The Princess' Diamonds

Kate Middleton wore a "halo" tiara by Cartier, lent to her by HM Queen Elizabeth II, and earrings by Robinson Pelham - a gift given to her by her parents. The tiara was made in 1936 and given to Princess Elizabeth (now The Queen), by her mother on her 18th birthday. Kate's diamond earrings are stylised oak leaves, with a pear-cut diamond drop and a pave-set diamond acorn suspended in the centre. The inspiration for the design came from the Middleton family's... new coat of arms (which includes acorns and oak leaves), and were made to complement the tiara. Robinson Pelham also designed and made a pair of diamond earrings for Philippa Middleton, with a floral design to echo the flowers worn in her hair. A tourmaline and diamond pendant with matching earrings was designed for Carole Middleton and two gold stick pins, one with a gold acorn and one with an oak leaf were worn by Michael and James Middleton respectively. KATE MIDDLETON and Prince William have chosen Wartski to make the wedding ring Kate will wear following today's royal wedding. Kate's wedding ring was fashioned from a piece of Welsh gold which the Queen gave to Prince William shortly after the engagement was announced. Prince William will not wear a wedding ring. Wartski made the wedding rings for The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Camilla Parker-Bowles for their wedding in 2005.