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40 of Kate Middleton & Meghan Markle's Best Jewelry Moments

EntertainmentPublished Sep 21, 2018
By Madison Breaux
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We've all heard of the crown jewels, right? Well, while the ladies of the royal family might not be sporting tiaras and multi-carat diamonds on a daily basis, these duchesses do have a great sense of what royal accessorizing should look like. Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and the new Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, are already becoming quite a jewelry duo to watch out for. Kate has been at the job for years, but that doesn't mean Meghan is falling behind. Not at all. Both of these royal women have stepped out in some envy-inducing bling, making us believe we've been doing it all wrong, but then again, not everyone has the royal budget.

Neither Kate nor Meghan go super crazy when it comes to accessorizing, so both of these ladies like to keep things simple and classic, which honestly, fits their lifestyle best. We're sure Queen Elizabeth wouldn't want her duchesses running around with super flashy earrings and necklaces, but luckily, it looks like the monarch has nothing to worry about. 

Kate and Meghan keep it respectable, as usual, and we wouldn't expect anything from our best two duchesses. 

And like any good stylish woman, these duchesses like to re-wear their jewelry in different ways, because honestly, not even royals can afford to have a new jewel every day of the week. So, for the viewing pleasure of all, here are 40 of Kate and Meghan's best jewelry moments so far. Fair warning: Jealousy is a major side effect of these photos.

Check out our Meghan Markle page for all the latest news about Meghan, Prince Harry, and their growing family.

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Drop Earrings
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Drop Earrings

With millinery like that, it's probably a good thing that Kate kept her earrings on the simpler side. A duchess can't go wrong with simple teardrop-shaped jewels!

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Dainty
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Dainty

Meghan is also a fan of keeping things simple when it comes to jewelry. She opted for a super small pair of earrings for her first Trooping the Color ceremony.

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Glammed Up

Well -- it doesn't get better than this, folks. Kate Middleton in the most beautiful tiara is a thing of dreams!

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Wedding Jewels
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Wedding Jewels

Meghan's wedding day accessories were nothing short of perfect. Naturally, she kept it simple and let her ring do all of the talking.

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Small Circles

The tricky thing about jewelry is getting a look to be completely cohesive, but Kate has been an expert at this from the beginning.

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Tennis Bling

While Meghan went sans jewels, Kate kept it simple with a pair of elegant drop earrings while the two watched tennis.

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Small Diamonds
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Small Diamonds

She already has the best diamond there is right on her finger, so Meghan keeps the ear accessories to a minimum.

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Square Shape

Even though the royals don't go too extreme with their jewelry, they still switch it up every once in a while. We are loving Kate's delicate square earrings that she paired with an equally subtle necklace.

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Round and Sweet

The royal ladies, particularly Kate, have shown a fondness for teardrop-shape earrings, but Meghan took a different route and opted for a sweet circle design.

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Fit for a Queen

OK -- this necklace is a stunner. Kate looks positively regal, and we're wondering where we can get a replica.

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Ring Closeup

Alright -- yes, we love any excuse to stare at this amazing rock. Can anyone really blame us?

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A Little Sparkle
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A Little Sparkle

They don't call it bling for nothing! There's nothing wrong with a duchess adding a little sparkle to her outfit.

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Rosey

It's hard to notice, but Meghan's earrings have a subtle rose outline. So cute!

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A Little Funky
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A Little Funky

Who says royals can't have a little fun with their style? We love seeing Kate play up her jewels a little bit more.

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So Sweet
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So Sweet

Looks like we all need to invest in simple, round earrings. If the duchess is doing it, then it must be right, OK?

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Kate's Engagement Ring

I mean ... just look at that thing. It's absolutely amazing. And since it was Princess Diana's engagement ring as well, it has such a beautiful family connection.

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Gold Bracelet

For Meghan, less is always more. Here's just another example of how simple she likes to keep her accessories.

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Kate's Wedding Jewels

Kate may have gone a little more bold with her wedding day accessories, but that doesn't mean she didn't look fantastic ... because she did.

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Gold Chains

We love the duchess's delicate gold link bracelet. It's so simple and beautiful!

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Ireland Earrings

Meghan went a little more bold while her and Harry visited Ireland. We can actually see these earrings from far away!

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Show-Stopping Necklace

That's a royal accessory if we've ever seen one. We don't think Kate would wear something this bold nowadays, but who knows!

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Dangling Jewels

There's no royal rule saying duchesses have to stick to simple stud earrings ... well, that we know of.

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Barely There

Once again, Meghan wears ear accessories that it takes a microscope to see. We are definitely here for her minimalist vibe!

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The Perfect Pair

OK -- how perfect does Kate's engagement ring look with those stunning earrings? A true match made in heaven.

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Queen E's Earrings

It's reported that Queen Elizabeth herself gifted these pearl earrings to Meghan. To make it even more special, the pair is supposedly a smaller version of ones the queen owns.

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Going Bold

Very seldom do we see our beloved duchess in dangling earrings, so it's important to appreciate the moments when she does decide to go bolder.

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Duchess Hoops

We're sure the queen wouldn't quite approve of Kate wearing hoop earrings, but this pair was a nice compromise.

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Thin & Light

The duchess doesn't wear bracelets often, but when she does, it's usually just one simple band that adds a little sparkle to her outfit.

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Long & Cute

Kate should wearing more dramatic necklaces more often. We love how this gold addition looks against her monochromatic blue dress!

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Drop Pearls

There's nothing more classy or more regal than pearl. Well done, Kate.

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Small and Simple
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Small and Simple

Nothing about Meghan will ever be flashy, so it makes sense that she is reflecting that in her jewelry.

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Simple Chain

We love this simple pendant necklace. It gives Kate just the right among of sparkle!

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Collar Necklace

Kate's necklace almost looks like it could be part of her evening gown, making it the perfect accessory!

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Date Jewelry
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Date Jewelry

Even before she was officially a duchess, Meghan kept her accessories simple and cute.

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Nods to Culture

While visiting New Zealand, the duchess sported jewelry that fit right into the culture of the country.

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Stunning Emerald

Oh to be Kate and have access to these kinds of jewels. That green on these earrings is just astounding!

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Deep Blue

These dark blue teardrop earrings look stunning on Kate's ears. They almost look like they could match her engagement ring perfectly!

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Gold Accents

While the duchess usually wears silver, we think gold earrings look just as fabulous on her.

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Another Day, Another Tiara
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Another Day, Another Tiara

Honestly, we're just here for any time Kate steps out in a tiara. It's all too fitting for her!

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Icy Drops

Why wear one teardrop jewel when there could be five on one earring?? We salute the jewelry master.

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