Fans of Princess Catherine's pearl earrings can recreate her look for hundreds less, with a £125 alternative that captures the same elegant style. The Princess of Wales, 44, wore her Annoushka Baroque Pearl Drops with Kiki McDonough diamond hoops during a visit to the West Sussex Minibus service in Pulborough on Wednesday, a combination she has favoured since 2012.
The original pieces cost a combined £1,450, but Lily & Roo offers a strikingly similar design for a fraction of the price. The Gold Diamond Style Large Pearl Drop Hoop Earrings feature removable freshwater pearl drops paired with pavé-set crystal hoops, delivering the same pearl-and-sparkle effect.
Design and Materials
The hoops are crafted from 18ct gold-plated sterling silver, measure 15mm, and feature a hinged fastening. The naturally shaped freshwater pearls measure approximately 9mm to 13mm. The pearls are removable, allowing wearers to enjoy two pairs in one: the full pearl-and-hoop combination or the sparkly hoops alone.
The design is also available in 925 sterling silver and solid 9ct white gold, though materials and prices vary between versions. Each pair has its own character, as no two freshwater pearls are exactly alike.
More Royal-Inspired Options
Orlia offers a more understated take with its Pearl Drop Pavé Huggie Hoop Earrings at £35. These feature a sleek gold huggie with a freshwater pearl, also detachable for two looks in one. Crafted from 18ct gold vermeil over sterling silver, they provide a pared-back twist on Catherine's style.
Aspinal of London sells Pearl Huggie Earrings with freshwater pearls for £165, offering another chic alternative. Pearls work with everything from office tailoring to wedding guest dresses, and Catherine has spent more than a decade proving they are not reserved for special occasions.
