August 31st will mark the 20th Anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most iconic women of the last century. In honour of her death anniversary, we are featuring 20 of her most iconic jewels. Today’s feature is her Qatar Pearl and Diamond Earrings-

When the Prince of Wales married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, the new Princess received these Pearl and Diamond Earrings as a wedding gift from the Emir of Qatar, composed of a modern diamond floral cluster with pear-shaped pearls suspended from a chain of diamonds.

The Princess of Wales wore these earrings soon after the wedding. While never a favourite, these earrings were worn to quite a few notable events, including visits to Australia, Canada, and Norway and a couple of Royal Gala Performances.

The Qatar Pearl Earrings continued to be popular for evening events on foreign trips, including visits to Qatar (understandably), Bahrain, Germany, Paris, and Hungary.

After being worn on a trip to India in 1992, these earrings remained unworn during the period of separation of the Prince and Princess.

However, the final appearance of the Qatar Pearl Earrings was at a private viewing of her dresses on auction at Christie’s in aid Of The Aids Crisis Trust and The Royal Marsden Hospital Cancer Fund in June 1997. After her untimely death, the earrings passed to Prince William and Prince Harry but haven’t been seen since.

Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara

Spencer Tiara

Sapphire Engagement Ring

Princess Diana’s Collingwood Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Sapphire Choker

Princess Diana’s Spencer Choker

Princess Diana’s Wedding Earrings

Prince of Wales Feathers Pendant

Princess Diana’s Saudi Sapphire Suite

Queen Mary’s Art Deco Emerald Choker

Princess Diana’s Pearl Bracelet

Princess Diana’s Saudi Sapphire Choker

Princess Diana’s South-Sea Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Emerald Earrings

Princess Diana’s Heart-Shaped Diamond Necklace

Princess Diana’s Pendant Earrings

Princess Diana’s Swan Lake Suite

Queen’s Pear-Drop Diamond Earrings

Princess Diana’s Oman Sapphire Suite

Princess Diana’s Amethyst Suite

Princess Diana’s Aquamarine Earrings

Princess Diana’s Diamond and Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Sapphire Earrings

Princess Diana’s Aquamarine Ring

Princess Diana’s Qatar Pearl Earrings

Princess Diana’s Butterfly Suite

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Composed of a modern diamond floral cluster with pear-shaped pearls suspended from a chain of diamonds, these earrings were a wedding gift to the Princess from the Emir of Qatar.

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The Princess of Wales wore these earrings soon after the wedding. While never a favourite, these earrings were worn to quite a few notable events, including visits to Australia, Canada, and Norway and a couple of Royal Gala Performances.

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The Qatar Pearl Earrings continued to be popular for evening events on foreign trips, including visits to Qatar (understandably), Bahrain, Germany, Paris, and Hungary.

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After being worn on a trip to India in 1992, these earrings remained unworn during the period of separation of the Prince and Princess. The final appearance of the Qatar Pearl Earrings was at a private viewing of her dresses on auction at Christie’s in aid Of The Aids Crisis Trust and The Royal Marsden Hospital Cancer Fund in June 1997. After her untimely death, the earrings passed to Prince William and Princess Harry but haven’t been seen since.

Recently, the Duchess of Cambridge has worn a couple of her late mother-in-law’s pearl jewels. Will we see these earrings next??