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Kate Middleton Wears Queen Mother's 103-Year-Old Necklace
23 Sep
Summary
- Kate Middleton debuted the Queen Mother's historic amethyst sautoir necklace.
- The 103-year-old necklace features a pearl strand and diamond-framed pendant.
- This marks the first public appearance of the sautoir since 2012.
Princess Kate Middleton recently stepped out in a remarkable historical accessory, debuting the Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir necklace. This significant piece, estimated to be 103 years old, features a distinctive design with a heart-shaped pendant framed by diamonds, hanging from strands of pearls.
The London premiere of 'Digger' on September 22 saw the Princess of Wales pair the exquisite sautoir with teardrop pearl earrings and a deep purple gown. This marks the necklace's first public appearance since 2012.
At that time, Queen Camilla, then the Duchess of Cornwall, wore the necklace to a Skyfall premiere. The amethyst sautoir has a lineage, having been gifted to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later the Queen Mother, in 1923 by her mother-in-law, Queen Alexandra.
