A Closer Look at Princess Diana’s Favourite Jewellery

Words by Amrita Katara
August 31, 2022
  1. Eight-Strand Pearl Choker
    Eight-Strand Pearl Choker
  2. 18th Birthday Pearl Choker with Flower-Shaped Clasp
    18th Birthday Pearl Choker with Flower-Shaped Clasp
  3. Eleven-Strand Ruby, Diamond and Seed Pearl Choker
    Eleven-Strand Ruby, Diamond and Seed Pearl Choker
  4. Four-Strand Japanese Pearl Choker with Diamond Clasp
    Four-Strand Japanese Pearl Choker with Diamond Clasp
  5. Seven-Strand Pearl Choker with Queen Mary’s Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
    Seven-Strand Pearl Choker with Queen Mary’s Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
  6. Diamond and Sapphire Suite, Gifted by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
    Diamond and Sapphire Suite, Gifted by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
  7. The Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker
    The Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker
  8. Diamond and Amethyst Choker
    Diamond and Amethyst Choker
Cover Princess Diana wearing a twisted pearl choker (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images)

In memory of the People’s Princess on the 25th anniversary of her death, we take a look at her collection of bejewelled chokers, which became her signature style

The late Diana, Princess of Wales was a fan of the classic choker, with a vast collection that included pieces made with pearls, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and amethysts. 

Today, 25 years after her passing, we take a look at her pictured with these stunning jewels.

See also: 24 Of Our Favourite Princess Diana Looks

Eight-Strand Pearl Choker

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Princess Diana wearing a pearl necklace to a gala performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 6th November 1993 (Photo: Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Above Princess Diana wearing a pearl necklace to a gala performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 6th November 1993 (Photo: Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

18th Birthday Pearl Choker with Flower-Shaped Clasp

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Princess Diana wearing one of her favourite pearl chokers on her visit to the World War II cemetery in Anzio, Italy, April 1985. (Photo: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Above Princess Diana wearing one of her favourite pearl chokers on her visit to the World War II cemetery in Anzio, Italy, April 1985. (Photo: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

Eleven-Strand Ruby, Diamond and Seed Pearl Choker

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The Princess of Wales attends a performance of Simon Boccanegra at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, 12th November 1991 wearing a red silk dress by Victor Edelstein and a pearl choker. (Photo: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Above The Princess of Wales attends a performance of Simon Boccanegra at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, 12th November 1991 wearing a red silk dress by Victor Edelstein and a pearl choker. (Photo: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

Four-Strand Japanese Pearl Choker with Diamond Clasp

Seven-Strand Pearl Choker with Queen Mary’s Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

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Princess Diana wearing a midnight blue velvet, off the shoulder evening dress designed by Victor Edelstein, a sapphire, diamond and pearl choker and diamond and sapphire earrings, attends a state banquet on April 16, 1986 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo: Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
Above Princess Diana wearing a midnight blue velvet, off the shoulder evening dress designed by Victor Edelstein, a sapphire, diamond and pearl choker and diamond and sapphire earrings, attends a state banquet on April 16, 1986 in Vienna, Austria (Photo: Anwar Hussein/WireImage)

Diamond and Sapphire Suite, Gifted by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

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Princess Diana In Melbourne wearing The Spencer Diamond Tiara with a choker (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images)
Above Princess Diana In Melbourne wearing the Spencer tiara with a choker (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images)
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The Peoples Princess wearing the choker as a headband (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images)
Above The People Princess wearing the choker as a headband (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images)

The Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker

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At a banquet at Claridges wearing The Spencer Diamond Tiara, Queen Mary's cabochon emerald and diamond choker necklace (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images)
Above Attending a banquet at Claridges wearing The Spencer Diamond Tiara and Queen Mary's cabochon emerald and diamond choker necklace (Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images)

Diamond and Amethyst Choker

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At the opera in Munich, Germany, wearing a purple strapless gown by Catherine Walker and a diamond and amethyst choker, November 1987. (Photo: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Above At the opera in Munich, Germany, wearing a purple strapless gown by Catherine Walker and a diamond and amethyst choker, November 1987. (Photo: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
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