewelry for the foreseeable future.
Anyone wanting to accessorize more like a princess can rejoice.
