A Festive Jewellery Gift Guide: Catherine-Approved Brands To Shop
The Royal Shopper shows you how to copy the royal sparkle...
Hello, it’s your Royal Shopper here! I've been busy compiling gift guides on HELLO! this past week, but I wanted to share something with you that’s super special – and of course it’s all surrounding the Princess of Wales.
If you want gifts that feel thoughtful, timeless and quietly elegant – and that have royal approval – take notes. Catherine is famous for mixing heirloom centrepieces with everyday, relatively affordable jewellery. Below are jewellery picks and gift ideas inspired by the brands she actually wears.
Catherine has worn plenty of affordable brands over the years, and that makes her choices ideal for gifting – they’re wearable and tend to sell out quickly but often get re-stocked because of the #KateEffect. Several of her go-to labels specialise in accessible demi-fine pieces – think vermeil, cultured pearls and delicate chains – so you can find luxe-looking gifts without the price sticker shock.
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Monica Vinader - ideal for mums
Monica Vinader has become synonymous with Catherine’s every day jewellery: she’s been seen wearing the brand’s Nura pearl necklace and the Siren Earrings and you can still purchase them both today. Scroll down to take a look.
Monica Vinader Nura Pearl Necklace, $185 / £129
Monica Vinader Siren Gemstone Wire Earrings, $190 / £140
Missoma - top pick for trendy teens
Missoma is another brand Kate reaches for. She’s been photographed in the brand’s Mini Pyramid Charm Hoops and Zenyu Fan Chandelier Hoops – pieces that read as modern classics when worn on rotation. Missoma is brilliant for gifting – expect demi-fine price points.
Missoma Zenyu Fan Chandelier Hoops, $234 / £149
Missoma Mini Pyramid Charm Hoops, $154 / £98
Soru - perfect for a stylish sister
Catherine has shown that even costume or high-street jewellery has a place in the royal jewellery box: who can forget when she wore those Soru ‘Baroque’ Pearl Earrings or those Ruby And Crystal Drops. Soru is a personal favourite of mine for festive earrings with high gift-impact.
Soru ‘Baroque’ pearl earrings, $265 / £165
Astley Clarke - the best choice for your BFF
Astley Clarke is another demi-fine brand often mentioned alongside Catherine’s jewellery wardrobe. Known for gemstone pendants, delicate bracelets and diamond accents, the brand strikes a balance between everyday wear and celebratory sparkle. Catherine loves her Round Stilla Pendant in yellow gold / blue Lapis Lazuli – and has worn it on various occasions.
Astley Clarke Stilla 18ct Yellow Gold Vermeil Blue Lapis Locket, $370 / £265
Which is your favourite of Catherine’s affordable jewellery moments? Answer in the poll below.