Princess Diana Known for her bold fashion statements and beautiful outfits, one notable look was actually the result of a wardrobe malfunction. is.

Diana’s emerald and diamond choker

The princess had many jewels at her disposal, but one of her favorites was an art deco emerald and diamond choker. The necklace was a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth. She was first presented to the royal family in 1911, as a gift from the Delhi Durbar to Queen Mary during her visit to India.

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Diana often wore necklaces, but many remember her using them as headbands. , royal biographer Kitty Kelly argued that the idea of ​​using a choker as a hairpiece was sheer coincidence.

A royal biographer claims her headband look was a coincidence

in her book royalsInstead of waiting for someone to help her put on the necklace, she tried to pull the choker over her head.

It caught on and off her nose, but Canadian diplomat Victor Chapman reportedly persuaded the princess to wear a diamond and emerald choker as a headband. In combination with the , Diana grabbed attention and made a major fashion statement with her look.

“When it comes to wearing jewelry, Princess Diana knew exactly how to make each piece stand out,” says Maxwell Stone, creative director of jewelery company Stephen Stone. From wearing chokers to wearing chokers as headbands, she set some big trends and always showcased jewelry in her own unique way.”

The Queen was reportedly not a fan

He continued, “Whether it was an accident or not, wearing the Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker as a headpiece was a great choice for the princess and certainly helped her reputation as a trendsetter.” rice field.”

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While many liked the bold choice, the Queen reportedly wasn’t amused by Diana’s decision to use a priceless heirloom as a headband instead of a choker.Queen Elizabeth may not have been a fan, but 25 years later, the rest of the world still remembers Diana’s fun fashion statements.

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