Princess Kate turned heads at the Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day parade in London on Monday, wearing a striking pair of custom diamond earrings from Kiki McDonough worth £3,500. The design features green tourmaline and amethyst stones, surrounded by diamonds set in yellow gold. She first wore them in 2016 during a royal tour of India, and reports suggest they were made to mark the birth of Princess Charlotte.
Since the exact earrings are no longer stocked, several high street alternatives offer a similar look. Kiki McDonough's own green amethyst oval and cushion cut design provides a comparable silhouette, though set in 18ct white gold instead of yellow gold. For a more affordable option, the Layla earrings from the same label feature a round solid green drop on 22-carat gold-plated brass, available in alternative colours like champagne, pearl, or brown.
Other designers favoured by the Princess include Shyla, whose lapis hoop earrings she wore at a Six Nations match, and Missoma, whose Pyramid earrings with amazonite gemstones offer a sleek charm. Missoma's design is made from 18ct recycled gold-plated vermeil on recycled sterling silver, and Kate is a known fan of the brand, having worn a Missoma piece to the Royal Marsden Hospital earlier this year.
Monica Vinader's Siren Wire earrings, which Kate first wore during her 2016 Royal Canada Tour, are another purse-friendly alternative. They feature a green stone and are available in rose gold or with aquamarine or black onyx gemstones. For those wanting to buy from Kiki McDonough at a lower price, a simple large stud design with green amethyst and diamonds set in 18-carat yellow gold offers a near-identical colour match.
