Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Has an Enviable Jewelry Collection
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is playing a larger role in the royal family as of late. The Queen's daughter-in-law, however, has been on the scene a long time, and has consistently wowed us with her fashion choices. What tends to go unnoticed, though, is the Countess's stunning jewelry. Sophie is a big fan of aquamarine (which matches her blue eyes) and of pearls. Here, we took a look back at her best jewelry moments.
While attending the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, chose delicate aquamarine drop earrings and a diamond flower brooch.
At the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle, Sophie chose modern dangling earrings with pearl accents to match her straw hat.
At a service to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the National Health Service, the Countess opted for circular jewels. Her earrings featured multiple small pearls and the brooch matched, with a diamond and pearl pattern.
At the Royal Ascot horserace, Sophie flashed her massive aquamarine cocktail ring. She paired the gem with delicate silver bracelets.
Also at the Ascot, Sophie sported delicate dangling earrings which matched her blue hat and dress.
For a military homecoming parade, Sophie chose a more avant-garde jewelry look. These interesting sterling and terra cotta-colored earrings are different from her usual looks. She also added a crown-shaped brooch to complete the ensemble.
We love these delicate gold starfish earrings Sophie wore to visit the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. She also wore a small cross brooch that day.
At the wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Sophie wore all aquamarine. She chose her aquamarine tiara (which can be transformed into a necklace) and a matching aquamarine necklace, as well as her badge of the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth.
Here, the Countess opted for a more professional jewelry look, wearing pearl studs and a pearl necklace.
At the third day of the Royal Ascot horserace, Sophie wore a bejeweled berry brooch and diamond drop earrings.
Also at the Royal Ascot, Sophie chose a diamond horse-bit shaped brooch and the same drop earrings.
Sophie chose this green statement necklace and diamond studs for a gala fundraising dinner on the Isle of Wight.
The Countess wore the stunning Five Aquamarine tiara, along with diamond earrings, and her royal family order to Princess Madeleine of Sweden's wedding.
The Countess arrived at Prince Albert II of Monaco's royal wedding in an aquamarine and diamond brooch and a bedazzled black hat.
Also at the Monaco royal wedding, Sophie chose a stunning diamond tennis bracelet, drop earrings and the Anthemion tiara, which the Countess wore at her own wedding.
At a gala dinner on the eve of Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton, Sophie sported floral-shaped drop earrings and a matching necklace.
Sophie always pulls out all the stops for a royal wedding. At the wedding of Swedish Crown Princess Victoria, Sophie wore the Anthemion tiara and a diamond necklace and earrings along with her royal family order.
Visiting a school in Whitton, England, Sophie chose aquamarine stud earrings in a delicate floral shape.
Sophie clearly isn't afraid of spiders! The Countess chose this sparkling creepy crawly brooch to match her red look. She paired the pin with simple diamond studs.
Sophie's famed aquamarine tiara can also be worn as a necklace. Here, she wore no other jewelry, because, really, what could compete with that?
We all know Sophie loves pearls. She showed us an oversized take on the gem for London's Chelsea Flower Show.
Sophie debuted the aquamarine tiara at Prince Albert of Monaco's enthronement celebrations in Monte Carlo. For the formal event, she paired the crown with an aquamarine necklace, earrings and a pair of royal orders: the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth, and the Order of Saint John.
At the Danish royal wedding of Crown Prince Frederik, Sophie was decked out in diamonds. She wore the Anthemion tiara paired with a diamond necklace and two matching brooches.
The night before the Danish royal wedding, Sophie wore a different tiara: this delicate floral diamond piece. She hasn't worn this topper since, so it is believed to have been a loan.
When Sophie had short hair, she could really show off a choker necklace. Here, she wore one decked out in diamonds to a fashion event.
Adding a unique take on a classic pearl set, Sophie chose this twisted pearl necklace. She kept the pearl theme with a sun-shaped brooch.
Sophie loves her classic pearl strands and studs. Here, she paired them with a gold and pearl floral brooch.
At her wedding to Prince Edward, Sophie wore the Anthemion tiara and a pearl cross necklace.
One of Sophie's most notable jewelry pieces is her engagement ring. The ring was designed by royal jewelry favorite Garrard (who also produced the famed Lover's Knot tiara) and consists of a 2-carat oval diamond and two smaller heart-shaped gems.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Has an Enviable Jewelry Collection
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is playing a larger role in the royal family as of late. The Queen's daughter-in-law, however, has been on the scene a long time, and has consistently wowed us with her fashion choices. What tends to go unnoticed, though, is the Countess's stunning jewelry. Sophie is a big fan of aquamarine (which matches her blue eyes) and of pearls. Here, we took a look back at her best jewelry moments.
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