The world's biggest wedding...how was the jewellery?

With over an estimated 2 billion people worldwide watching the biggest wedding of the decade it was necessary that the jewellery worn by all involved sparkled with all the beauty and quality required by a princess. And were we let down?

The most important piece of wedding jewellery was the 18 carat white gold Sapphire and 14 round diamond cluster ring worn by Princess Diana during her marriage to Prince Charles. The ring was one of a selection offered to Lady Diana for her engagement and, at the time, was worth £28,000. The ring selection was all from Garrard, jewellers to the Royal Family since 1735.

Diana's Engagement Ring

There has been much discussion about whether the couple’s wedding rings would be made from the Welsh gold that other royal wedding rings have been from since 1923 or whether Fairtrade gold, released on Valentine’s Day 2011 would be preferred by the couple. And the answer? Catherine’s ring is made from Welsh gold by Wartski. Catherine’s ring was made from gold that had been presented to Queen Elizabeth II. Interestingly, William has chosen not to wear a wedding ring and this section was omitted from the ceremony.

Catherine receiving her wedding ring from Prince William

Both Catherine and Pippa Middleton were dressed in Alexander McQueen gowns for the wedding ceremony and their earrings were just as beautiful. Catherine’s earrings were bespoke made at her parents bequest and were shaped as the acorn and oak leaf which is present in the Middleton’s new coat of arms. Pippa’s earrings were also made by Robinson Pelham but in a more floral design.



Catherine and Pippa Middleton's Robinson Pelham earrings



And other jewellery worn by guests at the wedding? Samantha Cameron chose to wear an Erdem jewelled head-piece rather than her hat to compliment her beautiful bright Burberry dress.



Samantha Cameron wearing an Erdem hair-piece



The Queen wore a very appropriate piece of jewellery to go with her eggshell yellow outfit; Queen Mary’s True Lovers Knot Brooch which is diamond encrusted with scalloped edges. It was entrusted to Queen Elizabeth in 1953.

Queen Mary's True Lovers Knot Brooch worn by Queem Elizabeth

So were we let down? Not a chance. All the jewellery new and old was beautiful, exquisite and played its part.

That’s all for now....