Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the death of Setsuko, Princess Chichibu of Japan, who died on this day in 1995, and to mark the day, we are featuring one of her jewels, which is now worn by Empress Masako.

Princess Chichibu wearing her Pearl Necklace: royalwatcherblog.com/2020/08/25/pri… https://t.co/lCDqWyTRuc

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The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) August 25, 2020

Featuring a large pearl within a pear-shaped diamond frame, suspended from a three-strand pearl necklace, the jewel originates from Princess Chichibu, who started wearing it in the 1960s, one of the more notable appearences being a Dinner with Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to London.

Empress Masako wearing her Princess Chichibu's Pearl Necklace: royalwatcherblog.com/2020/08/25/pri… https://t.co/ffYQIOl4aj

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The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) August 25, 2020

In 2015, Princess Chichibu’s Pearl Necklace was worn by the then Crown Princess Masako for the Singapore State Banquet, and also appeared for the 3rd Enthronement Banquet last year. There is no doubt we will continue to see it for years to come.

Empress Masako wore Princess Chichibu's necklace at the 3rd banquet for the enthronement. In 2015, then-Crown Princ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Prisma (@ImperialJPNfan) October 30, 2019