Sophie Wessex is a member of the British Royal Family who seems to be sometimes recognized but often overlooked.
Believed to have been one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite daughters-in-laws, she’s heavily commited to royal duty and her husband, Prince Edward.
The royal couple have emerged as two of the most reliable members of the Royal Family and have represented the British Royal Family both in the UK and abroad on several occasions each year.
Having turned out many retro looks during her royal years, when it comes to fashion, Sophie is the unsung hero of style.
To celebrate the Countess of Wessex’s 58th birthday on 20th January 2023, jewellery experts at Steven Stone have taken a look at one of her most stunning pairs of earrings.
Sophie attended the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday 12th November 2022. Through words, song and storytelling, the festival commemorated the service and sacrifice of servicemen and women and marked the 40th anniversary of the Falklands war.
Looking as elegant as ever, Sophie wore a lace dress with sheer black tights and a pair of black block heels accessorising with a pair of jaw-dropping ruby earrings.
Sophie’s ruby and diamond cluster pendant earrings feature six 2 carat oval pigeon blood rubies. Having originated from Burma, pigeon blood rubies are of the highest quality.
There are three of each on Sophie’s earrings, and they’re surrounded by clusters of white round brilliant cut diamonds that total 4 carats.
Our experts estimate a pair of earrings like Sophie’s to be worth approximately $300,000.
The official flag of Wessex is red and as the Countess of Wessex, Sophie frequently pays tribute to the county in South East England through her outfits and accesories.
It’s touching to see that Sophie wore ruby jewellery to the Festival of Remembrance as by wearing the counties colour, she’s paying homage to her royal role.
“Featuring six 2ct oval cut pigeon blood rubies, Sophie’s ruby and diamond cluster pendant earrings are stunning.
Having originated from Burma, pigeon blood rubies are of the highest quality. There are three on each of Sophie’s earrings, surrounded by clusters of white round brilliant cut diamonds that total 4 carats.
As the Countess of Wessex, it’s always a sentimental choice when Sophie wears ruby jewellery, as red is the primary colour of the counties flag.
I’d estimate this particular pair of earrings to be worth $300,000.”
maxwell stone, creative director, steven stone
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