The Princess of Wales boasts an impressive collection of royal jewelry, rich with history and opulence. However, her more contemporary choices appear to hold unique meanings beyond their aesthetic value.

At 44, Kate often selects pieces adorned with gemstones known for their ‘healing’ attributes, such as lapis lazuli, blue topaz, and her birthstone, red garnet, rather than traditional diamonds and rubies.

Her affinity for crystal healing jewelry is evident in her selection of prasiolite earrings, pendants, and citrine rings, which are associated with promoting ‘calmness, vibrancy, prosperity,’ and overall well-being.

Recently, Kate, who is currently in remission from cancer, wore a red garnet necklace during an official event. Jewelry expert and historian Josie Goodbody informed the Daily Mail that this stone is known to ‘signify strength.’

Another gemstone likely to hold new significance for Kate post-recovery is blue topaz, reputed to offer peace and clarity to its wearer.

Since her 2024 cancer diagnosis, the princess has openly shared her renewed focus on cherishing life’s most meaningful aspects.

However, it appears Kate has collected gemstone jewellery for many years before her health battles began.

The princess first donned a pair of citrine pear drop earrings from London-based designer Kiki McDonough in 2009, with Kate frequently rewearing the £550 pair since then. 

From prasiolite earrings to topaz pendants, the Princess of Wales seems to be a fan of crystal healing jewellery that promotes ‘calmness, vibrancy, prosperity’ and a general sense of well-being (pictured here wearing a pair of citrine earrings from the royal-loved brand Kiki McDonough) 

Red garnet  

Last week, Kate hosted a reception for the national women’s rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their landmark World Cup win in September 2025. 

For the occasion, she picked a striking, red statement suit designed by Alexander McQueen in a fitting tribute to the rugby side also known as the ‘Red Roses’. 

The scarlet suit was certainly eye-catching, but it was her choice of jewellery that really stood out on that occasion. 

The princess opted for her Auree ‘Bali’ necklace, which features her red garnet birthstone and retails for £595. 

Kate, who turned 44 on January 9, first debuted the necklace from the London brand in 2022, but the decision to rewear it after she completed treatment for cancer feels especially poignant in light of the red garnet’s symbolism. 

According to the International Gem Society, some believe that garnets are ‘protective’ and can ‘shield the wearer from injury’ – making them a popular choice amongst warriors and members of royalty. 

Red garnets are also associated with ‘life-giving blood’ because of their colour and typically connected to themes of vitality, love, and light. 

Most recently, Kate wore a pendant featuring a red garnet – her birthstone – that some believe is ‘protective’ and can ‘shield the wearer from injury’

According to Indian astrology, garnets can remove negative feelings and guilt, added jewellery historian and author Josie Goodbody. 

 Some say garnets also signify the ‘safe return of a friend or loved one’ after a difficult journey.

In Kate’s context, this meaning becomes especially significant as she announced she is in remission from cancer one year ago. 

Blue topaz

Ms Goodbody told the Daily Mail, the sky blue birthstone for December symbolises calmness and emotional balance while promoting peace, self-expression and spirituality. 

Kate’s cancer journey has given her a renewed appreciation for the ‘small things in life’ as the princess has reflected on how the experience has triggered a ‘very spiritual, and very intense emotional reconnection’.

In what may have been a nod to this growing belief, Kate wore blue topaz earrings for her first Christmas after completing a course of preventative chemotherapy. 

Kate wore blue topaz earrings for her first Christmas after completing a course of preventative chemotherapy

The stone is also used for ‘stress relief’ and calm the wearer’s nerves – which might explain why Kate also wears blue topaz jewellery for high-profile royal tours and official engagements. She is seen here with William wearing the Eden Blue Topaz Flower necklace from Kiki McDonough during their 2017 tour of Poland and Germany 

She attended the Royal Family’s Christmas church service on December 25, 2024, wearing statement topaz and diamond earrings from fine jewellery brand Robinson Pelham. 

The stone is also used for ‘stress relief’ and calm the wearer’s nerves – which might explain why Kate also wears blue topaz jewellery for high-profile royal tours and official outings like Trooping the Colour.

Blue topaz is also strongly associated with the ‘throat chakra’ and helps facilitate clear and effective, yet gentle, communication. 

Citrine 

Citrine is a type of quartz that ranges from yellow to orange in colour. 

It is the birthstone of people born in November, including King Charles, and the ‘merchant’s stone’ symbolises prosperity and good fortune. 

According to jewellers at Steven Stone, citrine can help its wearer manifest their biggest dreams. 

So, it was perhaps fitting that Kate picked a pair of citrine pear drop earrings from Kiki McDonough for her first-ever royal engagement as Prince William’s future wife in February 2011. 

The Duchess was first snapped in a stunning pair of yellow gold citrine pear drop earrings from Kiki McDonough in 2009 and they have become a favourite of hers over the past 12 years 

She later re-wore the Kiki McDonough Citrine Pear Drop Earrings for her first royal outing after announcing her engagement to Prince William in 2011 

She wore a massive citrine cocktail ring for the world premiere of No Time To Die at Royal Albert Hall in 2021  

She also owns a citrine necklace designed by Daniella Draper that Kate wore a meeting with rugby players at Hampton Court Palace in 2023  

Since they were first seen on Kate in 2009, she has worn the £895 earrings on nearly 50 occasions, from royal tours to family outings.  

Notably, Kate wore the elegant 18-carat sparklers while leaving the hospital after the birth of her and William’s first son, and future heir, Prince George, in 2013.

Citrine, used to make talismans in Egypt, features prominently in several royal women’s jewellery collections after Queen Victoria made it popular. 

The Queen mother’s art deco citrine brooch has been passed down to Queen Camilla, Ms Goodbody told the Daily Mail while the Princess of Wales also has a citrine necklace designed by Daniella Draper.  

‘Queen Sonja of Norway owns a modern citrine tiara, and the Grand Ducal family of Luxembourg has a Citrine and Pearl Bandeau tiara, often worn by Princess Stéphanie and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa,’ she continued. ‘Queen Sirikit of Thailand owns a diamond and citrine tiara.’

Green amethyst or Prasiolite

Kate often sends non-verbal messages with her clothes and accessories – and eagle-eyed royal watchers know the princess’s emotional cancer update video in September 2024 was no different. 

Kate announced she had completed a preventative course of chemotherapy as she expressed her relief in the moving clip filmed in Norfolk. 

Kate also owns several pieces of green amethyst – or prasiolite – jewellery

She wore a pair of pear drop earrings with the stone that brings ‘healing energy’ in an emotional video about completing her cancer treatment in September 2024. It was after she wore them to a children’s hospital in Nuneaton the year before 

One of Kate’s favourite gemstone necklaces is the Astley Clarke Lapis necklace that features a table-cut stone set in 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver, and retails for a more modest £160.

Her choice of earrings was especially poignant as Kate picked a pair of green amethyst (also known as prasiolite) earrings from the royal-loved brand Kiki McDonough.

The green stone, also known as ‘The Calming Collector’, can help alleviate grief and trauma, while promoting healing energies, according to Ms Goodbody. 

She first wore the Green Amethyst Pear Drop Earrings from Kiki McDonough to a children’s hospital in Nuneaton in 2023. 

Lapis Lazuli 

Historically known as the ‘stone of rulers’, Lapis Lazuli is a blue stone with specks of gold that are supposed to look like stars in the night sky. 

One of Kate’s favourite gemstone necklaces is the Astley Clarke Lapis necklace that features a table-cut stone set in 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver, and retails for a more modest £160. 

It is believed to be a gift, considering Kate first wore the piece during a virtual meeting with nurses shortly after her 39th birthday in January 2021. 

The stone is rooted in folklore and myths – Cleopatra is believed to have worn powdered blue eyeshadow made from grinding lapis – like the ancient belief that it protects the wearer from the evil eye. 

According to the jeweller, lapis is thought to enhance one’s awareness and insight while imparting its wearer peacefulness, objectivity, and self-acceptance.