Princess Kate's $168 Pearl Earrings Sell Out in 24 Hours
"It was such a proud moment for us," Soru Jewellery designer Francesca Kelly tells PEOPLE
When Princess Kate debuted a sexy off-the-shoulder look on Wednesday – and a more casual look the following day at Wimbledon – she accessorized with a new pair of earrings bought from a boutique with royal connections.
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The iridescent baroque pearls with multi-faceted Swarovski crystals from Soru Jewellery were bought at Baar & Bass in London – the same King’s Road boutique that exclusively carries Aya, the jewelry line designed by Prince Harry‘s ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy.
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The $168 earrings have already sold out – and the designers, U.K.-based sisters Francesca Kelly and Marianna Doyle couldn’t be more thrilled with their new royal client.
“We are delighted!” Kelly tells PEOPLE, adding, “She is not only a style icon, but a fantastic role model and true beauty. It was such a proud moment for us.
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“We have had lots of interest in the earrings and have experienced that famous ‘Kate Effect,’ ” says Kelly, whose collections are all handmade using precious and semi-precious gemstones. The current waiting list is one to two weeks.