Kate and Meghan Inherited These 8 Beautiful Jewelry Pieces From Princess Diana
The current Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex are carrying on her legacy.
Princess Diana's legacy continues to live on in numerous ways, including via several TV and film portrayals and, most importantly, through her children and grandchildren. Her daughters-in-law, too, have a special opportunity to carry a piece of Diana with them by way of jewelry.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, have both inherited several pieces of jewelry from the late icon's personal collection, and it's bittersweet to see the precious pieces back in the spotlight. Of course, you already know about that famous sapphire engagement ring that once belonged to Diana, but her collection also includes plenty of other memorable pieces. Scroll down to revisit Princess Diana's jewelry.
1. Butterfly Earrings
Princess Diana wore her diamond-embellished butterfly earrings on numerous occasions, including a visit to Canada in May 1986, as shown here.
Since debuting the butterfly earrings on her royal visit to Australia with Prince Harry in 2018, Markle has worn them several times, including in Colombia in 2024, pictured above.
2. Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Along with her trendier pieces, Princess Diana loved wearing her classic diamond tennis bracelet. Here, she wore the bracelet to a gala benefiting the Red Cross in Washington, D.C., in June 1997.
Meghan has worn Diana's tennis bracelet several times, including at the Salute to Freedom Gala in November 2021. She paired it with a gold Cartier Love bracelet.
3. Diamond-and-Pearl Earrings
For fancy occasions, Princess Diana often paired a tiara with these earrings.
The current Princess of Wales wore Diana's earrings to a state banquet in 2023.
4. Three-Strand Pearl Bracelet
Princess Diana brought along her three-strand pearl bracelet on her trip to Hong Kong in November 1989.
Most recently, Middleton wore the bracelet to the Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2026.
5. Pearl Earrings
Collingwood the Jeweller gifted these pearl earrings to Princess Diana for her wedding.
The Princess of Wales wears these earrings frequently. Here, she wears them for a solemn occasion: a Remembrance Sunday service in November 2021.
6. Aquamarine Ring
Princess Diana's enormous aquamarine ring made several appearances, including at this event in June 1997.
Meghan famously flashed the huge ring as she was on her way to her wedding reception in 2018.
7. Sapphire Engagement Ring
Arguably the most famous piece of jewelry in existence, Princess Diana's 12-carat sapphire engagement ring now belongs to Kate.
The Princess of Wales never takes off her special engagement ring inherited from Diana.
8. Sapphire Earrings
To complement her blue engagement ring, Princess Diana owned several other pieces of sapphire jewelry, as shown here in 1991.
Kate customized Diana's earrings and only used one stone per earring.
