Meghan Markle wore Princess Diana's treasured butterfly earrings at the David Foster Foundation's 40th Anniversary Celebration in Canada over the weekend, reviving one of this season's biggest jewellery trends. The yellow-gold studs are pavé-set with diamonds and blue sapphires, and with their precious stones and royal provenance, they are considered priceless.
Affordable alternative from Pandora
For those wanting to recreate the look for less than £60, Pandora's Blue Butterfly Stud Earrings, priced at £59, offer a similar winged silhouette and vivid blue sparkle. They swap fine gold, sapphires and diamonds for sterling silver and blue man-made crystals, giving the royal-inspired look a contemporary and more affordable twist.
While they are not replicas, that is part of their appeal. The design captures the same butterfly motif and striking blue finish, while the larger stones make Pandora's version feel distinctly its own. The cooler silver finish makes them easy to style, and butterflies are a jewellery design that rarely dates.
Other butterfly earrings inspired by Meghan
Fable England's Enamel Blue Butterfly Huggie Earrings, priced at £32, offer a playful take on the trend, with hand-painted blue enamel butterflies suspended from gold-plated hoops. Sparkling cubic zirconia on the huggies adds shimmer, making them suitable for both summer dresses and evening wear.
Wolf & Badger's Small Glassine Butterfly In Blue Pearl, priced at £105, features hand-pressed wings individually painted, edged with an 18k gold finish. These delicate studs sit neatly against the ear, offering an everyday option that still feels special enough to dress up.
