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Blooming Baubles at Buckingham Palace

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The Windsors held a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, and several royal ladies — and one dapper royal gentleman! — wore accessories worth seeing.

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The party was attended by numerous royals, including the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent.

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Camilla wore staple pieces from her jewelry box: her diamond and pearl drop earrings plus her pearl necklace with the large diamond clasp.

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Princess Anne chose pieces from her collection of modern jewels, including her gold and diamond stalactite brooch by Andrew Grima. According to Leslie Field, the brooch has been in Anne’s jewelry box since 1973; she received it as a wedding gift from her mother. She paired it for the party with her modern gold and pearl earrings as well as a classic pearl necklace.

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The Duchess of Gloucester also wore pearls for the party: a single-stranded necklace of large round pearls. She also wore floral earrings and several rings, including her Cartier Trinity ring and a ring set with a gorgeous sapphire. (And her tortoiseshell glasses, which I personally love.)

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As usual, Prince Charles was also nattily attired and accessorized for the party. Have a look at his tie pin: it features a teeny Prince of Wales feather design.

Garden Party Jewels in London

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The Windsors held their first garden party of the season at Buckingham Palace this afternoon, and five royal ladies were among the gathered crowds.

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Queen Elizabeth II wore a particularly springy brooch for the occasion: the Centenary Rose Brooch, a diamond and rock crystal piece. The brooch was the Queen’s 100th birthday gift to the late Queen Mother.

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The Duchess of Cambridge wore her new Kiki McDonough blue topaz and diamond earrings. She debuted the pair during last week’s trip to Luxembourg.

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You can spot the Princess Royal standing behind her father here; I believe she’s wearing pearl earrings and a coordinating necklace. If better photos of her jewels become available to me, I’ll post them here.

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And finally, Princess Beatrice was also on hand for the festivities. As usual, she wore no jewels with her nautical-inspired outfit. I think if I were to accessorize this ensemble, I’d go with small pearl stud earrings and a simple gold bracelet. What about you?

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UPDATE: As promised, we’ve got a better view now of some of today’s jewels. Princess Anne is indeed wearing pearl earrings, which are set in gold. Her pearl necklace has a gem-set clasp; the central stone is purple-hued, possibly amethyst.

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And Princess Michael of Kent was also in attendance, wearing a pearl necklace, large pearl and enamel earrings (both pieces potentially costume, I think), and a sparkling cat brooch.

Kate’s Week in Jewels (Plus Bonus Poll!)

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Kate’s Week in Jewels (Photos: Eddie Mulholland – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
This week we’ve seen something that usually only happens during royal tours: seven full days of appearances by the Duchess of Cambridge! Here’s a recap of the jewels she wore, including several new pieces. Be sure to vote for your favorites in the poll below!

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Thursday, June 9
Kate hosted an anniversary dinner at Kensington Palace for SportsAid; the event also included a pre-dinner reception for a number of British athletes who will compete in this summer’s Olympic Games in Brazil. With her Roland Mouret gown, Kate wore a new pair of diamond-encrusted gold hoop earrings by Cartier, plus her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Hannah McKay – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Friday, June 10
The entire Windsor family gathered at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London for a service of thanksgiving in honor of the Queen’s 90th birthday (and Prince Philip’s 95th birthday). Kate wore a Catherine Walker coat dress with her diamond and aquamarine drop earrings, a new silver-toned necklace with a square, light-blue gemstone cluster pendant, and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images
Saturday, June 11
The Queen’s official birthday celebrations continued on Saturday with Trooping the Colour. Kate rode in the carriage procession and then appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony with William, George, and Charlotte. With her Alexander McQueen coat dress, she wore new earrings, the “Eugenia” style by Balenciaga (set with faux pearls and crystals), with her Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant Necklace and her usual trio of rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Arthur Edwards – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
Sunday, June 12
The royals gathered at Buckingham Palace again for the Patrons’ Lunch on the Mall; Kate went on a walkabout with William and Harry and sat with the rest of the family to watch a special procession. She wore a Roksanda Ilincic dress with her Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant Necklace, the matching Mappin and Webb Empress Drop Earrings, and her usual rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Steve Parsons/WPA Pool/Getty Images, Steve Parsons/WPA Pool/Getty Images, Matt Dunham/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Monday, June 13
The knights and ladies of the Order of the Garter gathered for the annual luncheon and service at Windsor Castle. Kate wore a Catherine Walker coat dress, pairing it with her diamond Robinson Pelham wedding earrings (for the first time in public since the wedding!), the Mappin and Webb Empress Mini Pendant, the diamond cluster and baguette bracelet, and her usual trio of rings.
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Tuesday, June 14
On Tuesday morning, William and Kate visited the American Embassy in London to sign a book of condolence following the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando. Kate’s attire and jewelry for the occasion were subdued. She wore a Tory Burch dress and a Ralph Lauren jacket with her Kiki McDonough Lauren earrings (a pair in the shape of a heart, echoing the rainbow heart that has become a widely-shared symbol of support following the shooting) and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.
Photos (clockwise, L-R): CLODAGH KILCOYNE/AFP/Getty Images, Paul Faith – WPA Pool/Getty Images, Paul Faith – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Tuesday, June 14
William and Kate traveled to Northern Ireland on Tuesday afternoon to attend a garden party at Hillsborough Castle. Kate wore a Day Birger coat dress with a new pair of Kiki McDonough earrings (the Eden Diamond Flower Earrings with citrine drops), the Irish Guards Shamrock Brooch, and her usual trio of rings.
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Wednesday, June 15
Kate made her very first appearance at Royal Ascot on Wednesday, when William presented a trophy for the Duke of Cambridge Stakes. Kate wore a white lace Dolce and Gabbana dress with new pearl drop earrings (maker still unidentified) and her engagement, wedding, and eternity rings.